Telling Stories

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With Telling Stories, her first album since 1995's New Beginnings, Tracy Chapman returns to the spare, unsentimental feel of her early work. In doing so, she recaptures some of the urgency and simple melodiousness that made her debut a soulful folk-rock classic. There's maturity here, exemplified by recurring spiritual metaphors. On "Unsung Psalm" she imagines her funeral, singing, "I'd have a halo and flowing white robes / If I live right." "Wedding Song" offers the plainspoken, devotional line, "I reach out for your hand / For you I'd don a veil." The musical arrangements, too, are pared-down, with ghostly banjo, silvery fiddle, and guitar woven into subtle drum loops. Though not as immediately captivating as her debut, Telling Stories is a focused return to form for Chapman. --Lucy O'Brien

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Telling Stories

Average customer rating: Listening And Loving It! 4 1/2 Stars! Great Delight! Best Tracy Album One of my FAVs It's not bad...it's just boring.

Telling Stories Tracy Chapman Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Matters of the Heart Crossroads Let It Rain New Beginning Tracy Chapman ASIN: B000046Q8B Release Date: 2000-02-15

Tracks:

1. Telling Stories
2. Less Than Strangers
3. Speak The Word
4. It's OK
5. Wedding Song
6. Unsung Psalm
7. Nothing Yet
8. Paper And Ink
9. Devotion
10. The Only One
11. First Try

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With Telling Stories, her first album since 1995's New Beginnings, Tracy Chapman returns to the spare, unsentimental feel of her early work. In doing so, she recaptures some of the urgency and simple melodiousness that made her debut a soulful folk-rock classic. There's maturity here, exemplified by recurring spiritual metaphors. On "Unsung Psalm" she imagines her funeral, singing, "I'd have a halo and flowing white robes / If I live right." "Wedding Song" offers the plainspoken, devotional line, "I reach out for your hand / For you I'd don a veil." The musical arrangements, too, are pared-down, with ghostly banjo, silvery fiddle, and guitar woven into subtle drum loops. Though not as immediately captivating as her debut, Telling Stories is a focused return to form for Chapman. --Lucy O'Brien

Customer Reviews:

Listening And Loving It! 4 1/2 Stars!.......2006-12-31

With such previous hits as "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason", Tracy Chapman not only introduced herself to us but made us fall in love with her in the process. Her vocals were unlike any other we had heard before, often vibrating or ululating at pivotal moments during any given song. Now, she tells us stories. About her life? Yes, but more importantly, about OURS. With heartfelt lyrics and melodies that gracefully cascade over us, Tracy Chapman uses "Telling Stories" to sing our life's histories - life, love and the lack thereof.

What I like most about Chapman, and subsequently "Telling Stories", is that she, along with her music, is 3-dimensional, often providing several messages within each song which allows the listener to pick and choose, so to speak. For example, on the first track for which the album is named, "Telling Stories", one is left wondering: Is she speaking to other artists who have lost their way, using "sad, sordid stories" to gain attention, believing that "a lie is the best thing" or is she speaking to herself? Or has she experienced the same thing that I have, a lover sweeping the truth under the rug only to be exposed at a later time? More often than not, listeners are left with a meaning to which they can relate.

Not many artists are able to pull off such a feat.

As well, not many established artists are able to capture the same essence that initially transformed listeners into devoted fans. Those same established artists often use methods (i.e., sampling other artists's songs) to keep their fans enthralled. Tracy Chapman does not do this, instead, providing her listeners with new material on each album. "Telling Stories" is no different. The woman that we came to know and grew to love as the political, social and spiritual being is the same woman heard on this album. And although Chapman is often overlooked due to the genre in which her music falls into, folk-rock, do not be lead astray by this, for you will be sorely disappointed.

Though this album is a bit short and most of her music sounds the same, the lyrics and the easy-listening melodies more than compensate for the areas in which she lacks. In fact, I will go as far as to say that the monotony of her music is what keeps me interested. From the first track, "Telling Stories", to the last track, "First Try", Chapman provides enough memorable hooks to reel you in and keep you humming along with her. Such hits include "Telling Stories"; "Devotion"; "Paper And Ink", a political and social tune that warns listeners of greed; and "Unsung Psalm", a "if I..." approach towards our eternal soul.

