18 December 2008

Tracy Chapman (Hammersmith Apollo) 16/12/08

Anna and I went to a marvelous performance by Tracy Chapman tonight, a courageous solo effort given the enormous venue. But even on a bare stage in plain clothes, the obviously shy Tracy (even after 20 years of performing!) was instantly captivating, beginning with a bold a cappella on domestic violence, before moving through a repertoire of honest soulful songs marked by guitar changes and occasional commentary.

Setlist:
Behind The Wall
Baby Can I Hold You
Sing For You
The Promise
Mountains O’ Things
Save Us All
America
Across The Lines
I Did It All
Subcity
Fast Car
House Of The Rising Sun
Give Me One Reason
She’s Got Her Ticket
Talkin’ ‘Bout A Revolution

Encore:
Bang Bang Bang
Say Hallelujah

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