She looks happy. And that makes me happy. I don't know her backstory but the words of her songs always seemed to me to come from a place of pain. They are beautiful, yet haunting. I'm so glad she made it and knows that her words have touched the hearts of millions.
Tracy's smile, how she keeps looking at Luke, the shy vibe, the respect from Luke, the attending celebs belting the lyrics. Everything about this is just beautiful.
Crazy to me how "Fast Car" managed to stay relevant after all these years. It's a testament of how beautiful and poetic Tracy Chapman's songwriting and performances are. Seeing her perfomance at the grammys made me cry. This song will continue to reach new generations and audiences because that's just how timeless it is!
You can see in Luke's face that he is living his childhood dream. Singing his favorite song with Tracy Chapman at the Grammys. Good job kid, you made it
That, and he also knows what he's singing about, even though they aren't his words. He understands what this song is about, and what an honor it is to be performing it live with the woman who wrote it.
Yes! Loved that, as well as his looks of adoration, disbelief that he was up on stage singing with her, and her almost constant grin and obvious pleasure.
Gotta give a huge amount of credit to Luke Combs for playing the pedestrian role of this duet so incredibly well, he made sure that Tracy was the focus of this performance!
How is it possible that she somehow sounds even BETTER now? I listened to this album a million times when it came out and her voice has acquired a little bit of rasp and patina and it adds warmth to the sound. And her voice goes great with Luke's rich baritone.
I don't think a month has gone by since the early 90's that this song hasn't been in my tape deck, in my CD player, on my mp3 player, or now in my playlist.
Probably one of the best performances of the Grammys...ever. They didn't need a lot of musicians, dancers, or backup singers. Just the two of them singing from their hearts was all that was needed. The respect Luke showed for Tracy was priceless. Just what this country and world needs!
ummm oook great ur right but they had 5 + members playing in the band so its was alot of musicians .. but luke can carry any thing great performance by the lady to
@@redshot1015 That's actually not a lot of musicians. I think the point was that the overall performance was stripped back with the vocals of Tracy and Luke being forward in the mix. It's one of the rare occasions where the Grammys live show actually got the mix right. It wasn't flash, or bombastic, or overly produced. It was just a very simple, competent performance by two talented individuals. It was, for a lot of reasons, the best performance of the night.
She still sounds as great as she did 36 years ago. And the twinkle in her eyes......... She knew she wasn't forgotten. And to see Luke sing with her........ He was living in the moment.
When you see her smile, and even when the cameraman zooms into her hands. I couldn’t help but get emotional especially since I think every can relate to this song in some capacity when she first released it.
Amazing facts about this performance: 1.) Luke gave Tracy absolute total control over the entire performance. Told her she called 100% of the shots. 2.) Tracy only asked for all of her original band mates to be a part of the performance. That’s not Luke’s band. That’s not even the band Tracy has performed with for the few times she has appeared over the past 10 years. Every musician there from the drummer to the violinist was part of the original instrumental ensemble that Tracy had when she originally came out with this song over 30 years ago. 3.) Tracy flew into Los Angeles to rehearse this song with Luke and the band, and as soon as this performance was over she left the building and was back in a plane to her home 2 hours later. She refused all interviews, signings, parties, and business offers. She said she came only to pay tribute to Luke. This is why this is an iconic performance. Absolute respect for the artistry here.
Ironic that the best performance of the Grammys of the past 20 years doesn't have any of dancers, crazy outfits, pyrotechnics and nothing of that stuff that put music in the second term. A reminder that you only need true musicians singing from the heart.
Timberlake and Chris Stapleton still beat this one. Not that it’s a competition. Both great. But difference is that one was unexpected. Everyone knows Chapman is a GOAT ya feel me?
You could kinda tell he was just constantly telling himself "sing like the big man you actually are, not like the little boy you feel like you are in your hero worshipping head." Imagine standing on stage with her as she starts that guitar strum she's done 100,000 times ...
Who woulda thought. From being sung this song as a young boy. To singing it yourself, then performing the song of your childhood with your idol who made it. LOL life goes crazy.
All that GLITZ and GLAMOUR got blown away by a class act of two very talented people quietly telling a timeless story in the form of "Fast Car". 100% BEST at the Grammys in YEARS!!!
@@nataliedigiovanni4863 I would. It is better than most songs that DID win recently. Need we bring up "GIRLS!" by Beyonce? A song where she yelled out 5 words to a beat and still needed 40 producers?
This song will for ever make me cry ❤. Grew up with an alcoholic father. My mom always worked hard to provide after he got deported when I was 12. Now I’m 33 and this song hits right in the feels.
He was nervous and killed it, honestly this performance is so wholesome I love it so much , Billy Joel is my favourite singer but this is the best thing ever
And the huge smile on her face and tears glistening in her eyes. All the Feels. Very well deserved. The blending of voices and the individual voices back and forth then coming together. Magical.
The grin on Tracy's face when she hears the cheers from the crowd intensify when they realize it's her just melts my heart. This entire performance brings tears and chillbumps. This has to be one of the greatest Grammy performances of all-time.
I remember listening to this song in the backseat and just immediately tearing up at like 9. I'm 31 and shit still gets me. This song is a treasure. She is phenomenal. Glad to hear them both perform it
According to me this was the best performance of the 2024 Grammys. No attention-seeking, lights, bells and whistles. Just music. Thank you Tracy and Luke.
I'd be honored if some fans of late 70s/early 80s groove would take a listen to my low-fi acoustic piano & vocal performances of SAIL ON by the Commodores, SEPTEMBER by Earth Wind & Fire, and THE PINA COLADA SONG by Rupert Holmes on my YT in tribute to the legends. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace and keep on grooving in the '020s.
@@finnickrinzler8907 lmao literally all she did here is sing along to a song she loved. I'm not even a Swift stan but I have to step in here and blame the cameraman/producer for insisting on a cutaway lmao
Oh man, this is so great. I can imagine how Luke is proud of this moment - singing the song together with its author you look up to. Also, she and her voice is in perfect shape! Listened to this twice in a row.
Luke IS The Man. Pure Class. Wanted Ms Chapman To Take Centre Stage. He Is So Humble. So Happy To Be In The Presence Of Greatness. WHAT A BRILLIANT DUET, SUPERB PERFORMANCE.
I grew up with this song, I don’t know that guy, but I’ve never seen anyone with the original singer so respectful, modest and appropriate. Much respect to him
I thought exactly this. He's clearly having one of the great moments of his life and he's absolutely respectful. This is the video that should be in the manual under "how to perform a duet with the original artist".
@BufordTJustice304 LOL, black folks actually do, especially black women, you're not one nor have you ever made a black girl or woman blush, so you wouldn't know 😂
Dear God, No! the one song that everyone owns a piece of, Folk, Country, pop, Black, White,Straight, Queer, this song resonates because it was none of the above, while being all of the above. its a masterwork, the cover made it complete, it allowed Gen X and Gen Z to have that one thing in common. i ADORE her, and im so proud of him for bringing this song to a new generation. its Perfect!
As much as I love her and this song, it reminds me too much of my mother, who has since passed away. I had to come watch this performance. You better believe I'm bawling right now 😢.
How does Tracy not only sound better than the original- her voice here is so smooth and controlled- but looks more gorgeous too??!!? What a beautiful remix!
No pyrotechnics, no backup dancers and prancers, no tricks. Just old-fashioned, straight-from-the-heart music. Thanks, Tracy, for the gifts you gave us 30something years ago, and thanks to Luke for helping us remember what great music sounds like.
