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.

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

Oct 30th, 2023 32m 8s

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 Th

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

May 25th, 2023 34m 45s

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 insigh

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

Oct 21st, 2022 21m 29s

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.

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

Jan 25th, 2022 38m 1s

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.

How Tracy commissioned the Telling Stories artwork from Tim Hailand

Feb 17th, 2021 25m 54s

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 Bjor

Tracy talks of Revolution and asks you to vote on Seth Myers

Nov 3rd, 2020 7m 1s

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 co

Recording 'Give Me One Reason' with bass player Andy Stoller

Mar 21st, 2020 29m 59s

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 tha

30 Years of Crossroads with Matt Hocter

Dec 31st, 2019 20m 19s

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.

Touring and recording with Steve 'Deacon' Hunter

Nov 7th, 2019 14m 29s

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' stud

How 'Fast Car' inspired 'Dreams' with Gabrielle

Oct 15th, 2019 17m 13s

This week I'm joined by the brit award-winning singer-songwriter Gabrielle who shares her memories of Tracy Chapman's rise to fame as well as how the song 'Fast Car' was the spark that launched her own career.

The debut album artwork with Matt Mahurin

Oct 5th, 2019 29m 47s

In the first-ever episode, I'm joined by Matt Mahurin. Matt is an acclaimed photographer and videographer who took the photo which became the cover of Tracy Chapman's 20 million-selling debut album and shot the 'Fast Car' music video. He tells

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