Black Pumas - Fast Car (Tracy Chapman Cover) (Live on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert)

"Fast Car" is available on the GRAMMY-nominated Deluxe Edition of the Black Pumas debut album. The Deluxe Edition includes 11 bonus tracks (3 brand new songs, 4 covers, and 4 live recordings) and is available now in 2xLP, 2xCD and digital formats: smarturl.it/BPDeluxe
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Originally filmed on October 16, 2020
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[@VideoSaySo]

"Leave tonight or live and die this way." There were never more powerful lyrics than those for anyone who has felt trapped...Tracey Chapman knew what that was like to be able to write this...

[@rubberbiscuit99]

Well said.

[@r-erin2go380]

It resonates different for me now then it did years ago. SO POWERFUL

[@christinacope562]

@@r-erin2go380 still relevant along with her entire album Fast Car is on.

[@r-erin2go380]

@@christinacope562 Yes it is...means even more now to me than it did in 1988 💖

[@christinacope562]

@@r-erin2go380 I hope you've had a good as possible journey throughout that time. < hugs>

[@burtonwayn3]

This is one of the best songs ever written. I think because it’s so relatable to most people. I’ve realized humans are so much more alike then we think.

[@shawnnabrawley9141]

I think it’s inspirational to always be working towards something better 🥰

[@elmoblatch9787]

And here in 2024 we have a white country singer doing another great cover of this classic song.

[@pandadoublexl]

@@elmoblatch9787 "white country singer"?

[@timothycraig9659]

@@pandadoublexl Yes. A white dude who sings country did a cover. It is also dope. Tracy Chapman wrote a timeless banger.

[@ValarMorghulis...]

I said the same thing immediately in my head... These people just don't get it man. They'll say "it's 2024 bro!" like that is supposed to mean something dot dot question mark I say "It's 2024, time to wake up! You'll thank us in 2044..."

[@BlackPumas]

Thanks #PUMAPACK Spread the word!

[@nikolatesla6465]

❤

[@brethren111]

@@nikolatesla6465 where's my free electricity nikola?

[@fermonts9214]

Great version, the best of luck for you.

[@dipthongthathongthongthong9691]

Beautiful. Thank you. You guys were the last show I saw, pre-pandemic. 191 Toole in Tucson. So much has changed since. But I will never forget it.

[@mavrico7773]

You guys are awesome

[@fenestrapain]

Holy shit this cover is transcendent.

[@dan131m]

I'll bet you're comparing this to the album version, but have you heard Tracy Chapman's live acoustic version? This is almost a note-for-note copy of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6m7gGWvl7ipnMk

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@dan131m We all are on a fast ride, a ride which can end at any moment. Souls ain´t alright nor right with GOD, to go back home. Choosing not to repent and BORN AGAIN, souls still daily live in sins. (Luke: 13:3 KJV) Perishing because of the knowledge, which they didn´t care about knowing. (HOSEA 4:6 KJV)

[@Curse_of_the_moon]

These guys are better live in one take than most acts are with a full studio behind them

[@frmrchristian303]

After hearing several songs by this band, I'm convinced this dude has the best voice in music right now!

[@jakeberliner9246]

I concur!

[@gregmatchett7110]

I bought their deluxe album off Amazon having heard 35 seconds of the first track. My God. I'm going to wear the grooves out on this one.

[@brandacetrotty1556]

Agreed! Peace, Love, & Light💕💕💕

[@nbgforlive]

1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣

[@bennieboi7114]

😂😂😂😂😂😂crazy as hell.

[@LeonardoLopesOfficial]

A Tracy Chapman classic in the hands of the right guys! Thank you Black Pumas for that! 🇧🇷

[@chloevillibord2056]

For sure 🇫🇷

[@christinacope562]

Tracy Chapman's timeless lyrics.

[@charlie9ak]

Exactly! Feels genuine. So well done.

[@AndreaSeven]

Amei, acabei de conhecer esta banda maravilhosa e já virei fã !! BRASIL/RJ

[@antoniosilveira2435]

Dale🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

I've heard a lot of covers of this song, but this ranks at the top.

