The only thing that I don't like about Tracy Chapman is that she has relatively few recordings. I so wish she'd recorded more. I've seen her live several times and she is phenomenal.
Saw an interview with Johnny Cash years ago and the reporter asked the question that I wish would be asked more often: “What are you listening to now?” Yes, we gain insight from the classic question, “Who influenced you?” But to know what great artists are currently into is even more intriguing to me. Anyway, Johnny’s answer, without hesitation, was “Tracy Chapman.” He really liked her style. So do I. Great choice y’all! 👍🏻
You cannot listen to this song without bobbing your head and tapping your foot! Love this song with its soul & the background singer(s). Love it Love it Love it!!!
@MrWackaloon... Gimme one dozen tomatoes and I'll crush them up real fine. Gimme one pound of sausage and I'll brown it in no time. Well...I already got some pasta...I'ma have sketty dinner with my wine.
This song is a classic blues song. Repeat a phrase twice and then a closing phrase in each verse. 3 chord progression structure. And yes she has a soulful voice. Most blues singers do!
Tracy hit hard and then sort of faded. I was hoping she would have more staying power as she had a lot to say in her music. I know she still plays but hoped we would hear more.
She has a parallel in the Uk a great artist who quietly goes on being a great musician.. the Great Joan Armatrading 😎 also still recording and performing when she likes.
i think its by choice i believe shes really in it for the art not just revenue and fame she looks so introverted when she performs and fame is the worst thing for an artist like that
Love this song! If I'm in the car and arrive at my destination and this is playing, I don't get out of car until it is over. She and Eric Clapton performed this as a duet. You can find the video.
Her debut album “Tracy Chapman” is an incredible album. “Baby can I hold you” and “talking about a revolution” are must listens. Also “All that you have is you soul” is a great one.
Tracy Chapman is a great singer-songwriter & storyteller. Have always loved her unusual voice. She is best known for her hit singles "Fast Car", "Talkin' 'bout A Revolution", "Baby Can I Hold You", "Crossroads" & "Give Me One Reason".
Tracy was a true poet. This and "Fast Car" were probably her best-known songs, but please check out "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", "Crossroads", and "Smoke and Ashes". She made folk music accessible to so many, with nothing more than her voice and her guitar.
Worship the ground Tracy walks on! What I mean to say is... lol..... Tracy is an absolute Queen!!!! Love her.. and to me .. I'd never tire of you doing Tracy reactions!!!! She's the best.. and her soulful music heals my heart!!! ❤🩹💝💖🥰
Oddly deep voice for a woman, but still sounds like a woman, at the same time. She can actually sing deeper than many baritone males, which is incredibly rare for a woman.
So glad you guys are revisiting Tracy. Such a staple of my childhood. “Talkin’ ‘Bout a Revolution” is another classic by her and my favorite (though it often gets overlooked) is “For My Lover”
YES !! Rickee Lee Jones. I have mentioned her a couple of times already on other reaction posts. Also, “Horses”, “Livin’ It Up”, “We Belong Together “ , “Pirates(So Long Lonely Avenue)”, “Last Chance Texaco”, “The Real End”, “This Must Be Love”, “Satellites” and many more.
I remember where I was and exactly what I was doing the first time I heard this song. I was in a shoe store and when it started playing, I was subtly, slowly two stepping down the isle.
I was almost in a dance floor brawl at her concert in Dallas at the Bronco Bowl! Standing room only and I was on the dance floor and someone tried to push me off the floor.
For another amazing, unique, and bluesy voice with some great slide guitar, I suggest Bonnie Raitt's "Thing Called Love". Fun video with Dennis Quaid, too :)
Armed Forces Network used Tracy Chapman’s song The Promise for their video about military family reunions, and that song has always stuck with me for that reason.
There is an amazing video of Tracy performing with Pavarotti at an open air concert , singing baby can I hold you it's quite a surprise duet but works so well
I was 18 when this came out... and I was soooo happy to hear someone so talented and someone who brought Soul and Jazz in 1999.. she made it cool again.. soooo good!!
I never get tired of this song. It's just one of those timeless tracks that could have come out in multiple decades exactly as it is and still sound modern and smooth
Love. Love. Love Tracy Chapman! ♥ Y'all should listen to Brittany Howard. My introduction to her was when she was lead singer for the band Alabama Shakes doing the song "Hold On", and she won a Grammy last year for her song "Stay High".
