First Time Hearing Tracy Chapman - Fast Car Reaction

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[@jessicamahoney4610]

The story behind this performance was that a big named act was scheduled to play and hadn't shown yet. I believe it was Stevie Wonder nobody else wanted to go out in front of that huge stadium with that unruly crowd expecting someone else. But Tracy stepped up and stepped out. Her voice captivated everyone.

[@changesnlatitudes]

Stevie Wonder was to be an unannounced performer as a surprise finish. He arrived and was about to go on stage when it was discovered that his hard drive with his prerecorded backing was missing. The organizers had minutes to get someone on stage. Tracy had played a 3 song set early on in the lineup (her being a no name at the time) and she agreed to go out and play again. You can hear how rowdy the crowd was at first but how she grabbed their attention and their respect.

[@peterworth9403]

It is amazing to watch the video of that. Just the crowd going from absolutely insane to in awe as she comes out with her guitar, and brings them into her world with her soft voice, her stories, and her music. How anyone cannot have the utmost respect for her after that would astound me.

[@gary17509]

I had a feeling that she was a little nervous and now I understand why that may have been.

[@ChrisJones-cs2zd]

Yeah, it was a BIG show, Nelson Mandela 70th birthday. 67 countries, 600,000,000 watching. She was 24 at the time.

[@nicholassimon1419]

Yes!! It’s so good because you can definitely tell she’s nervous but she also kills it regardless

[@kielia727]

Tracy Chapman is an anthropologist and holds 4 Grammys. She is one dynamic and talented lady.

[@BenJammin1005]

Her song "Give me one Reason" is great and it won a Grammy!

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

You should watch her Give Me One Reason duet with Eric Clapton. Tracy Chapman is said to be quite shy and is uncomfortable playing in public; one reason she often appears almost expressionless with she playing to a crowd, but the performance with Clapton is different. She appears to be a bit star struck and uncharacteristically smiles through the entire song.

[@sash7551]

The song « Baby can I hold you » is also incredible !!!

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

TC is a national treasure. She is one of those artists that if you were listening to her on the car radio and you reached your destination, you would stay in your car until the song ended.

[@myreviews8099]

Beautiful song

[@jamiemacdonald436]

The thing that always strikes me about this performance is how that many people are just dead silent. Tracy had them absolutely captivated from the first note. I remember when she hit the scene, she was like a breath of fresh air at the time. Just an amazing musician, songwriter, performer.

[@purpleelephantdebh]

Tracy Chapman is a story telling legend. understated but intense. her stories are relatable and her voice is amazing.

[@farfromperfek]

Agreed this is one of those songs that everyone was touched by.

[@jerryflick7187]

Timeless. Just Tracy & her guitar performing in front of thousands of people...no big screens, lights or pyro...naked. 👍

[@tomlafleche332]

As a card-carrying member of the Head Banging community "Member Sense 1979'" when I first heard this song when it first came out it literally made me stop in my tracks. I was at the mall and someone was trying out a new stereo system and was playing this song and I couldn't help but stop and listen. I went out and bought this album and played it for my buddies and lets just say she gained 9 new fans that day and till this day too.

[@heidi_d]

Love this story 😊

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

Metal head for decades here.... But before I ever knew metal existed I was a kid growing up in rural central Africa. The only music I had access to was on my parents VW bus casette player. We had two casettes: One was Tracy Chapman. I would sit in the car for hours and hours listening to it on repeat until my dad came out and told me to stop, worrying I would flatline the car battery! lol Fast Car will allways have a very special place in my heart as well!

[@howarddavis2281]

Similar. Just heard a snippet and was grabbed. Ordered the album then and there. One of the very few times in my life that I was ahead of a curve! Nobody I knew had heard of her. Genius.

[@SattvaNisha]

I also bought this album. Her musical talent astonished me.

[@denisedevoto5703]

I loved her the first time I heard this song. She is one of my favorite artists from the 80s.

[@joshuamoyer8342]

"I had a feeling that I belonged" has always been the line that hit me hardest...I've loved this song since HS

[@Citizenesse8]

Yup. Me as well every time.

