Tracy Chapman on the show that changed her life | Songlines
Thursday, June 12, 2025

Tracy Chapman on the show that changed her life

Tracy Chapman recalls how Stevie Wonder’s lost hard drive inadvertently gave her debut album the extra exposure it needed to kickstart her career and become a still-loved classic

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