WE LOVED IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason REACTION

[@keithjoye2114]

Saw an interview with Johnny Cash years ago and the reporter asked the question that I wish would be asked more often: “What are you listening to now?” Yes, we gain insight from the classic question, “Who influenced you?” But to know what great artists are currently into is even more intriguing to me. Anyway, Johnny’s answer, without hesitation, was “Tracy Chapman.” He really liked her style. So do I. Great choice y’all! 👍🏻

[@coolcpa3321]

The only thing that I don't like about Tracy Chapman is that she has relatively few recordings. I so wish she'd recorded more. I've seen her live several times and she is phenomenal.

[@Grizazzle]

Amen!

[@garyking6519]

She records rarely because when she does it is perfection.

[@kathrynstafford7099]

She has 3 or four albums

[@garyking6519]

@@kathrynstafford7099 in 35 years

[@coolcpa3321]

@@garyking6519 Agreed, but I'm selfish and greedy. I'd love more from Ms. Chapman.

[@shellylister7006]

You cannot listen to this song without bobbing your head and tapping your foot! Love this song with its soul & the background singer(s). Love it Love it Love it!!!

[@jimmydaves]

No one sounds like Tracy Chapman. She's iconic!

[@ThePierce5144]

This song is a classic blues song. Repeat a phrase twice and then a closing phrase in each verse. 3 chord progression structure. And yes she has a soulful voice. Most blues singers do!

[@garyarnett1220]

Yup pure blues

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

There is a live recording somewhere of Tracy and Eric Clapton performing tis song. I've heard it before. Now I have to look it up again.

[@rickybuhl3176]

@@boblozaintherealworld3577 Clapton and Babyface doing 'Change The World' is also a pretty good punt, imo..

[@carlosidelone8064]

@@boblozaintherealworld3577 It's a live "Christmas" album performed outside, I believe. Maybe New York or D.C. ?

[@eriksundling5653]

Her debut album “Tracy Chapman” is an incredible album. “Baby can I hold you” and “talking about a revolution” are must listens. Also “All that you have is you soul” is a great one.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Tracy hit hard and then sort of faded. I was hoping she would have more staying power as she had a lot to say in her music. I know she still plays but hoped we would hear more.

[@teresajarrell452]

I would like to hear more from her too. I know she acted in a couple movies. . .

[@pamacree3890]

She's still around, just on a smaller scale.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

She has a parallel in the Uk a great artist who quietly goes on being a great musician.. the Great Joan Armatrading 😎 also still recording and performing when she likes.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Tracy says she hates the fame and limelight. She’d rather play small, intimate clubs. Her choice.

[@iyot1020]

i think its by choice i believe shes really in it for the art not just revenue and fame she looks so introverted when she performs and fame is the worst thing for an artist like that

[@MrWackaloon]

I love this song! Her voice (to me) is a cross between Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse. I would listen to her sing a grocery list.

[@lethiapage4767]

@MrWackaloon... Gimme one dozen tomatoes and I'll crush them up real fine. Gimme one pound of sausage and I'll brown it in no time. Well...I already got some pasta...I'ma have sketty dinner with my wine.

[@kharma7755]

@@lethiapage4767 Nice! :D

[@MrWackaloon]

@@lethiapage4767 Good one!

[@SA-oq5lz]

​@@lethiapage4767 hahahaha

[@myreviews8099]

It's a great voice

[@TheWilsontm]

Absolutely an incredible artist and performer! She has so much more to explore! Thanks you two wonderful humans for always making me smile! 💕

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

Tracy Chapman was one of those artists that you just felt compelled to support. Her artistry and talent was unmistakable yet down to Earth.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Love this song she has such a beautiful soulful bluesy voice

[@oneeks5908]

Tracy is phenomenal. Let’s hope she releases something new.

[@thegoodchicken1078]

Saw her in ‘88 in Dublin, Ireland such a sooooothing voice, such a talent.

[@kimyanchus582]

When my Dad was in his 60's he discovered the music of Tracy Chapman and James Taylor both, he really enjoyed them, especially Tracy.🥰🌻

[@bertisjordan1085]

Absolutely love this song! She's so underrated. Such an emotional voice.

[@bakilacat1]

Such a good song … her delivery, words, instruments…. Underrated lady!

[@b.slocumb7763]

Gorgeous soft blues- perfect for listening to while sitting on the porch in summer and sippin’ a sweet tea…

[@kateritter5765]

Love this song! If I'm in the car and arrive at my destination and this is playing, I don't get out of car until it is over. She and Eric Clapton performed this as a duet. You can find the video.

[@wandaminter9421]

I just saw that duet for the very first time yesterday. It was a treat to see and hear them together.

