Wednesday, April 30, 2014

The Top 20 Fan Favourite Tracy Chapman Songs

Tracy Chapman fans give you twenty reasons to love her.


"Matters Of The Heart," Matters Of The Heart, 1993



Kicking off our countdown at #20 we have 'Matters Of The Heart' from the album of the same name. An impressive 7 minutes in length, 'Matters Of The Heart' is arguably one of Tracy's most personal and honest songs.


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"She's Got Her Ticket," Tracy Chapman, 1988



'She's Got Her Ticket' tells the story of a woman taking a plane to a new life. Tracy once said it was written about her sister, here she sings it live from Marseille during her Our Bright Future Tour in 2008.


"Mountains O'Things," Tracy Chapman, 1988



In this song we see Tracy denounce materialism. Here she plays the song for the Farm Aid concert of 1992.


"For You," Tracy Chapman, 1988



A simple song featuring just Tracy and her acoustic guitar, 'For You' is a tale of true love and longing. Fans on Facebook voted it 17th in their favourite Tracy Chapman tracks.


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Watch This Super Cute Visual Representation Of Sleeping Positions And Find Out How You Hog The Sheets

Unless you’re Han Solo, in which case there really is only one position for you.


They Might Be Giants held a video contest for their track, "Am I Awake?" and below is one of the three winners! The wonderful video catalogs lots and lots of sleeping positions, offering a humorous twist on sheet stealing antics.



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At first they covered some classic moves.


At first they covered some classic moves.


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The stuff dreams are made of, really.


The stuff dreams are made of, really.


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But then things started to get a little more obscure...


But then things started to get a little more obscure...


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13 Things You Can Buy At Britain's Biggest Counter Terrorism Trade Show

Counter terrorism is a £3.5 billion industry in the UK alone . We went to the industry’s biggest tradeshow to find out what you could buy – and found some weird stuff.


The Counter Terror Expo is the UK's largest buyers' fair for products designed to keep people safe from terrorist threats.


The Counter Terror Expo is the UK's largest buyers' fair for products designed to keep people safe from terrorist threats.


More than 9,500 buyers, exhibitors and counter-terrorism experts are in London for the two-day event that began on Tuesday at the Olympia Exhibition Centre.


Since 9/11 this has grown into an industry worth £3.5 billion-a-year according to the House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee. This expo has doubled its attendees since 2009, with interest building up before the 2012 Olympics in London.


And there are no shortage of people selling things to help combat against attacks against companies, governments or individuals.


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How Many Of These Thrilling Classic Mystery Novels Have You Read?

It’s a classic “who-read-it.”



Stop Everything And Look At This Piglet On Wheels

Rollin’ with the homies.


This is Leon Trotsky, a three-week-old piglet.


This is Leon Trotsky, a three-week-old piglet.


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WITH WHEELS.


WITH WHEELS.


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Poor little Leon was badly injured when his mother (who had an injury herself) fell on top of him.


Poor little Leon was badly injured when his mother (who had an injury herself) fell on top of him.


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Leon's luck looked up when the people (and animals) at Edgar's Mission in Victoria took him in.


Leon's luck looked up when the people (and animals) at Edgar's Mission in Victoria took him in.


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Crews Recover Plane That Plunged Into San Francisco Bay After Colliding Midair With Another Aircraft

Two small planes collided over the northern part of the San Francisco Bay Sunday, leaving a pilot missing after only one of the aircrafts landed safely. Update: On Wednesday crews recovered the pilot’s body along with the fuselage from the water.



In this photo provided by the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff on Monday, April 28, 2014, a buoy marks the spot in San Pablo Bay where the wreckage of a light plane was located near Richmond, Calif.


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Two small airplanes collided midair at about 4 p.m. Sunday, leaving one pilot missing after one of the planes landed in the bay, Coast Guard spokeswoman Loumania Stewart said.


The collision happened over the northern part of the San Francisco Bay and involved a Cessna 210 and a Hawker Sea Fury TMK 20, Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said.


The Cessna crashed into the water, while the pilot of the Hawker was able to land safely at a small airport in Northern California about 40 minutes away and was reportedly uninjured along with his wife who was also in the plane.



In this photo a red marker marks the spot on a digital nautical display of San Pablo Bay where the wreckage of a light plane has been located near Richmond, Calif.


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21 People Who Know How To Handle Food Like A Boss

Welcome to the culinary school of hard knocks.


This guy who doesn't have time to deal with watermelon rind.


This guy who doesn't have time to deal with watermelon rind.


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These dudes who understand the importance of teamwork.


These dudes who understand the importance of teamwork.


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This guy who turns cotton candy into an art form.


This guy who turns cotton candy into an art form.


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This person who takes "quick turnaround time" very seriously.


This person who takes "quick turnaround time" very seriously.


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Don't Even Try To Resist Pharrell's Summer Jam Magic

“Happy” is this year’s Song of The Summer even though it was released a year ago . And now Pharrell’s got another one, “That’s My Man” with LIZ.


Meet LIZ, a singer who specializes in Y2K-era throwback pop. She's like a raver Disney princess, or Lizzie McGuire if she grew up super cool and had all the best crop tops.


