Tracy Chapman - Telling Stories (Official Video) 

I think Tracy Chapman is the best female artist from 80s up to date.

Dear Tracy, About a year-and-a-half ago, I unexpectedly lost my brother. My brother was a writer and a great story teller. As the boat, on which the funeral was kept, sailed away, this song played through the speakers. Telling, in my own interpretation of the lyrics, the story of my brother. Despite our tears, my mother and me danced and reminisced about my brother to your music. Leaving a little happy memory on the saddest day of my life. Thank you.

It's my favorite song from Tracy Chapman. She sounds as great today as she did 35 years ago. ❤

Most underrated singer/songwriter ever

Up until today, I never heard nothing like it...For someone who usually listens to metal only, this women will always be my favourite singer.

Tracy Chapman rarely releases music, but when she does it’s WELL worth hearing!

This song is a masterpeice! The lyrics, her voice, the music, just beautiful, amazing!

This is one of my favorite songs.

Come back Tracey, the world needs you more than ever...

She is arguably the best composer and music writer I ever heard ✌️ Love you Tracy.

I'll never know how this song didn't hit the hearts of every human being on the face of the planet!!

Her smile is magic. If she smiled at me, I'd probably start grinning from ear to ear without knowing why. I'd just have to smile. Another thing I just realized though is that she is not usually wearing makeup, if ever. She's just a real person.

I love this song. The whole album is great!

Omg this takes me back to the 90s immediately. I always loved Tracy Chapman's music. I feel she was so underatted for her time.

When the heart and the soul decide to sing together...

There is fiction in the space between The lines on your page of memories Write it down but it doesn't mean You're not just telling stories There is fiction in the space between You and reality You will do and say anything To make your everyday life seem less mundane There is fiction in the space between You and me There's a science fiction in the space between You and me A fabrication of a grand scheme Where I am the scary monster I eat the city and as I leave the scene In my spaceship I am laughing In your remembrance of your bad dream There's no one but you standing Leave the pity and the blame For the ones who do not speak You write the words to get respect and compassion And for posterity You write the words and make believe There is truth in the space between There is fiction in the space between You and everybody Give us all what we need Give us one more sad sordid story But in the fiction of the space between Sometimes a lie is the best thing Sometimes a lie is the best thing Oh the best thing Is the best thing

#TRACYCHAPMAN #TELLINGSTORIES Tracy is a music icon. A woman with tremendous compassion and love for her fellow human. She speaks the truth, as unpleasant as it can sometimes be 🙂👍👍👍🎸🎹🥁🎸💖❤️💜💛💚🧡💝

Awesome! I remember the first time I heard this song and then learning how to play it on guitar. It's not that hard, but who can sing like Tracy Chapman?

I know I have good taste in beauty. Tracy's beautiful. Love her dimples when she smiles.

Here's the thing; I love Tracy Chapman as a musician,as a person.If everyone in the world possessed her compassionate nature this world would be as beautiful as it was meant to be.

Love her voice, the soul in every story she sings. Been a big fan for many long wonderful years.

This song is one of my favorites by her!!! It holds SO much truth when it comes to the way society views individuals based on stereotypes and prejudice. LOVE this song!

Thank you for recognizing her talent she deserves all the awards this girl is legend❤

The greatest writer and artist of all time.

This song could absolutely be about the media and news

This song has helped me through some of the darkest and most painful days of my life, and will continue to do so. Thanks Tracy....you give me hope.

This song was ahead of its time, or was waiting for its time to be born, it's a song meant for Facebook and Twitter and all of our abstract emotional surrogate machines that pass for fake intimacy these days. Such a powerful song.

FINALLY ! Wow, what a song.

I just love the artistry in this video. Certainly reminds me of my bus riding days and encountering all the folks you usually wouldn't see.

One of my absolute favorite artists of all time. I love the stories that she tells, the rhythm, the beat, the calmness in her music. Just great music. 🎶 🎼 🎸 🎹 🌟 ⭐

Tracy Chapman is one of my friends pillars. She has made me feel strong. When I was weak. No gods only music.

Totally wonderful talented performer. Saw her live in Toronto absolutely amazing 👏 😍 ❤

She wrote this mean-ass song about Alice Walker, and I love her for it, and I envy Alice Walker for being raw enough to rile Tracy Chapman.

I remember listening to this album when I was 16 years old and suddenly realising that I loved every single song on it. Such a rare talent!

Tracy Chapman's music also touches the heart in a wonderfully melanchonic way that very few artists can. 🧡💛💚

Tracy Chapman, a true gift and inspiration...we, the community of awakened individuals who HEAR you and your message to humanity, we miss your artistic presence. Continue to be blessed on your life's journey.

Tracy, I know u saved so many of lives back in the day 💕 Thank you!! Yet this new generation (my child now 14 years old) need to hear your prior songs live! Plus maybe 1-2+ new ones. . xoxo ❤

I first listened this song 20 yrs ago Still sounds the same. What a song!

Absolutely LOVE this tune! The lyrics & melody are both beautiful. Sometimes a particular lyric stays with you. In Telling Stories, it's "In my spaceship, I am laughing."😀♥️

Real music from a Real musician 🥃😎👌

2023 and still makes you nod your head and FEEL what she really was about, LEDGEND! Many a night in jail she brought me SANITY love Tracy❤️

Namibia loves Tracy...Your songs have carried hope in our quest for our Independence. Love you.

