Reacting to Tracy Chapman & Luke Combs' Fast Car Performance at the Grammys

Fire! So cool of both of these artists being so down to work together and pay tribute to a fantastic song written by the one and only Tracy Chapman. Her humility stood out to us. Thank you for hanging out for Ali and I's reaction to Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs performing Fast Car.
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[@adamholtmeyer9001]

She also brought back all of the backing band members from the original Fast Track song to play at the Grammys.

[@walk_in_solo1543]

Ok thats f'ing cool.

[@SimbaRobyn]

@@walk_in_solo1543I didn’t know that!! Awesome!

[@karenhayes3779]

I'm not a 'Swiftie' but the good thing about them showing her is that her fans will look up Tracy Chapman and hopefully will become fans.

[@m1sh474]

that's sad

[@aleksandrap.5088]

I'm a swiftie and really most of us know Tracy and Luke

[@aleksandrap.5088]

I'm a swiftie and really most of us know Tracy and Luke

[@shawnbates1804]

I would rather burn than be a swiftie, but i appreciate the respect she showed tracy. She was standing the whole time.

[@SusanAnnan]

I’m a Taylor fan & I know Tracy and Luke’s music Cool thing about Taylor dabbling in different genres is that her fans listen to different genres

[@kayamo1632]

Luke loves this song because when his Dad was teaching him guitar, this was the first song he learned to play. He meant zero disrespect to Tracy when he decided to cover this song. He just loves her song.

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

Tracy Chapman's genre is contemporary folk/ pop, not a genre with a large black audience.

[@cjcurtis8944]

He did this song BECAUSE he respects her so much.

[@kinggamer523]

He did it out of respect and love and made her a ton of money to boot :)

[@daledubose3032]

Tracy just glows in this performance. God bless her.

[@Justbeingme971]

Yes she does. I never thought there would ever be a better performance at an awards show than Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake but this topped it.

[@poguemom3]

Her face is just glowing. I wonder how she feels knowing a whole new generation is discovering her? This has always been one of my favorite songs! I’m so happy she’s getting this chance to share it again with all of us! 💜

[@bootsbrigade73r]

Why is this song so iconic? I'd say because it encompasses a lot that many can relate to. It starts out as being hopeful, looking for the American Dream of getting a better job, earning a better life, yet circles back around to the cycle of relationship with an alcoholic (first father, then partner.) It also is relatable for exactly what the chorus says, "And I had a feeling that I belonged; I had a feeling I could be someone." I think most of us have always wanted to feel like we fit in somewhere, and all want to believe we can make something of ourselves. This performance was a masterpiece IMHO. The obvious smiles on both Tracy and Luke's faces, the roar of the audience when they started the song, no big production, no massive spectacle, just two people from hugely different backgrounds performing an iconic song, and coming together through music. Maybe if we can all find some of the same kind of connection they found on stage with each other, and with the audience, there is hope for us.

[@hatleyhoward7193]

There is a version of her singing this song in 1988 at Wimberly Stadium. Stevie Wonder was running late and Chapman, having performed on a much smaller stage earlier, was asked to go out and fill the gap while Wonder was in limbo. She just goes out to this huge crowd with her guitar and plays this song. You can hear her nerves at the beginning but something amazing happens and it’s just an awesome connection between the crowd and Chapman. It’s an amazing live performance and I’m not sure my description justifies it. Worth a watch!

Will definitely try to find it. Thx

[@lyndamarshall7655]

You may also want to watch her duets with Pavarotti' Eric Clapton and the immortal b b king. He re recorded his greatest hits with other artists. He chose Tracy for his biggest hit. The thrill is gone. She's wearing a dress and no guitar. She looks at bb the same way Luke looked at her She looks like a cute little teenager

[@betsy5889]

It’s iconic because she expertly crafted a 2 minute song that feels like a whole movie ❤🎥.

