![]() ![]() Her appearance on the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was the catalyst for the song's becoming a top 10 hit in the United States.Īfter Stevie Wonder was unable to perform at the event due to a programming mishap, little-known Tracy - who had already performed - filled the gap. Tracy Chapman performing at a concert held to celebrate the release of African National Congress (ANC) leader Nelson Mandela from prison. ![]() Gabrielle interview: Singer reveals story behind her stage name and how Tracy Chapman changed her lifeĪccording to Metro Weekly critic Chris Gerard, the song tells a grittily realistic story of a working poor woman trying to escape the cycle of poverty, set to folk rock music.Īmerican singer Chapman wrote and performed the song for her self-titled debut album, released in 1988.Watch this powerful, raw early performance of Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' from 1988."Basically it's about a relationship that doesn't work out because it's starting from the wrong place." Speaking to Q magazine, Tracy Chapman once said: "It's not really about a car at all. Tracy Chapman - "Fast Car" (Official Music Video) ![]()
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