Tracy Chapman Across the Lines ( Nelson Mandela 70th Tribute Concert, 1988)

Tracy Chapman walked out alone on to the sidestage at Wembley Stadium at 3. 05 in the afternoon, performed three songs; later, at 5. 41, after someone had made off with a computer element from Stevie Wonder s synclavier, she was importuned to go out again and perform a further couple of songs. By the time she had finished, the slow build that had been accompanying the release of her album at the beginning of April had turned into a torrent. The Nelson Mandela Concert made Tracy Chapman a world star almost ov