[@Festus171]

You nailed it when you said, genius. She's got to be one of the most underrated or unknown superstars. Incredible songwriter, lyricist, and musician; she's so captivating. I think the industry and the public didn't know what "box" to put her in. She was Indie, before Indie music was a thing. If I had to recommend something else to listen to, I'd say "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" or "Give Me One Reason". Both were his, but frankly any song from any album is going to be awesome.

[@daledubose3032]

The chorus does change at the end. She says "YOU gotta make a decision, where as before she says "WE gotta make a decision". Brilliant song.

[@peterhay8961]

That was a brilliant pick up. Old enough to have heard this song when it was first released. Never noticed that change in the lyrics. Thank you so much for pointing that out.

[@kathleenherron594]

Tracy Chapman was such a boss when this album was released in 1988. She is an absolute legend. She refuses to do social media. She performs on her terms. Her duet with BB King in “The Thrill Is Gone” is worth a listen.

[@PeterBuwen]

This is one of the saddest and most heartbreaking songs I know. I love Tracy Chapman for her gift for saying these things poetically.

[@edreef8689]

You were definitely on track and not over reaching at all. Tracy was nominated in 1989 for 5 Grammys including Fast Car as Record of the Year, Song of the Year , Folk Song of the Year, and Best Pop Female Vocal performance. She won 3 Grammy Awards which included Best New Artist.

[@epongeverte]

I personally believe that Tracy Chapman is one of the most underrated musical performers since the 1950s. Her songs have such depth and emotion, yet she was never really given her due. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at a minimum is what she deserves.

[@davidfeltz8697]

Agreed. She is amazing and super unique.

[@tonydelapa1911]

“She is now her mother” is a brilliant insight. Loved this reaction and the respect you gave the artist, song, and first person character.

[@adamwarlock1]

I think she's her mother in one way, in that she's not willing to accept the spiral anymore, but I think she's different (even if she herself doesn't realize it) because she's not running away, she's staying put and trying to get rid of what doesn't work, which gives me hope for her kids. (I always hope there'll be a last verse about them, but that wouldn't really fit the frame of the song, with her talking to her guy.)

[@goyhoipolloi]

Tracy Chapman is a treasure and I wish the music industry had treated her right. Every song, without fail, on each of her albums is a gem! She is a story teller and her lyrics are so terribly relateable. She also writes very poetic lyrics and some very beautiful and memorable songs. There is not enough of her music out there. She's SO GOOD!!!! A genuine artist!!!

[@thefluxcapacitor1]

I think the emotional part for me is that she is writing from truth about her personal experiences , and then you juxtapose that with the part "imagine I could be someone" and performing it in front of that many people. It almost seemed like she was choked up at times because of it, and I wouldn't blame her at all. Amazing performance and amazing song.

[@i_am_m3384]

This song is not based on her personal experiences.

[@graceofasloth]

Yeah, this isn't based on her life. She's telling a story, and she's an amazing performer that she brings the truth and feeling, but this is not her life.

[@ianmclean6399]

Her Debut album is one of the all time greats and a must own for everybody.

[@abimyers2446]

This song came out when I was a kid, and I can't remember when exactly I became emotionaly mature enough to fully understand it, but it still makes me cry every single time I hear it. Like you said, absolute genius song writing. Thanks for reacting!

[@philuresky2993]

Tracy wrote an intergenerational anthem, still resonates with me and countless others today..... thank you Tracy.

[@milbert-naymheeler1979]

Every song on this album is absolute emotional gold 💛. Tracy's wonderfully dark and sultry voice drips intoxicating stories of human experiences on the level of Jim Croce, Paul Simon, or even Stevie Wonder. She is amazing.

[@lizturner267]

Oh yes, this album still give me a mood that encapsulates “those years”. Every song on this album is golden pony boy.

[@amanDuhPlease2009]

I thank my mom for introducing this to me at a young age. So beautiful and soul touching.

[@savvymegs675]

This album is so intersectional. it's brilliant

[@megwilcox2878]

This song gets me every danged time. Totally amazing that she could walk out on that huge stage, in front of that giant crowd, and subdue them with just her voice and her guitar. She's a powerful performer, that's for sure.