For those of you who are extreme Chapman fans, you will be highly pleased after listening to this album. For those of you who may be newcomers, you will soon find yourself a Chapman fan.

Great Delight! .......2006-02-04

As a long term fan of Tracey Chapman's wonderful voice and great talent, I always buy her albums, but to my great delight the CD "Telling Stories" has become a dearly loved "Best Collection" of Tracey's.

Best Tracy Album.......2005-08-26

This has to be the best album Tracy Chapman has ever released. I think she got over looked with this album. My favorite tracks are Devotion and Telling Stories. I really like the way she works the concept of the album. These stories let her fans get closer to her as an artist. Tracy Chapman is a true talent.

One of my FAVs.......2005-05-05

If my darling husband, Norman, and me start kissing right when I put this CD in the player, we'll be.. uh.. very happy.. and .. er.. um, busy, by the time "Wedding Song" comes on. we love this CD soooooooooooooo much, it's fabulous kissing music. needless to say, I LOVE this music! (or did I say that already?) this is one of Tracy's best CDs. sometimes I could cry it's so beautiful. sniff.... really, no kidding, you've got to buy this and listen well. Tracy is truly a talent not recognized in the pop music world. maybe because she is way better than just "pop". although some of her stuff is played on the radio - not much is, and that's a dam shame. it is good.

It's not bad...it's just boring........2004-09-01

I could find no other word to describe this album.
I love Tracy Chapman. I have most of her CDs. Her debut being her best album and one of the few albums I have from the 80's that still sounds fresh. And New Beginning was an amazing work with a blues touch that Tracy sounded comfortable with. And her newest release "Let it Rain" is definitely her most beautiful sounding album (in fact I'm listening to it now).
But this one is I guess anti-climatic (maybe because it was after the big success she had with "Give me one Reason"). I really didn't hear a standout track. Nothing really grabbed my attention as if saying, "Stop what you're doing! Your mind and ears are mine!" All of her albums are solid and full of talent but this album just seems so...ehh (sigh) compared to New Beginning and lackluster next to Let it Rain. If you're new to Tracy start with her Grammy winning debut "Tracy Chapman".

Average customer rating: Excellent video.... Great songs sung by a diverse group of artists Pavarotti's Best War Child Concert Very diverse! Loved it! A wonderfully enjoyable and diverse collection of music

Pavarotti & Friends: For Cambodia and Tibet Traci Chapman , Eurythmics , Savage Garden , George Michael , Aqua , and Skunk Anansie Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works Featuring Luciano Pavarotti | Pavarotti, Luciano | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Cambodia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Denza, Luigi | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Capua, Eduardo di | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Pavarotti & Friends For Guatemala And Kosovo Pavarotti & Friends 2 Pavarotti & Friends Together for the Children of Bosnia Pavarotti & Friends - For The Children Of Liberia ASIN: B00004XR5E Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

1. Cielito lindo
2. Around The World
3. There Must Be An Angel
4. I Knew I Loved You
5. Guarda che luna
6. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime
7. Tracy's Flaw
8. Baby, Can I Hold You Tonight
9. 'O sole mio
10. You'll Follow Me Down
11. A Wonderful World
12. Agnus Dei
13. Desde que o samba e samba
14. Funiculi, funicula
15. Telling Stories
16. Se e vero che ci sei
17. I Saved The World Today
18. Manha de Carnival
19. Be With You
20. All You Need Is Love

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With the seventh installment of Pavarotti & Friends: For Cambodia and Tibet, the beloved tenor assembles yet another all-star cast of musicians in hopes of helping the children of Cambodia and Tibet. The music of the pop stars--which ranges from the modern rock of the veteran Eurythmics to the dance-pop of Aqua--really steals the show here, with Pavarotti lending his impeccable vocal support. Tracy Chapman performs "Baby Can I Hold You" as a duet with Pavarotti, and Eurythmics team up with him on "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)." Of course, the tenor's fans will be begging to hear the opera great in his element, and it's no surprise that he shines on Bizet's "Agnus Dei," with international pop star Mónica Naranjo joining in; Eduardo Di Capua's "O Sole Mio," with Savage Garden; or even Luigi Denza's "Funiculi, Funicula," with Aqua and a children's chorus. As globetrotting benefit tributes go, this is a mixed bag, but there's probably something here for everyone. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Excellent video...........2002-10-13

I am a fan of Savage Garden, The Eurythmics, and George Michael - all of them did a great job with and without Pavarotti....

