American Songwriter

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

"Fast Car" is one of the most timeless songs out there. As Tracy Chapman explains, though, the hit actually isn't about cars at all.
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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 ...
Rolling Stone

Tracy Chapman ‘Didn’t Ever Dream’ That ‘Fast Car’ Would Resurge as a Country Song

Tracy Chapman gave her first interview in years Friday and spoke about the resurgence of “Fast Car” thanks to a cover by Luke Combs. In a chat with the New York Times, the musician reflected on her ...
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Tracy Chapman breaks silence about her career, 'Fast Car' performance with Luke Combs

Tracy Chapman is breaking her silence after a yearslong hiatus from speaking to the press. In a profile in The New York Times published Friday, the "Fast Car" hitmaker and music legend opened up to ...
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 ...