[@RedPillMode]

You are not over-reaching. I dont think many get this song on one listen. Well done. This song also does not get old. Masterpiece, as you said.

[@malagastehlaate230]

I remember when this came out... some people didn't care for it. But I love her voice... and I love the song... Totally felt her vibe and having my own alcoholic father... I could relate. She is amazing and has such a lovely voice.

[@howrued1500]

You are NOT overreaching. The song is genius. Chapman is brilliant. Check her w Luciano Pavarotti on ‘Baby Can I Hold You Tonight’. STUNNING. As always, wonderful reaction; Appreciate you! Stay safe & love big💖

[@rachaelgosser5659]

Tracy Chapman never fails to give me chills every time i hear her perform. Her music connects with my soul.

[@sitkoh]

I love Tracy Chapman. Beautiful voice and songwriting. 💞💞

[@noone6559]

Damn man, taking me back to my teenage years in the 80's/early 90's.... this was forever on my play list. Unfortunately I never was able to escape. Even now in my 50's.

[@tammyhicks1450]

Gimme One Reason, Mountain O' Things, Shes Got Her Ticket, For My Lover, Behind the Wall but all her songs are absolutely amazing and genious.

[@kirabouwerviraltyd]

Yes! And "Baby Can I Hold You" and "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" - so so good

[@xmusicsinmysoulx]

This song is brilliant, beautiful and full of pain and hope. I still cry when I hear it.

[@KathleenActonHA]

Her voice is so captivating. She sounds emotional and smooth always.

[@canadianhienz57]

Her entire debt album is must-have vinyl. Solid storytelling, musicianship, 100% class-act

[@ByNewbs4Newbs]

All that AND really well mixed. Still feel that bass on Mountains of thaaangs.

[@ktrsBklyn]

This song breaks my heart in pieces every single time I hear it, and I first heard it in the late 80s.

[@leonh.kalayjian6556]

Very good reaction. Heartfelt. You picked up on all of it. Great job.

[@edwardwilliams8238]

Tracy is definitely underrated and underappreciated. More of her please.

[@lindabrewer3243]

Luke Combs has pushed this song to the top of the charts very recently. First black woman writer to top the country charts among a couple other records broken. You should check it out.

[@bwaredapenguin]

What on Earth is Tracy Chapman doing on the country charts? She's absolutely not a country artist. Folk, soul, pop, blues, sure.

[@kristinkeiner6547]

@@bwaredapenguin, she’s on the country charts as the writer for this song, which has been covered by Luke Combs.

[@melvinsmiley5295]

@@bwaredapenguinR&B and Country Music are so close and many don’t realize that. Luke loved her song so much he recorded it and sang it with her recently on the CMAs …it was so great. Tracy sounds so amazing still.

[@SoZen08]

I've always loved this song, and every time I hear it (which has been a while), I deeply touched by it. But you're brilliant analysis of it has made me appreciate it on a new level. Thank you!!! Tracy Chapman is amazing and I would love to see more reactions to her songs. The one that's been most deeply touching to me is Behind The Wall. It's just her singing, and it splits my soul open, every time. I especially appreciate seeing this after a Ren reaction from you (Murderer). I found you because of Ren, who has beem named the storyteller of our time. I love realizing the brilliance of the storytelling of Tracy Chapman.

[@belindalopes6774]

Saw her perform this at a Human Rights concert in Zimbabwe in 1988. Loved

[@marieriddick8388]

@MLBOYD, this is a great review. The best breakdown of the meaning. I've heard this song over a dozen times but didn't pickup on the complete meaning. Thank you.😊

[@fuzzylogics139]

Same here. I knew it hit me, I knew it is a beautiful song and got what it is about. I thought. Turns out I missed 2/3ds of it's meaning ❤

[@linger2001]

I had forgotten how deep and wonderful this song is. And her voice is so strong and vulnerable at the same time.

[@yilomina2047]

Tracy Chapman is an incredible storyteller, and she has won a ton of awards -- you should definitely check out more of her stuff! You might recognize "Give Me One Reason," if you hear it. That was a pretty well-known song of hers.

[@jeremybilbrey1133]

Tracy is amazing...This is possibly the best written song ever written..she is speaking of her father.

