Talkin' Bout Tracy Chapman
Talkin' Bout Tracy Chapman
Stefan Evans
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.
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. 
Feb 11, 2024
56 min
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.
Oct 30, 2023
32 min
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.     
May 25, 2023
34 min
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. 
Oct 21, 2022
21 min
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.
Jan 25, 2022
38 min
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.         
Feb 17, 2021
25 min
Tracy talks of Revolution and asks you to vote on Seth Myers
Tracy Chapman makes a rare performance of 'Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution' on 'Late Night with Seth Myers' ahead of 2020 Election. This marks her first TV appearance in five years. In this episode, we break down the performance; Brandon Stansell contributes.
Nov 3, 2020
7 min
Recording 'Give Me One Reason' with bass player Andy Stoller
This episode, I'm joined by Andy Stoller. Andy talks about his contributions to Tracy Chapman's albums from 'New Beginning' (1995) through to 'Let It Rain' (2002) and also talks touring with Tracy during that time.  We also discuss the fact that Andy played the bass guitar on the hit single 'Give Me One Reason'. 
Mar 21, 2020
29 min
30 Years of 'Crossroads' with Matt Hocter
As we close 2019, I speak to journalist Matt Hocter as we look back at the legacy of Tracy's second studio album, 'Crossroads' and consider how its message is still very much relevant today. 
Dec 31, 2019
20 min
Touring and recording with Steve 'Deacon' Hunter
Stefan chats to legendary session guitarist Steve 'The Deacon' Hunter about touring with Tracy Chapman in the late nineties / early naughties; as well as performing with Pavarotti and contributing to the 'Telling Stories' and 'Let It Rain' studio albums. 
Nov 7, 2019
14 min
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