WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO TRACY CHAPMAN? | True Celebrity Stories 

I served Ms. Tracy Chapman once at an event, She absolutely had no airs about her, as You can imagine I was ecstatic to see her in the flesh and have the pleasure to speak to her and be spoken back to. Sadly, I got lost in the moment and asked if I could get a photo with her completely forgetting that this was a memorial for a dear friend of hers who had just passed but guess what! She very gently said to me "It's really hard for me right now,can you please understand, I lost someone " She actually asked me to understand Imagine that? When I was clearly in the wrong. What a Great person!

I totally respect her. She’s not a sell out and doesn’t put her life all over online. You have to respect someone like that And her music is wonderful.

Most artists today can't hold a candle to this lady.

Tracy is one of the very rare artist and musician that doesn't let the fame and money change her as a person. She just put on her best work and living her best life without anyone's affirmation

This is the difference between an Artist and a Celebrity. Ms. Chapman is one of a kind - a unique writer and performer with a sound that is instantly identifiable and all her own. Good on her for not allowing the media or anyone else try to infiltrate her creative space and process. What an awesome talent.

I'm 62. During my lifetime I've heard the lyrics of many people's songs & without a doubt, Tracy Chapman is the greatest storyteller that has ever lived.

She has my utmost respect and admiration. The world is a better place with her on it.

She's not only beautiful on the outside, She's GORGEOUS on the inside. Pure CLASS!💙💚💗

I saw her in 1995 House of Blues New Orleans, where she requested a No smoking audience. This was not a common thing, yet there was no complaining, just a sold out concert. She rocked "The House"

Bought her single "fast car" back in 1988. Still can't listen to it without crying

She is an icon and I’m proud that she NEVER sold out.

I first heard Ms. Chapman back in the 70s. I was a student at Harvard and would walk through Harvard Square in the evenings when the weather was nice. An amazing assortment of talents would gather there performing late into the night; mimes, magicians, acrobats, and, of course, musicians. Every kind of music was represented. On one such stroll I came across a young black lady who was performing original material; some of it accompanied with her guitar and some was a capella. I was so impressed. I stood for quite a while listening, completely captivated. At the end I tossed a dollar or two (I was a poor, broke student) into a container and moved on, all the while thinking to my self, "Wow, such a great talent and likely nobody will ever know just how unique and talented she is. Such a shame." Leap forward some years. I'm a working stiff, have a PhD in engineering, and just happen to be in the MIT Coop, passing by the music department. Suddenly I hear a voice that is instantly recognizable and a song reminiscent of what I had heard about decade earlier! The sound, the style, is unmistakable! I rush over to see who this artist is. Sure enough, the face on the album is the very person I had heard about a decade earlier and despaired that such a great talent would likely never be known. Boy was I wrong!! I was overjoyed, thrilled, proud, and happy for her. She was on her way; rising like a meteor through the sky. Sometimes good things do happen to great and wonderful people!

Tracy is a real person. I don't care about her sexuality or politics. Her songs speak for them selves. A real caring for others circumstances in life. She is a jem.

Tracy is both a LEGEND and a beautiful soul.

"Give Me One Reason" is one of my favourite songs. Thank God Tracy Chapman has been able to share her talent with us. She is not only talented, she is a humanitarian. Much respect for Tracy Chapman.

She has such a sweet face and her soul shines out of those beautiful eyes.

Tracy is such a humble authentic person with real and raw music and lyrics. She does not sacrifice her values and morals for anyone or anything. I wish I knew her personally. Her humility brings me to tears. Her skin and face as well as her music and lyrics shine with no makeup and no pretense.

I love her voice, her music and poetry. Very talented.

Tracy Chapman has a huge talent . She’s a poet with an awesome voice !! Total respect to this lady !!

I still listen to ALL of her music. My dad named me after her and he introduced me to her music too. I'm a 90s baby so I grew up on her music😅 My favorite memories with my dad are us driving home in silence from school or somewhere in the evening and listening to the Crossroads album particularly🥺❤️. I want to dance to "The promise" with him at my wedding❤️ (God willing). Otherwise I'll forever be grateful to my dad for introducing me to this amazing woman and her extraordinary music🥰❤️

When I lived in Provincetown Mass. I worked at a club that had Talent Night, my idea, and Tracy Chapman walked in guitar on her back and sang the most popular 3 songs on her first album she would release a year later. True story. We were in awe. I was the bouncer and door person and also did lights and sound on those nights.

It's called Integrity folks. Not many of today's acts have it.

She will always bring me back to a time in my life where, life had a sense of purpose, life was endless without mortality💗 I can still feel my hair blowing in the wind with the windows down, cranking “Give me one good reason”!

