Tuesday, May 3, 2016

"Born To Fight" by Tracy Chapman

Singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman is best known for her contemplative blues and ballads, as evidenced by her biggest hits, "Fast Car" (which went to #6 in 1988) and "Give Me One Reason" (which went to #3 in 1996). She brought a refreshing authenticity to the synth-laden pop of the 80s, propelling her debut album to the top of the chart.

Her follow-up record, "Crossroads", performed well, reaching #9 in 1989. It featured guest stars like Neil Young and Marc Cohn. However, the lead single and title track only got to #90. "Born To Fight" is an upbeat track from the record that might have performed better - one of my favorite tunes from this remarkable artist.

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