Sam Smith - Fast Car (Tracy Chapman cover in the Live Lounge)

Sam Smith covers Tracy Chapman's Fast Car in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge
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[@TRAVELTHAILAND4K]

One of the absolute best songs ever written. Simple, timeless, so emotional, and wildly relatable. Music just isn't like this anymore. Tracy Chapman is such an amazing artist

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

spiritual warfare = We all live in a daily war, for each of our souls, and we`re to choose a side, lucifer`s or CHRIST`S side?

[@GNRtommy]

Indeed she is. It’s a shame that Sam Smith desecrated this masterpiece.

[@kaileylopez7582]

artist: “i think i wanna do a cover of-“ BBC: “FAST CAR”

[@performa1]

Kailey Lopez 😂😂😂😂

[@jesskate1784]

Legit though 😂👌🏻

[@billyalarie929]

that's exactly how this went. like, this is exactly it.

[@leozhk]

Kkkkkkkk

[@amandaf3601]

LMAOO

[@-MakeItGood-]

Quietly one of the saddest songs, living with regret and being stuck in one place is sometimes worse than death.

[@just_jackie92]

Actually she met someone and moved to another place but ended up living a similar life than her mom. That's what I understood in the lyrics

[@src3360]

Comparison is the thief of joy....

[@bwpitlik1290]

@@just_jackie92 and she’ll end up leaving because she wants more out of life than her children’s father can give her. It’s a sad cycle.

[@JafLaf]

Glad you know how I feel.

[@-MakeItGood-]

@@JafLaf I think we’ve all been there. If you haven’t you aren’t living.

[@alexp3656]

Credit to the band as well. They sound amazing.

[@loosey_lucy]

Dude... Way!

[@jordancollin7308]

Dat band aint joking foreal

[@samanthamarie6295]

Band killed it

[@markipelagogogo]

I'm digging the Kala bass (left-handed too) that dude's playing. Good tone he's got there.

[@stefaniisawesome1234]

Ok but has anyone ever seen Sam Smith and Adele in the same place?

[@amybaker7054]

Ok but do they have similar body shapes now?

[@Bubbleyumizchewi17]

I haven’t lol

[@cheesecakelasagna]

@@amybaker7054 they kinda fit now, especially Sam.

[@jameswilliams2494]

^^^ are you a time traveler? They sound the same if you transpose their voices!

[@ariastrwn7933]

No

[@RepsajSpook]

The most jazzy version of this beautifull song. Sam's voice is brilliant, even if you don't like the strange cords. Very well done

[@ValeriesGal]

I'm sorry, he killed this. I still adore the original but this version I think Tracy Chapman would tip her hat. Bravo!

[@hamzaalemdar4274]

yes that was a horrible cover

[@cdavidbailey57]

Vals Gal yes . his way , not some ways copy .

[@dan718100]

alex alemdar I'm pretty sure he meant killed this cover as in he did really good

[@cdavidbailey57]

Right !

[@AfricanGirl]

Vals Gal He killed it

[@nurirodriguez400]

He's so soulful; I feel every single word he sings. Keep on doing what you do best Sam 😏👌

[@markipelagogogo]

You can love the original and you can love this. They're both wonderful. Great arrangement.

[@markipelagogogo]

​@Onthebrink5There's no emotion in the Luke Combs version. Tracy Chapman sings it with a true sense of urgency. But I think there's a quiet reverence in this version that conveys some uncertainty and I find emotional in a different way.

[@scottlouis]

I love the original. It means so much to me personally. Being a poor kid growing up on the Rez. This rendition lacks the pain but has an amazing color on it!! I really like Sams voice and this is a different song. Thank you Sam! 💜💜

[@RavenRobin18]

i a sam smith fan so of course, i love how he sings but the only problem with this song is that with all the runs and vocal tricks i think the story of the song gets lost that's why i always appreciated amazing yet simple way Tracy Chapman sings this one

[@courtneythomas7573]

I literally never get tired of this version.

[@bennieboi7114]

Trash. Tracey’s is literally a million X. He should be ashamed ruining this ladies song.

[@imjociee6042]

Ya'll keep talkin bout how he "changed" the song too bad or he "butchered" it. It's a DAMN COVER. A cover isn't supposed to be EXACTLY the same as how the original is. It's thrown in a way tht the person who covers it chooses it to be.

[@diegobarrera8741]

You're right!

[@kevkfilms8784]

Im Jocie i

[@jaidchilpowski5524]

Im Jocie finally, someone with common sense!