[@angiem734]

This performance IS about Tracy Chapman, you're right. But it is also about the admiration that the audience has for her. Taylor Swift, Jellyroll, Brandi Carlile and many others were shown enjoying seeing Tracy back on the stage, nothing wrong with that

[@susanconstable2113]

I loved her emotional reaction to how everyone was reacting to her being there singing. Loved it. I nearly cried.

[@sukioki6983]

​@@susanconstable2113I did cry! I was so happy for her to have this moment

[@MsBethannp]

Also he was so clearly starstruck to perform with her. Everything about it was beautiful

[@juniorninetyy]

yeah it annoyed me that he started to complain that they showed other people singing along for a few seconds, didn't see what the issue is.

[@russlupky3505]

Why didn't they show more Taylor Swift!!!!!......Tracy who? ...yes ....Im being sarcastic !!

[@hannahhester8376]

I love watching Luke as Tracy is singing, he's fanboying and it's SO sweet!

[@NinjaBooKitty]

I still can't get through this without crying. I left a chaotic home to join the military at 19 and this song was released 3 years in. Her energy is just so pure and light, sweet and humble, none of that has ever changed. And she hasn't performed publicly for years so this was a really special moment. You can hear the crowd can't stop cheering. Just beautiful. 💖💗💖

[@user-eh8zq1vi4e]

Tracy was that new story teller we were surprised by in the eighties. A folk sound that was incredibly different but Bob Dylan sameness, Jonnie Mitchell softness, classic blues, a soulfulness that wasn't afraid to be brutally honest like many of the up and coming Rap artists who we're bringing their truth forward. Her music and that voice were so honest. My girl changed my thought process about the world in so many ways I can't express my thanks. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@brandonwilliams957]

I liked they were showing the other artists giving respect for Tracey Chapman and the song. It's a classic.

[@Rosiepooh75]

Tracy's music is about the storytelling... It's not complex or fancy, but the lyrics tell a story that resonates with many people. Same for her entire catalog. That is why she has the respect of audiences and artists of multiple generations...

[@hankpritchard2757]

I've heard several people react to this song and completely miss the meaning. I appreciate that you took the time to get out the lyrics and talk it out. The song feels hopeful at first, but the final verse is just heartbreaking.

[@TheDivayenta]

Indeed. But at least she ditches “ Pops” 2.0.

[@betsy5889]

@@TheDivayentalove that❤️🤣. Ditches Useless “Pops 2.0” 🤣 The song always felt like a whole movie 🎥 to me ❤

[@susanconstable2113]

I’m not a swifty by any means but I watched part of the awards and I have to give it to her a little- she was totally fan girling out for every one’s performance. I enjoyed that.

[@SusanAnnan]

She’s always done this for artists. Standing up, dancing, singing along if she knows it. People hate on her for doing that, but if she didn’t they’d call her a “diva” “bitch” and whatnog

[@fayehickey3804]

Come on Sebs, Taylor was showing respect by standing and singing…enjoying! I’m 75 and love Tracey..smiled the entire song. Think the song is hopeful, she went through hard times but keeps trying 💕

[@skarlottt]

She gets a lot of hate, but she's praising the song. This song is touching to so many people

[@petercervantes7220]

Yes lots of simps

[@m1sh474]

Is not about TS, is about taking screentime from an amazing performance to show the popular girl instead. It wasn't ok.

[@SusanAnnan]

@@m1sh474 Jelly Roll was shown too. Why aren’t you bitching about him??

[@m1sh474]

@@SusanAnnanbecause they only show McDonnals in most videos.

[@glennplesnarski4551]

It's a combo of the lyrics in which the writer is pouring out their soul and Tracy's beautiful voice and delivery of the song. You just feel the emotion. And as far as Taylor Swift goes I appreciate that she appreciated what she was seeing.

[@darrinlindsey]

It might be a simple song, but the beat and melody are extremely easy on the ears. It's a relaxing sound that takes you into the journey. As far as this performance, the mystery behind her total disengagement with the music family, created another mystery about whether she would make this appearance or not. She arrived at the ceremony just minutes before they took the stage. She also left immediately after the performance.

