Tracy Chapman

Her latest album is Let It Rain (2002). John Fogerty bought himself out of his contract with Fantasy Records and eventually established a successful solo career. One of her latest albums was 2000's Telling Stories. John Fogerty, in an attempt to keep things together, allowed bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford equal songwriting and vocal time on the band's final album Mardi Gras in 1972, which proved conclusively that Fogerty's songs and vocal style were the key to the band's success. To the surprise of most industry-watchers, however, Chapman's 1995 album New Beginning included the hit single "Give Me One Reason" (1995). His brother Tom left the band in 1971, to pursue an ill-fated solo career. By 1992's Matters of the Heart, Chapman was playing to a small and devoted cult. Due to John Fogerty's success as writer and singer, the other band members began to feel like they were being held back.

The follow-up, Crossroads (1989) was less successful. By 1969, the band really began to find their voice; "Proud Mary" became their second hit single and was followed by a series of hits, including "Bad Moon Rising," "Green River," "Down on the Corner," "Travelin' Band," "Who'll Stop the Rain," "Up Around the Bend," "Fortunate Son," and "Lookin' Out My Back Door.". Album and singles sales were strong, and the album went multi-platinum, as well as winning four Grammies. A cover of "Suzie Q." became their first hit single. Soon after performing at Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday party, Chapman's "Fast Car" began its rise on the US charts. The band's first album as Creedence Clearwater Revival was released in 1968. The album was critically acclaimed, and she began touring and building a fanbase. Eventually Tom's younger brother, John Fogerty, took control of the group, writing all of their material and singing lead vocals.

Chapman began performing in coffeehouses and soon signed to SBK, releasing Tracy Chapman (1988). By the mid 1960s, the band signed a record contract, had their name changed to The Golliwogs by record company executives, and released a few obscure singles that failed to get noticed. Cleveland-born Chapman began playing guitar as a child, and eventually began attending Tufts University. The band started out as The Blue Velvets, formed by Tom Fogerty in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California in the late 1950s. Tracy Chapman (born March 30, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for a small number of enduring hits, such as "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason". Creedence Clearwater Revival is the name of an American rock band, fronted by John Fogerty. 1988 "Fast Car" #5 UK. Download sample of "Bad Moon Rising" from Green River.

Let It Rain (2002). Live in Europe (1973). Telling Stories (2000). Mardi Gras (1972). New Beginning (1995). Pendulum (1970). Matters of the Heart (1992). Cosmo's Factory (1970).

Crossroads (1989). Willy and the Poor Boys (1969). Tracy Chapman (1988). Green River (1969). Bayou Country (1969). Creedence Clearwater Revival (1968).