[@wreck_ignition7847]

+Im Jocie A cover is an artists variant of a pre-existing song, sure. But when you 'change' the song enough, at some point it loses its original tone. Just like if you change a color too much, it becomes its own color. Some people may not like that new color or simply prefer the original. I would agree that this variant is too far from the original. It lost the bitter sweetness and gained a tone worthy of elevators.

[@laquntafoggle851]

i love this version...

[@wallflowerblossom56]

Ok. Impartial 00s kid here so I lack the nostalgic attachment most of you 70s 80s and 90s babies have to the original. This version completely eclipses Tracy Chapman's version. The pain in his voice is palpable. I never really understood why my mother played the older version so often. It's like Tracy is talking through most of the song, not singing. The melody in her version is so eerie. I love that Sam completely changed the melody and made it more palatable. It's like he's trying not to cry through most of the song. Love it

[@Awholeadult]

90s baby here who lived through Tracys i prefer Sams

[@thetimehascome7441]

Sam smith's voice is literally that place pur voice goes to between pain and yearning. Only way to describe it. It hits me somewhere that registers with my soul

[@fmv2901]

Tracy is no.1 but Sam killed it!!

[@frankjones5238]

Let em hate ,Sam Smith killed this song.he changed the beat and all that and made the song his. he has the best cover by far. not better that Tracy Chapman's but if she was a 10 he's was a 9.

[@fernandasa2158]

Is the only version i enjoy as much the original

[@denisel8471]

Yes he did !! I agree with you... I keep playing it over and over !! beautifully done 😄

[@colettejolie5417]

I really love this song, and I absolutely love how all of these singers have their own takes on it. Really amazing!!!

[@marcobonaventura578]

I love (and miss) this version of Sam Smith. Absolute magical arrangement of a brilliant song.

[@veroslopez2106]

OMG I love this cover of TRacy's song this is so funky and bluesy !!! Love Love Love it !!!

[@ginofanconi9]

Sam Smith's voice is gold with diamonds.

[@Mark-ky8zx]

It’s that chord progression from the keyboard 🎹 plus the strings at the same time that hits the spot

[@rickhebert3370]

My God I love your voice. Started watching your vids about a year ago but have totally become addicted to that beautiful voice of yours.

[@BorutoUzumaki-yx9uu]

I love his voice but any cover of this song needs that guitar riff, the vocals feel out of place without that catchy guitar

[@Moster2483]

It’s an iconic part

[@josslynoficial]

nope

[@amandaf3601]

Yea I agree

[@legally_ellecee]

Maybe I still enjoyed this.

[@alterdei]

Any... is too dramatic 😅

[@AyianaMaria]

This was smooth af😍🙌🏽🙌🏽😩

[@jedrekpodolak9503]

This is OUTSTANDING. Should appear on the next album.

[@winterramos4527]

everyone is a professional critic on youtube. Makes me laugh

[@rochimarin5541]

winter ramos Haha especially the people who think that the singer do the covers bad when they won't sing like any famous in their life (sorry if I write bad but I am argentinian and I trying to do it well)

[@drn13355]

Just like you are criticizing them. You are no different.

[@IgiWhiteman]

It´s called "a personal opinion". It has very little value for strangers or really anyone on the internet, so you hate if you wish, upvote it if you agree or just ignore it, which is the easiest way.

[@tannerbrown2866]

Daniel happy just because you have an opinion doesn’t mean someone wants to hear it just compliment the dude and leave who fucking cares if they’re bad probably better at what they’re doing than you are

[@dennfoo]

why you think programs like Xfactor n shit are so popular? It gives the watcher/people the feeling they have knowlegde (and power )

[@LVTheDreamer]

He's so soulful; I feel every single word he sings. Keep on doing what you do best Sam 😏👌 does anyone else agree he killed it? That small bass sounds like a bomb!! Great playing

[@braidenblainebarrow2842]

This is flawless so many points for originality nothing beats the original but this cover is fantastic didn't try to compete just paid homage showing respect for one of the greatest songs ever written and obviously they have the vocal chops to slay any song but this jazz band was 🔥

[@LydieLove.]

I don't how many times I'm here ❤ .. Love love love it!

