Sincere words and acoustic sounds that weave the truth
A folky masterpiece that quietly resonates with sharp social perspectives and introspective monologue.
Tracy Chapman's strong vocals exude a deep persuasiveness amidst a simple instrumental arrangement. Though not flashy, each word carries weight, creating an intimate quality that speaks directly to the listener's soul.
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10 TRACKS:
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1)
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Bang Bang Bang
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2)
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So
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3)
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I Used To Be A Sailor
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4)
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The Love That You Had
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5)
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Woman's Work
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6)
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If These Are The Things
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7)
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Short Supply
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8)
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Dreaming On A World
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9)
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Open Arms
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10)
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Matters Of The Heart
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Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Womack (9)
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Mixed By - Bob Clearmountain (1 to 3, 7 to 10)
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Percussion - Nellie Hooper
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Guitar - Vernon Reid (1, 7, 8)
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Mixed By - Femi Jiya (4 to 6)
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Percussion - Steve Thornton (1 to 4, 7 to 10)
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Acoustic Guitar, Vocals - Tracy Chapman
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Producer, Written-By - Tracy Chapman
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Producer - Jimmy Iovine (1 to 4, 6 to 10)
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Bouzouki - Mike Campbell (2)
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Guitar - Mike Campbell (1, 2, 6, 7)
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Mandolin - Mike Campbell (3, 5)
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Percussion - Mino Cinelu (1 to 4, 7 to 10)
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Keyboards - Larry Williams (9)
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Drums - Manu Katche
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Keyboards - Charles Judge (9)
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Drums - Omar Hakim (6)
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Accordion - Roy Bittan (5)
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Keyboards - Roy Bittan
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Bass - Tony Levin (2, 3, 7, 10)
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Guitar - Waddy Wachtel (1, 6)
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Bass - Bob Glaub (4)
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Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
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Bass - Larry Klein (6)
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Percussion - Michael Fisher (5, 6, 9)
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Percussion - Alex Acuna
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Bass - Randy Jackson (2) (1, 8, 9)
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Photography By - Herb Ritts