[@MarcoDiGirolamo-w3z]

I love your analysis of the song. Particularly your desciption of how the chorus, while having the same words each time, changes meaning and nuance throughout the song - it starts hopeful, but as it progresses, there is desperation, and then resoution.

[@Butterflies-are-free]

💕 Tracy 💕😳

[@poppyleon_6275]

She had the full attention of that huge crowd. Just Tracy and her guitar. Great performance!

[@terrygray8016]

Loved her style of blues, perfect music to simply chill & reflect with

[@sylvesterbestertester1013]

This is one of those songs that have that feel to it that even if her story in the song isn't your story, her emotions make find that thing in you that relates. Don't know if i said that right, hard to explain. When in hear this song, it makes me feel all sorts of personal emotions only way to say it. She just has that rare abilty. Her other sings do the same thing, even if i haven't experienced what she's singing about. There's a number of artists that do that to me, but it's not a lot. But she can do it like anyone I've ever heard.

[@jonsher7682]

Chapman recorded her song in the 1980s at a time when far too many pop songs were synthesized, over-engineered, crap, with lyrics that were meant to be catchy but with so little depth you could see through them. Against this cacophony of awfulness, Chapman rose above with storytelling that was simple, clean and deeply felt.

[@hazelhadley-britt6396]

Lol! 80's compared to what? Years after? Hahahaha!

[@jonsher7682]

@@hazelhadley-britt6396 Within the decade of the 1980s, Chapman's song stood out compared to other songs of that decade.

[@hazelhadley-britt6396]

@@jonsher7682 It did, yet Chapman is a woman. If I compared it to the shite created thereafter?

[@jonsher7682]

@@hazelhadley-britt6396 I'm sorry you are cognitively challenged.

[@md2787]

Yes. Yes you absolutely want to listen to more of her!!❣

[@queenie.lawyergirl.pittymom]

Tracy always my hero. Still remembering every word to every one of her songs. That's a true musician!! ❤legend and queen ❤ you're not over reaching at all. She is genius.

[@susanmary3795]

Chills every time I hear this

[@Comrade_mommy]

It’s not autobiographical, she just does storytelling songs. Even tho she wasn’t overtly a lesbi¡an artist she was big in my house with two moms. A lot of the lesb¡an music was like this. Folkish, storytelling. I didn’t like most of my mom’s music but I actually found Tracy Chapmen on my own separately but she ended up being a fav of my moms. Her song for my lover is so good. It’s bluesy and just has a completely different vibe then fast car. Her whole first album is great. I heard a lot of her song “talking about a revolution” & “why” from Bernie supporters on their posts when Bernie was running against HRC. “Why” was another fav song when I was a kid. But the thing about fast car was on a road trip with friends with disparate music tastes, fast car was one of those songs we could all agree on. Great road music when you’re driving on a sunny day with the windows down.

[@paulransdell]

This song is flawless. I've loved it for decades. I love music of all genres, going back to Robert Johnson. This is in the top 100 songs of all time for me.

[@wtimmins]

When I first heard this as a teen, it was on heavy replay on the radio and I mostly tuned it out. In the last few years as people have visited/revisited older music, I've listened to it again fresh and... hits like a ton of bricks.

[@Mark-iq1wn]

One of my all time fav Artists

[@JessBecause77]

I love her song Talkin' about a Revolution. It's from the same album as Fast Car.

[@Jeber01]

You did this song a while back. You loved it.

[@quiet7632]

This song will probably stay with me and resonate with me till I die. I hated it when I first heard it as a kid because the lyrics meant nothing to me, and the music sounded different from what was popular in my circle at the time, and yet it was played endlessly. Now, it has meaning because I learned empathy, and the distance gave me the opportunity to actually look at the musicality. And I wish this was played endlessly now instead of what is played endlessly now.

[@NewEarthBlog]

I fell in love with Tracy's voice and her songs the first time I heard her sing. I enjoy your reactions. You notice all the nuances of voice and dig into the meanings of the words.

