Matters of the Heart

~ Release by Tracy Chapman (see all versions of this release, 6 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
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1Bang Bang Bang
recording engineer:
David Bianco (American engineer and record producer) and Thom Panunzio
assistant engineer:
Chad Blinman, Greg Goldman and Rick Plank
producer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) and Jimmy Iovine
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
bass guitar:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge) (from 1991 until 1992)
drums (drum set):
Manu Katché (from 1991 until 1992)
electric guitar:
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992), Vernon Reid (English-born US guitarist and songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992) and Waddy Wachtel (from 1991 until 1992)
keyboard:
Roy Bittan (from 1991 until 1992)
percussion:
Mino Cinelu (from 1991 until 1992) and Steve Thornton (Percussionist) (from 1991 until 1992)
vocals:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment for the United States (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 1992), WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992) and Elektra Entertainment (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 2015)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States (from 1991 until 1992) and The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, United States (from 1991 until 1992)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Bang Bang Bang (from 1991 until 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Purple Rabbit Music (in 1992) and SBK April Music Inc. (in 1992)
54:23
2So
recording engineer:
Bradshaw Leigh and Thom Panunzio
assistant engineer:
Chad Blinman and Joe Pirrera
producer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) and Jimmy Iovine
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
bass:
Tony Levin (US rock bassist/Chapman Stick) (from 1991 until 1992)
bouzouki and electric guitar:
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992)
drums (drum set):
Manu Katché (from 1991 until 1992)
keyboard:
Roy Bittan (from 1991 until 1992)
percussion:
Mino Cinelu (from 1991 until 1992) and Steve Thornton (Percussionist) (from 1991 until 1992)
vocals:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment for the United States (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 1992) and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992)
recorded at:
The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, United States (from 1991 until 1992) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, United States (from 1991 until 1992)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
So (from 1991 until 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Purple Rabbit Music (in 1992) and SBK April Music Inc. (in 1992)
43:28
3I Used to Be a Sailor
recording engineer:
Bradshaw Leigh and Thom Panunzio
assistant engineer:
Chad Blinman and Joe Pirrera
producer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) and Jimmy Iovine
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
bass:
Tony Levin (US rock bassist/Chapman Stick) (from 1991 until 1992)
drums (drum set):
Manu Katché (from 1991 until 1992)
keyboard:
Roy Bittan (from 1991 until 1992)
mandolin:
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992)
percussion:
Mino Cinelu (from 1991 until 1992) and Steve Thornton (Percussionist) (from 1991 until 1992)
vocals:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment for the United States (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 1992) and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992)
recorded at:
The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, United States (from 1991 until 1992) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, United States (from 1991 until 1992)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
I Used to Be a Sailor (from 1991 until 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Purple Rabbit Music (in 1992) and SBK April Music Inc. (in 1992)
43:59
4The Love That You Had
recording engineer:
David Bianco (American engineer and record producer) and Thom Panunzio
assistant engineer:
Chad Blinman, Greg Goldman and Rick Plank
producer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) and Jimmy Iovine
mixer:
Femi Jiya
acoustic guitar:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
bass:
Bob Glaub (from 1991 until 1992)
drums (drum set):
Manu Katché (from 1991 until 1992)
keyboard:
Roy Bittan (from 1991 until 1992)
percussion:
Mino Cinelu (from 1991 until 1992) and Steve Thornton (Percussionist) (from 1991 until 1992)
vocals:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment for the United States (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 1992) and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States (from 1991 until 1992) and The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, United States (from 1991 until 1992)
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
The Love That You Had (from 1991 until 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Purple Rabbit Music (in 1992) and SBK April Music Inc. (in 1992)
44:12
5Woman's Work
recording engineer:
Niko Bolas, Femi Jiya and Thom Panunzio
assistant engineer:
Chad Blinman
producer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
mixer:
Femi Jiya
accordion and keyboard:
Roy Bittan (from 1991 until 1992)
acoustic guitar:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
mandolin:
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992)
percussion:
Michael Fisher (percussionist) (from 1991 until 1992)
vocals:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment for the United States (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 1992) and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992)
recorded at:
The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, United States (from 1991 until 1992)
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Woman’s Work (from 1991 until 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Purple Rabbit Music (in 1992) and SBK April Music Inc. (in 1992)
32:04
6If These Are the Things
recording engineer:
David Bianco (American engineer and record producer) and Thom Panunzio
assistant engineer:
Chad Blinman and Rail Jon Rogut
producer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) and Jimmy Iovine
mixer:
Femi Jiya
acoustic guitar:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
bass:
Larry Klein (from 1991 until 1992)
drums (drum set):
Omar Hakim (from 1991 until 1992)
electric guitar:
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992) and Waddy Wachtel (from 1991 until 1992)