I was connecting about this to a coworker...I miss the days where the music and musicians were enough, because they were truly talented and the music meant something
I dare the DC mob (Washinton congress) to sit down, watch this, and NOT start singing along. Those that actually don't? Well then it'll be easy to know who NOT to vote for.
Well said. I have no idea who this chappy chap is (I hope to find out)... But, its not.just the respect he shows for Tracey ... he is honestly gushing and you can tell he has just lived out an honest dream moment, he's honestly trying to contain himself. It's a wonderful version. And it's a special person who'd get to sing beside her at the Grammy awards.
Luke has treated his covering of this song so gracefully. He's paid respectful homage to Tracy's art and introduced a whole new generation to her greatness, never trying to portray ownership of the song one time. I've been a fan of Tracy's for so long, and I'm a new fan of Luke's, I'm just so happy for them both.
It really is so cool. It's also just super genuine. One great artist paying homage to another and keeping the flame alive with soulful purpose. Truly special.
You know what I like about this duet? You can tell that Combs respected Chapman immensely. You get impression that he knows he's singing HER song, and that he's singing WITH her. It seems like, when new artists attempt to perform songs with the original artist, the new artists is performing the song like they wrote it.
Even when he re recorded it he kept the same story and everything including the “check out GIRL” part which always gave me a chuckle hearing his burly voice say but I knew (and own) the original
Yea, he did follow her lead, he was clearly smitten. Then on the last chorus he started with Tracy instead of coming in a few notes later. That was a performance for the ages in my book.
@@VlD3adly i don't know this man's music (i think he's a country singer?) but when i watch this performance as i've done like 37 times 🤣 i don't think it was him "outperforming" miz tracy... i get the sense that he just has some massive pipes & could've very easily blown her out the water. lol miz tracy has a delicate voice, and i feel like he was conscious of that & held back to let her shine. it was just so beautifully done all the way around. 💙
He’s so respectful. It makes me emotional to this day as my dad who passed away in 2022 had SO much respect for her in the late 90s so we would sit in his truck and listen to all of her hits until they were done. I know he would have been thrilled to see her now. 🥰 I smile/cry (depending on the day) when I hear this version now. We love you Rick. Miss you always and think about you tons and tons.
I hated him for doing this song. I believed this song should never be touched. I didn't give it a chance and now I thank Luke for honoring the song and Tracy. I was wrong. Thank you Luke
Goosebumps! All these years later this moving song with its haunting lyrics still has the power to touch our hearts. Have loved Ms. Chapman's music from the first time hearing her debut album. I had the great joy to hear her live in concert in Edinburgh. It's heartening to see the admiration in Mr. Combs' eyes as he frequently looks over to Ms. Chapman and beams a smile at her. He sings so movingly, the words of the song holding such meaning to him. It's a joyous coupling of worlds in these two singers. Thanks to both artists.
You can see the pure joy and happiness on Luke's face getting the opportunity to sing this song with his idol....he very clearly enjoyed every second of this duet...
@@carterhull3586 uh...huh? Please clarify. I mean..it sounds like you don't like what I said but I'm not exactly sure and if so I'm not sure why. You can read it on the mans face and if you know the story...this was one of his all time favorite songs ever. So again I say...please clarify what you were trying to say.
They finally posted it! The world has been waiting for the whole performance from the Grammys to be posted, not someone's version recorded on their phone. Thank you recording academy for finally putting this on TH-cam!
Yeah I was just telling my mom I haven't been able to find the whole performance the other day.... I'm definitely grateful that I finally got to see it!
Who else got chills before the song when the crowd started cheering and MISS TRACY had the biggest uplifting laugh! She’s getting the recognition she’s deserved after sooo many years and felt that in that very moment!
This is the best Grammy performance in a very long time. Tracy Chapman and Luke made a magical and nostalgic atmosphere that prove sometimes less is better.
I didn't watch the grammys, but stumbled on this video, it brought tears to my eyes, when I say Tracy , loved that song growing, hearing luke combs singing, he did a great job of bringing that song back to life
She absolutely does! You can tell she enjoys her craft. With that being said I am glad that spilled over to Luke. He normally to me looks like he hates it up there. I finally got to see his enjoyment side and I am here for it!
This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. Luke combs does nothing but look at Tracy Chapman like he can’t believe he’s even on the same stage as a legend like her. Such beautiful respect between two different amazing genres of music. Absolutely in love with this performance.
There's something in the humble demeanor of both of them that's really moving. No diva shit, not hogging the spotlight - both acknowledging the other in a respectful way. Especially Combs, who apparently grew up with the song and has enormous respect for Tracy Chapman. More duets please.
She’s definitely blinking back tears as she first starts singing… the look of gratitude from the cheers.. raised eyebrow in surprise.. wonderful that she had this moment..peers and fans cheering loudly..!
100% true statement. Luke was giving her full credit for the song and clearly in awe to be singing with her. But she looked every bit as thrilled to be there with him and grateful that through him her song meant so much to so many people.
I'm a young musician and I saw pretty much the exact same thing, the cheers from the crowd, big time respect from Luke Combs, and there was Taylor Swift standing alone and singing evert word of the song. What a magical moment.
What's really so very sweet is the way Luke looks at Tracy Chapman with wonder, adoration and a bashfulness that makes him duck his head when she smiles back. And Tracy Champman's delight in HIS joy and their performance together. It's simply a love fest from the heart.
I love him ❤ And this is one of my favorite songs of all time. I just love it and I never thought I could find someone that could sing it like her, but in his own version. And just as amazing..... Both of you guys ROCK ❤
Man, I'm gonna tell you. I saw this original video on MTV. When I was in high school and I was always fascinated by it. What an amazing duet. Thank you Tracy for agreeing to do this and thank you Luke for thinking this up. Gosh it's really great seeing you guys perform together. I wouldn't have thought your voices would match up like that. It's quite good
No annoying fireworks. No fancy costumes. No weird dancing lights. Just raw, pure, singing, full of emotion and meaning. This has been, and will be, a song that 90% of the world feels in their soul no matter how many times it is played. Thank you for sharing an official version of the performance.
I remember the first time I heard Tracy sing this. 1984 at the Nameless Coffeehouse in Harvard Square Cambridge Mass. I was working as the light and sound tech, and she was a regular performer at the Nameless. My heart fell silent as I listened to her that night. She had released this song along with several others on a local label, and it was an instant local hit. When she won several Grammys 5 years later I was not surprised. She started out as a street musician in Harvard Square playing in the main entrance of the Co-op. It was an honor to have worked with her back then, and to see her reach the heights of fame. And here it is 40 years later, and as I sit here watching her perform my heart fell silent again. I am in complete awe of who she is.
The respect that Luke shows to Tracy is so admirable. You can see on his face how humbled he is. Tracy’s voice is just as beautiful now as it was when she first recorded Fast Car. It’s such an iconic song. This is truly a gift to all of us and for all of time.
@V3ganBr33 There's no need to put someone else down in order to attempt to uplift another. There's room both Tracy Chapman and Taylor Swift. If for some reason you prefer the music of one over the other, then listen to what you like. But putting someone else down isn't necessary to give a compliment.
What I like the most about this is how Luke respects and admires her. He's staring at her all the time. He's treating her song as if it was his. No inventions, no versions, no weird stories. Just the song as it was initially composed. Tracy Chapman is pure love, beauty, elegancy, sweetness and sensitivity, but Luke deserves my applause for showing such a devotion and respect. In the midst of so much noise, so much commercial music that all sounds the same, suddenly this comes along and shuts the whole planet up. Everybody knows it, everybody sings it. And that's all it takes. It's appreciated. Very much so.