[@judycaldwell2582]

WoW Mr LB! Idk if you will ever see this bc I'm late watching this, but this may be my all time favorite reaction from you! It's not just bc I'm an old lady (53) and used to drive around listening to this cassette while in high school lol, but I think this was the most thorough breakdown of bars that I've ever heard from you and I hung on your every word! It never occurred to me that each delivery of the chorus changed meanings, but you are spot on! So intricate. Respect! I hope Tracy is happy and doing well. I love her very much. Thank you sir💕

[@sweetelisum]

This song was so pivotal to me... I originally had to move out of my home b/c It was abusive. I left for the first time after 17 and lived in a car.. had to go back but it hurt b/c I had to take care of his (my fathers mother) I had nothing. I live in a small apartment now, but this song meant so much to me.

[@kristijohnson5714]

I'm 46 amd LOVED this song when I was younger. I FELT this song. I coukd listen and clise my eyes and BE THERE. It's an amazing song.

[@muffinamy83]

This song was huge when it came out. To this day I never get tired of hearing it.

[@squarednupe4904]

Masterpiece. 👏🏿 I still go to this song from time to time 🙏🏾

[@steve6valdez]

I'm old enough to remember when this was first played on the radio. As I've gotten older I feel the heartbreak of this song so much more...of wanting to get to someplace better only to realize after all the hopes and dreams, you're in the same exact spot. I guess her resilience and strength at the end of the song, to move forward with her kids, on her own, provides a glimmer of hope for a better life afterall.

[@donnaneville192]

Phenomenal artist! I love everything she does!

[@behinddreaming]

Beautiful reaction ❤. It's got me thinking about lyrics to a song I've listened to many times over many years. From the other side of the world my whole family loved listening to her songs. We even went to Tracy's concert together. This had me just listening again to another Tracy song - Behind the Wall. That one has always left me haunted. The lyrics sum up life in all its starkness.

[@gypsyjengypsydogs9320]

I was a girl that loved other girls then. It is deep. I feel this song in my soul. It was hard to be a girl that loves another girl back then. I am so glad that you are trying to feel it too. I love you guys!! She wanted to run away with a girl she loved. She was singing to another woman. Sometimes we don’t understand things that we have never experienced. I feel this song in my bones.

[@hazelhadley-britt6396]

I am a South African who was privileged enough to have seen her live on stage back in the day. She was the opening act for Johnny Clegg. Oh. And she sat on a high bar stool chair.

[@stephenpgibbs]

Man, I have to say that this is one of my favorite songs. And although it is not new to move me emotionally, your interpreting of it somehow brought me to tears at work. It made me appreciate this song even more. Thank you.

[@discodancingdingo5776]

one of my favorite story telling artists ever....she is so talented

[@marybreazeale3276]

One of my all time favorite songs!!! Love Tracy Chapman… that vibrato ❤

[@heartlesskitten88]

This song breaks my heart every time. I can't not tear up.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

This one and”Give Me One Reason” are perfect. Just plain perfect.🤗❤️🐝

[@cassyharrison3592]

She has a calm presence which I adore. So many good songs, I think you couldn't possibly go wrong with any of them. "Give Me One Reason" is great, "Talkin' About a Revolution", as well. For something a little more lighthearted, "I Had It All", has its own uniqueness.

[@simonatkinson6389]

Another good tracy chapman song is 'Baby can I hold you'. If you enjoyed this you'll really appreciate Joan Armatrading. Her songs 'Willow' and 'Show Some Emotion' are two completely different styles that show off her talents really well.

[@TheJuberry1]

Definitely do more Tracy, Behind the Wall, For My Lover etc and her duet with Pavarotti singing Baby Can I Hold You is superb. Shows you how far that 'fast car' took her. An incredible singer/songwriter and person.

[@GucciMama62]

I was lucky to experience Tracey Chapman live in concert in a open stadium.... Just her and her quitar..... Best live concert EVER , pure clear sound and so powerful, better than the recording....

[@13terapyn]

Yes, absolutely!! This from her debut album. A "masterpiece" from start to finish

[@lizturner267]

Thanks for bringing back amazing memory music of my time. Tracey's gift is timeless!

[@bockviken]

I remember her from the Amnesty gala in London. Was it 1988? One of my absolut favorite.sing&song writer. She is one of the greatest.

