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Tracy Chapman wrote her life-changing hit Fast Car in one night
On the 35th anniversary of her self-titled debut album, the American singer-songwriter joins Q guest host Garvia Bailey to ...
Tracy Chapman: ‘I have been labelled as a protest singer, and it’s not a label that I accept’
Chapman looks back on her self-titled debut and its powerful hit Fast Car, which has gained a second life as a country song ...
Tracy Chapman’s CT-penned song, debut album added to National Recording Registry
Tracy Chapman’s 1988 debut album, with songs like “Fast Car” and “Talkin’ ‘bout a Revolution” continues to gain accolades 37 years later.
National Recording Registry announces addition of debut album from Cleveland native Tracy Chapman
Chapman earned a standing ovation after taking the stage to perform her 1988 hit 'Fast Cars' alongside Combs at the Grammy Awards.
Tracy Chapman on ‘Talkin’ Bout a Revolution’ 37 years later: ‘I still have the same concerns’
"I really believed we were going to be in a better place" says Chapman, who also revealed herself to be an admirer of current ...
Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Elton John enter National Recording Registry
LOS ANGELES -- Albums from Elton John, Miles Davis, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige and the cast of “Hamilton" are entering ...
Tracy Chapman receives national honor for 1988 debut album
Tracy Chapman’s highly decorated debut album has just received a new national honor. The San Francisco resident’s 1988 self-titled record is one of 25 newly selected works — including the original ...