Yeah absolutely, good catch, she looked totally humbled moved by the reception, seemed like she had tears in her eyes. So well deserved. And he's obviously thrilled to be performing with her, he was watching her with complete adulation while she sang.
So surprised everyone got out of their seat. Taylor Swift stayed up the whole time. No problem respecting their elders at all. This is a great performance.
I totally don’t think that Tracy expected the reaction she got from the audience. That roar when the audience recognized her was INHUMAN. She should have. This song is pure gold, has been for over 35 years, and Combs did an excellent cover of it. Whoever came up with the idea of having Chapman and Combs perform this song together at the Grammys definitely deserves a promotion.
I knew whey would go crazy ,she's legend, but I was thinking they don't even know good music anymore ,so I was happy .I think Luke did a great thing.He brought to people that never heard it . That song still hits u in the gut.I still tear up .
Today I learned that the CMAs awarded her Song of the Year on the day of this performance (first Black woman to receive this award). It was 35 years after this song was originally released. On the same day Luke Combs won Performance of the Year 🥲
This is simply one of the most Iconic Grammy moments I've ever seen. The way the fans rooted for Tracy, the way that Luke was performing and yet still starstruck, the purity of the instruments and the singers... It doesn't get much better than this.
Absolutely. You can be the biggest star of the day and still get starstruck when you just meet one of your favorite singers let alone get to sing one of their iconic songs with them
Probably the best piece of American popular music written in the past 50 years. A story of hardship and heartbreak and hope, beloved the world over regardless of race or generation. The roar of the crowd is a testament to this song's unique and enduring place in American life. What a gift Tracy Chapman has given us!
You need to check out Steve Earle’s music before making a statement like this. Earle is the greatest songwriter in American history. Start at the beginning. 1986’s Guitar Town.
In a time of such divisiveness, it almost brings you to tears seeing two people from two totally different walks of life performing such a timeless song. Chapman wrote one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever, and you can tell that Combs is just totally humbled to share the stage with her. This performance gets you right in the feels on so many levels.
What is most striking about this performance for me is Tracy Chapman's confidence. As a young singer in the '80s, her frail vulnerability made this song feel like it was about false hope. Today when she sings that she's got nothing to prove, I believe it, and the song is transformed into a bittersweet memory of a very difficult time. Amazing then, and amazing today. Luke Combs, for his part, silenced the haters. I haven't heard a peep from all the people claiming that he was somehow ruining the song with his cover. Those complaints were always obviously wrong, but seeing his joy and gratitude and admiration, his eagerness to defer to someone he clearly idolizes, makes them seem positively ridiculous.
I watched Tracy in an interview explain her very early days when she burst onto the music scene it was an overnight success and she wasn't prepared for it and it took some time for her to be comfortable playing in front of very large venues anyhow I hope she goes on tour again she's an incredible song writer and musician .
I’ve seen some people say they changed their mind seeing this duet. Tracy said it all by performing with him and seeing his joy and respect touched some hearts that previously thought the worst of him.
No. It's ok to not like diet Pepsi version of a song. They were well within their rights to not care for the cover. His studio version left a lot of soul on the table and did didn't nothing for me either way but I understand people hearing a cover and rather listen to the original. There is nothing wrong with that.
I'd be honored if some fans of late 70s/early 80s groove would take a listen to my low-fi acoustic piano & vocal performances of SAIL ON by the Commodores, SEPTEMBER by Earth Wind & Fire, and THE PINA COLADA SONG by Rupert Holmes on my YT in tribute to the legends. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace and keep on grooving in the '020s.
This is THE only cover that hits every time! You can tell that he is so excited to be sharing a stage with one of his idols. Any artist out there was a fan first!!!!
Im a 90s kid, so I grew up with Chapman's version, but I gotta admit Luke got it right too by not changing anything about the song, its pace, anything. Them together, magic man. This song will be remembered for decades to come
I’m a 60s kid and I loved it too back in the 80s. Great to see Tracy again, and with a younger singer who honored her song by bringing it to a younger generation.
He recorded it in a different key and perform Tracy’s key to honor and respect her. His story about the meaning this song has had for him and the preparation for this performance floats around TH-cam somewhere.
@@johndorian4078 He's not facing the microphone when he's doing it and his lips aren't moving enough to be believable if that's what he was doing, so probably not lol
I'll never get tired of watching this performance! Her excitement at hearing the crowd cheering for her, him looking over at her in awe and with so much respect. Truly a performance that will stand the test of time, and one of the best ever on the Grammys IMO.
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The sparkle in Tracy's eyes when she starts singing is pure magic.
Look up her performance of this song in 88 at wimbledon for nelson mandelas 70th bday. First time thr world saw the song performed for the first time.
Her eyes!!!!
Her twinkling eyes and dimples are as beautiful as ever! What a performance by these two - absolute perfection ❤️
Love her smile when she starts singing ❤
She looks happy. And that makes me happy. I don't know her backstory but the words of her songs always seemed to me to come from a place of pain. They are beautiful, yet haunting. I'm so glad she made it and knows that her words have touched the hearts of millions.
She’s holding back tears as the crowd roars. She’s a total gem. They got this right. ❤
Yes, I did too
Yes! I have missed her performing.. 🙏🏽 she comes back.
They sure did! Seeing her again was the most wonderful moment of the night.Tracy is amazing and Luke admired her for years. They were great!
Poignant, Lovely.. reminiscing with joy❤
Gives me goosebumps seeing the emotion on her face.... everytime
Tracy's smile, how she keeps looking at Luke, the shy vibe, the respect from Luke, the attending celebs belting the lyrics. Everything about this is just beautiful.
🤨hmmm......we clearly did not watch the same video. Unless it's opposite day in your world? 🤔
Indeed! Lovely!
@@silkysifaka1908And you look miserable doing you.
Your a wordsmith. And I'm normally anti-cover but this is outstanding. my fav cover is Elton John and George Michael 'don't let the sun go down on me'
@@silkysifaka1908this is doing you 🤢
The way he looks at her, it's like he's living a dream.
Exactly... He is living his dream
He said his dad used to sing that sing as he was still a child and that's how he fell in love with it
Crazy to me how "Fast Car" managed to stay relevant after all these years. It's a testament of how beautiful and poetic Tracy Chapman's songwriting and performances are. Seeing her perfomance at the grammys made me cry. This song will continue to reach new generations and audiences because that's just how timeless it is!
It’s because so far poverty and hopelessness has existed in every generation.
The lyrics are as relevant today as they were the first time Ms Chapman sang them.
Atemporal songs,
Boa tarde ,ela é Maravilhosa sou muiitoooofã dela
Que Voz lindaaaa
You can see in Luke's face that he is living his childhood dream. Singing his favorite song with Tracy Chapman at the Grammys. Good job kid, you made it
I felt this with him! Just amazing humility and respect!!
So proud of him.
Yes. Thats the "I made it" face
Awesome
That, and he also knows what he's singing about, even though they aren't his words. He understands what this song is about, and what an honor it is to be performing it live with the woman who wrote it.
Luke respects her and it shows.
The way Luke centred Tracy at every opportunity should be admired
He and his team gave her 100% creative control over this collaboration. They also wanted to highlight her above all else. ❤
Yes! Loved that, as well as his looks of adoration, disbelief that he was up on stage singing with her, and her almost constant grin and obvious pleasure.