[@lawrencesilver4661]

They worked great together.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Another artist that could work would be Tracy with Bonnie Raitt. The song with some tasty slide guitar would be awesome.

[@kateritter5765]

@@matthewdrake4385 Checkout Tracy, Bonnie and Beth Hart "Sweet Home Chicago" performance

[@ronbrown912]

Yes, exactly!

[@DSGodiva]

So glad you guys are revisiting Tracy. Such a staple of my childhood. “Talkin’ ‘Bout a Revolution” is another classic by her and my favorite (though it often gets overlooked) is “For My Lover”

[@dagmar.6954]

Tracy Chapman is a great singer-songwriter & storyteller. Have always loved her unusual voice. She is best known for her hit singles "Fast Car", "Talkin' 'bout A Revolution", "Baby Can I Hold You", "Crossroads" & "Give Me One Reason".

[@tammyford2357]

My favorite song of hers is The Promise.

[@CGPOPPOOP]

I never get tired of this song. It's just one of those timeless tracks that could have come out in multiple decades exactly as it is and still sound modern and smooth

[@angelagoodwin5758]

Baby Can I Hold You is another great song of hers.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

She does this song with Eric Clapton live!!! Find it.💋💋💋 ETTA JAMES, ETTA JAMES, ETTA JAMES!!!!😎

[@buzztp5119]

AT LAST somebody agrees with me

[@dianechaves4071]

Yes!! At Last by Etta James!!!! The Rob Squad would love it.

[@DianaJG8]

This song is ALWAYS on my playlist! Tracy on guitar. Soooooo good!! ❤

[@rickonofrey2240]

I saw Tracy Chapman yrs ago 30 +yrs at a small venue about 500 people just her on the guitar it was so wonderful just beautiful.

[@chrispruett81]

I was 18 when this came out... and I was soooo happy to hear someone so talented and someone who brought Soul and Jazz in 1999.. she made it cool again.. soooo good!!

[@timlenard1646]

That is NOT a jazzy guitar, that is classic BLUES guitar...

[@magneto7930]

These guys are still learning, but you are definitely correct there.

[@erinb.5103]

Female Friday= Fleetwood Mac Silver Springs ( the live version) it will blow your mind how Stevie’s voice will haunt you in this one!!

[@Cynthia...]

Every song is fantastic by Tracy. 😍 Talking About a Revolution is great.

[@nanawalks]

My favorite TC song!

[@MrPolleyr]

She is so underrated. Her voice and delivery are so pure. I wish she had stay on the charts longer. Her sound was really special.❤️

[@Shrykespeare]

Tracy was a true poet. This and "Fast Car" were probably her best-known songs, but please check out "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", "Crossroads", and "Smoke and Ashes". She made folk music accessible to so many, with nothing more than her voice and her guitar.

[@traubsmuzach]

This is what you call a “12 bar blues” song. GREAT blues song!

[@themajicman745]

I can't believe that Aretha Franklin along with a lot of soul greats never gets played with all this bombardment of rock music!!!!

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Probably royalty-related? Good question.

[@danalyntuthill1538]

Me too. I've complained. The amazing soul music they've yet to touch is vast. The '70s alone with all those male vocal groups. If only the Temptations could be reacted to as much as Pink Floyd and Queen. And for Aretha not to be reacted to is shameful. The only excuse is if it's blocked and then, only if they tried various ways to get around it.

[@unndunn1]

Most reaction channels only play music they’ve never heard before. Maybe they’ve heard Aretha. Either that or it’s copyright or they just haven’t gotten the message that they’re missing out on *the* true Queen

[@maryann9400]

@@unndunn1 Most reaction channels spend a lot of time starting/stopping the songs to dissect them (what era? What genre? ) that they miss the whole feel of the songs. It also doesn’t help that going into them “blind” (not knowing what the songs are about/what the times were about) that they loose a lot of context.

[@diannaw3034]

Worship the ground Tracy walks on! What I mean to say is... lol..... Tracy is an absolute Queen!!!! Love her.. and to me .. I'd never tire of you doing Tracy reactions!!!! She's the best.. and her soulful music heals my heart!!! ❤‍🩹💝💖🥰

[@allieren]

This came out in the late 90s and the whole album is amazing. I haven’t listened to it in a while but you’ve inspired me to put it back in rotation.

[@kathrynstafford7099]

She wanted to put this song her first album, record company said no. When she became famous they let her put on the next album. It won a Grammy.

[@richb313]

My favorite songs or when she does the blues.

