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[@Tommysimonsen]

Tracy Chapman & Eric Clapton - Give Me One Reason (1999) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3q7mWOAg9uoftU Tracy Chapman & BB King - The Thrill Is Gone (Live on November 7, 1997) kzbin.info/www/bejne/epWxoaiGjNijh80

[@juliannakelly1046]

You should listen to Tracy Chapman's "Give Me One Reason"

[@GoriusMaximus]

I think you’d really like Tracy Chapman “talkin’ about a revolution”

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

I'm thrilled that Luke Combs covered Fast Car, because it has brought Tracy Chapman to a new generation. We are blessed to have her. This reaction furthers and continues bringing her to a new audience, and for that I thank you!

[@KarrasSim]

That won her a CMA to boot! She’s just incredible!

[@scouser052]

@@KarrasSim And a lot of money, she kept the distribution rights to all of her music

[@TallMChannel]

I love Tracy Champman, since the 1990s. I would also recommend "give me one reason" by her

[@shanti34567]

I have been a Tracy Chapman fan for decades. Her music is inspirational and healing.

[@sherryherrick6567]

Me 2 🎶

[@margaretwantspeace3184]

Tracy Chapman gives me the chills.

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

She is a special human. A little bit of magic & grace & there we have the incredible Tracy Chapman. She has offered to so many a gift of her sounds. So, glad that you enjoyed her. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@concernedcitizen3476]

I agree. There is something very magical and alluring about Tracy Chapman

[@marcusmiller5443]

Tracy Chapman produced one of my favorite songs of all time: Give Me One Reason

[@readerlistener5402]

Listening to Tracy Chapman always brings me back to the old blues and folk singers. Her voice and just a guitar is all she needs. Those two things make her stand out.

[@steveroell4143]

Give Me One Reason is another hit by Tracy.

[@berlindamustard]

It's Tracy Chapman's humility that comes through in her performances and her singing. She is a beautiful soul!

[@dianer.9203]

A fan of Tracy Chapman since the 80’s. She has the power to draw you into a song and tell you a story. She’s a treasure. ❤

[@user-eo5zn4hq8s]

To me, as beautiful as her voice is, it isn't what makes her music so special. Her interpretation of the lyrics, her delivery, is without equal. She is an old soul. We are privileged to experience her magic.

[@JS-TexanJeff]

Tracy is an amazing artist. My blood pressure drops 20 points just listening to most of her music. Her take on this classic song is very calming.

[@juliemosher6404]

She has such a beautiful voice... she's so unappreciated.

[@Lakeshore14]

Tracy Chapman has a beautiful voice that stays with you. Her song Fast Car is very moving and she won a Grammy for it. Thanks for reviewing Tracy Chapman. 👏👏🥰

[@sherryherrick6567]

I love her singing "Give Me One Reason"!

[@msfoodiediva]

Sometimes less is more powerful. Magical

[@greggbell9837]

Simple...she is worth her weight in gold.

[@seanh4841]

Tracy Chapman and Bruce Springsteen singing My Home Town really stirs your emotions

[@kathystearns2491]

Thank you for this video. Her voice is like warm caramel.

[@marklar7551]

She was originally signed by John Meloncamp. Her first album is excellent 👽🗿👽🗿👽

[@sherryherrick6567]

He's a real ASS! Hope she dumped him!

[@yvesbarriere2922]

Tracy is a true artist. She went to the top rapidly with her first album but looks like she was unable to stay there. I remember a duo with Peter Gabriel singing 'Don't give up' during the Amnesty Int'l tour in 1988. Very meaningful performance. Excellent reaction Polo.

[@karenfryberger4260]

I don't think she wanted to "stay there." She is a very private person and said she stepped away from live performing because being in the public eye was uncomfortable. She has done a few performances on television and at awards shows over the years, including Tracy Chapman "Hound Dog" - Buddy Guy Tribute - Kennedy Center (2012), but definitely pulled back from the "music business."

[@Melokia51]

She just gives me goose bumps. 😎☮️

[@JudgeJudy82]

Tracy has a beautiful voice. Can I also mention how much I miss David Letterman?