This is what struck me the most. He could have overpowered her. But he had the humility to back her up instead
he just kept staring at her all the time and miming the words as she was singing them it almost made it unwatchable
@@phanders6236 It's called staying in sync.
Gotta give a huge amount of credit to Luke Combs for playing the pedestrian role of this duet so incredibly well, he made sure that Tracy was the focus of this performance!
He could have blown her vocals into the background noise and pulled it back about 75%. Says a lot about him as a musician and human being
@@user-cv3fo7zt5r Do you not know who she is Bro ?
Lol pedestrian role? It's her song
Well said…..
@@johnquinn6848 IKR 🤷🏾♀️
She looks and sounds great. I think she assumed we’d all forgotten about her. No, Tracy, we didn’t forget.
Amen to that!❤
..like not EVER!!
How is it possible that she somehow sounds even BETTER now? I listened to this album a million times when it came out and her voice has acquired a little bit of rasp and patina and it adds warmth to the sound.
And her voice goes great with Luke's rich baritone.
I don't think a month has gone by since the early 90's that this song hasn't been in my tape deck, in my CD player, on my mp3 player, or now in my playlist.
The music industry forgot about her until it became fashionable and on trend to remember her.
Probably one of the best performances of the Grammys...ever. They didn't need a lot of musicians, dancers, or backup singers. Just the two of them singing from their hearts was all that was needed. The respect Luke showed for Tracy was priceless. Just what this country and world needs!
ummm oook great ur right but they had 5 + members playing in the band so its was alot of musicians .. but luke can carry any thing great performance by the lady to
Exactly how music supposed to be i had the same thoughts
@@redshot1015 That's actually not a lot of musicians. I think the point was that the overall performance was stripped back with the vocals of Tracy and Luke being forward in the mix. It's one of the rare occasions where the Grammys live show actually got the mix right. It wasn't flash, or bombastic, or overly produced. It was just a very simple, competent performance by two talented individuals.
It was, for a lot of reasons, the best performance of the night.
Just WOW! Such an amazing performance
@@redshot1015 why bickering about how many musicians were performing? People like you miss the point about art.
Tracy Chapman is 60 years old and her voice is still just as beautiful as it was when she was 24.
i'd go so far as to contend that she's even more beautiful than ever, and that her voice is sounding better than ever as well. magical!
She looks amazing ❤
Right?🔥🔥🔥❤️
Ela está incrível, linda aos 60, muito jovem, impressionante! ❤
Her skin is lovely too! With my Scandinavian genes I am aging like an avocado .
One of the greatest songs ever written, Tracy is timeless
This what the Grammy should be about. Timeless songwriting, timeless talent. Beautiful music. Period.
It used to be just like this....maybe the people who run the GRAMMY show will see what happened with this performance and get a clue.
Maybe.
Exactly!!!
Academy awards take note. Timeless. Transcendent. Not political.
I wish! Now they reward garbage like Taylor Swift and Mylie Virus. This is true musicianship!
milie virus😂😂😂@@backintheday3097
She still sounds as great as she did 36 years ago. And the twinkle in her eyes......... She knew she wasn't forgotten. And to see Luke sing with her........ He was living in the moment.
Wait ... what ???? Is it 36 years ago already ???? 😱
Lol! How true! 😂🤣🥲😢
And that gorgeous smile
That twinkle In her eyes omg 🥹🥹💖
When you see her smile, and even when the cameraman zooms into her hands. I couldn’t help but get emotional especially since I think every can relate to this song in some capacity when she first released it.
Amazing facts about this performance:
1.) Luke gave Tracy absolute total control over the entire performance. Told her she called 100% of the shots.
2.) Tracy only asked for all of her original band mates to be a part of the performance. That’s not Luke’s band. That’s not even the band Tracy has performed with for the few times she has appeared over the past 10 years. Every musician there from the drummer to the violinist was part of the original instrumental ensemble that Tracy had when she originally came out with this song over 30 years ago.
3.) Tracy flew into Los Angeles to rehearse this song with Luke and the band, and as soon as this performance was over she left the building and was back in a plane to her home 2 hours later. She refused all interviews, signings, parties, and business offers. She said she came only to pay tribute to Luke.
This is why this is an iconic performance. Absolute respect for the artistry here.
Oh wow like we give two bitch shits matey
Thank you for sharing this! This performance is truly special! Tracy is class... a rarity!
This needs more likes
And Luke looks so impressed and proud to be there on the same stage as Tracy. He’s showing lots of respect. And what a beautiful voice that man has 😮
Thanks for that ❤
The thing that stands out the most is Luke looking over watching Tracy the whole time just like the rest of the fans in the crowd..
And mouthing every word Tracy is singing, total fan
Ironic that the best performance of the Grammys of the past 20 years doesn't have any of dancers, crazy outfits, pyrotechnics and nothing of that stuff that put music in the second term. A reminder that you only need true musicians singing from the heart.
A lot of today’s music doesn’t have a soul.
Timberlake and Chris Stapleton still beat this one. Not that it’s a competition. Both great. But difference is that one was unexpected. Everyone knows Chapman is a GOAT ya feel me?
From all i read from the event, only now o realize this happened... wow... something good... great
Unreal.It's so hard , so much talent 90%of the video ...
Zero respect .
I blame the artists.
daft punk with stevie wonder was the best
Big respect to Luke for showing that you can preform competently with an idol of yours and fan-out at the exact same time.
You could kinda tell he was just constantly telling himself "sing like the big man you actually are, not like the little boy you feel like you are in your hero worshipping head."
Imagine standing on stage with her as she starts that guitar strum she's done 100,000 times ...
Yes, their voices compliment each other perfectly ❤ Beautiful performance
Yep!🎉❤
@@Iknowrite411fr they harmonize so well
Who woulda thought. From being sung this song as a young boy. To singing it yourself, then performing the song of your childhood with your idol who made it. LOL life goes crazy.
Luke is looking at Tracy like “did I do good mama”. He is awestruck and I don’t blame him one bit. Living his dream fr
💝💞🩷💕💖🌹💐🌷
Thirty seconds in as the crowd cheered, you could see her face light up and her eyes smile.
All that GLITZ and GLAMOUR got blown away by a class act of two very talented people quietly telling a timeless story in the form of "Fast Car". 100% BEST at the Grammys in YEARS!!!
Plain, Stripped down as the song was intended. Perfect.
No fakers there. Just good music.
I loved the lack of electronics in the instrumentals. So soothing, and mellow. Not there's anything wrong with electronical music...🙂
👏👏👏
Didn't you miss the usual 20 dancers trying to distract from the lack of talent ? LOL. @@Bee-u3m
This performance should be nominated for a Grammy for best duet performance.
Yes, yes yes! so perfect, the 2 of them.
I wouldn’t go that far
@@nataliedigiovanni4863 I would. It is better than most songs that DID win recently. Need we bring up "GIRLS!" by Beyonce? A song where she yelled out 5 words to a beat and still needed 40 producers?
@@nataliedigiovanni4863this duet will be timeless…I second this, amongst best performances ever.
They sounded SO GOOD together. Their voices really complimented each other.
You can tell that Luke gave credit where credits is due.
It feels like such a rarity amongst the big egos of major recording artists.
And having the time of his life too.
Not to mention you can tell on Luke's face how this song and moment both speak to him
Lol he's friggin fanboying and lip syncing her parts. She's definitely a musical inspiration of his.
