Tracy Chapman - Collection

Title: Collection Artist: Tracy Chapman Release Date: 10/30/2001 Re-Released On: 3/25/2006 Label: WEA, WEA International, Warner Bros. Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPCs: 075596270021, 632427912125, 9325583013515, 755962700214 Genre: Rock Styles: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Alternative Folk, College Rock Moods: Bittersweet, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Literate, Plaintive, Poignant, Reflective, Yearning, Gentle, Earnest Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 6 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Fast Car
2. Subcity
3. Baby I Can Hold You
4. The Promise
5. I'm Ready
6. Crossroads
7. Bang Bang Bang
8. Telling Stories
9. Smoke and Ashes
10. Speak the Word
11. Wedding Song
12. Open Arms
13. Give Me One Reason
14. Talkin' Bout a Revolution
15. She's Got Her Ticket
16. All That You Have Is Your Soul

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD WEA 62700 2001 CD WEA International 62700 2001 CD Warner Bros. 9627002

Collection [Japan Bonus Track]

The 2001 import Collection is the first compilation to round up Tracy Chapman's key tracks, and it succeeds on every level. All the hits (and almost-hits) are here, beginning with her two U.S. Top Tens -- the legendary "Fast Car" and the bluesy comeback hit "Give Me One Reason." Other charted singles on this album include the fiery, politically charged "Talkin' Bout a Revolution," the ghostly, self-determined "Crossroads," the 2000 single "Telling Stories," and "Baby Can I Hold You," arguably one of the most stirring and beautiful songs ever recorded. In fact, this set features tracks from all five of Chapman's albums, but, since her musical output has been so consistent, several favorites, such as "Freedom Now" from Crossroads, were left off, and Matters of the Heart is represented only by two tracks. Regardless, every song on this collection is a gem, but, in reality, nothing compares to the modern masterpieces she created with the emotional car wreck that is "Fast Car" and the touching, desperate love plea that is "Baby Can I Hold You." A wonderful collection, representing some of the finest work from one of the latter 20th century's most celebrated American artists. ~ Jose F. Promis, All Music Guide

Name Credits Adam Levy Vocals (Background), Guitar (Electric) Alex Acuña Percussion Andy Stoller Vocals (Background), Bass Bob Marlette Keyboards Bobby Womack Guitar (Acoustic) Bobbye Hall Conga Brian Koppelman Executive Producer Cameron Stone Cello Charles Judge Keyboards Charlie Bisharat Violin (Electric), Pizzicato Violin, Viola David Kershenbaum Producer David LaFlamme Violin (Electric) Denny Fongheiser Percussion, Drums Don Gehman Producer Don Rubin Executive Producer Ed Black Guitar (Steel) Frank Marocco Accordion G.E. Smith Guitar (Acoustic) Glenys Rogers Percussion, Vocals (Background) Iki Levy Drum Programming Jack Holder Guitar (Electric), Organ (Hammond), Sitar (Electric) JayDee Mannes Pedal Steel Jeri Heiden Art Direction, Design Jim Lacefield Cello Jimmy Iovine Producer John Heiden Art Direction, Design John Philip Shenale Keyboards John Thomas Piano Larry Klein Bass Larry Williams Keyboards Lili Hayden Violin Lili Haydn Violin Manu Katche Drums Michael Fisher Percussion Michael Lavine Photography Mike Campbell Guitar (Electric) Mike Finnigan Organ Mino Cinelu Percussion Ms. Bobbye Hall Conga Neil Young Guitar (Acoustic), Piano Nellee Hooper Percussion Patrick Warren Chamberlin Paulinho Da Costa Percussion Randy Jackson Bass Rock Deadrick Percussion, Vocals (Background), Drums Roy Bittan Keyboards Russ Kinkel Drums Russ Kunkel Drums Steve Hunter Lap Steel Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Dulcimer Steve Kaplan Keyboards Steve Thornton Percussion Tim Pierce Guitar (Electric), Sitar (Electric) Tommy Eyre Keyboards Tracy Chapman Producer, Vocals (Background), Guitar (Electric), Harp, Guitar (12 String), Guitar (Acoustic), Harmonica, Vocals, Percussion, Art Direction, Design Vernon Reid Guitar (Electric) Waddy Wachtel Guitar (Electric) William McLeish Smith Organ