Talkin' Bout Tracy Chapman

Stefan Evans
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The 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.

  1. 04/04/2025

    The debut vinyl reissue with Jeffrey Smith of Discogs and Brittany's Record Shop

    Stefan chats with Jeffrey Smith, Vice President of Marketing at Discogs, and Brittany Benton, owner of Ohio-based Brittany's Record Shop, to discuss the reissue of Tracy Chapman's iconic debut album on vinyl for its 35th anniversary.

    43 min

  2. 03/25/2025

    Paying Tribute with Yemi Bolatiwa: Finding Tracy's Voice in Your Own

    Stefan chats with singer and musician Yemi Bolatiwa ahead of her upcoming Tracy Chapman anniversary tribute show in Manchester. They explore what it means to pay tribute without impersonation, the lasting legacy of Chapman's work, and how one approaches the art of the tribute act with authenticity and respect.

    20 min

  3. 02/11/2024

    What Tracy Chapman will do next following THAT Grammy performance with Luke Combs

    Aurélie 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.

    57 min

  4. 10/30/2023

    Jay Blakesberg on the B.B King - 'The Thrill Is Gone' music video shoot

    I 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.

    32 min

  5. 05/25/2023

    35 years of Tracy Chapman's debut album with Drummer Denny Fongheiser

    We 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.

    35 min

  6. 10/21/2022

    Drummer Butch Norton: Performing on the 'Let It Rain' tour

    Celebrating 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.

    21 min

  7. 01/25/2022

    Roger Bennett on how Tracy Chapman inspired him to become an American

    Journalist 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.

    38 min
  8. How Tracy commissioned the Telling Stories artwork from Tim Hailand

    02/17/2021

    How Tracy commissioned the Telling Stories artwork from Tim Hailand

    In 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.

    26 min
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The 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.

Information

  • Creator
    Stefan Evans
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Talkin' Bout Tracy Chapman
  • Show Website
    Talkin' Bout Tracy Chapman

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