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Where You Live (2005)
Where the lyrics of Where You Live take you, and where it was really made.
The album title comes from a lyric line in one of its own songs.
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Recording location listed for the album (2005)
Recording site The Sound Factory — Discogs lists The Sound Factory among the recording locations for this album. The pin marks the listed place at building level. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Additional recording and mixing at Sunset Sound (2005)
Recording site Sunset Sound — Discogs credits additional recording at Sunset Sound Factory in Hollywood, and the same studio is listed for mixing. The pin marks the listed place at building level. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Album story
Overview
- Where You Live: seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman
- Released 13 September 2005 by Elektra Records
- Co-produced by Tchad Blake
- Twelve tracks, all written by Tracy Chapman
- Two singles: Change and America
- Title taken from a lyric line in the fourth track, Going Back
Background
- Seventh studio album of Chapman's career
- Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers plays on several tracks
- Credits include Mitchell Froom on organ, celeste, harpsichord, Fender Rhodes and Wurlitzer
- Other players: Joe Gore, David Piltch, Michael Webster, Quinn Smith, Paul Bushnell
Recording
- Discogs lists the main recording at Fuzzbox in San Francisco
- Additional recording and mixing at Sunset Sound Factory in Hollywood
- Mastering at Gateway Mastering Studios in Portland, Maine
- Mixing credit goes to Tchad Blake
- Jared Miller and Scott Wiley credited as assistant engineers
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · www.discogs.com · fr.wikipedia.org
Tracklist
| 1 | Change | 5:06 |
| 2 | Talk to You | 4:27 |
| 3 | 3,000 Miles | 5:57 |
| 4 | Going Back | 5:22 |
| 5 | Don't Dwell | 3:22 |
| 6 | Never Yours | 3:37 |
| 7 | America | 3:39 |
| 8 | Love's Proof | 3:45 |
| 9 | Before Easter | 3:01 |
| 10 | Taken | 3:39 |
| 11 | Be and Be Not Afraid | 4:43 |
Sources: musicbrainz.org
Artist
Early life
- Born March 30, 1964 in Cleveland; raised by her mother, who bought her a ukulele at age three.
- Began playing guitar and writing songs at age eight.
- Attended an Episcopal high school through the A Better Chance program, graduated from Wooster School in Connecticut.
- Studied anthropology at Tufts University, busking in Harvard Square and on MBTA Red Line platforms while a student.
Career
- Signed to Elektra Records in 1987 after Charles Koppelman of SBK Publishing signed her in 1986.
- Debut album Tracy Chapman (1988) became a commercial success, certified 6× platinum by the RIAA and winning three Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist.
- "Fast Car" rose after her performance at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert at Wembley Stadium in June 1988.
- Later albums include Crossroads (1989), Matters of the Heart (1992), New Beginning (1995), Telling Stories (2000), Let It Rain (2002), Where You Live (2005) and Our Bright Future (2008).
- Greatest Hits, a compilation she curated, was released in 2015.
- In 2023, Luke Combs' cover of "Fast Car" made her the first Black woman to score a country number one with a solo composition and the first Black songwriter to win the CMA Song of the Year.
Activism
- Politically and socially active, with a particular interest in human rights; performed for Amnesty International and at charity events such as Make Poverty History and amfAR.
- Received the South African Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo in Silver in 2023.
Reception
At release
- Released by Elektra Records on 13 September 2005, according to the album page
- Two singles were issued from the album: Change and America
- The Japanese edition adds a bonus track, Lose Your Love, running 6:27
- Packaging: regular jewel box with clear tray and a 16-page booklet with lyrics, release credits and photos
- Discogs copyright line reads 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Pressing noted as Made in the E.U.
- Songs published by Purple Rabbit Music (ASCAP)
- Management: Steve Jensen and Martin Kirkup at Direct Management Group, Inc.
- Mastering credit goes to Bob Ludwig
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · www.discogs.com
Trivia
- The album title comes from a lyric line in the fourth track, Going Back.
- Lose Your Love, at 6:27, is the Japanese bonus track and the longest song on the listing.
- Flea plays bass on tracks 1, 2 and 7 of the album.
- Tchad Blake is credited with mixing as well as co-producing.
- Mastering took place at Gateway Mastering Studios in Portland, Maine.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · www.discogs.com
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