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What inspired Tracy Chapman's hit song Fast Car?

When thinking of a song as world-wise, touching, and mournful as Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car," it's hard to believe that Chapman was a mere 24 years old when it was released — and way back in 1988, no ...
American Songwriter

“I Never Had a Fast Car”: The Meaning Behind Tracy Chapman’s One-Of-A-Kind Hit

If you grew up in the 80s, you might remember hearing Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” following that performance she did for Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday. If not, you might be more familiar with the Luke ...
Tennessean

Luke Combs shares story of asking Tracy Chapman to duet on 'Fast Car' at Grammys

Country star Luke Combs' cover of Tracy Chapman's 1988 song "Fast Car" became a hit without any promotion. Combs' cover led to Chapman becoming the first Black woman to win a CMA Award for song of the ...
Yahoo

Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' Celebrates 38 Years as a Timeless Classic and Cultural Icon

Tracy Chapman released her eponymous debut album in April 1988, the world's first introduction to her soulful voice and storytelling songwriting. Leading the album was "Fast Car," released as a debut ...
The New York Times

‘Fast Car’ Changed Luke Combs’s Life. He’s Back for More Hits.

The country singer helped to usher the genre into the streaming era before taking a step back. On his new album, he wants to go for broke. The country singer helped to usher the genre into the ...