And the man who sang O SOLE MIO - Darren Hayes (formerly of Savage Garden)... has the most beautiful- angelic- sultry and great voices I have ever heard - and to do it in Neapoliaton Italian (dialect) and in my opinion the best duet of ALL of them featured!!!!!

Great songs sung by a diverse group of artists.......2002-02-07

As always, Maestro Pavarotti's Modena concerts are highly entertaining and uplifting.
All artists sang two songs during the concert (one on their own and another with Maestro Pavarotti), but unfortunately not all of the songs are featured on this video. Another shortcoming is that there are no interviews or any extra footage.

It is funny to hear Pavarotti sing a pop tune as it is equally funny to see a pop singer with virtually no voice doing "O Sole Mio", but if it is all in good spirit and for charity, then it is enjoyable.

If you are intersted in European music scene or simply love Pavarotti, this tape will be a great treat for you.

Pavarotti's Best War Child Concert.......2002-01-04

Bravo showed this concert on New Years 2002 and it blew my mind. It is certainly the best of the War Child concerts, which started in 1996 as Pavarotti's effort to help the children of war-torn countries.
Like in the previous concerts, Pavarotti appears with international pop stars in the open-air piazza of his home town, Modena, Italy. (How do I get tickets for that?)
If you haven't heard any of these concerts, also available on CDs, you will be surprised how well Pavarotti's voice--a voice that makes the gods swoon--blends with the likes of Enrique Iglesias, George Michael, Tracy Chapman, and the Eurythmics. Previous concerts included B.B. King, Elton John, Ricky Martin, and Liza Minelli. Sometimes he sings along in English, sometimes in Italian counterpoint. The effect is stupdendous! These concerts display all the beauty of this great operatic voice while at the same time honoring the art of our greatest pop artists.
What makes this video the best is the children's chorus, the combined Ars Canto of Parmi, Italy, and the Children's Choir of Cambodia and Tibet. The video starts with this chorus joining Pavarotti and the totally sexy Enrique Iglesias in a rousing "Cielito Lindo."
Pavarotti really knows entertainment and in this one he pulls out all the stops! Best of all, part of the proceeds of this tape goes to benefit the children of Cambodia and Tibet. Pavarotti's efforts to help War Child have already built music centers for children in Kosovo, Liberia, and Guatemala. What great leadership!
He says on one of his jackets: "All too often, children are betrayed by the inhuman actions of adults, and become the innocent victims of war and cruelty. War Child is an energetic, and practical organization offering vital hope, working tirelessly for children to regain their rightful place in the world."

Very diverse! Loved it!.......2000-12-18

I am a HUGE Savage Garden fan so that was the main reason to buy this album. And I have to say Darren's voice is AWESOME in "O Sole Mio", the first time I listened to it it made me cry. So I bought the cd. I was glad to see that there are very enjoyable songs in the album not only the SG tracks. I loved Tracy Chapman's "Baby Can I Hold You Tonight" performance, now I am a Tracy fan too. You'll enjoy the performances by Aqua, Enrique Iglesias and Eurhytmics and of course the queen Tracy Chapman " ("Telling Stories" is superb!). I even discovered some new artists I had never heard of and I liked them. You won't be disappointed by this album.

A wonderfully enjoyable and diverse collection of music.......2000-11-05

This collection of music has given me great pleasure. Aqua's Around the World is a joy. Hearing the Eurythmics and Pavarotti perform together is fun and beautiful. I also especially liked Enrique Iglesias's Be with you. 20 tracks and 77 minutes of great music I will listen to again and again. And all for a good cause.

Average customer rating: If you have any interest in world music don't miss this A brilliant collection of Afro-Portugese music.

