On April 15, 1988, “Elektra” label released the self-titled, debut Tracy Chapman album. It was recorded at the “Powertrax” in Hollywood, and was produced by David Kershenbaum. The album was certified 6 x Platinum in the USA, by the “RIAA”.
Personnel:
- Tracy Chapman – vocals, acoustic and rhythm guitar, percussion
- Ed Black – steel guitar
- Jack Holder – organ, dulcimer, dobro, piano, electric guitar, Hammond organ, sitar
- Steve Kaplan– harmonica, keyboard
- Larry Klein– bass guitar
- Denny Fongheiser – drums, percussion
- Paulinho Da Costa– percussion
- Bob Marlette – keyboard
- David LaFlamme – electric violin
- Kevin Smith – engineer, mixing
- Carol Bobolts – art direction
- Matt Mahurin – photography
- Brian Koppelman– executive production
- Don Rubin – executive production
Track listing:
All tracks by Tracy Chapman.
- Talkin’ Bout a Revolution
- Fast Car
- Across the Lines
- Behind the Wall
- Baby Can I Hold You
- Mountains o’ Things
- She’s Got Her Ticket
- Why
- For My Lover
- If Not Now…
- For you
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