Awesome song! This song has a special place in my heart. Love it!❤ And 10 years between Fast Car and this? Only added more depth to her vocals and sound.✌
I love Tracy Chapmen! She has such a bluesy laid-back style in this song! I love the official video for this song too because she looks so happy and beautiful! ❤️❤️
This one, and her cover of Cyndi Laupers "Time After Time" are tied for my favorite Tracy Chapman song. That said, I have yet to hear Tracy Chapman do anything I didn't love. ❤️
I am a 71 year old white guy that is in to country and pop but this song...when it came out I bought the cassette tape ...yes cassette tape!!! I wore that thing out in no time! What a sexual, sensual song and the video is awesome. One of my favorites, thanks
Such a classic blues song by the phenomenal Tracy Chapman! I love the yodelly parts of her voice at the end of each line too. thx for sharing Rob Squad :)
The only thing that I don't like about Tracy Chapman is that she has relatively few recordings. I so wish she'd recorded more. I've seen her live several times and she is phenomenal.
Amen!
She records rarely because when she does it is perfection.
She has 3 or four albums
@@kathrynstafford7099 in 35 years
@@garyking6519 Agreed, but I'm selfish and greedy. I'd love more from Ms. Chapman.
No one sounds like Tracy Chapman. She's iconic!
Saw an interview with Johnny Cash years ago and the reporter asked the question that I wish would be asked more often: “What are you listening to now?” Yes, we gain insight from the classic question, “Who influenced you?” But to know what great artists are currently into is even more intriguing to me. Anyway, Johnny’s answer, without hesitation, was “Tracy Chapman.” He really liked her style. So do I. Great choice y’all! 👍🏻
Saw her in ‘88 in Dublin, Ireland such a sooooothing voice, such a talent.
You cannot listen to this song without bobbing your head and tapping your foot! Love this song with its soul & the background singer(s). Love it Love it Love it!!!
I love this song! Her voice (to me) is a cross between Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse. I would listen to her sing a grocery list.
@MrWackaloon...
Gimme one dozen tomatoes and I'll crush them up real fine. Gimme one pound of sausage and I'll brown it in no time. Well...I already got some pasta...I'ma have sketty dinner with my wine.
@@lethiapage4767 Nice! :D
@@lethiapage4767 Good one!
@@lethiapage4767 hahahaha
It's a great voice
This song is a classic blues song. Repeat a phrase twice and then a closing phrase in each verse. 3 chord progression structure. And yes she has a soulful voice. Most blues singers do!
Yup pure blues
There is a live recording somewhere of Tracy and Eric Clapton performing tis song. I've heard it before. Now I have to look it up again.
@@boblozaintherealworld3577 Clapton and Babyface doing 'Change The World' is also a pretty good punt, imo..
@@boblozaintherealworld3577 It's a live "Christmas" album performed outside, I believe. Maybe New York or D.C. ?
Tracy hit hard and then sort of faded. I was hoping she would have more staying power as she had a lot to say in her music. I know she still plays but hoped we would hear more.
I would like to hear more from her too. I know she acted in a couple movies. . .
She's still around, just on a smaller scale.
She has a parallel in the Uk a great artist who quietly goes on being a great musician.. the Great Joan Armatrading 😎 also still recording and performing when she likes.
Tracy says she hates the fame and limelight. She’d rather play small, intimate clubs. Her choice.
i think its by choice i believe shes really in it for the art not just revenue and fame she looks so introverted when she performs and fame is the worst thing for an artist like that
Love this song! If I'm in the car and arrive at my destination and this is playing, I don't get out of car until it is over. She and Eric Clapton performed this as a duet. You can find the video.
I just saw that duet for the very first time yesterday. It was a treat to see and hear them together.
They worked great together.
Another artist that could work would be Tracy with Bonnie Raitt. The song with some tasty slide guitar would be awesome.
@@matthewdrake4385 Checkout Tracy, Bonnie and Beth Hart "Sweet Home Chicago" performance
Yes, exactly!
Her debut album “Tracy Chapman” is an incredible album. “Baby can I hold you” and “talking about a revolution” are must listens. Also “All that you have is you soul” is a great one.
Tracy Chapman. ........ "Across The Lines" , "My Mountains of Things" , "Sorry"
Baby Can I Hold You is another great song of hers.
Tracy singing this song with Eric Clapton on guitar is a must-see.
Agree. Clapton at his collaborative best.
really great together!
Tracy Chapman is a great singer-songwriter & storyteller. Have always loved her unusual voice. She is best known for her hit singles "Fast Car", "Talkin' 'bout A Revolution", "Baby Can I Hold You", "Crossroads" & "Give Me One Reason".
