Tracy Chapman-Tracy Chapman

This is the first record from this singer-songwriter released in 1988.The songs on this record fall in two types, social and political issues or heartfelt love songs.”Fast Car” became a big hit for her and is a song I really love. This record and her second “Crossroads” were a favorite of my wife’s and she played them constantly during a bad period of our marriage in the early 90’s.”Fast Car”,”Baby Can I Hold You”,”For My Lover”,and”For You” were played over and over leaving the record full of scratches and skips. I found a copy in a dollar bin at a record store and bought a replacement in new condition. We also saw her in concert at this time. I believe this music helped to bring us closer together and it is quite emotional to hear these songs. This mainly acoustic album was a big seller for Tracy and earned her much critical acclaim.

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