[@twenty3enigma]

This came out right after I'd been dumped by a girlfriend -- and it forced me to really think things through -- to own my part in the relationship swirling down in flames. Don't worry... I'm OK now. 🐯

[@twanadenson1293]

This entire album is fire 🔥

[@tammyford2357]

I burned out my CD player with this album. 😂

[@JG-fv9bv]

Tracy Chapman. ........ "Across The Lines" , "My Mountains of Things" , "Sorry"

[@rarelycares8416]

One of my favorite songs of all time...was the definition of Blues for me.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love Tracy Chapmen! She has such a bluesy laid-back style in this song! I love the official video for this song too because she looks so happy and beautiful! ❤️❤️

[@KayeWhye]

This one, and her cover of Cyndi Laupers "Time After Time" are tied for my favorite Tracy Chapman song. That said, I have yet to hear Tracy Chapman do anything I didn't love. ❤️

[@robrobert9541]

Tracy singing this song with Eric Clapton on guitar is a must-see.

[@richardmather1906]

Agree. Clapton at his collaborative best.

[@stevenphilpott1493]

really great together!

[@creinicke1000]

Some people just can naturally sing with feeling.. and then to have a song written too!!!

[@jewelmccurley4578]

Love her! So much soul!

[@bigginishere8027]

I love Tracy's vocals! She's Tha Shizz!!! Great Female Friday selection!!!

[@polyprinz]

One of my musical heroes. I'm not kidding you. I love her so much!

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

Her first album is excellent!!!

[@chuckwilson4186]

I love Tracy Chapmans soulful voice .. smooth as butter … you guys should try Norah Jones come away with me ! You won’t be disappointed..

[@rozequinn1519]

My favorite song of hers

[@octoberguy]

A Tracy song perfect for these times.... "Talkin Bout a Revolution." Another fave... "A Hundred Years"

[@traceymcintire7754]

Love Tracy! A very quiet and unassuming person in concert, but man can she sing! 🥰Try listening to “Talkin’ About A Revolution” next.

[@DrJekyllMH]

This is timeless! Perfection.

[@michaelhoward7652]

There is an amazing video of Tracy performing with Pavarotti at an open air concert , singing baby can I hold you it's quite a surprise duet but works so well

[@michellemccall6511]

I love Tracy Chapman! You would both LOVE Lisa Stansfield singing Around the World live at the Apollo Theater! Can I get an amen from all you others commenting?❤

[@Russ_Keith]

Amen! Now let the music play. [edit] I've just seen they've already done it]

[@jamesdavisjr6937]

For you , mountain othings and another sun must listens

[@mikespeaks6038]

I love her voice because it's unique. Nobody else on earth sounds like her.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

Oddly deep voice for a woman, but still sounds like a woman, at the same time. She can actually sing deeper than many baritone males, which is incredibly rare for a woman.

[@benjandpurge]

Yes, this a straight blues based song, without a doubt. Classic as soon as it came out.

[@billythehut]

Tracy Chapman is wonderful. I remember when she was a local street musician here in Boston

[@stephenulmer3781]

This is a great song. This ones about 10 years after "Fast Car" Another good one by her is "Baby, Can I hold you" ☺

[@guitarzan5328]

Yes, my favourite Tracy Chapman song! ✌😎 People keep saying it's sad TC has relatively select recordings... I find it more sad she only did select live shows due to her stage fright. She said it herself; "being in the public eye is uncomfortable for me, I am a bit shy". Which is a shame because she has so much talent to showcase.

[@DavidKing-ut9wr]

You must listen to her song “Mountains of Things.” The lyrics combined with her voice are really powerful.

[@annmills3163]

There’s a live video of her and Eric Clapton performing this ☮️💜

[@heathersullivan2561]

Her voice is like butter…. Smooth.

[@billofalltrades2633]

Love me some Tracy Chapman! Great tune!

[@findingmyrootswoolmarketms]

I remember where I was and exactly what I was doing the first time I heard this song. I was in a shoe store and when it started playing, I was subtly, slowly two stepping down the isle.

[@teesiemom]

Awesome song! This song has a special place in my heart. Love it!❤ And 10 years between Fast Car and this? Only added more depth to her vocals and sound.✌

[@davewildermuth7519]

Remember the band Living Colour? They loved Tracy Chapman so much that they covered her song, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution."

[@joannerichards1750]

Tracy is incomparable, undeniable, unbelievable, and so under-appreciated.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

My favorite one of hers🐝🤗❤️

[@dsusan17]

Great song.

[@atuuschaaw]

Love. Love. Love Tracy Chapman! ♥ Y'all should listen to Brittany Howard. My introduction to her was when she was lead singer for the band Alabama Shakes doing the song "Hold On", and she won a Grammy last year for her song "Stay High".

[@paulojrneto]

This song won the Grammy for Best Rock Song in 1997.

[@judyduguay8673]

tracy chapman is amazing, you should watch the official video and see her in action it's amazing

[@ianbresser586]

Armed Forces Network used Tracy Chapman’s song The Promise for their video about military family reunions, and that song has always stuck with me for that reason.