[@karenfryberger4260]

MRLBOYD! Major request: "Baby Can I Hold You Tonight" - Pavarotti and Tracy Chapman. "Pavarotti And Friends” was a series of 10 benefit concerts/events organized in Modena (Italy) from 1992 to 2003 by tenor Luciano Pavarotti and his second wife Nicoletta Mantovan." There are many incredible performances /duets over the course of those 10 concerts. Tracy was one of the guest artists at Pavarotti & Friends for Cambodia and Tibet on June 6, 2000, and it is a shockingly beautiful duet.

[@laurhisiel1073]

Such a great song!

[@tedgay8427]

One of the best songs of the 20th century. The writing is masterful. The performance is soul felt. She is wonderful.

[@tamarleigh]

For My Lover probably saved a lot of lives. In the days before the internet, that song was all some of us had to relate to, to know we weren’t alone. I truly don’t know if I would be here today if Tracy hadn’t released that first album. Would love to see your reaction.

[@tamarleigh]

P.S. On the 30th anniversary of the album’s release, in 2018, Tracy put out a free e-book of stories from fans about how it had affected us. It’s called Their Stories with the Debut Album.

[@tric5122]

My son is still in HS, really really into music, has recorded his own stuff, and has co op'd w/a college and a private recording studio, he loves this song, he loves the music, the lyrics and the vocals, and the emotion behind it all. He heard someone that just came out w/their take on it and was legitimately angry b/c it lacked all the emotion and urgency of this one; he's not wrong. Tracy is one of my favorite female musicians and when I heard it a few weeks back I couldn't believe it either. For me this she was/is modern blues and great and for such a generic take to be done to this song was maddening.

[@m3li55a5]

I saw her in concert at Red Rocks, and it was so chill and awesome. She has such a beautiful voice

[@antoinettefinner3488]

My old school teacher made us break down the lyrics to this and another song of hers as an intro into poetry. The other song is Mountain O Things.

[@violetfemme411]

Brilliant song...nice to hear it live 💜

[@LunaCorbden]

This song means a lot to me because it was on heavy airplay on the radio in the 90s when I was a single mom in a semi-rural nowhere driving to college and later starting my career. I had big dreams that were slowly being crushed by the realities of life, starting with my ex-husband who I kicked out after he wouldn’t keep a job and his mildly abusive patterns started to escalate. I’d be listening to it on the way to work in my beat up brown car wishing I could just keep driving past my job on to wherever the road would take me. I still get chills listening to this song, especially since I DID eventually go to the city and made something I wanted of my life for a little while. And then add the layer that due to more difficult life experiences, I ended up disabled, back in the same small town now taking care of my elderly parents (just mom now since dad passed this year). But I can look back at least and be satisfied with what I accomplished and that for at least a little while, I did feel like someone, and had the kinds of experiences I’d felt so left out of. This will always be a deeply emotional and personal track for me. Thanks for this video. I appreciate that you comment on the lyrics. I’ve subscribed!

[@mamaflush9945]

Thanks!

[@mamaflush9945]

Apparently paying for a song request...doesn't get your song played...Here

[@hockemeyer1]

I gravitate toward this type of music as well. Tracy's works are worth your time.

[@jaymowil]

The song is so powerful, even your reaction video of it brings me to tears.

[@Ductape42]

I remember when this song came out. I listened to it extensively. It does not matter who covers this song to me because whenever I hear it I only hear Tracy Chapman singing it.

[@teamrealtree0073]

Look this lady has a voice no one will ever have when she sangs that's her what amazing voice voice. Should check out more of her music.

[@RangKlos]

You’re not over reaching every single subtle change in the song is intentional. She is a genius song writer. We are blessed to have her.

[@welljer]

Heavy hitting song. I really enjoyed listening to you interpret the song. Tracy is a master story teller

[@salishseamermaid]

This album came out while I was in college. Listened to it on repeat for a long time.

[@budgetoffroadb3623]

Back in the early 2000s this was one of my favorite songs! Takes me back to a simpler time.

[@Onetigerl]

Her song Give Me One Reason is a windows rolled down, fingers tapping on the steering wheel kind of song with a funky beat.