Agreed 👍
Two humble artists, unlike some that were in that room
This song will for ever make me cry ❤. Grew up with an alcoholic father. My mom always worked hard to provide after he got deported when I was 12. Now I’m 33 and this song hits right in the feels.
Bless you. I admire your strength under such times.
Also, the fact that Luke Combs is awestruck that he is singing with Tracy Chapman and it shows every second of this.
Brings tears to my eyes watching the two of them and their reactions to each other.
Notice his hands “playing” guitar along with her?This was the BEST Grammy Performance!!
Maravilloso
I also noticed during the chorus he decrease his voice level to not supress her. Too much respect!
He was nervous and killed it, honestly this performance is so wholesome I love it so much , Billy Joel is my favourite singer but this is the best thing ever
That moment when the crowd realizes "HOLY COW THAT'S TRACY CHAPMAN!!!!!!" and they collectively loose their mind. 😍
And the huge smile on her face and tears glistening in her eyes. All the Feels. Very well deserved. The blending of voices and the individual voices back and forth then coming together. Magical.
and HER smile when she hears the recognition 🧡
I would lose my shit too I love her so much.
@@PiscesMoon2You I keep rewatching and rewinding just to see her smile.
No shit huh crazy
The grin on Tracy's face when she hears the cheers from the crowd intensify when they realize it's her just melts my heart. This entire performance brings tears and chillbumps. This has to be one of the greatest Grammy performances of all-time.
yesssssssssssss!! Well said
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Exactly! I hope it inspires her to make more music seeing how many people appreciate her 🤞🏻 haha
Amen to that. This performance is a true gem in time.
Me too phenomenal
I remember listening to this song in the backseat and just immediately tearing up at like 9. I'm 31 and shit still gets me. This song is a treasure. She is phenomenal. Glad to hear them both perform it
Her voice, after decades, still gold. Solid gold.
Incredible voice
fully agree@@mascambios
@@mascambios 100%. Not hating on him or anything, I just think that it really ruins the essence that the song has with Tracy singing by herself.
She LITERALLY sounds identical to how she did back then.
Very True!!! She is Timelessly Perfect in her Voice and B E A U T Y and has not aged- not in any way! 💐💝🎶
Tracy chapman aged like fine wine
Indeed..she's beautiful
I’ll confess, I did not know that she was still alive.
Love those dimples!
Money has a tendency to do that
Like a very fine wine.
According to me this was the best performance of the 2024 Grammys. No attention-seeking, lights, bells and whistles. Just music. Thank you Tracy and Luke.
Just attention seeking taylor swift.
I'd be honored if some fans of late 70s/early 80s groove would take a listen to my low-fi acoustic piano & vocal performances of SAIL ON by the Commodores, SEPTEMBER by Earth Wind & Fire, and THE PINA COLADA SONG by Rupert Holmes on my YT in tribute to the legends. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace and keep on grooving in the '020s.
for me, it was the best ever.
Don’t need a grifter to come along and take credit singing a classic song. Write your own music.
@@finnickrinzler8907 lmao literally all she did here is sing along to a song she loved. I'm not even a Swift stan but I have to step in here and blame the cameraman/producer for insisting on a cutaway lmao
Oh man, this is so great. I can imagine how Luke is proud of this moment - singing the song together with its author you look up to. Also, she and her voice is in perfect shape! Listened to this twice in a row.
ive listened to it 1000 times, serious
Masterclass of Luke Combs. Give it all to Tracy Chapman. Say nothing, dress neutral. Be her backingsinger. Pure masterclass.
Hes awesome and a great person
Class personified❤❤❤
Love him for this.
Luke IS The Man.
Pure Class.
Wanted Ms Chapman To Take Centre Stage.
He Is So Humble.
So Happy To Be In The Presence Of Greatness.
WHAT A BRILLIANT DUET, SUPERB PERFORMANCE.
Absolutely spot on. I had no clue who this dude was, but the deference and respect he showed Ms Chapman definitely impressed me.
I grew up with this song, I don’t know that guy, but I’ve never seen anyone with the original singer so respectful, modest and appropriate. Much respect to him
Luke Combs is the guy
You and I are in the same boat. It's such a beautiful song.
My exact thoughts, I keep watching because it’s just so wholesome ❤❤❤
I thought exactly this. He's clearly having one of the great moments of his life and he's absolutely respectful. This is the video that should be in the manual under "how to perform a duet with the original artist".
He is clearly fangirling! And I love how clearly you can see the admiration and respect for her in his eyes!
Her voice has NOT changed, her blush was hands down beautiful as her. Beautiful
Hope to heaven she finds Jesus before she passes.
Black folk dont blush
@BufordTJustice304 LOL, black folks actually do, especially black women, you're not one nor have you ever made a black girl or woman blush, so you wouldn't know 😂
@BufordTJustice304 😂😂 im black.
Facts!!
This is magic. Tracy Chapman, her guitar and an iconic song. She's teaching all what real music is.
"leave tonight or live and die this way" is such a deep and powerful lyric.
Yes it is.
Totally, resonates with me!❤❤❤❤❤
yes! I loved how she used this one line to address two different situations in the song. Outstanding!
So true
The whole song is a crusher ... just smashes your heart.
it's not that she still got it, it's that she never lost it. NEVER. Tracy is and always will be a legend
AMÉN 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
So true my friend. So true.
THIS!!!
absolutely,,,thank you
She thought we'd forgotten about her. You can tell by her face that she instantly realized we hadn't. 💖
Dear God, No! the one song that everyone owns a piece of, Folk, Country, pop, Black, White,Straight, Queer, this song resonates because it was none of the above, while being all of the above. its a masterwork, the cover made it complete, it allowed Gen X and Gen Z to have that one thing in common. i ADORE her, and im so proud of him for bringing this song to a new generation. its Perfect!
As much as I love her and this song, it reminds me too much of my mother, who has since passed away. I had to come watch this performance. You better believe I'm bawling right now 😢.
@@veraconerly9511 May your mother continue to Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼
@@veraconerly9511may she rest in peace, sending big hugs and love🤍
meu Deus essa joia é inesquesivel meu amor.respeito e adimiracão por ela é eterno porque es unica no meu 💜 te amo até o fim dos tenpos 💚🇺🇸💚🇺🇸💚🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
How does Tracy not only sound better than the original- her voice here is so smooth and controlled- but looks more gorgeous too??!!? What a beautiful remix!
No pyrotechnics, no backup dancers and prancers, no tricks. Just old-fashioned, straight-from-the-heart music. Thanks, Tracy, for the gifts you gave us 30something years ago, and thanks to Luke for helping us remember what great music sounds like.
Well F'ing said. Just a beautiful, tear inducing performance of a beautiful, tear inducing song.
I was connecting about this to a coworker...I miss the days where the music and musicians were enough, because they were truly talented and the music meant something
Everyone wins with this collaboration. Tracy. Luke. And those of us who had the privilege to listen.
And everyone seems to be just intently listening
That’s music. Not a circus show!!! That’s why…Period.
The respect he shows her. The grace she shows him. The love the crowd shows them both. The performance they made together. It's perfect in every way.
I dare the DC mob (Washinton congress) to sit down, watch this, and NOT start singing along. Those that actually don't? Well then it'll be easy to know who NOT to vote for.
Well said. He never tried to out sing her either. Such a great performance.
This performance is now my favorite version of this song! It was perfect!
Well said
Well said. I have no idea who this chappy chap is (I hope to find out)... But, its not.just the respect he shows for Tracey ... he is honestly gushing and you can tell he has just lived out an honest dream moment, he's honestly trying to contain himself. It's a wonderful version. And it's a special person who'd get to sing beside her at the Grammy awards.