[@gerardquinn6637]

LIVES HER LIFE AS SHE PLEASES. AS IT SHOULD BE. SHE SEEMS TO ME TO BE A JOYOUS PERSON. MY FAVORITE KIND.

[@adam1third]

That couple you didn't know was Brandi Carlisle and her wife. Brandi has some fantastic songs you'd probably enjoy for the channel

[@aged1803]

Love Brandi Carlisle. She is an awesome singer and song writer. You should check out the Joke.

[@elainenetherland7769]

BEST performance at the Grammys...

[@cathyholcombe4674]

I think I heard this is Tracy's first live performance in many, many years and that she wrote "Fast Car" which is about her early life at home.

[@leahartlee29]

Tracy has said it wasn't Autobiographical. Her life was not like this song.

[@lyndamarshall7655]

She went to a private boarding school on scholarship then graduated Tufts university

[@KelliFranklin]

Tracy is a true poet and she's the soul of my generation. I cried the night I saw this. All of the love and respect that the audience showed her was beautifully done.

[@brentfugett2700]

Doesn't Tracy look great?? And sounds tremendous. She deserves to be elevated back to the center stage. Such a great timeless song.

[@lorenehenio9531]

It is a song of hope, she manages to stop the cycle when she told her significant other to keep on driving. Because she wants better.

[@nrsvlda70]

If you’re interested in watching an amazing (very young star-to-be) perform this song.. watch Tracy singing it in 1988 at Wembley. She had sung a different song earlier, but when Stevie Wonder’s equipment faltered and he was delayed, they asked her to come back on and perform one more song… she did Fast Car. She was very young, and you could see how scared she was… but she did it! It was a concert to support Nelson Mandela when he was still imprisoned.

[@lyndamarshall7655]

I love watching her perform with Eric Clapton and Bb king

[@lyndamarshall7655]

Luke s recording reminds me of the old country music my dad listed to when I was a kid

[@lyndamarshall7655]

Shee looked like a teenager

[@gerardquinn6637]

@@lyndamarshall7655 THAT IS TRUE. LOOKS AS BEAUTIFUL AS WHEN SHE WAS A TEENAGER..

[@karinkrenn]

Amazing song and performance by everyone involved. Tracy seems timeless when she sings and plays. 🎶 And it's always again nice to see you react together.

[@aleksandrap.5088]

I don't think it's Taylor's fault that they show her everywhere. She's at Grammy's, because she's nominated and have so much fan, she supports everyone performing. Same with football. She's there only to support her boyfriend. But she doesn't look for the spotlight. She doesn't post much stuff on social media, she hasn't been on a talk show for 2 years. I don't think we should blame her. They pan at her bc she's really bringing money. The super bowl was the most watched broadcast since landing on the moon. So I'm not surprised they want to show her.

[@kellykeith3372]

I'm surprised everyone at the grammys didn't stand up and sing along. This song is ICONIC. I'm sorry Taylor was the only one standing.

[@SusanAnnan]

One thing about Taylor is that she will support everyone & sing along if she knows their song.

[@gerardquinn6637]

I WISH TAYLOR HAD TAKEN A SEAT. AND JUST STAYED THERE. ALWAYS HAS TO BE THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. WELL TAY TAY . IN THIS CASE YOU ARE NOT.NOT BY A MILE. TAYLOR...SIT..!!! STAY...!!!

[@SusanAnnan]

@@gerardquinn6637 Why all the caps, Gerard? 😭 chill Also, if you pay attention, Taylor is not the only person standing up. There are others standing, but of course you’re only going to hate the successful woman.

[@gerardquinn6637]

@@SusanAnnan I NOTICED IN YOUR RESPONCE THAT YOU DID NOT SAY YOU DISAGREED WITH MY STATEMENTS. DEEP DOWN YOU AGREE... YOU KNOW...!!! L.O.L.

[@SusanAnnan]

@@gerardquinn6637 Okay, I disagree with your statement. Now what??