[@vishalrana4298]

'The passengers' for me , This was amazing too though ❤️

[@zwelimdlalose1059]

I concur

[@raquelinemonteiro1148]

Who's the singer of this song? I thought that they were😲

[@vishalrana4298]

@@raquelinemonteiro1148 Tracy Chapman ❤️

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

@@raquelinemonteiro1148 Lmao! Tracy Chapman is the original. All of her music is great.

[@sharonsmoke5058]

I bet Tracy Chapman is totally digging this beautifully done cover!! :)

[@amandaalmeida1004]

his voice brings me to tears. my dad and I listened to covers of this song and he has been gone for 3 years now. this is a beautiful cover sang by one of the most beautiful voices. thank you Eric

[@Loularkilla]

Very hard to cover this song. It's a anthem and Tracy is really unique. But you made it with your own touch. Respect from France by a real music lover :)

[@tierneyk88]

I know Stephen had to record his "thank you" without hearing the song, but it was such a stark difference between the gravity of what I was feeling after hearing it, and then hearing Stephen say thank you with such levity

[@DieReichenklauenvondenArmen.]

Cried so much during the song. There's much pressure everywhere.

[@Scp716creativecommons]

They cry with you, cuz lifes like that sometimes. If they dont, tell em keep on driving, much love, hope youre holding that chin high

[@tarastarr4555]

Praying for you Love

[@mia_misskit]

crying is cleaning for the soul ^__^) big hug from the other side of the world ...

[@zeeeOgre]

I feel you ...

[@Marjeeling]

I didn't know I could like this song more than I already did.

[@tituslobo5204]

That acoustasonic though 😍

[@winstonsmith8236]

God, I miss when a somewhat simple pop song could be written with such conviction, that it can still stir you 30 years later.

[@BillyT886]

Her performance in Africa though!!!

[@nicolegray6771]

Ahhh

[@CarbonComs]

This song is great but I don't think it's pop

[@crystalpiaggio2100]

Just literally cried listening to the original, which led me here

[@Sentientmatter8]

I'm not sure what you're saying here. Are you saying the music the Pumas are currently creating is lesser to Fast Car 30 years? Are you saying that you think Colors will not stir souls in 30 years time? Sir, I suggest you go re listen to their album.

[@bobsawin1920]

thank you for making this song real again musically, while its reality has never left us.

[@matthewjerome3496]

Truly one of the best versions of this legendary song.

[@Max-jp2ue]

This is a very soulful performance, which is so lacking in our modern world!

[@ElenaCorral]

How have I not heard of Black Pumas??? This is amazing.

[@stevetrivago]

Really Grateful I gave these guys a listen… Heard about them sometime ago .. Incredible Band.. At this stage of my life….. Music is more precious than Gold ✊🏼

[@heasmith26]

Love that 80s windbreaker, brings me back.

[@nullobject5943]

He's got a cool sense of style for sure

[@jimmysupafly1547]

The tone on that tele is absolutely incredible.

[@mmonkeyman1403]

People kinda hate on them for a couple of reasons, but the fender acoustasonic guitars are insanely good. They're also insanely expensive, but it's not really an instrument for a hobbyist as much as it is a professional tool.

[@jimmysupafly1547]

@@mmonkeyman1403 I chose the taylor t5z over it . I found the taylor just sounded way better unplugged and plugged. This set up on this one was great though

[@mmonkeyman1403]

@@jimmysupafly1547 Yeah it makes sense that the taylor would be better unplugged at the very least. Like I said, those Acoustasonic fenders are really meant for touring musicians. They've created a few product lines in the past few years with that idea in mind.

[@brian666belcher1975]

Tracy's version is untouchable. That being said this was righteous AF. 🖤

[@gj471]

This is my favorite song of all time. I have finally found my favorite cover after listening to hundreds.

[@daslous89]

Kick ass!! Couldn't be anyone better for this song!!

[@toddmartin7030]

It is hard to cover a Tracy Chapman song because she is such an amazing artist with a uniqueness in her music, but this cover was great and by far my favorite cover of this song!

[@nathandanaaldrich4724]

Still... absolutely heart breaking economy in this song. And so well rendered here. Bravo.

[@daviddorsey3321]

This should have been the Grammy performance this year.

[@imhereforitall9218]

What would Tracey Chapman had done then? So you are saying he should have came on and performed his rendition or he and Tracey performed this rendition as a duet? Guess i'm not following. I think this would have been doing too much given that people wanted to see Tracey and wanted her to jettison us back to the future with it's original version.Just my opinion.

