Tracy Chapman’s New Beginning turns 31 today. Earlier this year, we sat down with members of the original band to talk about the audition, the studio, “Give Me One Reason” and the world tour. Watch the full conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=xHbOWr…
Has the change come? Thirty-six years ago, on 3 November 1990, Tracy performed a cover of the song ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ on the Motown 30: What’s Goin’ On special, broadcast on CBS.
On 16 October 1992, Tracy Chapman performed a solo rendition of Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin, the title track of his 1964 album of the same name.
This performance was part of the 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration, also known as 'Bobfest', which took place at Madison Square Garden. An incredible line-up of performers gathered for the event, including George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Lou Reed, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Richie Havens, Shawn Colvin, Chrissie Hynde, Eddie Vedder, Ron Wood, The Band, John Mellencamp, Roger McGuinn and Sinéad O'Connor.
The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration was released on double CD, cassette tape, VHS, DVD and, more recently, Blu-ray.