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| Label = [[Elektra Records|Elektra]] |
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| Producer = [[Tracy Chapman]],<br />[[David Kershenbaum]] |
| Producer = [[Tracy Chapman]],<br />[[David Kershenbaum]] |
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| Last album = ''[[Tracy Chapman (album)|Tracy Chapman]]'' <br /> (1988) |
| Last album = ''[[Tracy Chapman (album)|Tracy Chapman]]'' <br /> (1988) |
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| This album = '''''Crossroads''''' <br /> (1989) |
| This album = '''''Crossroads''''' <br /> (1989) |
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| Next album = ''[[Matters of the Heart (Tracy Chapman album)|Matters of the Heart]]'' <br /> (1992) |
| Next album = ''[[Matters of the Heart (Tracy Chapman album)|Matters of the Heart]]'' <br /> (1992) |
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'''''Crossroads''''' is the second [[album]] by [[singer-songwriter]] [[Tracy Chapman]], released in 1989 (see [[1989 in music]]). |
'''''Crossroads''''' is the second [[album]] by [[singer-songwriter]] [[Tracy Chapman]], released in 1989 (see [[1989 in music]]). |
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It was certified Platinum in the US. |
It was certified Platinum in the US. |
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Crossroads is the second album by singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released in 1989 (see 1989 in music).
Background
Writing and Composition
Track listing
All songs written by Tracy Chapman. The song "Freedom Now" is dedicated to Nelson Mandela.
- "Crossroads" – 4:11
- "Bridges" – 5:24
- "Freedom Now" – 4:02
- "Material World" – 3:02
- "Be Careful of My Heart" – 4:39
- "Subcity" – 5:09
- "Born to Fight" – 2:46
- "A Hundred Years" – 4:20
- "This Time" – 3:43
- "All That You Have Is Your Soul" – 5:16
Critical Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [Henderson, Alex. Crossroads at AllMusic |
| Robert Christgau | (B) Robert Christgau review |
| Rolling Stone | Rolling Stone review |
It was certified Platinum in the US.
Personnel
- Tracy Chapman - acoustic guitar, harmonica, electric guitar, vocals, background vocals, 12 string guitar
- Charlie Bisharat - violin, viola, electric violin, pizzicato violin
- Peggie Blu - background vocals
- Marc Cohn - piano
- Paulinho Da Costa - tambourine
- Carolyn Dennis - background vocals
- Denny Fongheiser - drums
- Bobbye Hall - percussion, conga
- Jack Holder - banjo, piano
- Larry Klein - bass
- Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar - electric guitar
- Russ Kunkel - drums
- Jim Lacefield - cello
- Tim Landers - bass
- Steve Lindley - electric piano
- Bob Marlette - keyboard
- Frank Marocco - accordion
- Sheila Minard - background vocals
- Scarlet Rivera - violin
- Roz Seay - background vocals
- G.E. Smith - acoustic guitar, mandolin, electric guitar
- William D. "Smitty" Smith - organ
- John X. Volaitis - piano
- Elesecia Wright - background vocals
- Snooky Young - trumpet
- Neil Young - Acoustic Guitar, Piano
Production
- Producers: Tracy Chapman, David Kershenbaum
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1989 | The Billboard 200 | 9 |
| 1989 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 72 |
| 1989 | Swedish Albums Chart | 8 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1989 | "Crossroads" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 26 |
| 1989 | "Crossroads" | Modern Rock Tracks | 7 |
| 1989 | "Crossroads" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 90 |