[@ericweber1969]

Didn’t know that, thank you! As a veteran, that means so much to hear. Love that song, one of my favorites!

[@rodneypernell4903]

I love this song Tracy Chapman is so cool

[@AzarathMetreon]

“This youthful heart can love you and give you what you need, but I’m too old to go chasin’ you around wastin’ my precious energy.” I’m officially old enough to feel this line.

[@dlpowers3898]

Such a classic blues song by the phenomenal Tracy Chapman! I love the yodelly parts of her voice at the end of each line too. thx for sharing Rob Squad :)

[@tinapatterson5022]

This song always makes me feel like I'm sitting in a SpeakEasy in New Orleans, Listening to Tracy sing on Stage.

[@pathare2658]

This is my favorite. I'm glad to be hearing it. Thanks kids

[@dannford-premiersothebysin9057]

She is always on my Playlist.. have all of her CDs. She is amazing!!

[@mariannesigley9086]

I agree, I love this song and her voice. ❤️

[@cathyortiz1280]

Another great female artist! "Talking about a Revolution" is awesome too!

[@chrismorgan283]

This is one of those rare songs that makes you love it the very first time you hear it. I sound great when I sing along with her in the car 😁😁❤❤.

[@bowlersgazette9449]

I am a 71 year old white guy that is in to country and pop but this song...when it came out I bought the cassette tape ...yes cassette tape!!! I wore that thing out in no time! What a sexual, sensual song and the video is awesome. One of my favorites, thanks

[@CardiacCat]

That unique tone in her voice is what made her an instant hit for me. And yes, that soulful, bluesy style was the icing on the cake.

[@ilove6kies]

Her voice is so deep and rich and amazing. You guys should also react to Toni Braxton if you love Tracy’s voice - please do “Un-break My Heart” and “Another Sad Love Song”.

[@barbarapeffer9161]

My favorite Tracy song! Always gets me in my feels.

[@highpsi11]

This is my favorite song by her. The very slow build up of layers of the instruments as they enter in, and then the backup singers enter in, it like assembling a delicious layer cake! And the guitar parts are great all the way through.

[@mjabqmanwk]

Tracy has one of those once in a lifetime voices. Never heard anything less than driving, soulful excellence from her.

[@cspringer333]

Check out the jazzy, groovey chic Rickie Lee Jones.."Chuck E's In Love", "Danny's All Star Joint", "Easy Money".

[@robmontoya8618]

YES !! Rickee Lee Jones. I have mentioned her a couple of times already on other reaction posts. Also, “Horses”, “Livin’ It Up”, “We Belong Together “ , “Pirates(So Long Lonely Avenue)”, “Last Chance Texaco”, “The Real End”, “This Must Be Love”, “Satellites” and many more.

[@thecat6062]

What a great song! Love Tracy Chapman.

[@markhooton146]

This song is beautiful, it's so soothing and also makes you want to slow dance.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay/Amber, paving the way for Tracy was Joan Armatrading. You'll love her "Love And Affection" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZLKZHxqi7eLr68 , "Show Some Emotion" kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZS5mHSii7h0qKM , and many more. One of the few people I've seen in concert twice!

[@laurabrevitz3944]

Excellent call!

[@surlechapeau]

@@laurabrevitz3944 thank you!

[@davebeach2343]

Joan Armatrading has some absolutely exquisite music. "Love and Affection", "Walk Under Ladders", "Someone Who Loves You", and so many more. Her music is worth every minute spent hearing it.

[@helindove2237]

I recently found out that Joan Armatrading is the second voice in a Queen song that says "Don't Lose Your Head". = The title of the song as well. They happened to be in the same studio while recording their own albums.

[@laurabrevitz3944]

@@helindove2237 Cool? I never knew that!

[@faithnyou1732]

Love Tracy Chapman! Every one of her songs are impactful and meaningful! Keep going down this rabbit hole! Thank you for the reaction!

[@glennburch1081]

She played this song at the 1997 Grammys and the attendees went NUTS, they immediately jumped from their seats and began dancing in the aisles....IT WAS EPIC! I watched it live and remember it very, very well. Can't find video now of the attendees dancing in the aisle, but it did happen and it was so beautiful! The texture in her voice is almost indescribable. This is some deep, deep, deep soul! Thanks for reacting.

[@doctorj6030]

This is my favorite Tracy Chapman song, I was in Alaska when this wasthe time. In 1996 and it was played on the radio all the time. I love the bluesy jazz sound.

[@jayborn2610]

what a beauty this couple is..... both so great to watch....

[@tammywhatever8602]

LOOOOOOVE HER VOICE! Wished she didn't become a "one" hit wonder... she has SO MUCH potential!! 😍 ❤