Luke has treated his covering of this song so gracefully. He's paid respectful homage to Tracy's art and introduced a whole new generation to her greatness, never trying to portray ownership of the song one time. I've been a fan of Tracy's for so long, and I'm a new fan of Luke's, I'm just so happy for them both.
It really is so cool. It's also just super genuine. One great artist paying homage to another and keeping the flame alive with soulful purpose. Truly special.
Perfectly stated, I 💯...chills every time I watch this performance!❤️😊
You can tell Luke was in awe the entire time. Couldn’t keep his eyes off of Tracy.
we would love to be in the same room as such a legend and hats of to Luke he was so respectful
In this day and age we need more of Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs their performance was so touching it is a therapy for our sick Nation
I am blown away by how Tracy’s voice is just as it was when she first recorded Fast Car. Beautiful performance.
You know what I like about this duet? You can tell that Combs respected Chapman immensely. You get impression that he knows he's singing HER song, and that he's singing WITH her. It seems like, when new artists attempt to perform songs with the original artist, the new artists is performing the song like they wrote it.
Agree and well put.
He was so proud to sing this song with her. Loved it!
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Even when he re recorded it he kept the same story and everything including the “check out GIRL” part which always gave me a chuckle hearing his burly voice say but I knew (and own) the original
Yes. Mad respect for Luke for treating Tracy with such respect and love.
Her face in the first 10 seconds is EVERYTHING.
Absolutely. She is so pure I can't take it.
💯 precious! 🥹🥹
I don't know how she didn't just cry because I did ❤
Yes. And she looks amazing and sounds amazing!!
@@teeetta1991 I woulda been bawling lol
I just love how he followed her lead. It wasn't HIS performance. He was the guest. You did good Luke!
Yea, he did follow her lead, he was clearly smitten. Then on the last chorus he started with Tracy instead of coming in a few notes later. That was a performance for the ages in my book.
@@VlD3adly i don't know this man's music (i think he's a country singer?) but when i watch this performance as i've done like 37 times 🤣 i don't think it was him "outperforming" miz tracy... i get the sense that he just has some massive pipes & could've very easily blown her out the water. lol miz tracy has a delicate voice, and i feel like he was conscious of that & held back to let her shine. it was just so beautifully done all the way around. 💙
@@VlD3adly what are you talking about hers and hers alone one of a kind ain’t no one can sing it like that
To me…he appeared to be so humbled and honored to be performing with her. It’s really beautiful to watch.
He’s so respectful. It makes me emotional to this day as my dad who passed away in 2022 had SO much respect for her in the late 90s so we would sit in his truck and listen to all of her hits until they were done. I know he would have been thrilled to see her now. 🥰 I smile/cry (depending on the day) when I hear this version now. We love you Rick. Miss you always and think about you tons and tons.
I hated him for doing this song. I believed this song should never be touched. I didn't give it a chance and now I thank Luke for honoring the song and Tracy. I was wrong. Thank you Luke
When the crowd realizes that it is THE Tracy Chapman, my heart
That did not happen in this video. But you're welcome to try again. 😐
@@silkysifaka1908clearly you didn’t watch the show.. it’s only a short clip go away
@@hc4110 lolololololol 🤣👍
I watched enough to know what I'm saying is true.
For one fleeting moment, the world came together to enjoy this performance.
sadly it was fleeting. if only we could keep this moment for years, what a beautiful world we could be.
And is was so beautiful!
❤yes
The media won’t allow it
@@TannilleBrownsad but very true
I love how he’s performing but still wants to be that fan watching Tracy perform.
I love how he was silently singing along while she was singing.
This right here.
He looks like an audience member pulled on stage to sing with the band! It was absolutely adorable! 💝
Love it! And I am not a country fan and had no idea who he was until I heard his cover of the song.
Tracy is beautiful
Goosebumps! All these years later this moving song with its haunting lyrics still has the power to touch our hearts. Have loved Ms. Chapman's music from the first time hearing her debut album. I had the great joy to hear her live in concert in Edinburgh. It's heartening to see the admiration in Mr. Combs' eyes as he frequently looks over to Ms. Chapman and beams a smile at her. He sings so movingly, the words of the song holding such meaning to him. It's a joyous coupling of worlds in these two singers. Thanks to both artists.
You can see the pure joy and happiness on Luke's face getting the opportunity to sing this song with his idol....he very clearly enjoyed every second of this duet...
He looks ar her with such respect and "I can't believe she's right there and this is really happening"
Don’t act like you know things
@@carterhull3586 uh...huh? Please clarify. I mean..it sounds like you don't like what I said but I'm not exactly sure and if so I'm not sure why. You can read it on the mans face and if you know the story...this was one of his all time favorite songs ever. So again I say...please clarify what you were trying to say.
Can you imagine... I would have died.. literally...or the world could have ended after that and I would have been ok.
He’s a grifter.
It’s so cool how Tracy looks so relaxed like she’s playing at her local pub. Legend
Watch her play Wembley stadium in 1988. Makes this audience look like a local pub! Timeless genius ♥️
Tracy is a legend for sure!
One of the best live performances of all time, the grammys got something right with this one.
Yeah so take that jay z 💪
Oh yeah. What a moment. I was pleasantly surprised to see Tracy perform this great song
True that.
Easily a top 10 Grammy moment
@markgalbraith9139 more like top 5.
I cried through this whole song. What a beautiful, moving performance. The best I ever remember on the Grammys
They finally posted it! The world has been waiting for the whole performance from the Grammys to be posted, not someone's version recorded on their phone. Thank you recording academy for finally putting this on TH-cam!
Exactly what I was thinking. I was looking for it every day starting with the night of the Grammy's.
It will get the most views out of all the 2024 Grammy performances.
Yeah I was just telling my mom I haven't been able to find the whole performance the other day.... I'm definitely grateful that I finally got to see it!
Yes. I’ve been waiting. ❤
Yes!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
This is the America I thought we lived in. So much love and respect between Tracy and Luke. Let's get back to this place.
From your mouth to God’s ears
If only 🙏
Wish Kamala team would have them at conference. It shows stability, humanity, talent and America at finest.
Fire Trump! There, done.
Cette belle époque est fini est malheureusement nous avons perdu cette insouciance. Le demons humains ne se cache plus ..peace🎉
Tracy Chapman is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you Luke Combs for bringing this song back 35+ years later.
I was just saying to a friend after this that she's one of those people that has become more handsome with age
Is she not one of the most stunningly beautiful people you have ever seen? Its her face and her beautiful voice but also she radiates joy.
She is absolutely gorgeous! Her voice, guitar, & performance absolutely perfect. We can all only aspire to age that well.
Tracy looks just amazing. She's aging so beautifully & she obviously doesn't need to resort to fillers, Botox or any other means to hide her aging.
I said that secretly as a metal head in 1989 but now, I’m proud to say “Damn Tracy, you are gorgeous!” 😎👍♥️
Thats not luke combs and Tracy chapman... thats Tracy Chapman and Luke combs... get it right and have some respect...
Get a grip
Lmao the order isn’t based on who is more important. It’s not like they said “luke combs featuring Tracy Chapman”
When I look at the video I see Tracy Chapman and then Luke Combs. Just saying.
They are both great.
She is and will always be a great artist. Whos that guy?
Who else got chills before the song when the crowd started cheering and MISS TRACY had the biggest uplifting laugh! She’s getting the recognition she’s deserved after sooo many years and felt that in that very moment!
