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| Studio album by Tracy Chapman | |||||
| Released | October 3, 1989 | ||||
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| Genre | Contemporary Folk | ||||
| Length | 42:32 | ||||
| Label | Elektra | ||||
| Producer | Tracy Chapman, David Kershenbaum |
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Contents |
Track listing
(all songs written by Tracy Chapman)
- "Crossroads" – 4:11
- "Bridges" – 5:24
- "Freedom Now" – 4:02
- "Material World" – 3:02
- "Be Careful of My Heart" – 4:39
- "Subcity" – 5:09
- "Born to Fight" – 2:46
- "A Hundred Years" – 4:20
- "This Time" – 3:43
- "All That You Have Is Your Soul" – 5:16
Personnel
- Tracy Chapman - acoustic guitar, harmonica, electric guitar, vocals, background vocals, 12 string guitar
- Charlie Bisharat - violin, viola, electric violin, pizzicato violin
- Peggie Blu - background vocals
- Marc Cohn - piano
- Paulinho Da Costa - tambourine
- Carolyn Dennis - background vocals
- Denny Fongheiser - drums
- Bobbye Hall - percussion, conga
- Jack Holder - banjo, piano
- Larry Klein - bass
- Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar - electric guitar
- Russ Kunkel - drums
- Jim Lacefield - cello
- Tim Landers - bass
- Steve Lindley - electric piano
- Bob Marlette - keyboard
- Frank Marocco - accordion
- Sheila Minard - background vocals
- Scarlet Rivera - violin
- Roz Seay - background vocals
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- Elesecia Wright - background vocals
- Snooky Young - trumpet
Production
- Producers: Tracy Chapman, David Kershenbaum
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Billboard 200 | 9 |
| 1989 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 72 |
| 1989 | Swedish Albums Chart | 8 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "Crossroads" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 26 |
| 1989 | "Crossroads" | Modern Rock Tracks | 7 |
| 1989 | "Crossroads" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 90 |
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