Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
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12 facts about this song
Artist"Fast Car" is sung by Tracy Chapman, an American singer-songwriter who made a name for herself with her self-titled debut album.
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Chart PerformanceThe track 'Fast Car' was a Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 single, peaking at #6 in the charts.
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Grammy WinnerPertaining to Awards, "Fast Car" was nominated for the 1989 Grammy for Record of the Year, and Chapman won for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Album SuccessThe track has contributed significantly to the sale of Chapman's debut album which sold over six million copies in the USA alone.
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Lyrics"Fast Car" tells a gritty, realistic story of a working poor woman trying to escape the cycle of poverty.
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Cover VersionsThe popularity and impact of the song have resulted in numerous cover versions over the year, notably by artists like Sam Smith, Justin Bieber, and Boyce Avenue.
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Rollings Stone RankingThe song was ranked 167th on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Re-entered ChartsFollowing a performance on the UK TV show 'Britain's Got Talent' by Michael Collings in 2011, "Fast Car" re-entered the UK Singles chart at number 4.
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Songwriter Hall of FameIn Recognition, Tracy Chapman and her song "Fast Car" were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Popularity Over TimeDue to its timeless appeal, "Fast Car" remained one of Tracy Chapman's most popular and recognized songs throughout her career to date.
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Social CommentaryThe song has often been hailed as a powerful commentary on social issues pertaining to poverty and the difficulty in escaping such conditions.
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Chart Success GloballyIn terms of international reception, "Fast Car" achieved Top 10 positions in a number of countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.
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