ME
Exatamente! Me arrepiei
@justinwinkeler8653 NOPE she was recognized by multiple awards in 1988 when the song was originally released
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This is the best Grammy performance in a very long time. Tracy Chapman and Luke made a magical and nostalgic atmosphere that prove sometimes less is better.
Facts and I love that they sang in unison during the chorus. It was perfect.
Best performance of the Grammys
True
Música boa resistiu ao tempo
I agree
Dear god she's even more beautiful now. What an ageless gem of a human. We're all so lucky to be alive at the same time as Tracy Chapman.
Your comment is just perfect, just like everything about this this song and the two people singing it.
Was thinking the same. She's simply ageless
@@LasloPferg-ru2vt Yes we are.
My first thought!!!!
YES YES YES YES YES
I didn't watch the grammys, but stumbled on this video, it brought tears to my eyes, when I say Tracy , loved that song growing, hearing luke combs singing, he did a great job of bringing that song back to life
Tracy Chapman has one of the most BEAUTIFUL smiles EVER!!!
She is absolutely radiant
Yessss!!!
She absolutely does! You can tell she enjoys her craft. With that being said I am glad that spilled over to Luke. He normally to me looks like he hates it up there. I finally got to see his enjoyment side and I am here for it!
AND VOICES! Ohio legend right there!
Oh, she does! That alone made me choke up. There was something profound in that performance, I don't think I'll ever forget it
*Tracy, who's a very private person, gifts us with this live performance with Luke. Amazing, amazing artists and human beings!*
Can you imagine that phone call?... just how humble and gracious Luke must've been. It's astounding.
Another 666 thumbs up.
Same exact thing I said- she could have *easily decline because she's such a private person, glad she accepted the invitation though!!!👍*
This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. Luke combs does nothing but look at Tracy Chapman like he can’t believe he’s even on the same stage as a legend like her. Such beautiful respect between two different amazing genres of music. Absolutely in love with this performance.
Pure love and respect
Exactly - it’s like this is his best dream.
THIS is it. I adore how much admiration and respect he has for her ❤
It’s obvious Luke has so much respect for Tracy and I just love them together. They complement each other beautifully.
Yess ... Great colabration
Timeless ... a legendary Song and part of history of most of us .. Thank you Traci !!
There's something in the humble demeanor of both of them that's really moving. No diva shit, not hogging the spotlight - both acknowledging the other in a respectful way. Especially Combs, who apparently grew up with the song and has enormous respect for Tracy Chapman. More duets please.
This part
She’s definitely blinking back tears as she first starts singing… the look of gratitude from the cheers.. raised eyebrow in surprise.. wonderful that she had this moment..peers and fans cheering loudly..!
100% true statement. Luke was giving her full credit for the song and clearly in awe to be singing with her. But she looked every bit as thrilled to be there with him and grateful that through him her song meant so much to so many people.
Two great entertainers....no politics. Crowd is into it. So was I.
So beautiful 🫶
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I'm a young musician and I saw pretty much the exact same thing, the cheers from the crowd, big time respect from Luke Combs, and there was Taylor Swift standing alone and singing evert word of the song. What a magical moment.
What's really so very sweet is the way Luke looks at Tracy Chapman with wonder, adoration and a bashfulness that makes him duck his head when she smiles back. And Tracy Champman's delight in HIS joy and their performance together. It's simply a love fest from the heart.
That's part of why we love it so much! (besides the awesome song and their great sound!) A big part- there is so much heart here!
Absolutely perfect way to put that
I love him ❤ And this is one of my favorite songs of all time. I just love it and I never thought I could find someone that could sing it like her, but in his own version. And just as amazing..... Both of you guys ROCK ❤
He's in awe of her talent. They sound so good together. I'm looking forward to more duets with these 2.
Man, I'm gonna tell you. I saw this original video on MTV. When I was in high school and I was always fascinated by it. What an amazing duet. Thank you Tracy for agreeing to do this and thank you Luke for thinking this up. Gosh it's really great seeing you guys perform together. I wouldn't have thought your voices would match up like that. It's quite good
No annoying fireworks. No fancy costumes. No weird dancing lights. Just raw, pure, singing, full of emotion and meaning. This has been, and will be, a song that 90% of the world feels in their soul no matter how many times it is played. Thank you for sharing an official version of the performance.
Why would you want all of that for this kind of performance lol
Definitely feel it in the soul 😢
80s. It came out in 1989
I was about 22 when this song came out. The first time hit like a sledgehammer of emotions. To this day, it still makes my eyes leak.
The song is just as relevant now, as it was when it was originally recorded.
Seeing Luke’s face as he sings with one of his idols is priceless. But seeing Tracy’s smile as the audience erupts at her being there is Pure gold
Yes indeed! You said it all Sir😊
Yes and you could see the tears in her eyes. I'm so glad she felt all that love.
The biggest smile ever he has no idea how much this means to tracy or does he.. Does it matter now lol that was great
I remember the first time I heard Tracy sing this. 1984 at the Nameless Coffeehouse in Harvard Square Cambridge Mass. I was working as the light and sound tech, and she was a regular performer at the Nameless. My heart fell silent as I listened to her that night. She had released this song along with several others on a local label, and it was an instant local hit. When she won several Grammys 5 years later I was not surprised.
She started out as a street musician in Harvard Square playing in the main entrance of the Co-op. It was an honor to have worked with her back then, and to see her reach the heights of fame. And here it is 40 years later, and as I sit here watching her perform my heart fell silent again. I am in complete awe of who she is.
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What a cool experience, thank you for sharing your beautiful memory ❤
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Listening to Behind the Wall live was haunting.
I remember going to the record to get the cassette.@@Kis-met
The respect that Luke shows to Tracy is so admirable. You can see on his face how humbled he is. Tracy’s voice is just as beautiful now as it was when she first recorded Fast Car. It’s such an iconic song. This is truly a gift to all of us and for all of time.
Yes, he couldn't stop turning to watch her and smile. And the "not worthy" bow at the end 😊
She still looks amazing. And her voice still sounds like the first time I heard it in the 80s. Tracy Chapman is a goddamn legend.
That’s the same thing I was thinking and her humility is even more beautiful. I love her!
When you were sure of yourself, you can be humble . . . And that is beauty. Isn’t that what Fast car was all about❤
Rather hear this that Taylor swifts crap any day. Tracy shows how it's done. Without auto tune
@V3ganBr33 There's no need to put someone else down in order to attempt to uplift another. There's room both Tracy Chapman and Taylor Swift. If for some reason you prefer the music of one over the other, then listen to what you like. But putting someone else down isn't necessary to give a compliment.
She is so beautiful here.
What I like the most about this is how Luke respects and admires her. He's staring at her all the time. He's treating her song as if it was his. No inventions, no versions, no weird stories. Just the song as it was initially composed. Tracy Chapman is pure love, beauty, elegancy, sweetness and sensitivity, but Luke deserves my applause for showing such a devotion and respect. In the midst of so much noise, so much commercial music that all sounds the same, suddenly this comes along and shuts the whole planet up. Everybody knows it, everybody sings it. And that's all it takes. It's appreciated. Very much so.
Hi beautiful how are you doing
This is something young stars can do... bring the musicians that influenced them to a new audience.
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Perfectly described!!
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one of the most dignified performances in musical history. tears come every time i watch it, and i watch it a lot. its chicken soup for humanity.
