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On This Day: April 5, 1988 - Tracy Chapman Released Her Debut Album

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On This Day: April 5, 1988 - Tracy Chapman Released Her Debut Album.

On this day April 5, 1988, Tracy Chapman released her self titled debut album and instantly made music history. With her soulful voice, raw lyrics, and stripped down acoustic sound, Chapman brought something fresh and powerful to the late 80s music scene. The album tackled social issues like poverty, struggle, and hope with honesty that connected deeply with listeners around the world.

The song Fast Car became a breakout hit and helped the album climb to number one on the US Billboard 200...
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