Adventures in Afropea 3: Telling Stories to the Sea Various Artists Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cape Verde | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Angola | Africa | International | Styles | Music Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music Rhumba | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000002MSA Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

1. Mona Ki Ngi Xica - Bonga
2. Salale' - Vum Vum
3. Sodade - Cesaria Evora
4. N' Zambi - Andre' Mingas
5. Bo Lega' Caco Mode Bo - Africa Negra
6. N Gana - Waldemar Bastos
7. Bia Lulucha - Cesaria Evora
8. Tulipa Negra - Tulipa Negra
9. Amor Divino - Bana And Paulino Vieira
10. Rosinha - Livity
11. Luis Di Kandinha - Pedro Ramos
12. Vizinha Ka Bale - Jacinta Sanches
13. Mama Africa - Dany Silva

Customer Reviews:

If you have any interest in world music don't miss this.......2003-11-24

A great compilation and a good introduction to many of these Cape Verde artist, of which we have little or any awareness. A fantastic blend of African and Portugese influences, similar to Brazilian music. If you thought the David Byrne Brazilian compilations were good then you will love this CD. Great for parties too.

A brilliant collection of Afro-Portugese music........1998-08-29

This compilation album of Afro-Portugese music is wonderful. The songs are beautiful and hypnotic. Although I cannot understand the languages represented on this CD, the power of the music makes the language barrier irrelevant. I loved all of the songs, but "Mona Ki Ngi Xica" by Bonga, "Salale" by Vum Vum, and "Mama Africa" by Danny Silva were, for me, standout selections.

Average customer rating: Keep playing it eclectic but enchanting good music

Adventures in Afropea 3: Telling Stories to the Sea Various Artists Manufacturer: Luaka Bop ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cape Verde | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Angola | Africa | International | Styles | Music Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music Rhumba | Latin Music | Styles | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004RD08 Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

1. Mona Ki Ngi Xica - Bonga
2. Salale - Vum Vum
3. Sodade - Cesaria Evora
4. N'Zambi - Andre Mingas
5. Bo Lega Caco Mode Bo - Africa Negra
6. N Gana - Waldemar Bastos
7. Bia Lulucha - Cesaria Evora
8. Tulipa Negra - Tulipa Negra
9. Amor Divino - Bana And Paulino Vieira
10. Rosinha - Livity
11. Luis Di Kandinha - Pedro Ramos
12. Vizinha Ka Bale - Jacinta Sanches
13. Mama Africa - Dany Silva

Customer Reviews:

Keep playing it.......2003-08-27

I have had this cd for three years and it is my favorite. The melodies are haunting yet very beautiful. The rhythms make you want to dance and the more you listen to it the more you will enjoy it. You can feel the country and the culture. Picture yourself on the beach somewhere with this music playing. I love it.

eclectic but enchanting.......2000-09-05

a collection of African pop (?) that have the portuguese language as the common trait. pop is probably not a very good description in view of the variety of styles, from the salsa to cape verdien morna. Some of the songs are very forgettable, but some very haunting. I bought it for the first song in the CD by Bonga, which by itself is well worth the price. overall, it gives you a nice sampling of the great musical diversity of that part of Africa.

good music.......2000-07-04

This is just a great cd. I can't say that any particular track stands out, because each track contributes something to the next. If you are a fan of world music or latin music I promise you will not be unsatisfied with this album . . .

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Telling Stories Tracy Chapman ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Matters of the Heart New Beginning ASIN: B00004TRK7 Release Date: 2000-02-28

Tracks:

1. Telling Stories (LP Version)
2. Nothing Yet (LP Version)
3. Three Little Birds (Non LP Track)

Album Description

Import-only release for the hit title song from the Grammy-winning folk singer/ songwriter's 2000 & fifth album. The first single from 'Telling Stories', it's backed here with another cut from the record, 'Nothing Yet', plus a previously unreleased non-al

Album Details

Title Track from her Fifth LP, featuring a Cover of Bob Marley's 'three Little Birds'.

Average customer rating: Moving and haunting tribute

Little Did She Know (She'd Kissed A Hero) Manufacturer: Fever Pitch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Body And Soul ASIN: B00006ANFR Release Date: 2001-10-01

Tracks:

1. Little Did She Know (She'd Kissed A Hero)

Album Description

The song, "Little Did She Know (She'd Kissed A Hero)", a simple keyboard/vocal was the #1 most requested song on the largest radio stations in New York City and other major markets in the fall of 2001. Sales of the CD have been recorded in every state of the US as well as England, Ireland, Italy, Israel, Germany, Australia, Mexico, Canada, South Bogota, British West Indies and South America. Kristy is donating all of her songwriter royalties as a result of airplay and half the net proceeds of the sale of "Little Did She Know" to Sept. 11 Disaster Aid Funds.