All her songs are touching.

Just before her 1st album broke, this nondescript woman (who turned out to be Tracy) showed up and sang Talkin' 'bout a revolution at a political rally in L.A. She stood on the steps of City Hall and blew us away with her voice and guitar. Then she sang a song a capella. There were at least 5,000+ people out there listening. You could hear a pin drop. Stunning.

I have so much respect for this lady. I am so happy she never let fame change her. Pure music, from a pure heart.

Loved her music and I am a 68 yr old white grandma. I grew up dirt poor too, so maybe that is the connection. I understand her wanting to keep herself private, but I have wondered all of these years where her wonderful music went. I get it.

I love her music, personality and everything about her 💕❤💗💓💖.

Love her music, today and when it was on top of the charts!! There are a whole bunch of people, from a lot of different walks of life who could learn a thing or two from this beautiful lady!! Thank You, Tracy!!

I like Tracy,you can't hate a humanitarian and poet

Tracy is a natural woman. Clean, no frills, basic, simple, no hype. Beautiful, soulful.

Her songs were her babies, and as the mama she protected them . Amazing performer!

Tracy Chapman an angel herself. I love this woman so much I could cry. If everybody had a heart like hers, the world be such a beautiful place to live in. Love you Tracy Chapman love you forever. ❤️❤️

1988 is the year I remember well because I first heard one of her songs. She is such a talented artist, people will still hear and enjoy her songs in 1000 years.

Tracy Chapman is simply legendary!!! And that is that X

A true artist who let's the music speak for her. 🎶🎵💖

I've been listening to this beautiful voice since I was 16, I'm 50. First LP I ever bought was Crossroads. Still have it, with all of her CD's. I was so fortunate to have seen her perform live. Sending much love to all the TC fans all around the world❤

I adore the sound of this lovely woman's voice.

Good for her. Smart extremely talented lady keeping her personal life her business.

I have always been a Big fan of Tracy and I would like to thank you very much for featuring her...Thank you...Peace and Blessings to everyone...

Please please please please come back with more music. We need you.❤️👍🏿✊🏿

I had the wonderful experience to enjoy Tracy Chapman in concert.She was awesome.

She truly is a legend, I’ve loved her since I was a child.

I have always thought that Tracy Chapman is one of those rare individuals that are beautiful on the outside, inside and in what she produces. Long may she continue.

Staying in an innermost part of eastern India I learnt about Tracy Chapman when she won the Grammy's. Since then she is one of my most favourite singers. Without use of any musical instrument except a guitar, she has created such powerful songs that they are relevant even on today's world.

Truly wonderful performer. I love her work. I love her take on life and her career. I love she does not put her life on blast. She deserves some privacy and her own life. I HATE all the gossip mags/shows etc. I don't need to know personal things about people I don't even know personally. She is doing it right.

Just an awesome human being...Freaking love her music for years and lord knows it's even save my sanity during hard moments in my life.. God bless her talent

I'm an old white guy.Tacy Chapman is so talented and soulful her songs are brunt in my mind.She's a giant in talent.

So much more than a beautiful soul. A wonderful human!!

Her music is so unique in that she bares her soul.I love her period, think she is awesome. Honored to have heard her music. and her,

Saw her twice in small concert venue's in the late 80s-early 90s. Her powerful yet humble performance was a true delight.

I was the engineer who recorded the demo for her first album in my studio (Baker Street Studios) in Boston. I can tell you this: the demo was much more powerful than the album which seemed washed out and commercial in comparison using studio musicians, etc. She had been singing in the Harvard Square T (subway) stop. I do remember that she would not talk to me directly, always saying, "Tell the engineer..." this or that. At the time I took it for being very aloof. Since she was part of the record company machine she did not have to work her way up. She immediately had magazine covers and TV appearances and shot to fame "overnight." I wish someone would release a bootleg of that demo since Steve took all the tapes with him at the end of the session.

Miss you Tracy. Love you forever. Thank you for all you gave us. God Bless.

I loved every song she ever sang. She is an awesome talent.

I Love This Sister... She's So Real.. Tracy Chapman❤

My wife led me to this great artist. After one of our quarrels, she told me that, whenever i offended her, i shouod just play any of Tracy Chapman songs to her. It not only worked but listening to her thoughtful songs i became an avid fan. She's different, an artist whi shunned celebrity status. I wish Strength Tracy. From Nigeria.

I've always enjoyed her music and singing , she's very talented.❤

Tracy refuses to be a " sell-out " and you should follow suit. I still have no idea what happened to Tracy and do not appreciate being suckered in with click-bait heading captions.

I started listening to her music back in the 80s. 💕 them

What I love about her is you can hear that vulnerability-she hasn't lost touch with what really speaks to all of us.