[@keithjoye2114]

I remember seeing an interview with Johnny Cash years ago where the reporter asked the Man In Black what he was listening to at the time and he said, “Tracy Chapman.” He had nothing but good things to say about her talent. Talent recognizes and respects talent, regardless of “genre.”

[@ashleykinney4294]

They always show the people in the audience and they were showing Taylor because she was standing for every performance and singing along when a lot of other people weren’t doing that!

[@jeanniedebartolo5965]

She’s a class act. ❤

[@janetpope1455]

I don't think it was that Luke's mic was turned down or he wasn't close enough. Most of the song he was just mouthing along to every single word in total admiration and giving her the stage.

[@cjcurtis8944]

Exactly

[@shadxcruz]

Luke joined Tracy. It’s iconic because it’s real music. No synth, no dancers, nothing flashy needed except the voice and instruments!

[@potooleftl]

Can't blame Taylor for the camera's. She is culture, worldwide. If not we're Elvis or Michael Jackson I'm the room cameras would have been on them.

[@leahartlee29]

EXACTLY!! Though I don't think anyone else will ever reach our 2 King's statuses, she is the closest we have to them! Whoever is on top deserves their throne, however temporary, or in Elvis & Michael Jackson's case, permanent!

[@lindaferguson7265]

Check out "Give Me One Reason" by Tracey

[@marissakauffman7006]

I get the Taylor overexposure complaints (as a Swiftie I don’t relate lol but I get it), but I think one reason she is shown so much at rewards shows is she always gets really into the performances. She cheers for and hypes up literally everyone, even the ones who don’t do it for her. They showed several other artists enjoying the performance as well, that’s just what they do at these shows.

[@Barbara-sv1yg]

why does it bother people that they show Taylor, but nothing said about showing Jellyroll?

[@akbar8309]

yeah she's literally singing what's the problem men just so dramatic

[@brandyanderson3522]

The first time, I really noticed this was during a performance of MIA's Paper Planes remix. Every time they cut to Taylor or Adele, they were completely engaged in singing and rapping along. And I remember at one point they cut to Katy Perry, who's so obviously did not know the song. And it just had the awkwardness of like two strangers who get put up on the kiss cam.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

The overexposure is a bit annoying but yes, it is what the show producers instruct the cameramen to do, especially if the flavor of the moment is being enthusiastic. Not a Swiftie but I can respect someone who produces a product a LOT of people want and seems to be trying to be a decent person.

[@rebeccajohnson8769]

And it is literally not her fault that she gets filmed. Other people decide that, and she gets blamed.

[@stepanova8]

The guitar rif repeats over and over. Just as the cycle of poverty repeats over and over again from one generation to the next. I love this song. It's sad, and beautiful. and I absolutely loved the duet between them.

[@danielkarlsson258]

I think they're zooming in on Swift because she was standing up singing along which the people around didn't do.

[@MaryIBEW]

TS was on her feet clapping and sing along. She was a fan who happened to be a singer also. The other was Brandi Carlile.

[@daledubose3032]

The two women you did not know... one was Brandi Carlile. She has any awesome song "The Story".

[@Rmick7634]

I’m no swifty, but it’s an awards show. They always show artists in the audience supporting fellow artists. Same during sports events, they always show celebrities in the audience. Like imagine being an adult and getting worked up about it.

[@jeffkistler6600]

Don't get offended bro , Taylor won't hurt you. Same as you saw Jack Nickleson and spike Lee at basketball games. Didn't hear anything then .

[@akbar8309]

it's men so im not suprised

[@deborahwhittington2157]

Nailed it!!!

[@becky4198]

My boyfriend and I Love this song and Tracy Chapman all together. Simple song, beautiful message!!

[@hagen1305]

They show Taylor Swift bc she’s the ultimate hype girl. She stands and sings for every performance someone does.

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

Its iconic because of the relatable story it tells. Almost everyone can relate.

[@elbereth9121]

Unintentionally, she's singing about the American dream, wanting to get a good job, living in a nice house, and settling down. She wants to escape from the situation she's living in only to circle back by being with an alcoholic lover

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

Unintentionally? That is the entire point of the song. TC is a genius song writer; Fast Car is about the cycle of poverty and drug/alcohol abuse that continually robs generations of the American dream.