So beautiful ❤

I can only imagine what inspired this song. Such a wonderful work.

Love this woman she brings me joy every time I listen to her!!❤❤❤

we need more of this kind of music.

One of the things I learnt growing up, cleaning up on a Saturday Morning is, "Sometimes a lie is the best thing"

Yep, still emotional and amazing AF. Real music!

This is my favorite Tracy Chapman song, powerful lyrics.

Nobody had anymore soul than Tracy Chapman..She's amazing.

tracy chapman, she's still relevant...a true Music icon...

Damn she's good!

Sometimes a lie 🤥 is the best thing :(

En 2000 j'avais la cassette acheter dans un magasin je l'ai toujours d'ailleurs un plaisir de réécouter cette cassette 👍

Always liked this song a lot. It didn’t get the airplay it deserved. I checked and it didn’t even make the Hot 100 in the USA. Not surprised though. The good songs tend to get forgotten.

These lyrics ❤❤❤

Easily one of the best female artists ever without a doubt!

One of the best songs in the world , amazing !

I have always loved that song. Tracy is a gifted story teller. 💗

2020 and still listen this song from time to time. I really love to have this song in my playlist.

She's so talented.

So much meaning in all of Tracy Chapman's songs. Life's Lessons, listen to the words closley. One of my top 5 all time femal artists.... 🎵

These songs definitely stand the test of time. Fantastic.

Esta canción tan linda, la pongo a todo volumen cuando estoy en carretera.

Tracy 💗💗

Tracy, wherever you are at present, you are present here in my study room...I cannot stop listening to this compassionate song

Omg. I remember when my first marriage was breaking down I listen to the song over and over.

phenomenal

Tracy Is One The Queens Of Lyrics There is fiction in the space between The lines on your page of memories Write it down but it doesn't mean You're not just telling stories There is fiction in the space between You and reality You will do and say anything To make your everyday life seem less mundane There is fiction in the space between You and me There's a science fiction in the space between You and me A fabrication of a grand scheme Where I am the scary monster I eat the city and as I leave the scene In my spaceship I am laughing In your remembrance of your bad dream There's no one but you standing Leave the pity and the blame For the ones who do not speak You write the words to get respect and compassion And for posterity You write the words and make believe There is truth in the space between There is fiction in the space between You and everybody Give us all what we need Give us one more sad sordid story But in the fiction of the space between Sometimes a lie is the best thing Sometimes a lie is the best thing Oh the best thing Is the best thing

Somehow this song got me out of a small depression. Someone told lies about me and the line ‘sometimes a lie is the best thing’ got me out. The lie opened my eyes to see i was in a bad environnement. Thank you miss Chapman.

Amo questa canzone e adoro questa meravigliosa artista ❤

I love this women her voice is amazing her music is such an inspiration... love listening too her songs everyday

Beautiful brilliant lyrics and voice.

She is really honest and pretty

I think a lot of people just haven't heard a lot of her music, they should listen to her she is amazing

So powerfull is this song. Thank you so much tracy

This song has inspired my entire art show that I will present at Craighead Green Gallery on 5/17/2014. Thank you so much Tracy. I absolutely love YOU and your music. Absolutely amazing.

THIS SONG IS SO RELEVANT today!

My mom and I enjoyed this tour!

Thank you Tracy. Legendary Goddess

I feel guilty for not realising what a great artist, and songwriter, and appreciation Tracy Chapman is,and continues to be in 2020, i think she speaks to many people, and continue to do so, and be made aware that she was discovered by accident, (was she really a filler during live aid???,) it cannot be. I applaud/respect Miss Tracy Chapman. P,s,my hope is to see her in the UK. Derek.

I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH.

Humanity’s biggest hoax is that we are fundamentally different. We are fundamentally the same.

Your voice is amazing, if you haven't heard that already.

Really fantastic and the best female artists... nicest song's and her voice ...

One of my favorite songs from Tracy! So good...

Anyone else here thinks this storyteller Tracy Chapman’s voice still transcend time? !! Still a classic for me. Her humility, her song narratives and her overall rawness to capture the essence of life!

Perfection ❤️

'Sometimes a lie is the best thing'

All i got is my soul 💎

I love tracy chapman

Thanks for writing about all of those people who ride the bus I appreciate this don’t feel so alone 😢

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Simplemente ....Es la mejor Cantautora que he conocido...Tracy es musica del cielo

I just love her soul. No one can macht it.

Tracy Chapmans music truly gives me peace when i listen to her music in the most chaotic timez of my life

This artist is so amazing this music (Telling stories) is absolutely and deeply truth for mee too AND yet do the music clip in the bus just a greaat creating

As soon as the words hit I started crying. I haven't heard this since I was a child, yet her "Fast Car" is my favorite song. Chills 😭 Thank you for bringing back my innocence if only for a moment 💖 2020

Wonderful memories, listening to you Ms. Tracy Chapman!

This song is very deep; I wish someone had covered it and given it more due. Tracy tends to underrate her own talent.