My favorite song of hers is The Promise.
Every song is fantastic by Tracy. 😍 Talking About a Revolution is great.
My favorite TC song!
She does this song with Eric Clapton live!!! Find it.💋💋💋 ETTA JAMES, ETTA JAMES, ETTA JAMES!!!!😎
AT LAST somebody agrees with me
Yes!! At Last by Etta James!!!! The Rob Squad would love it.
Absolutely an incredible artist and performer! She has so much more to explore! Thanks you two wonderful humans for always making me smile! 💕
For you , mountain othings and another sun must listens
This is what you call a “12 bar blues” song. GREAT blues song!
tracy chapman is amazing, you should watch the official video and see her in action it's amazing
This entire album is fire 🔥
I burned out my CD player with this album. 😂
I saw Tracy Chapman yrs ago 30 +yrs at a small venue about 500 people just her on the guitar it was so wonderful just beautiful.
Love this song she has such a beautiful soulful bluesy voice
My favorite songs or when she does the blues.
When people think of Tracy Chapman Give me one reason is the first song they think of💯🔊🎶💙🔥
Tracy is phenomenal. Let’s hope she releases something new.
Tracy Chapman was one of those artists that you just felt compelled to support. Her artistry and talent was unmistakable yet down to Earth.
Gorgeous soft blues- perfect for listening to while sitting on the porch in summer and sippin’ a sweet tea…
Tracy is the one playing the guitar. She is a truly amazing all-around artist
Tracy was a true poet. This and "Fast Car" were probably her best-known songs, but please check out "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", "Crossroads", and "Smoke and Ashes". She made folk music accessible to so many, with nothing more than her voice and her guitar.
My favorite one of hers🐝🤗❤️
When my Dad was in his 60's he discovered the music of Tracy Chapman and James Taylor both, he really enjoyed them, especially Tracy.🥰🌻
That is NOT a jazzy guitar, that is classic BLUES guitar...
These guys are still learning, but you are definitely correct there.
I love Tracy Chapmans soulful voice .. smooth as butter … you guys should try Norah Jones come away with me ! You won’t be disappointed..
Worship the ground Tracy walks on! What I mean to say is... lol..... Tracy is an absolute Queen!!!! Love her.. and to me .. I'd never tire of you doing Tracy reactions!!!! She's the best.. and her soulful music heals my heart!!! ❤🩹💝💖🥰
Great song.
I love her voice because it's unique. Nobody else on earth sounds like her.
Oddly deep voice for a woman, but still sounds like a woman, at the same time. She can actually sing deeper than many baritone males, which is incredibly rare for a woman.
You need to listen to her song The Promise it's from around 94 o r 95 one of my favorites
Such a good song … her delivery, words, instruments…. Underrated lady!
A Tracy song perfect for these times.... "Talkin Bout a Revolution." Another fave... "A Hundred Years"
So glad you guys are revisiting Tracy. Such a staple of my childhood. “Talkin’ ‘Bout a Revolution” is another classic by her and my favorite (though it often gets overlooked) is “For My Lover”
I love Tracy's vocals! She's Tha Shizz!!! Great Female Friday selection!!!
Remember the band Living Colour? They loved Tracy Chapman so much that they covered her song, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution."
This song is ALWAYS on my playlist! Tracy on guitar. Soooooo good!! ❤
Tracy Chapman is wonderful. I remember when she was a local street musician here in Boston
Check out the jazzy, groovey chic Rickie Lee Jones.."Chuck E's In Love", "Danny's All Star Joint", "Easy Money".
YES !! Rickee Lee Jones. I have mentioned her a couple of times already on other reaction posts. Also, “Horses”, “Livin’ It Up”, “We Belong Together “ , “Pirates(So Long Lonely Avenue)”, “Last Chance Texaco”, “The Real End”, “This Must Be Love”, “Satellites” and many more.
Absolutely love this song! She's so underrated. Such an emotional voice.
My favorite song of hers
I love this song Tracy Chapman is so cool
Her voice is like butter…. Smooth.
One of my musical heroes. I'm not kidding you. I love her so much!
One of my favorite songs of all time...was the definition of Blues for me.
Love her! So much soul!
Yes, this a straight blues based song, without a doubt. Classic as soon as it came out.
She wanted to put this song her first album, record company said no. When she became famous they let her put on the next album. It won a Grammy.
