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Greatest Hits

by Tracy Chapman

Released: November 20, 2015

Contemporary folk, folk rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Reissue.

The Album

The album, her eighth studio album, includes tracks from Chapman's eight studio albums. This collection also features two tracks that had not previously been released on any of her albums, namely 'Stand By Me', a live recording from The Late Show with David Letterman, and 'Talking 'bout a Revolution', a 1986 recording from a radio station in Cleveland. Together, these songs highlight Chapman's unique voice, songwriting talent, and the social issues about which she is passionate.

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The album was remastered by the Grammy-winning engineer David Glasser.

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Despite no new studio albums since 2008, this…

Despite no new studio albums since 2008, this Greatest Hits album shows why Chapman's music continues to resonate with audiences today.

"Greatest Hits" is a compilation album by Tracy…

"Greatest Hits" is a compilation album by Tracy Chapman, released on November 20, 2015.

Tracy Chapman is best known for her hit…

Tracy Chapman is best known for her hit songs "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason", both of which are included on this album.

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The album was remastered by the Grammy-winning engineer David Glasser.

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The Complete Album Story

"Greatest Hits" is a compilation album by Tracy Chapman, released on November 20, 2015. The album, her eighth studio album, includes tracks from Chapman's eight studio albums. Tracy Chapman is best known for her hit songs "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason", both of which are included on this album. This collection also features two tracks that had not previously been released on any of her albums, namely 'Stand By Me', a live recording from The Late Show with David Letterman, and 'Talking 'bout a Revolution', a 1986 recording from a radio station in Cleveland. The album was remastered by the Grammy-winning engineer David Glasser. Together, these songs highlight Chapman's unique voice, songwriting talent, and the social issues about which she is passionate. Despite no new studio albums since 2008, this Greatest Hits album shows why Chapman's music continues to resonate with audiences today.