[@ZBeets720]

Fast Car was the song I played over and over again when I first moved to NYC in 1988. I loved the escapist feel of it and her voice is so soothing. Nothing like it.

[@barbarjinx3802]

Yes she has something special where the vibrations she makes need no accompaniment and is just heavenly. She makes you want to lean in and listen. Not many singer guitarists can do that.

[@gzucc]

You are so rapt and quiet while you react to anything. You give us all a silent space to come up with our own reactions. Tracy Chapman's first album broke while I was going through a break up and working in a French bakery in Manhattan. "Baby Can I Hold You Tonight?" It shatters me every time I hear it. I remember melting sugar and watching the steam puffs shoot up from the copper pot as my bitter tears dropped into the molten sweetness.

[@steveroell4143]

Absolutely beautiful. ❤❤

[@tinabird1045]

I can envision heaven as she sings and the angels gather round in mystic wonder!

[@paulgseymour1376]

I have loved Tracy for years!

[@Dr_Bombay]

i've loved her since i first heard her when her first single game out after Glastonbury. her voice is so good, it just gently commands your attention. that flutter of vulnerability in it... so much emotion. i adore her.

[@cheriesydaus433]

Everytime I hear her voice she gives me chills. So soulful clear and in harmony One of the great artists ever ❤️

[@debrakostro3429]

Polo please check out Give me one reason, I have all of her music and you lose yourself in it. Tracy Chapman is a shining star.

[@lorishelstad5968]

Yes, excellent song!!

[@jimbennett1519]

I love me some Tracy Chapman. She soothes my soul

[@KarrasSim]

Listening her to live is just music for the soul. Hardly anyone sounds this good live anymore! ❤ Love this reaction!!

[@PucaFlea]

More Tracy please

[@Clinty93]

Tracey Chapman is treasure, been a fan for years.

[@AP-gb3eh]

Love her quiet perfection

[@GayleKazanis]

Makes grandma want to cry 😿 peace ✌️ Polo ❤

[@LoriLogic]

So glad you're enjoying the music we enjoyed! Love watching you experience it! There's not much like it today. 1960 child!!!

[@kellycate]

I was so happy to see Tracy pop up again on this channel-- and singing one of my all-time favorite songs. Hers is one of three versions I have saved. Just love Tracy. Very hard to pick a top 3. So I'll just say 'Bang Bang Bang', 'Crossroads', 'At This Point in My Life' (🙃Bonus: 'The Promise').

[@jamesbouras9434]

Polo your right and the simplest word describes it the best she is beautiful.

[@sunshinespiritmindfulnessa1355]

Her songs are amazing, and quite often surprisingly unusual. Smoke and Ashes is probably my favorite, but everything she has done is worth the listen. Love watching your reactions!! I can't say my top three, but I also love Remember the Tinman and At This Point in My Life - that's off the top of my head.

[@user-wi9zu4on5t]

I love everything about Tracy Chapman. I agree totally with your description.

[@Sunpetal4ev]

That voice soothes my soul.

[@kimdelforge3102]

her version is so personal with that amazing voice and her impeccable guitars skills to accent the song! It absolutely can go to toe with the original song by Ben E King

[@zanpsimer7685]

I dig this chick so much! ❤❤❤

[@laurahatzes6964]

I absolutely adore her!

[@user-ss5og4fx8z]

Wonderful, thank you.

[@lillired857]

Love her voice so much ❤such a talent

[@yellowstonekat]

I’m thrilled you are discovering the depth and magic in the music many of us grew up with. Tracy Chapman is a treasure and you will love her entire catalogue. Thanks for reviewing greatness!

[@melaniereed3494]

This brings tears... it's hard to find words. Yes, a heavenly simplicity; Tracy standing on that stage by herself bringing the whole Universe. And, also for me her voice brings back the joy and happiness of my young adult years.

[@Tolemac7]

Hey Polo ~ Tracy is honest, passionate, genuine and authentic. That is what you're hearing and feeling. That is what makes her special and so very beloved all over the world. I felt extremely privileged to see her in concert when she went on tour for her first album. It was one of the most mellow, and yet exciting and fun concerts I've ever been to, and I've been to over a hundred so far.