[@kaym7704]

Imagine singing one of your most favorite song with the original singer/song writer…it’s such a privilege and honor. Tracy is such an icon. This song came out 1988 and it literally still stirs the soul.

[@joeylaird77]

She’s literally the only one standing up. Look around her. Nobody else was - Taylor 😂

[@deniseporter4332]

On Taylor they show her on everything because shes one of the few people on their feet being a fan of other peoples work. It's about a cyclical relationship. She ends up with someone just like her daddy. The suburbs is a pipe dream. She ends up living what she learned.

[@andrepettersson175]

"Being a fan of other peoples work" or you know being the only one standing so she can get some camera time during other peoples moments. Standing up dosen't make you more of a fan of someones music and it is definetly embaressing standing up as the only person in the seated section of the Grammy awards.

[@normamcgillis4983]

I'll start by saying that I don't think I've ever heard a Taylor Swift song (apparently have aged out of her stuff), but keep in mind that it isn't her or Travis Kelce doing all this. It's the media. They seem to be just trying to live their lives and cameras find them everywhere.

[@lisamorejon9943]

Love Tracy Chapman and Fast Car since it came out in 88 ❤ Yes, I'm old

[@ChrisHaar]

Are we still complaining about seeing Taylor Swift for 54 seconds of a 4 hr and 20 min broadcast? Just wait till they realize Tony Romo was shown for longer. 😂😂

[@jeremylilly1054]

People will complain about Taylor swift when she's not even shown lol. They just have to hear that she may have been there and they're already complaining 😂

[@deborahwhittington2157]

Why are people so upset about seeing Taylor Swift!! They don’t react to male celebrities that are shown on Football & Basketball games!! Btw, I love Tracy Chapman, been a fan for years. This performance was awesome!!

[@deborahwhittington2157]

Amen!! Guys are ok with seeing celebrities during games, as long as they’re male!!

[@ericwilkins1621]

Chill bro

[@SusanAnnan]

it’s okay with Tony because he’s a man

[@stevemadrid6522]

This song is the story of the cycle many of us are stuck in. Birth, school, work, death. In a way, you have to be better than your situation to escape the cycle. Some of us make it out, some of us don't. The guitar in the song always reminded me of a ticking clock, counting the seconds as your life passes through your fingers and the frustration that you cannot get that time back. You do the best you can, hopefully, and with a little luck and a little money you might get out. Everyone has a story, a struggle, they deal with. We often look for a person who makes us feel loved and feel like anything is possible, but the reality is love and hope are not always enough to help you escape the cycle.

[@zachfulk9852]

I wanna know why you didn't pause and complain when they showed multiple other people singing just when it was taylor🤔

[@teresamerkel7161]

For me I hear in this song the determination of the singer to make life better for herself inspired by her partner, she achieves a modicum of success then her partner begins hanging in the bar drinking. The singer then determines the relationship needs to end because it's going to ruin what she has achieved however modest. "I ain't goin' nowhere" I hear as I'm staying put and continuing to work and try. I guess its because of the children. She's taking care of the children, not running off while her partner takes the fast car and heads out. That's what I hear. Like a lot of good lyrics its possible to read into it what resonates with the listener. The determination to keep trying and working on making a future however modest. I see that in a lot of people in poor circumstances. They grind on instead of giving up. Tracy Chapman is a great artist.

[@holdon4992]

I’m glad I watched your whole review as you took a deep dive into the lyrics. As many singer/songwriters who get under your skin, Tracy Chapman brought this grittiness back. You can hear it in early Paul Simon songs and Harry Chapin to name a couple of them who tell complete stories in a few minutes of lyrics. Not every thing in life has a happy ending. That said, yes, she is a Grammy nominated and Grammy winning artist with a unique sound. The back story of how Luke Combs first heard this song is an interesting story unto itself and how his recording of it gave Tracy, a black queer woman, the 2023 CMA award for Song of the Year. The power of music and story telling is how we move together in humanity. Thank you.