[@biancaciorba9716]

You got a fast car I want a ticket to anywhere Maybe we make a deal Maybe together we can get somewhere Any place is better Starting from zero got nothing to lose Maybe we'll make something Me, myself, I got nothing to prove You got a fast car I got a plan to get us outta here I been working at the convenience store Managed to save just a little bit of money Won't have to drive too far Just 'cross the border and into the city You and I can both get jobs And finally see what it means to be living See, my old man's got a problem He live with the bottle, that's the way it is He says his body's too old for working His body's too young to look like his My mama went off and left him She wanted more from life than he could give I said somebody's got to take care of him So I quit school and that's what I did You got a fast car Is it fast enough so we can fly away? We gotta make a decision Leave tonight or live and die this way So I remember we were driving, driving in your car Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder And I-I had a feeling that I belonged I-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone You got a fast car We go cruising, entertain ourselves You still ain't got a job And I work in a market as a checkout girl I know things will get better You'll find work and I'll get promoted We'll move out of the shelter Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs So I remember we were driving, driving in your car Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder And I-I had a feeling that I belonged I-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone You got a fast car I got a job that pays all our bills You stay out drinking late at the bar See more of your friends than you do of your kids I'd always hoped for better Thought maybe together you and me'd find it I got no plans, I ain't going nowhere So take your fast car and keep on driving So I remember we were driving, driving in your car Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder And I-I had a feeling that I belonged I-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone You got a fast car Is it fast enough so you can fly away? You gotta make a decision Leave tonight or live and die this way

[@Najah971]

Thank you Bianca! So Cool

[@mrwick379]

Absolutely stunning. Can’t believe I just now discovered this. An all time song covered in a way you could never imagine. The mixture of his voice synchronizing with the bands melodic rhythm. Incredible!!!

[@AZIZ18691]

I still would love it if this version was released. The arrangement is killer. 🥰🥰🥰

[@ashrimpest6921]

Spectacular. Sam's voice is gorgeous singing this. It doesn't have to be like Tracy Chapman. He is such an accomplished singer.

[@melissakennett5338]

"Leave tonight or live and die this way" Yasssss

[@bulemsomi5760]

l could literally listen to his all day ,its perfect🔥

[@ip3043]

What a beautifully articulate and individual interpretation of this song, superb!

[@rubydiaz2124]

I accidentally put this on 1.25x speed and it sounded so good. 😅 P.S. love Sam Smith ❤

[@franciscomoreno2696]

Bieber and Sam both did a great cover

[@joeshmo95]

Bieber's was a lot better. This is too souped up. The song's supposed to be simple and powerful.

[@jaydee8078]

Francisco Moreno 😍😍

[@87clits]

joe shmo disagree, they both brought their own spin and magic to this beautiful song.

[@rurounikenshin5941]

The song carried them.

[@kathryns7321]

💕

[@xplosiveiceman]

simply beautiful .... no other words needed ... Sam's just such a great singer ... vocally incredible ...

[@GeeSacred]

Such a groovy recreation of fast car I felt as if this was its own song

[@micalah8282]

He is so incredibly beautiful. I love listening to the sound that comes out of his body when he opens his mouth to sing. I have to thank God for giving the world people like this 💜

[@kely0412]

Love this song and his voice sound amazing! ❤️

[@dianeweeks7800]

Love this version. Been listening over and over. Tracey Chapman was fabulous, but this is on its own.

[@cado22286]

If you're not feeling Sam Smith then something is seriously wrong with you

[@matitecoloratebaneswitch9450]

Justin bieber had a better cover

[@HipHop4lyfeallday]

cado22286 right

[@warrenc50]

no he didn't. Justin Bs vocals were absolutely trash in that and the guitar was out of tune. learn real music

[@warrenc50]

the only people that like the comment of Justin B don't have a ear for music at all. the only reason the cover was known is because he is popular. if it was a nobody it would be trash. horribly covered trash

[@TheSchoolofrock123]

xD you are delusional

[@Jacesmith03]

came back for 2nds et 3rds! I love this so much

[@danielmotlanthe3865]

i gotta say i am taken by this, sam did a good job, and big ups for the band

[@plzd0nttalk2m33]

years later and I still can't get over how he killed this

[@alexbenjamin7900]

does anyone else agree he killed it?

[@dapeeps07]

I agree. 100%

[@massiveheadache872]

most definitely..💟

[@actually4660]

what shit bitch? ha this that on internet lol

[@dapeeps07]

Alex Benjamin he did kill it

[@paweenasmg1436]

baby shark

[@richardsilvas3152]

I'm not a Sam hater but everyone who covers this song always over does it. It's a simple song written well. They lyrics are meant to evoke feeling, Tracy's voice conveyed that and still let you feel your own way about it. I feel like when people cover it they they try to make their own voice the main attraction, when the lyrics are.

