Wednesday 30 April 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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7 Scientific Reasons Diagonally Cut Sandwiches Are Better

This is the result of a 31-year personal study I have conducted.


The diagonally sliced half is optimized for dipping in a variety of soup containers.


The diagonally sliced half is optimized for dipping in a variety of soup containers.


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Mutual support in a vertical setting maintains overall structural integrity in the hours leading up to lunch.


Mutual support in a vertical setting maintains overall structural integrity in the hours leading up to lunch.


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Hypotenuse length maximizes tongue-to-sandwich-filling contact area.


Hypotenuse length maximizes tongue-to-sandwich-filling contact area.


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Longer fissure span means increased chance of creating a melted Cheese Bridge.


Longer fissure span means increased chance of creating a melted Cheese Bridge.


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Josh Hartnett Had The Chance To Be The Star Of A Superhero Franchise And Turned It Down

NO.



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Details: You're 35 now, but in your twenties, you got offered pretty much everything. You turned down Superman Returns, and you were in talks to play almost every other superhero.


Hartnett: Spider-Man was something we talked about. Batman was another one. But I somehow knew those roles had potential to define me, and I didn't want that. I didn't want to be labeled as Superman for the rest of my career. I was maybe 22, but I saw the danger.



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WHAT!? WHAT IS THIS NONSENSE YOU SPEAK OF???


WHAT!? WHAT IS THIS NONSENSE YOU SPEAK OF???


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YOU COULD'VE BEEN BATMAN??


YOU COULD'VE BEEN BATMAN??


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24 Things Women Envy About Men's Fashion

Your life is so easy.



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Your jeans are designed with pockets you can actually put stuff in.


Your jeans are designed with pockets you can actually put stuff in.


Women's jeans? THE POCKETS ARE SO SMALL!


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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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Toaster Strudel Celebrates The 10th Anniversary Of "Mean Girls"

I love how they sent her a copy of her own DVD.



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P.S. that's a legit toaster.


Comedians Answer Random Questions On The American Comedy Awards Red Carpet

Seth Rogen, Bill Hader, Hannibal Buress and more answer important questions like what they would say to Oprah if they got the chance to talk to her.



If you could say anything to Oprah, what would you say?


EG: Quit fucking everything up. Get your shit together!


SR: For god sakes! What the fuck are you doing over there!


What do you think is the grossest thing about middle school?


EG: We don't have middle school in Canada, you just go 8-12. So the whole premise disgusts me.


SR: The whole thing is revolting! And damn you for asking us!


Who is the last person that has wronged you?


SR: Ironically Oprah.


EG: The shit that woman has done to us.


SR: It's unspeakable. Until the lawuit is finished, I can't speak about it.


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What do you think is the grossest part about middle school?


Erections in sweatpants.


When's the last time you fell off a bike?


The last time I fell off a bike actually is when I got hit by a car. When I was in Chicago I biked everywhere, and a car hit me from behind. No one was hurt, I mean the person in the car was fine, so it would have been me.


Who is the last person that's wronged you?


You know what there's this dude in L.A., we are sort of tangentially related. I saw him pretty recently at an audition and I said, "Hey man, hows it going?" and I stuck my hand out for him to shake it or whatever, and the fucker big-timed me. He wouldn't even raise his hand! And in my head I thought, I'm going to remember this until the day I fucking die.


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There's some breaking news happening at this moment actually, George Clooney is engaged, how do you feel about it?


I just heard that, that he's engaged to some very sucessful lawyer! I hope it's Alan Dershowitz. That would be fun, because there's been some rumors about George Clooney througout the years so we'll see. I don't know much about the person he's engaged too, but I wish them all the best. It's going to be a nice Christmas in Lake Como, i'm sure.


What do you think is the grossest part about middle school?


I had a girlfriend in middle school actually, as sometimes we do in middle school, and I was really mean to her, which I'm sure comes as no surprise to anyone. I'm actually not that mean in real life, but at the time i was mean to her and I would do really bad things like give her deodorant and stuff and tell her she smells. I think this was actually after we broke up, so I was getting back at her in front of everyone. I was a nightmare.


Who is the last person you texted?


The last person I texted was probably my best friend Robin, he's in Iowa right now. And he had food poisoning so that was fun. I was like, "Oh I'm nervous, I'm presenting at the American Comedy Awards tonight," and he was like, "Oh I have food poisoning," and I was like, "Oh, OK bye!" I have my own life to deal with thanks.




You just did a segment on Billy On The Street called "It's not Amy Poehler, it's Pitbull," but what are your true feelings on Pitbull?


You know, I don't mind Pitbull at all. He doesn't seem like a bad guy. I think his feet are firmly planted on the ground. I once read that he sees himself having like a billion dollar worldwide industry, like Pitbull is this huge international brand, and I think he's like the next NASA. I think it's going to be that big.


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What do you think was the grossest part about middle school?


I guess the frustrating gross part was that I never learned how to do the fart noise, with the arm. I still want to, why can't I? Boys didn't wear shirts sometimes, so it was much easier flesh on flesh, anyway. It's just a frustration.


If you could say anything to Oprah, what would you want to say to her?


Are you my mother? Because she is a delight, I love Ops.


Who is the last person you texted?


I just texted my friend who is watching my dogs. And they are doing great, she loves them. They are old and overweight; don't tell them I said that.


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The Banana Selfie Campaign Against Racism Was Actually A Planned Marketing Stunt

But people are still tweeting #weareallmonkeys anyway.



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So, it turns out the banana-heard-around the world was really a pre-planned marketing scheme.


On April 27, Brazil-born Barcelona soccer star Dani Alves wowed audiences when he mockingly ate the banana a racist fan threw at him during a match — and then kept on playing. Soon, other soccer players, Brazilian politicians, and fans worldwide were uploading photos of themselves with bananas using #weareallmonkeys and #saynotoracism to protest the racist incident. Police apprehended the suspected banana-thrower, identified as 26-year-old David Campaya Lleo, BBC reported.


It was a feel-good Twitter moment — until Spanish news reported that Alves, his teammate Neymar, the marketing firm Loducca, and Brazilian marketers Meio e Mensagen had orchestrated the whole affair. Loducca started planning the campaign after Alves and Neymar, who is also Brazilian, were racially abused during a game in March, Spain's AS sports newspaper reported.


Guga Ketzer, a Loducca partner, told AS News, "Actions speak louder than words," Metro news reported. Ketzer continued: "A gesture needs no translation and what we're seeing is that this has gone viral, globally. The idea was for Neymar to eat the banana, but in the end it was Alves, and that works just the same... We created #somostodosmacacos and #weareallmonkeys, with the gesture of eating a banana, and it has been turned into a movement."




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34 London Commuters Who Have Lost The Will To Live

Tired and emotional tweets from Tube strike day two.




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Hugh Jackman Kicks "Magneto's" Ass During A WWE Wrestling Match

This is taking movie promotions to the next level.



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How Obsessed With Food Are You?

Food is life.


Enjoy Andrew Garfield's "SNL" Promos

He’s going to bring his British, American, AND dog accents to this weekend’s episode.




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Looking forward to Saturday.


Looking forward to Saturday.


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