Talkin' Bout a Revolution

Tracy Chapman
1988
A quiet storm of resolve—an acoustic call for dignity and change.

Why It Mattered Then

Released in 1988, amid growing economic anxiety, Chapman's song became an anthem for working-class struggle and grassroots organizing.

Why It Matters
Now

  • Performed at Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Tribute, boosting visibility.
  • Helped cement Chapman's debut as a landmark political folk record.

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