[@lindamcmahan977]

Tracy Chapman is a legendary ❤

[@angiekelly2694]

I loved Tracy’s smile, and the way Luke was just in awe of her.

[@jnovak1278]

The words dude. The words. No one writes like this anymore. Timeless.

[@chrisschultz2506]

That was Brandi Carlile when you said you didn’t know who that was

[@jamesfish2177]

I have loved this song since the day it was originally released. When I saw this performance, it brought so many memories. The memories leaked out of my eyes and down my trees! Great performance!

[@TheDivayenta]

One of the most brilliant songs about shattered dreams resonates universally. That’s why. The boyfriend becomes her Dad in his immaturity. She wakes up and ditches him. How about just having the lyrics in front of you during the performance? Many reactors really enrich their experience of a song by doing that.😊

[@ellamaslova8447]

They are showing Taylor so much because she is one of the only big celebrities that are so supportive, standing during every performance, dancing, having a great time. Taylor herself said in an interview years ago that she goes to award shows to support people, to have a good time and dance and that's why she enjoys them so much.

[@SwiftieCatLover]

They probably showed Taylor for the Grammys performances because she’s usually one of the only ones standing up and enjoying/having fun. Also they only showed Taylor a total of 54 seconds at the Super Bowl. If you’re pissed about 54 secs out of over 4hrs then idk what to say man, cuz I honestly didn’t even realize they showed her for 54secs. As a Swiftie, I was so invested in the game I would completely forget she was even there cuz they barely showed her. Also, it’s always been a thing to show celebs at sports events and award shows and yes even during other people’s performances. It just so happens Taylor is the biggest star in the whole room. I mean they kept showing Meryl Streep during Joni Mitchell’s performance but I didn’t hear anyone complaining.

[@tybaltcapulet6212]

I love this song ever since I heard it years ago. I love the part about moving out of the shelter and living in the suburbs it makes me tear up all the time. Well I have a home but not exactly what my wife was wanting as it is a family owned home. It's small but but it's ours. We never lived in a shelter but we did live in an assisted type living for a few years. But she has always wanted something larger in a home. I want to give her what she wants but it is hard and inner emotionally hard for me because I want to give her all she wants and I will never stop trying and doing for my wife and daughter. I love them with all my heart.

[@GaryWNorman]

It's a simple verse, but it's a sad story, and as a lyricist, she's amazing. Her voice, her talent....ah, I've always loved her music

[@Gui.Guigui]

This song resonates with everyone because almost all of us know the feeling of being imprisoned in a life we did not want, in less than ideal circumstances, with money issues, family issues, job issues. Almost all of us know the pain of having no happiness in life. We all know the feeling of wanting to get away and start over. Good writing makes good songs. There's nothing to be surprised about that.

[@OneEyeOnThePage]

Taylor Swift is shown: "oh my God, why do they have to show her?" Other people shown: "Oh, I don't know them. That's so-and-so."

[@akbar8309]

played The man🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Dunkcity5994]

The song is so iconic for 2 big reasons, the message is incredibly relatable to so many people. Tracy Chapman's singing voice makes it unique

[@TheDivayenta]

Tracy is so beautiful inside and out. ❤

[@enc69]

So much love from the audience & that does it justice. So many artists like Tracy that deserve their flowers in this era

[@KristineMaitland]

It's not a series of stories. It is the story of one woman unable to find her American dream.

[@karahansen1184]

This is one of my favorite GRAMMY performances ever. So good to see Tracy at the mic again. Beautiful collaboration.

[@stevem-h3562]

was lucky enough to see her last time she was in London about 18-19 years ago at Hammersmith Odeon. Bloody fabulous. the lyrics are utterly gorgeous....a tale of dashed and lost aspirations.