[@rafiamushal83]

listen to justin bieber's cover

[@warrenc50]

Justin Bieber cover was shitty. only reason it has any recognition is because he's popular. pretty bad people like a shit song because of popularity

[@warrenc50]

there is even 2 versions of that"live" Justin cover. 1 is horrible and the other they adjust the audio and dub it. lame

[@ivanssugiartogerdyman582]

He didn't overdo it, he just gave his taste. You don't do cover by just singing exactly like the original, that'll be lame

[@intoxicateddaisy3631]

Richard Silvas

[@SchoolofmusicandlyricsNld]

Love it how he turns this song into his own version. Really great cover!

[@fatimaazures7359]

My God. u nailed it... the voice is so technical as it became a very upgraded version. saute to u Sam Smith!!!!, best cover i ever heard..

[@SlitDrum]

Man's got a lot of melody, a lot of blood in his soul.

[@CarlyJS]

He can make absolutely AYTHING sound ammaaaaziiing!! NO words, loved it.

[@RamataaBah]

I would take Sam smith music over Justin's any day but Justin's cover was so simple and raw it really reflected the original idea of the song. As beautiful as this was I felt like it was a little overdone.

[@normahermes9914]

Justin doesnt even get the lyrics correct. Im not going to point out the mistake, go listen and tell me. Also his music raw and pure lul

[@PatrickMC]

Ramata Bah Bieber really isn’t a great vocalist. Great entertainer, decent singer.

[@travisdukes6147]

Listen to Khalid’s version

[@frankjobes7815]

Ramata Bah ,sam smith is a better singer than justin bieber.sam Smith got a lot of soul.cant figure out why every body making a big deal about him saying he don't like Michael Jackson.i love Michael Jackson he's easily one of the best artist in history.but prince was a musical genius and my favorite artist and the best artist to ever pic up a instrument.sam can like whoever he want.

[@frankjobes7238]

I don't care what nobody say Sam Smith and this band done one of the best covers I've ever heard .Sam Smith got so much soul. the band played there ass off and made a new beat for it.wonderful job.

[@fliptheflipped]

0:43 oh man that was good.

[@iuripereira2101]

Birdy and Sam singing together it's a dream to me 😭😳

[@mylifeangelina2392]

Personally I don't really watch Sam smith but this cover made me fall in love X

[@amgalvin2989]

1988 my first job loved this song beautiful 💜

[@elouise5593]

I love this cover! I love the original, but this one is also great!

[@jessicabrown6604]

His voice is so perfect for this song.

[@Ela-eh3hm]

Yes!

[@greenrolaids]

HOLY SHIT>>>> FUCKING NAILED THE FUCK OUT OF THIS SONG>

[@mistyrivers6002]

greenrolaids true

[@frankjobes7238]

greenrolaids ,boy he killed it.he got so much soul

[@maharab182]

Still Justin Bieber's cover is the best...

[@maximalist5038]

The Phenomenal One no

[@AtienoOlang]

sam smith is truly a song bird.... listening to him the morning keeps me active throughout the day

[@massiveheadache872]

Sam Smith and his amazing voice💕

[@trayc8573]

No sir!! Tracy owns the original. Always and forever.

[@latonyamartin8137]

I have nothing against Tracy, but I have to say that I really loved this cover by Sam Smith. I listened to both versions, and I have to say the jazzy feel to his version is what makes me like it more than Tracy's. His version has that smooth mellow feel to it that just makes me have a different feel than hers did. I love it👏👏

[@naaracarneiro]

Melhor versão 😍🇧🇷

[@Jussdoinnmee]

I love this version of the song .. he makes it sound like it's his song and not a cover .. beautiful

[@Goddess_Spirit_09]

Good attempts but nobody can ever beat the original version of this song...I literally get chills and goosebumps whenever I hear the videos of Tracy Chapman opening this song with a live audience and the crowd goes wild💚

[@CaapriceTube1]

So sultry, love it!!

[@dapeeps07]

So smooth

[@iwandzajoel]

I really love this bassline !!!

[@PtolemyJones]

Very nice, guy emotes very well.

[@Karlsteins]

Am I the only one think he makes this song 100000000x better. The RnB soul vibes it’s just so classy.

[@wallflowerblossom56]

This! YES!

[@PITTSBURGH06]

UMMM NO- THIS IS NOT ON ANY SCALE OF THE ORIGINAL.. IJS..

[@Vuitton_The_Ruler_]

Literally the best cover of all time

[@donotedit4646]

Have you heard Fast Car by Luke Combs?