[@daviddorsey3321]

@@imhereforitall9218 I meant that Black Pumas should have been in place of the country performer. I would have loved to see them with Ms. Chapman!

[@imhereforitall9218]

Ok. I would pay to go seem individually. He's electric!!!@@daviddorsey3321

[@brettmanzer8237]

I cannot say enough about Black Pumas. My soul is so happy . Thank you so much.

[@d8nya1]

I have chills all over my body

[@heytheredollfacex]

Countless times I've listened to Tracy Chapman's original on repeat. This version is just.. wow. It hits so hard, it's...intense. And, wow. Just, wow.

[@wilkytx]

Damn that was smooth. The sound and tone of the guitars was on point and excellent vocals! New fan

[@unnaanjhijmetxzger9848]

RELEVANT &POWERFUL!Tracy is a Griot &This cover by the BlackPumas is Medicine for our Souls !

[@princeamoakwa4057]

This is a difficult song to vocalize but loved this - I could almost taste the effort and passion. Excellent work. I am going to have to pick up my guitar.

[@raypeters7449]

born in a small town... i wore this cassette out when i was young.. such soulful lyrics.. great job on the cover..

[@Lina-ws3sy]

I knew I'll love it before it started. Was definitely right.

[@m050181]

Never heard of these guys before, but this performance is amazing. Probably the best cover of Fast Car I have ever heard

[@hubertskrobanski6729]

Best band of the decade. No doubt😍

[@lynnpeirce3205]

Love this band! How cool to interpret the great Tracy Chapman🎶🎸❤!

[@richardburchett]

Cant wait to watch for them on the Grammy's. Really the only reason I want to see the Grammys

[@Badchocobo]

😌🎧🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 Here for Puma's, for life. If my heart had a voice, it'd be The Black Puma's 👏🏾✊🏿

[@raquelinemonteiro1148]

Amazing words😭😭😭😭

[@raquelinemonteiro1148]

Can I copy them?

[@Badchocobo]

@@raquelinemonteiro1148 sure

[@raquelinemonteiro1148]

@@Badchocobo thaaaaank!

[@robinstgermain6531]

So happy to hear Pumas version of Fast Car!

[@TitoHerreraB]

What a pleasant surprise: One of my newest favorites band performing one of my all-time favorite songs. NICE!!!

[@Star-uk1kh]

Goosebumps , I love the original but also love your version and no better band to cover this song than you . Thank you ❤️

[@takenpictures]

Dude, your voice brings tears to my eyes. So much emotion and beauty.

[@kaym7704]

This is such a beautiful interpretation of this song.

[@RutabegaNG]

How do you take a song and performance that is already perfect and make it more perfect? This. This is how.

[@anjobanjo1221]

What. A. Gorgeous. Cover. I am overcome. This. This is how it's done.

[@edithlazenby5839]

One of the best songs ever written!!!! Beautiful cover!!

[@benhaven7501]

god damn it he is silky smooth

[@bryanjohnson918]

This song to me, is one of those that is just un"cover"able. It's just too iconic. I have to admit, they did a really good job with this version.

[@Sad_Bastard_Noodles]

A beautiful, earnest cover. I think Tracy Chapman would be proud of this. Hopefully she's seen it!

[@toowhitegangster5941]

I saw them perform in a house about two years ago in Baton Rouge. I knew then that these guys were amazing and here they are now on late night shows.

[@maryannmccarthy1824]

Oh my - this is so lovely - thank you to TC for writing this heart wrenching song and to the BP’s for singing the FIRE out of it💔❤️💔❤️

[@penelopenem]

So stunning. My favorite band this year, favorite album of the year 😍😍😍

[@susanwagnerpr]

These are the real musicians!

[@producao2395]

Coisa mais linda!! Congratulations guys! From Brazil!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Beautiful 👏👏

[@nullobject5943]

Haha, I audibly said "beautiful" right as I scrolled down and this was the top comment

[@espendennis]

I just saw you playing redbone and would love to see your version of fast car

[@HiFiAwardTour]

Brought me to tears

[@MelanieSakowski]

Hey buddy respect ✊🏻

[@markmontez7040]

You know why

[@dantheman2880]

Proper chills

[@TheAstrophilosopher]

Tracey Chapman opened such a beautiful queer portal with "Fast Car." My heart is crying with joy.....HAPPY PRIDE!!!

