Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Fast CarAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass – Larry KleinDrums – Denny FongheiserSteel Guitar – Ed Black |
4:58 |
| 2 | SubcityAcoustic Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass – Larry KleinCongas – Ms. Bobbye Hall*Drums – Russ KunkelDrums [Additional] – Denny FongheiserOrgan – William Smith Viola, Violin [Electric] – Charlie Bisharat |
5:09 |
| 3 | Baby Can I Hold YouBass – Larry KleinKeyboards – Bob MarlettePercussion, Drums – Denny FongheiserRhythm Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Tracy ChapmanSitar [Electric], Organ [Hammond] – Jack HolderViolin [Electric] – David LaFlamme |
3:16 |
| 4 | The PromiseAcoustic Guitar, Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass, Backing Vocals – Andy StollerCello – Cameron StoneViolin – Lili Haydn |
5:28 |
| 5 | I'm ReadyAcoustic Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass, Backing Vocals – Andy StollerCello – Cameron StoneDrums, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Rock DeadrickElectric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Adam LevyPercussion, Backing Vocals – Glenn Rogers Piano – John Thomas Violin – Lili Haydn |
4:56 |
| 6 | CrossroadsAccordion [Accordian] – Frank MaroccoAcoustic Guitar [Picking] – G.E. SmithAcoustic Guitar, Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass – Larry KleinDrums – Denny FongheiserKeyboards – Bob MarlettePercussion – Ms. Bobbye Hall*Violin [Pizzicato] – Charlie Bisharat |
4:11 |
| 7 | Bang Bang BangAcoustic Guitar, Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass – Randy Jackson Drums – Manu Katche*Electric Guitar – Mike Campbell, Vernon Reid, Waddy WachtelKeyboards – Roy BittanPercussion – Mino Cinelu, Steve Thornton |
4:21 |
| 8 | Telling StoriesAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass – Larry KleinDrums – Denny FongheiserDulcimer, Electric Guitar – Steve HunterElectric Guitar – Tim PierceOrgan – Mike FinniganPedal Steel Guitar – Jaydee Maness* |
3:58 |
| 9 | Smoke And AshesAcoustic Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass, Backing Vocals – Andy StollerDrums, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Rock DeadrickElectric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Adam LevyKeyboards – Phil Shenale*Percussion, Backing Vocals – Glenys RogersPiano – John Thomas |
6:39 |
| 10 | Speak The WordAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass – Larry KleinDrums – Denny FongheiserElectric Guitar – Tim PierceLap Steel Guitar – Steve HunterOrgan – Mike Finnigan |
4:14 |
| 11 | Wedding SongAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Harp [Melody], Vocals, Backing Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass – Larry KleinChamberlin – Patrick WarrenDrum Programming – Iki LevyDrums, Percussion – Denny FongheiserElectric Guitar, Sitar [Electric] – Tim PierceKeyboards – Tommy EyrePercussion – Alex Acuna* |
5:37 |
| 12 | Open ArmsAcoustic Guitar – Bobby WomackAcoustic Guitar, Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass – Randy Jackson Drums – Manu Katche*Keyboards – Charles Judge, Larry Williams, Roy BittanPercussion – Alex Acuna*, Michael Fisher, Mino Cinelu, Nellie Hooper*, Steve Thornton |
4:34 |
| 13 | Give Me One ReasonAcoustic Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass, Backing Vocals – Andy StollerDrums, Backing Vocals – Rock DeadrickElectric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Adam LevyPercussion, Backing Vocals – Glenys Rogers |
4:31 |
| 14 | Talkin' Bout A RevolutionAcoustic Guitar [Rhythm], Electric Guitar [Rhythm], Percussion, Vocals – Tracy ChapmanBass – Larry KleinElectric Guitar, Organ [Hammond] – Jack HolderPercussion, Drums – Denny Fongheiser |
2:28 |
| 15 | She's Got Her TicketBass – Larry KleinDrums – Denny FongheiserElectric Guitar, Organ [Hammond] – Jack HolderElectric Guitar, Vocals – Tracy ChapmanKeyboards – Steve KaplanPercussion – Paulinho Da Costa |
3:54 |
| 16 | All That You Have Is Your SoulAcoustic Guitar, Guitar [Stagecoach], Harmonica, Vocals – Tracy ChapmanAcoustic Guitar, Piano – Neil YoungCello – Jim Lacefield |
5:16 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – AOL Time Warner
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra Entertainment Group
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – WEA International Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Elektra Entertainment Group
- Copyright (c) – WEA International Inc.
- Produced For – SBK Record Productions, Inc.