[@antoniojair2798]

louis amsterdam what a wonderful world is most beautiful music all time

[@maryrosekent8223]

Louis Armstrong was an extraordinary musician!

[@deannebarth5549]

I love this version SO MUCH. I’m sure I’ve listened to it a hundred times over the years. The guitar. Her voice. Her vibe. It’s just the best!! Subtle perfection. NeedToBreathe does a great live version of this song too. Totally different vibe but I love it just as much.

[@katherinebosse5706]

So love Tracy. 3 top favs? One Good Reason, then One Good Reason with Eric Clapton and of course, Fast Car. But ALL her stuff is immortal. Great reaction Polo. Peace

[@nadineglenn2758]

Thank you for playing Tracey Chapman. I forgot how much I loved her and just bought the cd.

[@maryrosekent8223]

My favorite Tracy Chapman song is _3,000 Miles._ The song is gorgeous and moving, and I think it really allows you to hear her lovely voice.

[@davidanon1568]

Tracy is an amazing artist. You can tell she loved doing what she did.

[@rhondamills2621]

She touches my soul.....

[@rebajackson2369]

I have loved Tracy since I heard Fast Car back sometime in the early 90s. Everything she does is good but my faves other than the aforementioned Fast Car are 'Talkin bout a Revolution' and Telling Stories.

[@tommj4365]

I nearly teared up listening to her... I have her first 5 albums and always enjoy them, like a warm blanket on a cold day. I should get more of her stuff, thanks for the reaction :)

[@cherylthomas2204]

Thank you for reacting to this performance.!

[@dianesorensen2549]

Everything she sings is golden.❤

[@ghostpuppet31]

I'd like to know who inspired Tracy when she was growing up? She has a raw, soft timber to her voice. I think you'd really enjoy Shirley Bassey's voice too, if you haven't discovered her already!

[@dametalmonster]

Always loved her voice. I've only heard her hits, a deep dive would be great polo.

[@donnabrann2725]

Loved your reaction. Cliched or not, I respect your reaction and everything you said was the truth. Her music changed my life way back in the late 80s and she's still one of my favorites. I'm quite sure that if you take a listen to "Crossroads" you'll get to know just how powerful and honest her lyrics are. I feel "Crossroads" really lets us know who she is as an artist and a human being.

[@mousiebrown1747]

I’m not sure when I first saw/heard Tracy Chapman but I think it was the Live Aid concert… anyway, she was magic! She did numerous concerts also for Amnesty International. A wonderful, blessed and so very talented person!

[@kimnapier8387]

This song is already wonderful ❤ and she did it 💕 justice. Thank you so much for your videos 😍 with a genuinely precious reaction 💖!! I enjoy your videos!! 😊

[@joesmith1957]

I am always moved by her performances. I well up upon hearing her voice. Magic.

[@jamesdavisjr6937]

Tracy is one of my favorite song writers when I was growing up the fast cars albumn is perfection check out mountain o things,for you and another sun

[@zubee1]

Thanks Polo! Just what I needed today.

[@paulacook5653]

I love all her music

[@spellmadam2947]

Wonderful

[@Tommysimonsen]

Think she is still Turing, seen her live a lot around here in Denmark. It`s almost like she meant fast car, and she just travelled the world for 30-35 years.

[@itsEziie]

Picking a top 3 for Tracy Chapman is hard coz her catalogue is impeccable. A few of my favorites have to be Unsung Psalm, Tell it Like it Is, Smoke and Ashes, For My Lover, Telling Stories, Another Sun and Change.

[@turihenderson7755]

Please now go down a Tracy Chapman rabbit hole. You'll love it.

[@tjrivers]

I dropped whatever I was holding when I heard her again, after years, on I think The Grammys this year. Wow. Wow.

[@beverlybennett963]

Heard her live, first time at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va, 2003, have been in love ever since... Of course this was a big song in my teens and I love it... She does it so beautifully......