[@MattJocks]

Back in the 80s, she took part in a true world tour for Amnesty International. There were 5 acts -- Youssou n'Dour, Tracy, Peter Gabriel, Sting and Bruce Springsteen. The other 4 acts had full bands, big production, sometimes the mingling of musicians from each band. Tracy came out with her acoustic guitar. The final show, from Buenos Airies, was broadcast and the Argentine crowd went nuts for her, chanting "Tra-CEE, Tra-CEE". Awesome.

[@michaelwojkiewicz2956]

This is a song that has the ability to make you close your eyes and immediately go back to a moment in time. The talent is insane!

[@yarnangel52]

Simple words, simple tune in which everyone can resonate..it is a relatable song.

[@oneplay]

You can see he hangs back a bit more when they sing together. I’m quite sure that was intentional on his part to not overpower Tracy’s voice. The tremendous love/respect he has for her comes through in that entire performance and shows what a class act he is.

[@justinthompson5779]

I cry everytime I watch this! There's so much respect between Tracy and Luke.

[@kaynewsom6780]

Tracy has said that this song wasn’t about her life. She was raised by A single mom. Smart as heck and was going to college to be a vet, sang around town for extra money. Someone heard her and liked her voice. Recorded Fast Car over the next months it sold a bit but wasn’t really taking off. Long story short, Nelson Mandela was celebrating his birthday in London…huge concert. Someone called her guy and said they need someone that could play in short notice however may not get the opportunity to play. She went and did get called to play. Then Stevie Wonder was to play and something was forgotten. He would not play so they brought her out again and she played Fast Car. Overnight success

[@bettyshort5499]

I think this song has and still resonates with people because not only is it a very simple song but we can all relate to to some points and for some it tells their own story and or our dreams

[@paigegraddy3011]

It's iconic because the themes of longing, wanting to be more, and change are timeless and universal.

[@Macnatty]

The song resonated in the 80s because reganomics among other financial issues really were hitting blue collar towns but especially POC in so many parts of the US. The story Tracy was telling the world was resonating with so many young people who were going through the same thing. So many teenagers were stepping up to work and help their single parents get out of their ruts and get better lives. People heard this song and were like omg this is me.

[@TrishaL-sl4nc]

Since I don't watch award shows anymore, this was the first time I saw this performance. This song has been on My Favorite playlist forever. I used to tear up listening to this song - its very touching. To me, it speaks of the pushes and pulls we all have. She has a chance to get out of town and move on, but chooses to stay and care for her loved one. Simple pleasures and simple dreams - not even big dreams. She and her beau grow up, stay together and are disillusioned with each other. Resonates with mostly everyone. 🤣

[@lizetteolsen3218]

Luke Combs said he loved this song since he was 4 years old. Chapman is a folk/blues singer. Her style is storytelling. The tune also has that gorgeous guitar riff that is iconic. It is a tragic song. Poorly educated, nominally employed. At the last, she connected with a partner who had similar issues as her father. She re-lived what her mother did a generation earlier.

[@rachels.8673]

Stunning performance together. Tracey’s 1988 performance is still brilliant ❤. I was 17 years old, I bought her cassette and played a lot and the whole is amazing.

[@Starbuck-dr7yl]

Iconic. This song has lasted for decades and this was a highlight of the night. I understand complaining that it panned to Taylor. But, she is always the only one standing & singing. If you notice, she knows all the words to all the songs. All genres, all songs. Respect. But I get it, but at least she is supporting artists & not just sitting there checking their email in their phone. But she was appreciating the legend of Tracy & this song. What’s great performance.

[@SteveoDuhh]

My opinion why it’s so iconic because Tracy Chapman went From A back up plan for Stevie Wonder technical difficulties, to performing at the Grammy’s. What a story

[@rabooey]

Wow. I haven't seen Tracy Chapman in AGES. She looks and sounds amazing. Thanks for this reaction.

[@user-qo7lu2ph4v]

The always pan to her because she is the biggest name and was the only one showing respect by standing and celebrating for the entire song to celebrate the artist. She did that for every performer to show her support and respect. Sebs your TS flip out makes me put you in the column with the older white Republican males that keep spreading hate about her.

