Why Does Tracy Chapman & Luke Combs' 'Fast Car' Hit Home w/ Americans?

Did you watch the Grammys? What did you think about Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs performance? Karen Hunter
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[@MarleneGreen]

I'm just happy to confirm that Tracy Chapman is getting ALL of her royalties for writing that song! Yeah!!!!

[@ShawnRakar]

Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs are proof that we all can love one another from different walks of life and promote unity.

[@betsy5889]

I’m not a country die-hard but I did some research. LUKE COMBS was actually a HUGE COUNTRY STAR before he covered “Fast Car”. He was playing Fast Car as part of his set on sold out massive tours. I believe that’s why Fast Car became so popular with the country fans. Thank You 🙏🏽 Luke Combs 😇 for bringing Tracy out from wherever she’s living her private quiet life. He bridged a divide between country and folk-soul. ❤. Luke did nothing wrong and everything right ❤️

[@uzumaki3755]

Luke showed the correct way to pay homage and not appropriate Black music. He had her on the stage doing the lead singing on her song that held meaning for him in his childhood with his memories about his father. It's a heartfelt connection and he showed her the utmost respect. She strummed the opening chords and sang first, and did y'all catch the reverant way he watched her play with him? That's how you honor a music elder. And Tracy is making coin from all the remakes success!

[@davidfeltz8697]

I see it different. Luke was pure class and literally fawns over Tracy. He has given her deep reverence and massive respect.

[@scbluesman13]

Fast car broke through 35 years ago, and again today because it's a wonderful song that talks about everyday experiences that are grounded in class struggles. White and Black people alike know what it's like to be poor, to struggle, but to still cling to those things in your life that hold meaning for you.

[@darrinm486]

Luke was famous way before he did this cover. Let's not insult the man.

[@dondiegodeazambuja9410]

Luke Coomb paid homage to Tracy Chapman. It was a wonderful thing. Tracy was a pathfinder and Luke Coombs just gave her a whole new audience..

[@yvonnepetite8997]

Love this discussion Professor Karen! Tracy is amazing! Pure, Genuine talent that cannot be duplicated! Fast Car is a timeless Masterpiece! Don't forget the Revolution by Tracy, that one is another timeless classic! We love you my Sista!!

[@soultechmedia8355]

I went to all of her concerts in Dallas, TX. Black folks giving her how flowers now, but I didn’t see yaw at those shows. I saw white lesbians and heterosexual white couples. I was an enigma at those shows and I’m a black hetero female. I learned how to play guitar as a hobby for her and her music has always been my therapy. Black folks always sleeping on our gems until it’s too late.

[@fdm2155]

Yes, that melanin is undefeated! Tracy Chapman looked amazing. EDIT: I did feel that Coombs was honoring Chapman with this performance.

[@armonwilliams4735]

Kevin Frazier mentioned a few nights ago on the Stephen A Smith podcast something that made my damn jaw hit the floor, when he brought to my attention that Lauryn Hill was the last Black female artist to receive an album of the year award on the Grammys back in 1999. 🤯🤯🤯‼️ (25 years ago!)

[@jeanfarmer3495]

Tracy is beautiful yes she is aging backwards ❤

[@eross3930]

When will we stop seeking validation from those who will never validate us

[@yalindamoore2379]

Tracey was the first Black Woman to receive an Oscar for songwriting. Unbelievable fact.😔

[@p.w.7493]

I'm very happy for Tracy Chapman!!

[@auroraseyets8516]

I love love love Tracy Chapman. Fast Car is one of my all time favorites.

[@AA-nb2gy]

wow! How can you all turn such an amazing positive experience into something negative. Crazy times we live. Tracy Chapman OWNS not because she is black. She is a once in a lifetime artist with god given talent with the ability to move souls. Please. We were just blessed that she SHOWED UP and look what this 4 1/2 minutes has done to this country! In my eyes everything is positive about the Chapman Combs thing. Lets try to keep thing positive

[@DuRango007rmx]

Great songs will always be introduced to a new generation CONGRATS TRACY CHAPMAN ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@toddgoza3522]

Cause Tracy Chatman won a country award for the song she originally wrote they say that never happens to artists especially black