Fast Car
Read that Tracy Chapman won an award for the song ‘Fast Car’ some 35 years after she released it.
Someone named Luke Combs re-did the song and also hit number one.
I’m happy about it, and have listened to the Combs version, but kind of don’t understand how he made a hit out of it.
When Chapman sang it you FELT the pain of a young girl trying to save her Dad, who drinks too much and has given up on life.
The verse where Chapman sings, “Your arm felt nice wrapped my shoulder, and I had a feeling that I belonged.”
Powerful!
I’m a big Tracy Chapman fan - I wish she’d put out more music - I have all her songs on my phone.
In fact, back in the late 80’s I was in a bar with my brother, John, and I wanted him to hear the record. I played the entire record on the bar jukebox.
The bartender unplugged it!
“Hey! She’s an awesome writer!” I yelled.
“We aren’t listening to the words!” He answered.
But I have, for years.
For the uninitiated, download:
Fast Car
Sub city
Baby Can I Hold You.
I Would Sing For You.
All are simply wonderful.
And, Tracy, if you’re out there..
…I need new music!
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