Tracy Chapman - "Fast Car" (Live in Oakland, 1988)

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• JE

  @jenndcosta9046 · 6 years ago

  Crying today. April 8 is my birthday, never celebrate them. But was going to celebrate this one because it marks 20 Years since I left an abusive childhood home by an angry single father in my teens. All I wanted was a nice dinner, flowers, friends and a day off work.But that won't happen, I work in Healthcare and will be on the front lines against this virus on my birthday. I scraped and struggled for 20 years all to take care of myself and I did it.

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• CA

  @cavinpurcell7889 · 8 years ago

  It's rare that a live version of a song is better than the recorded version but this is absolutely one of those times

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• SE

  @SevenRebello · 7 years ago (edited)

  Imagine just being able to show up with nothing but your guitar and yourself and perform at this caliber. Wow.

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• HA

  @harryguenther9368 · 1 month ago

  Thank you Tracy Chapman. You share a common journey that we all know intimately whether we are black, white, green or orange. It's heart breaking and lifting at the same time as all human experience is. I hope you have found joy and hope as you deserve. From Canada with Love.

• WO

  @Worldridersclub · 5 years ago

  This song stopped me from committing suicide when I was 14.. I'm 32 and doing fine now.. thanks Tracy.. I love you

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• DA

  @daCubanaqt · 2 years ago

  Congrats Tracy on the 2023 CMA Song of the Year for “Fast Car”! 35 years later your music still moves us. I’m glad a new generation and genre is appreciating this beautiful piece of art.

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• BI

  @biancacaputo7174 · 2 years ago

  This lady is not given enough recognition for this absolute poem

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• JU

  @justinspacetime204 · 3 months ago

  Thank you for creating such an incredible moment in space and time.<br><br>Thanks for deciding to create the Art out of the story of your Journey.<br><br><br>second cd I ever owned ;)<br><br>j<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>🐺<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>♾️<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>✌️

• SH

  @shortlifeadvice · 2 years ago

  It&apos;s a crime that she isn&apos;t considered one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. &nbsp;She is also an incredible songwriter, which goes way beyond this song.

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• AN

  @annabest7179 · 1 year ago

  I heard this song. &nbsp;I was in an abusive relationship, 3 babies, no money, no job, no qualifications and so young. &nbsp;I literally had nothing. &nbsp;I heard this song, listened to the words. &nbsp;I left, and didn&apos;t look back took my babies and started a new life. &nbsp;This song saved my life.

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• MI

  @MikeKing-ei4cl · 4 years ago

  No make up, no hairdo, no fancy clothes, just a guitar a wonderful voice and amazing music skills... what could go wrong?

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• BR

  @brettmoberg6140 · 8 months ago

  Tracy owns this song. Nobody can sing it like her.

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