'Revolution' is the soundtrack for our current times.

I never get tired if listening to Tracy Chapmans songs . She is a gem, legendary.

Whatever she does is OK by me.so far she doesn't worship the devil.she is one of the greatest. Love you Tracy

I remembered discovering Tracey Chapman in High School, such soulful, pure and beautiful talent.

Wow, Ive wondered what ever happened to Tracy Chapman. I'm so happy to hear she is okay & just doing her own thing. The lady has class, values & morals. I personally wish her well & all kinds of happiness. With the utmost respect I tip my hat to you Tracy Chapman. One in a million you are.

Her music is Timeless, Soulful and ..I LOVE HER ..SHE IS BEAUTIFUL ..MY VERY FAVORITE

I've always really loved her songs and her singing.

"Fast Cars" was my introduction to Tracy Chapman, not an album but the single, they say it's 167 in the top 500, I say nonsense. Why give it a number, it is a fantastic poem put to music, great voice great lyrics, love the accoustic sound. Yes, I swear a few months ago I was thinking of Tracy Chapman and what became of her life and always think of "Fast Car", the story of the song always brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Tracy Chapman, I never made anything of my life and I am ashamed. After I heard "Fast Car" I was hooked on you as a person and artist a real artist of sound and words, few are that blessed.

Well summarized! I love music; i love creating music. I love people who love creating music because they love it and it brings them joy in the moment of doing so. In the true form of great artists, i love those who create exceptional music yet avoid the public!

I'm 68 and have her cd and my great-granddaughters who is 7 and four love her music we listen to it all the time

Shes one of the best singers/ musician in my book

I miss you Tracy Chapman and the world needs you because you're YOU and that's a lotta love.

I saw her in Washington DC during the march on behalf of the homeless… what a wonderful performer!

I have both her 1st and 2nd CDs!!! Absolutely incredible, never tire of hearing her songs, it's all about her art, talent, expression!!! Tracy Chapman, #RealR&B4Ever

I remember like it was yesterday buying her debut lp, and I sure played it to death, she seems to be a very humble lady, and one of the best talents of modern song writing.

God bless you Tracy Chapman you sing with Hart and soul with songs to help us all.

I miss Tracy Chapman.

Good video about Ms. Chapman. Very well done. She is a very humble human being. We need more like her.

Thanks for this video. Tracy was just another artist to me and your title for the video made me curious. Maybe I wanted to hear another crash and burn story so I could compare myself (a bassist since ‘77) and feel better lol. I’m overwhelmed. I had no idea how much passion she has for life itself and how serious she is about it. Excellent video, the production, the editing and the narration beyond that of the average RU-vid video. I’m just now realizing that I’m a Tracy Chapmen fan for life.

She is such a rare talent. "Fast Car", is one, of my all-time favorite songs. ❤️🇺🇸

I love Tracy. I was fortunate to see her live. However, you've not answered your foundational question. Were is Tracy?

I’m glad she performed at the 2024 Grammys

Love her music, ALWAYS!❤️

Tracy has managed to keep things real and balanced. Maximum respect for her.

Hey Tracy keep doing what you been doing girl. I love you and the music that you write and sing is a blessing to our world. May god continue to bless you.🙏🥳🙏continue to blow your horn until God says otherwise.

Absolutely love tracy chapman ...never get tired of listening.....most i know by heart!!!!!

I love Tracy. Words cannot describe how beautiful she and her music are. It’s unfortunate this video exist for no reason whatsoever from what I can tell. Just stop.

Beautiful woman, beautiful voice, beautiful music.

Tracy C.has found the way to 'Stay Real' and i believe thats her magic,its great to finally see an artist stay true to herself no matter what! U go girl...👍👍👍😅

Nice. Thank you for covering this👌🏾✨💜

Love Tracy's music and still has the power to enthral, well done and so pleased to hear her story via this channel.

Nikki asking for sampling rights from Tracy is like McDonalds asking for your grandmothers recipes.

Tracy didn't disappear. She still lives in San Francisco, living her own private life. I've been in cafes where she was just hanging out with friends, doing what everyone else was doing - living life and relaxing.

Love your music Tracy. you are a beautiful soul Keep your music coming.

❤I love Tracy Chapman ♥️ 🌻✨️

My late sister introduced me to Tracy Chapman. We played her album at the funeral.

God blessed us with her. Amen

great mini doc. love tracy,,,, her strength and conviction is inspiring.......love her

MISS YOU BEAUTIFUL SUPERWOMAN QUEEN 👑🌹COME BACK TO US!🙏🏾❤👑🌹👏🏽

She’s a very special person who creates timeless music that speaks to everyone.