An Enduring Legacy
5
By KB Life Fitness
Tracy Chapman’s song Fast Car is among the greatest songs in American music history. Her voice, inflections and elegant delivery speak to and for members of every generation. To put it bluntly, no other songs come close to this level of storytelling, none but her own. Listen to Talkin’ Bout a Revolution, Bang Bang Bang and Baby Can I Hold You Tonight and you understand that Chapman is among the greatest musical storytellers the world has ever known.
Memories
5
By blackrussiangirl
I still can't listen to this song without falling apart.. So many memories from teenage years. This is truly a classic and the new country version could NEVA be better than the original. Her voice is everything
Consistently brilliant ❤️
5
By ITR2013
Tracy Chapman is so consistently brilliant! Her songs are moving, touching our humanity and hearts, and her talents as a musician are superb! What an incredible artist and human being! ❤️👏❤️👏
👍
5
By Score99
👍
Great songs from my childhood thank you
5
By Mechbest
Great music and memories from my childhood!
Perfection
5
By Ronin 5150
It’s 2024 & I’m still playing “Fast Car” like it’s the first time. Very rarely do you find a song that is not only good but can stand the test of time this song is the blueprint on how that’s done
pretty cool
5
By Showblox
yeah I like this album
Grammy winning album
5
By danny00003
I’ll never forget this album…a poetic, folk masterpiece. Chapmans unique voice and guitar playing craft a rare gem. Fast car and talkin bout revolution are my favorites.
So glad she came back to the Grammy and that Luke Combs brought it back to share with a new generation of music lovers. ❤️❤️❤️
Perfection
5
By isolationinme
Smooth voice, like “Tennessee whiskey “ and powerful messages in her songs.
Classic
5
By OrangePeelNeilNeil
I remember when this came out in 1988. Still love this album
Garbage
1
By sssfhfsdc
Anyone who thinks this song is somewhat even good is brain dead
Fantastic
5
By DEJ731
Great lyricist and strong songs
❤️
5
By Real_raff
One of the greatest if not greatest song(s) of all time. I love this song so much, it got me through some hard times
Timeless
5
By Jwolffstar
I remember listening to these songs over 20 years ago. I started listening again recently, inspired by the revival of Fast Car. It hits differently now but it’s still so relevant.
Bought it on tape and CD and now online it is that ageless
5
By Otarakiwi
I loved this song when it came out and Baby Can I Hold you was one of my favorites as well as fast car as I was a 20 something year old living in New Zealand and wanted to see the world and now I am a 50 something living in California and I have seen the world and still love this song and it takes me back to my 20s.
Millennials Anthem
5
By MissEmJa
Fast Car hits so different now as an adult. Brings me to tears every time I hear it now. I love that so many people are getting reintroduced to it after so many years.
A master
5
By RT review
Glad to see the world found her music again.
In 1998 and now 2024 Chapman music is felt from head to toe
5
By Boccardi Family
I graduated high school in 1988. I sat in my car playing and rewinding each song over and over.
Impactful then and even more today.
Tracy Chapman performed at the grammys last night and moved the entire room and anyone watching.
Much respect and I hope she gets to feel back the appreciation. Not sure she realizes her impact to so many.
Hope her album and songs break every chart in 2024 and she can rerecord Tracys version in 2024!
Timeless Song
5
By Germany1031
I’m so happy Tracy is finally receiving her flowers and recognition for her brilliant song writing.
Fast Car has been on my play list for decades. I encourage everyone to expand their playlist.
