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Greatest Hits | |||
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Greatest hits album by | |||
Released | November 20, 2015 | ||
Recorded | 1988–2008 | ||
Studio | Various | ||
Genre | Contemporary folk | ||
Length | 77:28 | ||
Language | English | ||
Label | Elektra/Rhino | ||
Producer | |||
Compiler | Tracy Chapman | ||
Tracy Chapman chronology | |||
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Greatest Hits is a greatest hitscompilation from American folk musician Tracy Chapman, released by Elektra/Rhino on November 20, 2015. It is the second compilation of her career and the first available in the United States.[1] The collection received positive reviews.
Reception[edit]
James Christopher Monger of AllMusic gave the album four out of five stars, calling it 'a nice mix of hits and deep cuts'.[1] In American Songwriter, Hal Horowitz awarded the same score, praising her songwriting and performance but noting, 'If there is a downside to Chapman’s music, it’s production that is so consistently clean, if not quite slick, most of the edges are sanded off. It makes this collection flow smoothly, perhaps too much so since a rawer approach would help some of the material connect with more immediacy. Still, for those unfamiliar with her career, this is a top notch, well-chosen summation of Chapman’s classy, emotionally moving catalog.'[2] In PopMatters, Chris Gerard's review was seven out of 10 stars, using the opportunity to cover the artist's career and summing up, 'This collection is an excellent starting point to discovering that she’s put out a ton of great work.'[3]
Track listing[edit]
All songs written by Tracy Chapman, except where noted.
- 'Telling Stories' (from Telling Stories, 2000) – 3:57
- 'Baby Can I Hold You' (from Tracy Chapman, 1988) – 3:12
- 'Change' (from Where You Live, 2005) – 5:05
- 'The Promise' (from New Beginning, 1995) – 5:25
- 'Open Arms' (from Matters of the Heart, 1992) – 4:34
- 'Subcity' (from Crossroads, 1989) – 5:10
- 'Fast Car' (from Tracy Chapman, 1988) – 4:57
- 'Bang Bang Bang (Song for Little Man)' (from Matters of the Heart, 1992) – 4:22
- 'Crossroads' (from Crossroads, 1989) – 4:12
- 'Speak the Word' (from Telling Stories, 2000) – 4:11
- 'Smoke and Ashes' (from New Beginning, 1995) – 6:39
- 'Sing for You' (Single Edit, original version from Our Bright Future, 2008) – 3:43
- 'You're the One' (from Let It Rain, 2002) – 3:05
- 'Save Us All' (from Our Bright Future, 2008) – 3:45
- 'All That You Have Is Your Soul' (from Crossroads, 1989) – 5:14
- 'Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution' (from Tracy Chapman, 1988) – 2:39
- 'Give Me One Reason' (from New Beginning, 1995) – 4:29
- 'Stand by Me' (previously unreleased, recorded live at the Late Show with David Letterman, April 16, 2015)[4] (Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller) – 2:49
References[edit]
- ^ abMonger, James Christopher. 'Greatest Hits – Tracy Chapman'. AllMusic. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^Horowitz, Hal (November 19, 2015). 'Tracy Chapman: Greatest Hits'. American Songwriter. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^Gerard, Chris (November 19, 2015). 'Tracy Chapman:Greatest Hits'. PopMatters. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^Brandle, Lars (April 17, 2015). 'Watch Tracy Chapman Perform 'Stand by Me' on 'Letterman''. Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
External links[edit]
- Official website
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Greatest_Hits_(Tracy_Chapman_album)&oldid=911890315'
~Release by Tracy Chapman(see all versions of this release, 1 available)
Tracklist
▼ CD 1 | |||
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# | Title | Rating | Length |
1 | Telling Stories
| 3 | 3:57 |
2 | Baby Can I Hold You
| 5 | 3:12 |
3 | Change | 5:05 | |
4 | The Promise
| 3 | 5:25 |
5 | Open Arms
| 4:34 | |
6 | Subcity
| 4 | 5:10 |
7 | Fast Car
| 4.75 | 4:57 |
8 | Bang Bang Bang
| 4:22 | |
9 | Crossroads
| 3 | 4:12 |
10 | Speak the Word | 4:11 | |
11 | Smoke and Ashes
| 4 | 6:39 |
12 | Sing for You (single edit) | 3:43 | |
13 | You’re the One | 4 | 3:05 |
14 | Save Us All | 4 | 3:45 |
15 | All That You Have Is Your Soul
| 5 | 5:14 |
16 | Talkin’ Bout a Revolution
| 2:39 | |
