|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tracy Chapman - News
100,000 albums sold
| 30-01-2009 01:17 | 0 reaction(s) | add reaction | add news |
 Tracy Chapman appeared in 1988 with the hit "Talkin' Bout A Revolution", followed by "Baby Can I Hold You". 21 years later, the singer is still on top because her new album sold 100,000 copies, led by the Airplay of her single "Sing For You".
"Talkin' Bout A Revolution" (N°22 in 1988) & "Baby Can I Hold You" singer is back with a new album ! 3 years after Where You Live (N°7 in 2005), Tracy Chapman released her album Our Bright Future in November 2008. Her eighth album, including 11 songs recorded in Los Angeles & co-produced by Larry Klein, hasn't been under the Top 15 since its release & just sold 100,000 copies ! A real commercial success.
Born in Cleveland, Tracy Chapman contributed to folk music in the 80's. With overwhelming lyrics & simple melodies, playing guitar, she has been influenced by Bob Dylan. In 1986, a student in Tufts University, where she studied ethnology, welcomed her to his father Charles Koppelman, a musical editor. Helped by him & Elliott Roberts, Neil Young & Joni Mitchell's manager, she signed to Elektra in 1987. The following year, her self-titled debut album became successful thanks to the hit "Fast Car" & she performed for Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday in London. She became the leader of female folk, followed by Suzanne Vega, Joan Armatrading, Shawn Colvin & 10,000 Maniacs. Her 2 following albums Crossroads in 1989 & Matters Of The Heart in 1992 got moderate success, for critics & for the audience. It's hard to do better than her magnificent first album. Tracy Chapman's got a particular voice in female singer-songwriters, filling concert halls : in 2009, here she comes again !
Also, after her concerts in France in December 2008, at Paris' Folies-Bergères, the singer is currently on tour in Europe.
To know more about it, check tracychapman.com.
Watch the video for "Sing For You" here.
chartsinfrance.net |
|
BROWSE:A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other
TOP ARTISTS: Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Beyonce, Coldplay, Lil Wayne, Jason Mraz, Pink, Owl City, Eminem, The Black Eyed Peas, Kings of Leon, Paramore, Akon, Muse, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, The Beatles, The Killers, Jay-Z, Nickelback, Backstreet Boys, Melissa Horn, Avril Lavigne, John Mayer, Linkin Park, Shakira, Michael Bublé, Leona Lewis, The Fray, Green Day, Ne-Yo, Colbie Caillat, Drake, Alicia Keys, Demi Lovato, David Guetta, Kanye West, Jonas Brothers, Chris Brown, Boys Like Girls, The Pussycat Dolls, Breaking Benjamin, Christina Aguilera, Pitbull, Jordin Sparks |
| Copyright © 1998-2009 LetsSingIt® | add to bookmarks | disclaimer | privacy policy | advertise on this site |
|
|
Send "Tracy Chapman" ringtones to your cell