[@CremeDeLaCreme72]

Cuts to the quick every time. One of the best covers ever.

[@davemakichuk9102]

So damn beautiful, I don't have the words ... I really don't ... love this cover!!! ...

[@TruthAndLight4995]

Tracy. . . Timeless 😍

[@meganh4011]

Usually do not like covers but this really does justice to the song. Black Pumas are amazing🤟🏻

[@AlaraOceanArt]

Didn't know who this group was until the Grammy performances. I fell in love then and still in love and since.

[@joylesstiger]

Just as heart wrenching as I remember. Well done!

[@Cjmcgarrity]

we saw Eric perform this song from the balcony of Thalia hall...captivating, and speaking his heart!

[@Unnamed29_]

Wow .. she is gonna proud of you 👍

[@vickyshan6302]

Keep singing for the world to hear and enjoy, Black Pumas.

[@faelmorgado]

Fã BR na área. 🇧🇷

[@AndreaSeven]

"Tamu junto" rs Brasil/RJ

[@rastalaud]

Dahora essa banda ,tô viciado

[@quitrix8]

The acoustasonic is blowin uppppp

[@mariajuliana6579]

Maravilhoso ❤️

[@sylviebrindamour6980]

I'm not sure how I stumbled upon this fabulous singer's videos but I am so impressed with his talent.

[@nonamemcgillicutty9585]

Best cover of this song period..

[@jeremyearly8762]

I have listened to this song so many times, but not once did it connect with me like this version just did! Simply beautiful. Thank you.

[@stephaniewighton5718]

Absolutely spectacular performance. This will sit in my mind and heart for quite sometime.

[@suzaneveiga2023]

Magical song!!!

[@hanovergreen4091]

Lead singer is very photogenic. Reminds me of the actor in Speed with the Jaguar. Great music Gents and Best Regards!

[@mackennaswann]

this is my favorite song of all time

[@darriswilson1010]

Down right beautiful!!!!!!

[@dougrippe33]

....music, pure, simple, beautiful, heart and soul and real!!! We don’t get much of this anymore, so it’s nice to see every once in a while that real music is still alive and well.

[@DuCetteBoss]

I love Black Pumas! One of my fav bands. Also love his jacket!

[@MrWicked61671]

See y’all in Chicago, late April, House of Blues!

[@kateuhler7803]

Gorgeous cover👏👏 I'm a long-time Tracy Chapman fan. Awesome job guys!!! So impressed😍💕

[@ceejay1794]

Love these guys. One listen to Colors was all I needed to know how incredible this duo is and his voice😍

[@tiffanycook5453]

Wow, gorgeous rendition of a timeless powerful song

[@andthewholelot]

Last song i was truly blown away by.. At the last concert pre -pandemic in Dublin 🥰 save the best for last

[@estebanaugustocerracastro8693]

Hermosa versión de un maravilloso tema...with my wife we ​​love Black Pumas...

[@LuanaLara1]

ontem eu pude ver ao vivo em são paulo, bem pertinho, lágrimas rolaram soltas. lindo demais, mágico demais!

[@emilyhealy9696]

Chills and tears ♡

[@wendyraymond1751]

Absolutely beautiful ..so amazing ..soulful an gorgeous thanku so much love and god bless x

[@TheSlandis]

Well done Pumas! I grew up listening to this song, but never listened to it. Great to revisit as an adult.

[@kylieh123]

Immediate chills, this is phenomenal

[@fritznerdalaporte2980]

I was scared at first but okay, okay they did not disappoint Tracy would be proud. They put just the right amount of umph on it 😍😍😍

[@leajazz2674]

The best cover so far

[@crakkfuentes74]

The fact he covered one of my favorite songs makes me love them that much more!!!

[@ghogsten]

Miss you guys.

[@josefkarny9]

Thank you for introducing me to this beautiful song, with such a wonderful cover no less. Mad respect to Black Pumas!

[@CptChronic77]

Dare i say blows Tracy Chapmans version of it away.......simply beautiful