Kokomo Factory on YouTube has a great two hour live audio video from 2009. The concerts were in Rome & the UK. Tracy talks a lot. Some really great cover songs and different versions of Tracy's own wonderful songs.
Many many years ago when I was at a demonstration, wanna say it was probably an anti war demo although honestly, I don’t remember which of the many demos I went to it was… Tracy Chapman played live just her and her guitar and you know she was not like on a great big stage miles away from you. It was really quite close and absolutely delightful. I’ve always loved her work.
For the record. New Beginnings, top to bottom, is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Every song is terrific. No fillers. It is lyrically powerful and the guitar playing is sublime. It stands up as well as it did when it was released thirty years ago and still gets regular play in my music rotation.
🇦🇺 For the Australian fans, and in line with the tribute shows mentioned in this newsletter, Nancy Bates will be playing some dates in November 2024 as part of the "Nancy Bates: Still Talkin' Bout A Revolution" tour. She will reflect on the songs of Tracy Chapman, and their relevance to race relations, society, and politics in Australia today.
Andrea Kirwin & Band will also be back in concert performing Tracy Chapman Tribute Show at The Thornbury Theatre on February 14, 2025. it's a 2 hour tribute show featuring songs from Tracy's 8 studio albums.
Kokomo Factory on YouTube has a great two hour live audio video from 2009. The concerts were in Rome & the UK. Tracy talks a lot. Some really great cover songs and different versions of Tracy's own wonderful songs.
yes I saw that! It's great show with a great sound, and her covers of Big Yellow Taxi and Lean On Me are just awesome!
Thanks for keeping us updated. 😊
Many many years ago when I was at a demonstration, wanna say it was probably an anti war demo although honestly, I don’t remember which of the many demos I went to it was… Tracy Chapman played live just her and her guitar and you know she was not like on a great big stage miles away from you. It was really quite close and absolutely delightful. I’ve always loved her work.
It must have been incredible! Is there a song that she sang at that time that you really liked, that you remember?
So long ago and I’m def aging. So don’t recall the exact song she sang. Just remember she was wonderful
“You got a fast car, fast enough so we can fly away… you gotta make a decision, leave tonight or live and die this way”
“And I, I had a feeling like I belong yea I, I had a feelin I could be someone, be someone”
Love Tracy forever,
Christine
She has so much soul. It permeates the air with every note.
For the record. New Beginnings, top to bottom, is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Every song is terrific. No fillers. It is lyrically powerful and the guitar playing is sublime. It stands up as well as it did when it was released thirty years ago and still gets regular play in my music rotation.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the article and for your extensive research, dear Aurélie!
Thank you Synje, I hope everything is fine for you!
Great article - thank you!
Thank you for reading Jody 🙏
🇦🇺 For the Australian fans, and in line with the tribute shows mentioned in this newsletter, Nancy Bates will be playing some dates in November 2024 as part of the "Nancy Bates: Still Talkin' Bout A Revolution" tour. She will reflect on the songs of Tracy Chapman, and their relevance to race relations, society, and politics in Australia today.
More info and tickets https://www.countryarts.org.au/events/nancy-bates-still-talkin-bout-a-revolution/
Andrea Kirwin & Band will also be back in concert performing Tracy Chapman Tribute Show at The Thornbury Theatre on February 14, 2025. it's a 2 hour tribute show featuring songs from Tracy's 8 studio albums.
More info and tickets https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/aac2ec2f-7290-4726-a9c5-32e59c12dbb9
Also, the vocals are powerful yet understated. Just a perfect LP (showing my age a little)
Please don’t advertise for Amazon!! Books can be bought elsewhere- Thriftbooks for one.
I was privileged to see Tracy live in an outdoor venue on a perfect summer’s night.
What a beautiful artist!❤️❤️
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