I remember where I was and exactly what I was doing the first time I heard this song. I was in a shoe store and when it started playing, I was subtly, slowly two stepping down the isle.
Another great female artist! "Talking about a Revolution" is awesome too!
She is so underrated. Her voice and delivery are so pure. I wish she had stay on the charts longer. Her sound was really special.❤️
There’s such a great video of this- she looks gorgeous in it!
She is awesome!!🤘🔥
Her first album is excellent!!!
I was almost in a dance floor brawl at her concert in Dallas at the Bronco Bowl! Standing room only and I was on the dance floor and someone tried to push me off the floor.
For another amazing, unique, and bluesy voice with some great slide guitar, I suggest Bonnie Raitt's "Thing Called Love". Fun video with Dennis Quaid, too :)
Armed Forces Network used Tracy Chapman’s song The Promise for their video about military family reunions, and that song has always stuck with me for that reason.
Didn’t know that, thank you! As a veteran, that means so much to hear. Love that song, one of my favorites!
There’s a live video of her and Eric Clapton performing this ☮️💜
There is an amazing video of Tracy performing with Pavarotti at an open air concert , singing baby can I hold you it's quite a surprise duet but works so well
You must listen to her song “Mountains of Things.” The lyrics combined with her voice are really powerful.
Love Tracy! A very quiet and unassuming person in concert, but man can she sing! 🥰Try listening to “Talkin’ About A Revolution” next.
Love me some Tracy Chapman! Great tune!
This is a great song. This ones about 10 years after "Fast Car" Another good one by her is "Baby, Can I hold you" ☺
I was 18 when this came out... and I was soooo happy to hear someone so talented and someone who brought Soul and Jazz in 1999.. she made it cool again.. soooo good!!
This is timeless! Perfection.
I never get tired of this song. It's just one of those timeless tracks that could have come out in multiple decades exactly as it is and still sound modern and smooth
Love. Love. Love Tracy Chapman! ♥ Y'all should listen to Brittany Howard. My introduction to her was when she was lead singer for the band Alabama Shakes doing the song "Hold On", and she won a Grammy last year for her song "Stay High".
Love Tracy Chapman music 🎶
Female Friday= Fleetwood Mac Silver Springs ( the live version) it will blow your mind how Stevie’s voice will haunt you in this one!!
She plays acoustic and electric guitar on her songs.
Awesome song! This song has a special place in my heart. Love it!❤ And 10 years between Fast Car and this? Only added more depth to her vocals and sound.✌
Live, she often used to do a much faster, bluesier version that was awesome.
This song always makes me feel like I'm sitting in a SpeakEasy in New Orleans, Listening to Tracy sing on Stage.
Tracy Chapman is a whole vibe!
This came out in the late 90s and the whole album is amazing. I haven’t listened to it in a while but you’ve inspired me to put it back in rotation.
Some people just can naturally sing with feeling.. and then to have a song written too!!!
I love Tracy Chapmen! She has such a bluesy laid-back style in this song! I love the official video for this song too because she looks so happy and beautiful! ❤️❤️
Tracy is incomparable, undeniable, unbelievable, and so under-appreciated.
If you loved this you ought to see the live version with her and Eric Clapton. It's amazing
Can’t get enough of her
Tracy is raw sounding & gritty 🥰
This song is beautiful, it's so soothing and also makes you want to slow dance.
Love, Love, Love, Tracy. Please, please, please let your next by her be "Baby Can I Hold You Tonight."
This song was released in 99 when I was 5 years old and I loved it growing up
I love Tracy, this is one of my favorites by her! This is very bluesy, I would love her to do a Blues album!
This one, and her cover of Cyndi Laupers "Time After Time" are tied for my favorite Tracy Chapman song. That said, I have yet to hear Tracy Chapman do anything I didn't love. ❤️
I am a 71 year old white guy that is in to country and pop but this song...when it came out I bought the cassette tape ...yes cassette tape!!! I wore that thing out in no time! What a sexual, sensual song and the video is awesome. One of my favorites, thanks
This is my favorite Tracy Chapman song.
"The Promise" is another great song by Tracy!!
This is my favorite. I'm glad to be hearing it. Thanks kids
"WHY?" "FOR MY LOVER" great tunes by Tracy😎
two weeks in a Virginia jail, for my lover, for my lover. ❤️ ❤️
Such a classic blues song by the phenomenal Tracy Chapman! I love the yodelly parts of her voice at the end of each line too. thx for sharing Rob Squad :)
She is always on my Playlist.. have all of her CDs. She is amazing!!