He simply cannot believe that he is on stage with her singing THE SONG. His mouthing her lyrics is such a tell as to his amazement.
At 3:36 Luke comes off his most powerful singing and immediately bows towards Tracy and she looks over and just starts cheesing 😅
That smile on her face, in the beginning, was a huge serotonin boost. I needed it.
Same ❤
I feel like she didn't know just how much this song would mean to people all these years later , shes touched .
Yeah absolutely, good catch, she looked totally humbled moved by the reception, seemed like she had tears in her eyes. So well deserved. And he's obviously thrilled to be performing with her, he was watching her with complete adulation while she sang.
So surprised everyone got out of their seat. Taylor Swift stayed up the whole time. No problem respecting their elders at all. This is a great performance.
I totally don’t think that Tracy expected the reaction she got from the audience. That roar when the audience recognized her was INHUMAN.
She should have. This song is pure gold, has been for over 35 years, and Combs did an excellent cover of it.
Whoever came up with the idea of having Chapman and Combs perform this song together at the Grammys definitely deserves a promotion.
I knew whey would go crazy ,she's legend, but I was thinking they don't even know good music anymore ,so I was happy .I think Luke did a great thing.He brought to people that never heard it . That song still hits u in the gut.I still tear up .
Total goosebumps moment, that huge smile on her face. 😍
Today I learned that the CMAs awarded her Song of the Year on the day of this performance (first Black woman to receive this award). It was 35 years after this song was originally released. On the same day Luke Combs won Performance of the Year 🥲
From what I have read elsewhere it was Combs who wanted to get Tracy to appear with him.
Nah humanity at its best…
She is a person for whom time just layered on more beauty.
This is simply one of the most Iconic Grammy moments I've ever seen. The way the fans rooted for Tracy, the way that Luke was performing and yet still starstruck, the purity of the instruments and the singers... It doesn't get much better than this.
Totally agree 👍 💯
Absolutely. You can be the biggest star of the day and still get starstruck when you just meet one of your favorite singers let alone get to sing one of their iconic songs with them
I blew $100 k in Nashville 5 days worth it!
My thoughts too. The way he looked at her and smiled during her verses was awesome.
Omg yes!!!
Glad they finally got this duet on TH-cam. I was tired of only having the "tv recordings" people did.
The Grammy site has this whole version! (I watch it every day 😂)
Me too!!! Surprised it was posted here on YT! Thank you Grammysss!❤❤
Same here!❤😂
I actually like the one that the woman recorded while being there. Was such a highlight.
@@SisterFromAnotherPlanet @theworldaccordingtocarlos2185. This also was linked in articles about the performance in news sites
Probably the best piece of American popular music written in the past 50 years. A story of hardship and heartbreak and hope, beloved the world over regardless of race or generation. The roar of the crowd is a testament to this song's unique and enduring place in American life. What a gift Tracy Chapman has given us!
And this song is what some people are going through in their lives 😞....
What a great testament to these Icons.
Absolutely!!!
You need to check out Steve Earle’s music before making a statement like this. Earle is the greatest songwriter in American history. Start at the beginning. 1986’s Guitar Town.
@@bobbyjacobs8446 the op's a clown. Guys just sensitive
With all due respect to Luke, he’s singing a song. Tracy is singing a life.
Enough with the virtue signaling and white guilt. It’s so played. TRUMP 2024
In a time of such divisiveness, it almost brings you to tears seeing two people from two totally different walks of life performing such a timeless song. Chapman wrote one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever, and you can tell that Combs is just totally humbled to share the stage with her. This performance gets you right in the feels on so many levels.
True.❤
There's only divisiveness because of idiots. Trump damn sure isn't doing it. The libs did it for profit.
This ❤❤❤
yes yes yes
The only thing that divid us are the powers that want to see us at odds. We in general are not that much different.
What is most striking about this performance for me is Tracy Chapman's confidence. As a young singer in the '80s, her frail vulnerability made this song feel like it was about false hope. Today when she sings that she's got nothing to prove, I believe it, and the song is transformed into a bittersweet memory of a very difficult time. Amazing then, and amazing today.
Luke Combs, for his part, silenced the haters. I haven't heard a peep from all the people claiming that he was somehow ruining the song with his cover. Those complaints were always obviously wrong, but seeing his joy and gratitude and admiration, his eagerness to defer to someone he clearly idolizes, makes them seem positively ridiculous.
I watched Tracy in an interview explain her very early days when she burst onto the music scene it was an overnight success and she wasn't prepared for it and it took some time for her to be comfortable playing in front of very large venues anyhow I hope she goes on tour again she's an incredible song writer and musician .
The performance didn’t make me cry but this dis! 😊
Well said!!
I’ve seen some people say they changed their mind seeing this duet. Tracy said it all by performing with him and seeing his joy and respect touched some hearts that previously thought the worst of him.
No. It's ok to not like diet Pepsi version of a song. They were well within their rights to not care for the cover. His studio version left a lot of soul on the table and did didn't nothing for me either way but I understand people hearing a cover and rather listen to the original. There is nothing wrong with that.
Luke couldn't believe that he was singing with THE Tracy Chapman. He was like a kid on Christmas!
Yes! It is cute 🥹
I remember when this song came out, driving in my new Trans Am, just out of college. I close my eyes, and I'm there.. ❤❤❤
She looks so happy to see the audience still loves her song.
I just looked up Tracy Chapman tour dates and found out her last tour was 2009, so seeing her live actually is a huge honor
this is the correct amount of reverence, thank you for the lovely reminder of her importance
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Think that was around the time of her last album too (Where You Live)! Wish to GOD she'd make a comeback already!
Hands down the best Grammy performance in the past 20 years. This…THIS is music in its most pure form!
Pure magic❤
I'd be honored if some fans of late 70s/early 80s groove would take a listen to my low-fi acoustic piano & vocal performances of SAIL ON by the Commodores, SEPTEMBER by Earth Wind & Fire, and THE PINA COLADA SONG by Rupert Holmes on my YT in tribute to the legends. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace and keep on grooving in the '020s.
AMEN ❤❤❤
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Can't agree more!
This is THE only cover that hits every time! You can tell that he is so excited to be sharing a stage with one of his idols. Any artist out there was a fan first!!!!
Im a 90s kid, so I grew up with Chapman's version, but I gotta admit Luke got it right too by not changing anything about the song, its pace, anything. Them together, magic man. This song will be remembered for decades to come
I’m a 60s kid and I loved it too back in the 80s. Great to see Tracy again, and with a younger singer who honored her song by bringing it to a younger generation.
He recorded it in a different key and perform Tracy’s key to honor and respect her.
His story about the meaning this song has had for him and the preparation for this performance floats around TH-cam somewhere.
There is something delightful about watching Luke mouthing the words whilst Tracy is singing. Lost in silent accompaniment.
or maybe he's just lip singing the whole thing and forgot it's not his turn.
@@johndorian4078 He's not facing the microphone when he's doing it and his lips aren't moving enough to be believable if that's what he was doing, so probably not lol
@@johndorian4078he’s keeping time and staying in the moment lol, not everything is a conspiracy
if he needs to do that to keep time he's a bigger loser than you are!@@goodoljr1
lol was thinking the same thing
I'll never get tired of watching this performance! Her excitement at hearing the crowd cheering for her, him looking over at her in awe and with so much respect. Truly a performance that will stand the test of time, and one of the best ever on the Grammys IMO.
So wonderful to see the inimitable Tracy Chapman perform. Luke seems in awe of singing with his idol. Beautiful performance!