Tracy Chapman breaks silence on "Fast Car" performance with Luke Combs at Grammys
Tracy Chapman speaks about her 37th anniversary vinyl reissue, her "Fast Car" performance with Luke Combs, and the ongoing relevance of her music in a rare interview.
Tracy Chapman is stepping into the spotlight once again after a long hiatus from public interviews. Known for her hit songs like "Fast Car" and "Talkin' Bout a Revolution,"
Chapman opened up about her career, her landmark debut album's 37th anniversary, and her unexpected performance at the Grammy Awards with country artist Luke Combs.
Tracy Chapman's 37th anniversary of her debut album
Tracy Chapman's debut album was released in 1987, marking it 37th anniversary on April 5. While a reissue was set to be released in 2023 to coincide with the album's 35th anniversary, due to complications it was pushed for 2025.
The "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" singer shared with The New York Times that despite these setbacks, she took great care ensuring that the reissue was exactly as she wanted it, even listening to every test pressing herself.
Tracy Chapman's performance with Luke Combs
Tracy Chapman's performance of "Fast Car" with Luke Combs at the 2024 Grammy Awards caught everyone's attention. However, Chapman admitted she never expected the collaboration to happen and neither the standing ovation it received.
Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Photo: Today Show
She called the public's reaction "a pleasant surprise" and was glad the song "found a new home"