- Published By – SBK April Music Inc.
- Published By – Purple Rabbit Music
- Published By – Tracy Chapman
- Published By – EMI April Music Inc.
- Pressed By – GRII
- Mastered At – Gateway Mastering
- Manufactured By – Warner Music Thailand Ltd.
- Distributed By – Warner Music Thailand Ltd.
Credits
- Art Direction, Design – Jeri Heiden, John Heiden, Tracy Chapman
- Executive-Producer – Brian Koppelman (tracks: 1, 3, 14, 15), Don Rubin (tracks: 1, 3, 14, 15)
- Lyrics By, Music By – Tracy Chapman
- Management – Lavonne Murlowski, Ron Stone
- Photography By – Michael Lavine
- Producer – David Kershenbaum (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14 to 16), Don Gehman (tracks: 4, 5, 9, 13), Jimmy Iovine (tracks: 7, 12), Tracy Chapman (tracks: 2, 4 to 13, 16)
Notes
Tracks 1, 3, 14, 15 from the album TRACY CHAPMAN (7559-60774-2)Tracks 2, 6, 16 from the album CROSSROADS (7559-60888-2)
Tracks 7, 12 from the album MATTERS OF THE HEART (7559-61215-2)
Tracks 4, 5, 9, 13 from the album NEW BEGINNING (7559-61850-2)
Tracks 8, 10, 11 from the album TELLING STORIES (7559-62478-2)
Charlie Bisharat appears courtesy of Capitol Records
Ms. Bobbye Hall appears courtesy of 20th Century Records
Lili Haydn appears courtesy of Atlantic Recordings Corporation
Neil Young appears courtesy of Reprise/Warner Brothers Records
Compilation mastered at Gateway Mastering, Portland, ME
℗© 2001 Elektra Entertainment Group for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Printed): 0 75596 27002 1
- Barcode (Scanned): 075596270021
- Rights Society (Publishing): ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (On hub/mould): T 62700_2_GRII_CD 014269
- Mastering SID Code: none
- Mould SID Code: IFIP L914
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7559-62700-2 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp) | Elektra | 7559-62700-2 | Europe | 2001 |
| 7559-62700-2 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp, RP) | Elektra | 7559-62700-2 | Europe | Unknown |
| CD A 1380 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (HDCD, Comp) | Elektra | CD A 1380 | Japan | 2001 |
| 4607173154088 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp) | Никитин, Elektra | 4607173154088 | Russia | 2002 |
| 7559-62700-2 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp, Unofficial) | Elektra | 7559-62700-2 | Russia | 2001 |
Tracklist
| Fast Car | 4:58 |
| Subcity | 5:09 |
| Baby Can I Hold You | 3:16 |
| The Promise | 5:28 |
| I'm Ready | 4:56 |
| Crossroads | 4:11 |
| Bang Bang Bang | 4:21 |
| Telling Stories | 3:58 |
| Smoke And Ashes | 6:39 |
| Speak The Word | 4:14 |
| Wedding Song | 5:37 |
| Open Arms | 4:34 |
| Give Me One Reason | 4:31 |
| Talkin' Bout A Revolution | 2:28 |
| She's Got Her Ticket | 3:54 |
| All That You Have Is Your Soul | 5:16 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7559-62700-2 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp) | Elektra | 7559-62700-2 | Europe | 2001 |
| 62700-2 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp) | Elektra | 62700-2 | Thailand | 2001 |
| 7559627002 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp) | Elektra | 7559627002 | Australia | 2001 |
| 755962700-2 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp) | Elektra | 755962700-2 | Argentina | 2001 |
| EKCD 6309 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp) | Elektra | EKCD 6309 | South Africa | 2001 |
| 7559-62700-2 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp, Unofficial) | Elektra | 7559-62700-2 | Russia | 2001 |
| 7559-62700-4, 62700-4 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (Cass, Comp) | Elektra, Balet Plak | 7559-62700-4, 62700-4 | Turkey | 2001 |
| 7559-62700-4 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (Cass, Comp) | Elektra | 7559-62700-4 | Germany | 2001 |
| CD A 1380 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (HDCD, Comp) | Elektra | CD A 1380 | Japan | 2001 |
| PROP05239 | Tracy Chapman | Tracy Chapman Collection (CD, Comp, Promo) | Elektra | PROP05239 | Europe | 2001 |
| 4607173154088 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp) | Никитин, Elektra | 4607173154088 | Russia | 2002 |
| 7559-62700-2 | Tracy Chapman | Collection (CD, Comp, RP) | Elektra | 7559-62700-2 | Europe | Unknown |