keyboard:
Roy Bittan (from 1991 until 1992)
percussion:
Michael Fisher (percussionist) (from 1991 until 1992)
vocals:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment for the United States (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 1992) and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992)
recorded at:
Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, United States (from 1991 until 1992) and The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, United States (from 1991 until 1992)
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
If These Are the Things (from 1991 until 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Purple Rabbit Music (in 1992) and SBK April Music Inc. (in 1992)
44:42
7Short Supply
recording engineer:
Bradshaw Leigh and Thom Panunzio
assistant engineer:
Chad Blinman and Joe Pirrera
producer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) and Jimmy Iovine
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
bass:
Tony Levin (US rock bassist/Chapman Stick) (from 1991 until 1992)
drums (drum set):
Manu Katché (from 1991 until 1992)
electric guitar:
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992) and Vernon Reid (English-born US guitarist and songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
keyboard:
Roy Bittan (from 1991 until 1992)
percussion:
Mino Cinelu (from 1991 until 1992) and Steve Thornton (Percussionist) (from 1991 until 1992)
vocals:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment for the United States (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 1992) and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992)
recorded at:
The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, United States (from 1991 until 1992) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, United States (from 1991 until 1992)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Short Supply (from 1991 until 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Purple Rabbit Music (in 1992) and SBK April Music Inc. (in 1992)
44:25
8Dreaming on a World
recording engineer:
Nellee Hooper, Bradshaw Leigh, Thom Panunzio and Mark “Spike” Stent (producer, engineer)
assistant engineer:
Chad Blinman, Ed Korengo, Chad Musney and Joe Pirrera
producer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) and Jimmy Iovine
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
bass:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge) (from 1991 until 1992)
drums (drum set):
Manu Katché (from 1991 until 1992)
electric guitar:
Vernon Reid (English-born US guitarist and songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
keyboard:
Roy Bittan (from 1991 until 1992)
percussion:
Alex Acuña (from 1991 until 1992), Mino Cinelu (from 1991 until 1992) and Steve Thornton (Percussionist) (from 1991 until 1992)
vocals:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment for the United States (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 1992) and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States (from 1991 until 1992), The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, United States (from 1991 until 1992) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, United States (from 1991 until 1992)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Dreaming on a World (from 1991 until 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Purple Rabbit Music (in 1992) and SBK April Music Inc. (in 1992)
45:04
9Open Arms
recording engineer:
Nellee Hooper, Bradshaw Leigh, Thom Panunzio and Mark “Spike” Stent (producer, engineer)
assistant engineer:
Chad Blinman, Ed Korengo, Chad Musney and Joe Pirrera
producer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) and Jimmy Iovine
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992) and Bobby Womack (from 1991 until 1992)
bass guitar:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge) (from 1991 until 1992)
drums (drum set):
Manu Katché (from 1991 until 1992)
keyboard:
Roy Bittan (from 1991 until 1992), Charles Judge (from 1991 until 1992) and Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist) (from 1991 until 1992)
percussion:
Alex Acuña (from 1991 until 1992), Mino Cinelu (from 1991 until 1992), Michael Fisher (percussionist) (from 1991 until 1992), Nellee Hooper (from 1991 until 1992) and Steve Thornton (Percussionist) (from 1991 until 1992)
vocals:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment for the United States (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 1992), WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992) and Elektra Entertainment (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 2015)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States (from 1991 until 1992), The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, United States (from 1991 until 1992) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, United States (from 1991 until 1992)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Open Arms (from 1991 until 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Purple Rabbit Music (in 1992) and SBK April Music Inc. (in 1992)
44:36
10Matters of the Heart
recording engineer:
Bradshaw Leigh
assistant engineer:
Joe Pirrera
producer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) and Jimmy Iovine
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
bass:
Tony Levin (US rock bassist/Chapman Stick) (from 1991 until 1992)
drums (drum set):
Manu Katché (from 1991 until 1992)
keyboard:
Roy Bittan (from 1991 until 1992)
percussion:
Mino Cinelu (from 1991 until 1992) and Steve Thornton (Percussionist) (from 1991 until 1992)
vocals:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter) (from 1991 until 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment for the United States (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 1992) and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, United States (from 1991 until 1992)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Matters of the Heart (from 1991 until 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Purple Rabbit Music (in 1992) and SBK April Music Inc. (in 1992)
46:59

Credits

Release

art direction:Tracy Chapman (American singer-songwriter)
John Heiden
photography:Herb Ritts
mastering:Bob Ludwig (mastering engineer)
design:John Heiden
distributed by:Warner Music Canada Ltd (not for release label use! company, ca. late 1988–2004)
copyrighted (©) by:Elektra Entertainment for the United States (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01) (in 1992)
WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992)
mastered at:Masterdisk in New York, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/3011560 [info]
ASIN:DE: B000002H9V [info]