Fans online Following her appearance at the just concluded 2024 Grammy Awards, fans online have dug out and are re-sharing Tracy Chapman’s original Grammys performance of ‘Fast Car’ from 1989.
Chapman joined Luke Combs on stage at the 2024 Grammys to perform a version of her 1988 single ‘Fast Car’ together.
Combs helped give the track a resurgence last year when he released a cover of the song. His version has been certified double platinum in the US and won the Single Of The Year and Song Of The Year awards at the 2023 Country Music Association Awards (CMA).
The star was previously confirmed to be appearing at the 2024 Grammys, with reports emerging in the days before the ceremony that he would be joined on stage by Chapman. She has only performed in front of a camera a handful of times since her last tour ended in 2009.
Now, following the performance, fans online have been sharing Chapman’s original performance, which you can see below, along with their thoughts on that. One user called her “an amazing singer and icon” while another said she was “a true gem in the music world.”
When Combs first released the cover last year, Chapman shared her support for the musician. “I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honoured to be there,” Chapman told Billboard in a statement. “I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.’”
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Combs, meanwhile, told the publication: “Tracy Chapman wrote this perfect song that I first heard with my dad, and it has stayed with me since I have played it in my live show now for six-plus years and everyone — I mean everyone — across all these stadiums relates to this song and sings along. That’s the gift of a supernatural songwriter.”
Elsewhere at the 2024 Grammys, Joni Mitchell reflected on her surprise appearance at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival as she collected the 10th Grammy of her career.
Boygenius confirmed their familial bond amid reports they’re about to go on hiatus, while Killer Mike seemingly responded to André 3000’s comments about being too old to rap as he swept up three trophies at the premiere ceremony. The rapper was later reportedly arrested shortly after his wins but later released.
Taylor Swift made also history on the night by winning Album Of The Year for a fourth time at the Grammys. The musician also announced details of her upcoming new album at the event too.
Source: NME