17 | Give Me One Reason
| 4.35 | 4:29 |
18 | Stand by Me (live at The Late Show With David Letterman) | 2:49 |
Credits
CD 1
recorded in: | Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (tracks 4, 11, 17) San Rafael, California, United States (tracks 4, 11, 17) |
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acoustic guitar: | Tracy Chapman (tracks 7, 9, 16) Tracy Chapman (1991 – 1992) (tracks 5, 8) |
acoustic guitar and piano: | Neil Young(Canadian singer, songwriter & musician) (track 15) |
acoustic guitar, guitar and harmonica: | |
violin: | Charlie Bisharat (track 9) |
cello: | |
Hammond organ: | Jack Holder (tracks 2, 16) |
drums (drum set): | |
hurdy gurdy: | Carla Kihlstedt (track 14) |
membranophone: | Russ Kunkel (track 6) |
membranophone and percussion: | |
organ: | William D. “Smitty” Smith(organist/keyboardist) (track 6) |
electric violin: | |
electric violin and viola: | Charlie Bisharat (track 6) |
guitar [rhythm]: | |
bass: | Larry Klein (tracks 2, 6–7, 9, 16) Randy Jackson(former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge) (1991 – 1992) (tracks 5, 8) |
electric guitar: | Tracy Chapman (track 16) Mike Campbell(worked with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) (1991 – 1992) (track 8) Waddy Wachtel (1991 – 1992) (track 8) |
electric guitar [rhythm]: | |
percussion: | Denny Fongheiser (track 2) Tracy Chapman (track 16) Mino Cinelu (1991 – 1992) (tracks 5, 8) Michael Fisher(Percussionist) (1991 – 1992) (track 5) Steve Thornton(Percussionist) (1991 – 1992) (tracks 5, 8) |
steel guitar: | |
keyboard: | Bob Marlette (tracks 2, 9) Charles Judge (1991 – 1992) (track 5) Larry Williams(keyboard,sax,flute) (1991 – 1992) (track 5) |
accordion: | |
electric sitar: | Jack Holder (track 2) |
congas: | |
additional membranophone: | Denny Fongheiser (track 6) |
assistant engineer: | John Ewing, Jr.(Engineer) (tracks 4, 11, 17) Ed Korengo (track 5) Chad Musney (track 5) Rick Plank (track 8) Doug Trantow (tracks 4, 11, 17) |
assistant mixer: | |
composer: | Tracy Chapman (tracks 1–2, 4–9, 11, 15–17) |
engineer: | Don Gehman (tracks 4, 11, 17) Kevin Smith(engineer and producer) (tracks 2, 6–7, 9, 15–16) |
lyricist: | |
mixer: | Bob Clearmountain (tracks 5, 8) Kevin Smith(engineer and producer) (tracks 2, 6–7, 9, 15–16) |
producer: | David Kershenbaum (tracks 1–2, 6–7, 9, 15–16) Don Gehman (tracks 4, 11, 17) |
recording engineer: | David Bianco(American engineer and record producer) (track 8) Bradshaw Leigh (track 5) Mark “Spike” Stent(producer, engineer) (track 5) |
vocals: | Tracy Chapman (1991 – 1992) (tracks 5, 8) |
phonographic copyright by: | Elektra/Asylum Records(not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (1988) (tracks 2, 7, 16) |
publisher: | Kobalt Music Publishing Limited (tracks 2, 7, 16) Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (tracks 2, 7, 16) ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス(holding company - do not use as release label) (tracks 2, 7, 16) Purple Rabbit Music (1995) (track 17) |
mixed at: | A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (tracks 5, 8) Powertrax Studio in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (tracks 2, 7, 16) Scream Studios in Calabasas, California, United States (tracks 4, 11, 17) |
recorded at: | Powertrax Studio in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (tracks 2, 7, 16) Scream Studios in Calabasas, California, United States (tracks 4, 11, 17) A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (1991 – 1992) (tracks 5, 8) The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States (1991 – 1992) (tracks 5, 8) The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (1991 – 1992) (track 5) |
edits: | |
sampled by: | Promo by Ley Rico feat. Romo (track 7) Sometimes I Rhyme Slow by Nice & Smooth (track 7) |
part of: | The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time(as at 2016-06-10) (number: 165) (track 7) |
later parody versions: | |
later translated versions: | Talkin’ Bout a Revolution(Portuguese) (track 16) |
recording of: | Baby Can I Hold You (track 2) Fast Car (track 7) Smoke and Ashes (track 11) Talkin’ Bout a Revolution (track 16) The Promise (track 4) Open Arms (1991 – 1992) (track 5) |
Release
ASIN: | US: B016LCH7GA[info] DE: B016LCH7GA[info] |
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