Meet LIZ , a singer who specializes in Y2K-era throwback pop. She's like a raver Disney princess, or Lizzie McGuire if she grew up super cool and had all the best crop tops.


These days she releases music via Diplo’s label, Mad Decent.


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"That's My Man," a collaboration with Pharrell, is her bubble-popping contribution to The Amazing Spider-Man 2 soundtrack.



It sounds like a never-turnt-down take on "Anniemal"-era Annie, or taking off your shoes when it's hot out.


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Pharrell produced the song and recorded vocals for its original demo.


Pharrell produced the song and recorded vocals for its original demo.


“His inflections and character in his voice are gold. I've always looked up to him and he happens to have been very instrumental in the careers of some of my biggest influences: Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Britney," LIZ said in an email. “Pharrell just oozes cool and is so incredibly supportive and down for me. He and I plan on doing more work together very soon.”


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How Many '90s Foods Have You Tried?

It’s one thing if you’ve tried purple ketchup. It’s another if you actually liked it.



17 Nickelodeon Magazine Covers That Will Take You Back To The '90s

” Nickelodeon Magazine , PLEASE.”



You didn't need to watch the news 'cause you had Zelda Van Gutters the roving reporter.


You didn't need to watch the news 'cause you had Zelda Van Gutters the roving reporter.


Joseph Gordon-Levitt was just the little kid from 3rd Rock From the Sun.


Joseph Gordon-Levitt was just the little kid from 3rd Rock From the Sun .


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These two were the coolest siblings ever:


These two were the coolest siblings ever:




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Bob Hoskins' 17 Best And Strangest Roles

The actor, who died Monday at 71, was an Oscar nominee who wasn’t afraid to play a video game plumber. Here’s a look at some of the greatest and oddest roles in his long career.


Pennies from Heaven (1978)


Pennies from Heaven (1978)


Hoskins originated the role of traveling sheet music salesman Arthur in the acclaimed TV version of Dennis Potter's dark musical, only for Steve Martin to take over in the starrier American movie remake a few years later.


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The Long Good Friday (1980)


The Long Good Friday (1980)


Hoskins' film breakthrough was as Harold Shand, a London gangster trying to go straight while slowly losing control of his criminal empire, with no less than Helen Mirren at his side as his high-class gun moll Victoria.


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Pink Floyd The Wall (1982)


Pink Floyd The Wall (1982)


As the manager of morose rock star Pink (Bob Geldof) in Alan Parker's trippy film based on the Pink Floyd album, Hoskins wasn't above drugging his client in order to get him on stage.


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Brazil (1985)


Brazil (1985)


In Terry Gilliam's surreal portrait of a totalitarian, bureaucratic nightmare state, Hoskins was firmly on the side of the man as Spoor, one of two Central Services workers making the life of protagonist Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) more difficult.


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98 Questions With Nick Lachey

Which Classic Jimmy Eat World Song Are You?

“I don’t want to repeat my innocence. I want the pleasure of losing it again.”



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21 Pictures That Prove That Moms Know Everything

She’s been telling you for years, and it’s totally true: Mother knows best.


First of all, moms are super resourceful. This mom doesn't need water to enjoy her kayak.


First of all, moms are super resourceful. This mom doesn't need water to enjoy her kayak.


Way to go, mom!


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And they always know how to make the most out of a good deal.


And they always know how to make the most out of a good deal.


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Naturally, moms know how to make sure you're getting all the nutrients you need.


Naturally, moms know how to make sure you're getting all the nutrients you need.


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And they will never stop educating you, even as you climb the ladder of academia.


And they will never stop educating you, even as you climb the ladder of academia.


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What 17 Ordinary Things Look Like When You're Broke

Ramen, glorious hair of the angels.


"A penny on the street, maybe I'll pick it up for good luck," says your friend.


"A penny on the street, maybe I'll pick it up for good luck," says your friend.


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"DIBS, I SAW IT FIRST, MOVE!" you scream, shoving pedestrians out of the way.


"DIBS, I SAW IT FIRST, MOVE!" you scream, shoving pedestrians out of the way.


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"The office is catering lunch, how generous," says your friend.


"The office is catering lunch, how generous," says your friend.


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"How can I slip three more sandwiches into my bag without anyone noticing?" you say, quietly unzipping your bag.


"How can I slip three more sandwiches into my bag without anyone noticing?" you say, quietly unzipping your bag.


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The 31 Most Sarcastic Things That Ever Happened

This post is really terrific. Can’t wait to read it!


This bar sign:


This bar sign:


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This Tumblr exchange:


This Tumblr exchange:


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This quote:


This quote:


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This corporate shade:


This corporate shade:


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How Much Of A "Sex And The City" Fan Were You Actually?

“We’re so over we need a new word for over.”



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Meet Kalan, He's Literally The Worst Street Performer In The Whole World

“I describe what i do as a non-narrative, nihilist, anarchist puppet show about literary theory.”


Thankfully for the rest of us, Gothamist has found the world's worst street performer. His name is Kalan and unsurprisingly he performs in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.



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33 Movie Titles That Perfectly Describe Your Sex Life

There. Will. Be. Blood.


Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close


Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close


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Girl, Interrupted


Girl, Interrupted


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Toy Story


Toy Story


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