Customer Reviews:

Moving and haunting tribute.......2005-01-03

Kristy wrote this song after the tragedy on 9/11.

Everytime i hear her tribute to all those lost souls, i am moved to tears.

The premise of this song is summed up by its title - a housewife kisses her hubby goodbye on his way to work, not knowing he would be both a victim and a hero not much later that day over a field near Philadelphia.

Kristy performs this song at many functions that raise funds for 9/11 charities. In fact, she donates some or all of the royalties derived from sales of the single to the same charities.

Check out Kristy's other songs/albums - theyre a mix of country/pop/ballad/blues.

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If These Walls Could Talk Deborah Steel Manufacturer: BadCat Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAFA3A Release Date: 2000-08-01

Tracks:

1. If These Walls Could Talk
2. Another Lonely Woman
3. Proud Mary
4. Before You Fall Asleep
5. I Don't Like You
6. Parkin' Spot
7. Bigger They Are
8. Take Me Down Easy
9. Desperado
10. You'll Have to Beg

Average customer rating: Awesome country music band

J.R. Booker Greatest Hits Volume 2 J.R. Booker Manufacturer: Oasis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAG2DC Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

1. Back Home
2. # 70
3. Virginia Skies
4. Drop the Other Shoe
5. I Don't Miss You
6. Two Fine Looking Women
7. If It Rains in Memphis Too
8. Sheet Metal Blues
9. Stripes or Spots
10. Kati

Customer Reviews:

Awesome country music band.......2007-02-04

If you like all-american country music and songs about racing cars, driving trucks, partying, red-white-and-blue, love, and heartache, you need to check out J.R. Booker! This group is the fastest rising country music band in the Maryland-Virginia area, and this CD is a great sample of their talent. Their influences include classics like The Gatlin Brothers, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Sons of the Pioneers, Hank Williams, Jr. and others.

If you get the chance to see them in concert, don't miss them. They're excellent! This CD includes 10 of their well-known tracks. You can hear mp3 samples on the band's web site:

1. Back Home
2. #70
3. Virginia Skies
4. Drop the Other Shoe
5. I Don't Miss You
6. Two Fine Looking Women
7. If It Rains in Memphis Too
8. Sheet Metal Blues
9. Stripes or Spots
10. Kati

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Slack Key Story Doug & Sandy McMaster Manufacturer: Aloha Plenty ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00007FGEC Release Date: 2002-11-01

Tracks:

1. Pua Sadinia
2. Hula Medley
3. HaleLea
4. Ipu & Hawaiian Nose Flute
5. Hui E
6. KeAloha
7. Old Timer's Hula
8. Ulupalakua
9. Salomila
10. Mai Ae I Ka Hewa
11. Kelii's Slack Key Jam
12. Aunty Alice Slack Key
13. Ki Ho'alu Hanalei
14. Radio Hula
15. Nanea Kou Maka
16. Hawaiian Reverie
17. Hawaii Aloha

Album Description

Songs & Stories telling the history of Hawaiian slack key guitar. One of Hawaii's traditions - Ki Ho'alu - Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. A beautiful and rare folk music, it expresses the essence of Hawaiian people, places, and events. This recording of traditional style songs and the story of slack key is released in honor of and respect for the islands of Hawaii and the creators/players of this magnificent tradition. Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much)to those who have continued the tradition through many generations and to those dedicated to carrying slack key forward!

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The Struggle B-Bronson Manufacturer: G-townrecords ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAKL84 Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

1. Welcome
2. Get Mo
3. Look at All the Money
4. Get out My Face
5. Money Maker
6. Struggle
7. Don't Lie
8. U Know
9. Stuck in the Cycle
10. Quicksand
11. Burn It Down
12. Dirty Ground
13. Little Do They Know
14. Whutchutalkinbout
15. Give It to Um
16. Good N Plenty

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