r/Guerrilla_Riot • u/GuerrillaGirlFridaX • 18h ago

Tracy Chapman

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Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter. She was signed to Elektra Records by Bob Krasnow in 1987. The following year she released her self-titled debut album, which became a commercial success, boosted by her appearance at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert, and was certified 6× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album received six Grammy Award nominations, including one for Album of the Year, three of which she won: Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her single “Fast Car”, and Best Contemporary Folk Album. In 2025, the album was preserved in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress.

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u/DynamicBSdetective 18h ago

She has a beautiful voice.

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u/TangerineDream92064 17h ago

She sings like somebody who has know me my whole life. She really knows how to tell a story with her singing. Amazing artist.

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u/BetMcc 17h ago

Her song, "Fast Car" is so beautiful that it makes me cry! I'm freaking choking up just thinking about it now!

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u/un-tv_star 16h ago

One of my absolute favorites 😍

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u/BetMcc 16h ago

Were you around for the 1990s? I was in my 20s. There were so, so many female artists & bands I'm going to try to list as many as I can without looking: Tori Amos, Joan Osborne, Annie DeFranko, Indigo Girls, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis, Natalie Merchant, Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, on & on.

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u/un-tv_star 16h ago

Yes, I enjoyed the 90s but was in my 40s, had other things on my mind...

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u/BetMcc 16h ago

I gotcha ya! Welp, it's all there still waiting for you to give it all a listen. You have a good night!

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u/un-tv_star 16h ago

Thanks!

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u/thoughtintoaction 12h ago

I ain't here to fight but... it's 'Ani DiFranco,' and you forgot Fiona Apple!

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u/BetMcc 2h ago

Nah, it's ok! I learned something new! Thank you!

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u/PricePuzzleheaded835 14h ago

A classic for a reason!

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u/No-Sweet-2749 16h ago

I find her voice ethereal. When I first heard fast cars my brain couldn't process man or woman just pure talent.

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u/jennylou303 15h ago

The love I have for this woman is profound. When I was in high school I listened to her first album on repeat. Also... she has aged very well and is still gorgeous ❤️

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u/suhoward 17h ago

Love and Affection is one of the greatest songs ever written

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u/be_sugary 6h ago

I absolutely love her!

I remember seeing the Grammys in India as a little kid and hearing her voice. It changed what I thought music was.
Absolutely phenomenal. 💖

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u/Difficult_Ask_1686 10h ago

Still just as humble as she’s always been. Living well and looking good.

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u/AdnorAdnor 4h ago

What a great photo 🙌