[@Vuitton_The_Ruler_]

@@donotedit4646 I have, not comparable

[@donotedit4646]

@@Vuitton_The_Ruler_ I was just asking if you did or not.. I wasn’t asking if it was comparable or anything lol. It’s just an opinion anyways. Luke Combs did it way better I think. He sang it exactly like Tracy Chapman. He didn’t put a spin on it. But if you like Sam smith then that’s fine lol

[@Vuitton_The_Ruler_]

@@donotedit4646 🤔 I get it, you didn't ask if it was comparable or not, but "In my opinion" it's not. Two artist sung/covered the same song, and I believe Sam blew it out the park. I've even heard Sam cover Bruno's "When I Was Your Man" and personally I believe he did better than Bruno. Like you said, just my opinion.

[@donotedit4646]

@@Vuitton_The_Ruler_ alright alright, I respect it. Even if you think Sam did better it should still be comparable even if you don’t like Luke’s genera of music yk? They both have amazing voices.

[@alainadavis0803]

Such a beautiful and unique voice. He can make any song his own, he is so musically talented and intelligent 💕

[@v3nomz349]

This was actually a pretty smooth cover. I dig it 💯💯

[@snyderkylie]

I just melted... I love his voice😍

[@dianaribeirodasilvacaldeir8675]

Sam, it is surprising how you gave your personality style to the song "Fast Car". A true masterpiece.

[@leahballard9255]

Covers are so easy to blow. But this one is so good 💕!

[@tour-de-tour]

Sam's version is the best! ❤

[@marcosmello89]

He's so soulful; I feel every single word he sings. Keep on doing what you do best Sam 😏👌 OMG I love this cover of TRacy's song this is so funky and bluesy !!! Love Love Love it !!!

[@rylandelap4734]

I really like this cover that funky jazz and base sound is great

[@victoriay1983]

LAWD CAN YOU PLS RELEASE THIS ON SPOTIFY

[@abhaynamb]

I love this song so much that I can't forgive anyone who change the song. Not even you Sam

[@Digitalkeyboardwarrior]

This cover lead me to Tracy chapman and blew apart my naive view on music. It's really was the start of musical discovery for me. It just gets me.

[@Digitalkeyboardwarrior]

This is the best Cover. Ever. Idafos what anyone else says.

[@tot2523]

Tommy Mitchell agree

[@sheikhabdul9608]

Him and Khalid.

[@michellemazzyy]

This makes me wanna go home and hug my mom

[@carlacrispin1780]

Best Live Lounge cover ever, hands down.

[@robertcumberland3073]

Any of you trashing on my dude Sam Smiths cover just jealous God didnt gift you with the voice of an angel. And Remember ITS A COVER! WHICH MEANS ITS SAMS SMITHS VERSION OF TRACYS SONG!

[@givethempizza9537]

Why do you guys always upload video's that you uploaded before? We're not forgetting we listened to the exact same cover 6 months ago. -_-

[@Lysertwee]

+GiveThemPizza VEVO

[@richardpogi17]

They are tranferring the videos from the other one I guess.

[@Kellyzomer]

Jj

[@Drunken_SeaGoat]

GiveThemPizza I know this reply is 6 months later, but they just want money

[@MegaFunky007]

because its so good

[@veronicafranca7271]

Linda mus! Linda interpretação!! Show ❣ Q voz bela !

[@dapeeps07]

Now that's how you do a cover

[@xxfaddedxxrobloxxx7108]

Your right

[@stellanevis3107]

Heck no!

[@pingui8433]

@@stellanevis3107 i agree. this was garbage.

[@gabbyf1152]

My head had to adjust to the different instrumentals the first few seconds, but now I'm just going to have this on repeat. It's soooo soulful.

[@evanjones2916]

Love Sam Smith voice on in this video. Sam definitely has some very strong vocals.

[@2014Reddie]

That sax paired with that voice and those riffs, just YES!

[@Lochlanist]

Sam great as always. but personally I think those musicians steal the show this time, class

[@ariannamatthew9488]

Usually I don't do this... PEOPLE its a cover it is not suppose to be exactly like the original song. It is for the artist or whoever to interpret there own way. It's not suppose to sound the same. The original is amazing and this is amazing too. I love to listen to covers of songs to see how different it is from the original and if I don't like it I change the song. Not everyone has to know your opinion... I know I gave my opinion. I'm a hypocrite. But come on you don't have to be so mean to people. Like what is the point. Sam Smith isn't going to look at the comments and say "Sorry that y'all don't like it, let me do it EXACTLY like the original even though it is a cover." Sorry guys.

[@kaliyao8978]

Whoever disliked this video is mad they don't have the vocal cords of a god like sam.😂

[@laurenball1392]

His voice gives me chills!! He can sing anything and I would listen over and over!!

[@paulasalu9222]

DAMN!! SAM SMITH KIIIIIIILLLLEEEEDD!!! IT WITH HIS ANGELIC VOICE