[@mollyw5674]

Idk who hates her more.. older white republicans or middle aged white women who seem to have it out for her for absolutely no reason

[@GreatScottKnitting]

I think this song resonates because of the principle of "where ever you go, there you are". So many folks try to escape their circumstances only to find themselves back in the same situation. It is a song of perpetual hope, and cyclical failure.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

When Luke released it, some people complained about him 'staying in his lane', but Tracy came out publicly, saying she loved his cover & was thrilled that he was introducing the song to a new generation. I love that they put this performance together. And when talking about Taylor, in this case they were showing her singing along with every word. As for the NFL nonsense, I'm not sure about the Superbowl game, but a news guy admitted on a show I watched that the MOST Taylor was show in the 9 previous games, was a total of 30 something seconds when added together. All 8 of the other games were under 30 seconds if you added up every quick pan to her. She is what the fans want. They show the coaches & sidelines stuff much more than actual football. The time in between plays is used to show the 'other' action AKA Taylor & kiss cams. LOL

[@TheCheryle64]

The reason this song was so popular (besides Tracy Chapman being a total QUEEN of voice and lyric) is that it tells the poverty cycle. When it came out a lot of us were stuck in it -- saw our sisters stuck in it, lived it.

[@elsac5247]

Tracy Chapman is an amazing folk singer. The story is what makes everything resonate. At the end, she’s working toward her dream, and sending him on his way because he has lost site of the vision.

[@karend169]

It's iconic because of Tracy Chapman. This song came out in 1988, you guys may not have been old enough to know her. She has a very different and wonderful voice. It is captivating and mesmerizing. The lyrics are heartbreaking.

[@WarrenPDavis]

Instead of bitchin' about TS, just enjoy the fact that the biggest star in the world enjoys other artists'' music. This performance won the Grammys.....everyone was TS when they sang this.

[@akbar8309]

Taylor wasn't the only one who appeared in the video like bro calm down

[@SusanAnnan]

@@akbar8309Exactly. She wasn’t the only one shown that was standing & dancing, but he could only bitch about her. As if Taylor grabbed the cameraman & placed the camera right in front of her.

[@MelodyMan69]

Still sings exactly the same as the original CD. No loss of voice, fantastic. ❤

[@keetahbrough]

The power of love will protect you as you walk through fire, folks. There's a line in this song.. in which she is describing her poor drunken fool of a father.. his body, and that he's too young to be so old.. he got nothing to give, bankrupt, absolutely. Barely hanging on, he's only got the bottle to guide him and his daughter takes the love she was born with, and uses it. Now, that line has always taken my breath away.. even back in the day, it made people stop and be quiet.. because nobody 'in their right mind' would do that.. sacrifice their future to spend their time taking care of a drunk or high loved one.. WHO DOES THAT? NOBODY! Not even parents, these days, does that for their children! Ya's kick em to the curb! Throw them under a bus, toss them into gutters, you forget their existence, publicly deny them association, assassinate their character, you murder their options. Tracy didn't do that, did she. That is love.. from within. that is what it looks like when you access the love within yourselves. You begin behaving better.. and with kindness towards those you currently HATE. Tracy appears as humble to us, yet she's just motivated by love, not fear which shows up in our personality as humility. It is unusual to see in a human being, these days, although that is how we ALL used to be, before civilization, capitalism and empire building destroyed us. Wouldn't it be lovely to see, this society CHANGE it's emotional intelligence? To actually include others besides the self? To assign to others.. the same fkn rights you assign to yourself. this society as a rule does not love. We got the homeless out here, in winter time, put there by society. then we got first responders who will go in a steal all the homeless' belongings.. because you're not powerful people unless you're exercising that power over and above others, right? they don't have any options, what you think that is? But a death sentence? Society does that. Nobody else. Hm?

[@SconnieTradition]

I think this song resonates largely because of Tracy Chapmans authenticity. What's funny is when I first heard Luke Combs I really liked him even though I dont like a lot of modern country. Then I find out he loves Tracy Chapman and it all comes full circle! Just two authentic singers being intimate with an audience. That always works.