Released on February 14, 2000, Telling Stories is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman. Produced by Chapman alongside David Kershenbaum—who also helmed her legendary 1988 debut—the record marked a return to the sparse, intimate folk-rock style that first defined her career. Musical Composition and Themes

Unlike her earlier work, this record utilized a consistent rhythm section, including bassist Larry Klein and drummer Denny Fongheiser, giving it a more cohesive band atmosphere.

Telling Stories was a solid commercial success, particularly in Europe. The title track reached No. 16 in Italy and No. 23 in the Netherlands. 2000 - Chapman's telling stories - About Tracy Chapman