Tracy Chapman Talking About A Revolution

Tracy Chapman started a Revolution!

The original recording of 'Talking About A Revolution', or 'Talkin' 'bout A Revolution' as the album sleeve says, opened up the self entitled 'Tracy Chapman' debut album and epitomized the busking female singer songwriter.

Two tracks later and we were all sold, Tracy Chapman was our new favorite singer-songwriter.

Teenage girls flocked around this record as an alternative to the hair metal scene and found something that spoke to them about their struggles, not about how they were "Bitches" as the Heavy Metal and Rap/Hip Hop community often would suggest.

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Following A Revolution

Following the success of the world famous debut, Tracy Chapman has shared studios and stages with many famous artists.

On Tracy's list of collaborations you'd find: B.B King, Eric Clapton, Pavarotti, Buddy Guy, Ziggy Marley and Dave Matthews.

In 1997 Irish Boyzone had a huge hit with 'Baby Can I Hold You' which brought Tracy back into the charts with the same song, a decade apart.

Boyzone attracted another generation of teenage girls to Tracy Chapman who saw a new revival.

Did Tracy Chapman's debut album have the three strongest songs as track 1, 2 and 3 ever on a debut?

It's definitely a good contender!