David Archuleta’s beautiful version of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” has us wrecked all over again
this year’s Grammys came from none other than Tracy Chapman.The iconic singer-songwriter, 59, teamed up with Luke Combs to perform “Fast Car” at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
It was Chapman’s breakout hit in 1988. Last year, Combs’ cover took the song to number two on the Billboard Hot 100.It was Chapman’s first public appearance since 2020, surprising and delighting the Grammys audience.
She had not been listed as an official performer beforehand.Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Chapman performed “Fast Car” solo at the Grammys in 1989, the year before 33-year-old Combs was born.Full performance of Fast Car by Tracy Chapman with Luke Combs at the Grammys.
Her smile at the beginning is the best. pic.twitter.com/Eo8aw15SnfYoung or old, Chapman’s original song has a special place in the hearts of many.
