Talkin' Bout Tracy Chapman
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 163 ratingsThe Tracy Chapman fan podcast. Each episode, Stefan Evans chats to celebrities, musicians, media and fans about the impact of Tracy's work as well as her music and legacy.
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What Tracy Chapman will do next following THAT Grammy performance with Luke Combs
February 11, 2024 14:08 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBAurélie Moulin and Stefan discuss that Tracy Chapman and Luke Comb's now legendary Grammy performance of 'Fast Car'. How it happened and what is next for Tracy Chapman.
Jay Blakesberg on the B.B King - 'The Thrill Is Gone' music video shoot
October 30, 2023 19:11 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBI had the opportunity to chat with photographer Jay Blakesberg about his early career, which involved photographing Tracy Chapman in San Francisco during the early eighties. He also shared his experiences, including shooting B.B. King's 'The Thrill Is Gone' music video and creating the artwork for the 'Let It Rain' album.
35 years of Tracy Chapman's debut album with Drummer Denny Fongheiser
May 25, 2023 11:39 - 34 minutes - 48.9 MBWe celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Tracy Chapman's debut album with a chat to drummer Denny Fongheiser who performed on that album and toured with Tracy Chapman at various points in her career. We hear how the record was made and get insight into some touring anecdotes.
Drummer Butch Norton: Performing on the 'Let It Rain' tour
October 21, 2022 14:34 - 21 minutes - 30.7 MBCelebrating 20 years since the release of the 'Let It Rain' album, Stefan Evans talks to drummer Jonathan "Butch" Norton about his time touring with Tracy Chapman. Tracy's "Big Ears", long sound checks and their Austin City Limits performance.
Roger Bennett on how Tracy Chapman inspired him to become an American
January 25, 2022 18:16 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBJournalist Roger Bennett talks to Stefan Evans on the Talkin' Bout Tracy Chapman podcast. Roger discusses how Tracy Chapman inspired him to become an American citizen and how 'Fast Car' is the "single most human track" he's ever heard.
How Tracy commissioned the Telling Stories artwork from Tim Hailand
February 17, 2021 14:48 - 25 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, Stefan Evans talks to LA artist and photographer Tim Hailand about how Tracy Chapman commissioned him to produce artwork for her fifth studio album 'Telling Stories'. Tim also recalls a hilarious tale of Tracy Chapman and Bjork sharing a gym together at the Chateau Marmont hotel.
Tracy talks of Revolution and asks you to vote on Seth Myers
November 03, 2020 22:06 - 7 minutes - 11.5 MBTracy Chapman makes a rare performance of 'Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution' on 'Late Night with Seth Myers' ahead of 2020 Election. This marks her first TV appearance in five years. In this episode, we break down the performance; Brandon Stansell contributes.
Recording 'Give Me One Reason' with bass player Andy Stoller
March 21, 2020 14:04 - 29 minutes - 43 MBThis episode, I'm joined by Andy Stoller. Andy talks about his contributions to Tracy Chapman's albums from 'New Beginning' (1995) through to 'Let It Rain' (2002) and also talks touring with Tracy during that time. We also discuss the fact that Andy played the bass guitar on the hit single 'Give Me One Reason'.
30 Years of Crossroads with Matt Hocter
December 31, 2019 21:40 - 20 minutes - 29.7 MBAs we close 2019, I speak to journalist Matt Hocter as we look back at the legacy of Tracy's second studio album, 'Crossroads' and consider how its message is still very much relevant today.
30 Years of 'Crossroads' with Matt Hocter
December 31, 2019 21:40 - 20 minutes - 29.7 MBAs we close 2019, I speak to journalist Matt Hocter as we look back at the legacy of Tracy's second studio album, 'Crossroads' and consider how its message is still very much relevant today.
Touring and recording with Steve 'Deacon' Hunter
November 07, 2019 17:44 - 14 minutes - 21.7 MBStefan chats to legendary session guitarist Steve 'The Deacon' Hunter about touring with Tracy Chapman in the late nineties / early naughties; as well as performing with Pavarotti and contributing to the 'Telling Stories' and 'Let It Rain' studio albums.
How 'Fast Car' inspired 'Dreams' with Gabrielle
October 15, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week I'm joined by the brit award-winning singer-songwriter Gabrielle who shares her memories of Tracy Chapman's rise to fame as well as how the song 'Fast Car' was the spark that launched her own career.
Shooting 'Fast Car' video and debut artwork with Matt Mahurin
October 05, 2019 15:38 - 29 minutes - 70 MBIn the first-ever episode, I'm joined by Matt Mahurin. Matt is an acclaimed photographer and videographer who took the photo which became the cover of Tracy Chapman's 20 million-selling debut album and shot the 'Fast Car' music video. He tells us about his experience working with Tracy to create both iconic works.
The debut album artwork with Matt Mahurin
October 05, 2019 15:38 - 29 minutes - 70 MBIn the first-ever episode, I'm joined by Matt Mahurin. Matt is an acclaimed photographer and videographer who took the photo which became the cover of Tracy Chapman's 20 million-selling debut album and shot the 'Fast Car' music video. He tells us about his experience working with Tracy to create both iconic works.