[@karenfryberger4260]

POLO - please, please check out "Baby Can I Hold You Tonight - Pavarotti and Tracy Chapman Live" (the video with 15M views) - from the Pavarotti & Friends series of benefit concerts hosted by Pavarotti between 1992 and 2003 in Modena, Italy. Talk about magical! There are many incredible duets from those concerts, including Pavarotti and James Brown "It's A Man's Man's Man's World (Official Live Performance Video)" - with 103M views; it's absolutely extraordinary.

[@ellenfields-sischka7441]

I like her "Fast Car". It's so beautiful. You may have already commented on it on your channel.

[@clifhaley5150]

Back in the late 90s a girlfriend of mine drug me to a Tracy Chapman show at La Zona Rosa in Austin, Texas I had zero interest in going to. To this day one of the best live performances I've ever seen.

[@jeffmiller5664]

Her performance of Fast Car with Luke Combs at the ACM awards was awesome....

[@CarolLewellen]

Nice!

[@dinkaboutit4228]

I'd just like to point out the guitar here. It's not flashy at all, but it's amazing how she evokes the original with just a couple of perfectly placed bass runs, and it is NOT easy to play clean like that on an electric guitar. No effects, just a little reverb... clean! When great guitarists practice that's what they're working for.

[@ozludo]

Oh my. I remember watching that ep of Letterman (it was shown in Australia - cheaper than local content?) I'm not sure how easy it is to find on video, but Lemmy Kilminster covered Stand By Me for a skate documentary, and it's awesome. The original Wembley performance of Fast Car is epic, but check out "Talkin' About a Revolution" from Jools Holland's show - power

[@taragreenetarotastro]

Stand By Me is a great song by Ben E. King 1962, a classic song, Tracy has such vulnerability and her timing is hers alone a wonderful version this song has been covered by many people including John Lennon

[@trishriley9681]

❤

[@batchou69]

sorry for the intrusion Polo, a side note on Pink Floyd.... you should listen to Pink Floyd Live At Pompei.... The Echoes version is for the best song ever played ! Be good and take care

[@MarthaLaguna-th1bp]

Yes, do try Give me one reason and Fast Car

[@DanalynTuthill-yl4hd]

This didn't hit me. But you will love her "Give Me One Reason."

[@youaregodspursuit]

Off point here but saw you liked the Doors Riding on the Storm. I suggest you listen to "My Wild Love" by the Doors... Tribal music just this side of a chant. You will not be disappointed.

[@mamaalaska]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brandonjones1349]

This is sooooooʻ tite! ☘️

[@vatiammatri2660]

Little reggae vibe there too. You might want to check out Joan Armatrading Love and Affection

[@kimnapier8387]

You seem to take requests from your subscribers and I have one you may love 💖. Zayn Malik, with his song Alienated. It's so good 😊. Very soulful and, rather bluesie. I'm looking forward to seeing you react. It's a treat ❤

[@mr.slippyfist4170]

You should listen to Gangstagrass you can never go home again, its an interesting mix of country and rap but it works perfect together

[@dongiovanni6796]

You might also react to John Lennon's cover of this song from his album "Rock and Roll".

[@ecnoto]

We need you to get you back to another Joan Armatrading, too. You really liked her on first listen…

[@kellycate]

I didn't know a Joan song was reacted to here! Been hoping for it. Will search for it now.

[@kellycate]

ok I looked but couldn't find that Polo reacted to a Joan song. Maybe it was only on the Patreon?

[@ecnoto]

@@kellycate yes, it was on Patreon and I requested it. He reacted to Love and Affection. Joan’s catalog is large and so diverse. I’m hoping he does another and puts it on KZbin. Let’s officially request!

[@kellycate]

@@ecnoto Thank you for sharing that! I just discovered Joan this year and I'm excited to hear more! My favorite right now is 'Down To Zero'.

[@ecnoto]

@@kellycate wow that’s the one I wanted to request a reaction to! It’s awesome. I’ve been loving her music for years. Glad you found her. So underrated.

[@AngelDawn1982]

U have to check out “give me one reason” with her and Eric Clapton!!! It’s so epic!!