November 7th 2024.
Tracy Chapman recently discovered that an artist had covered her song incorrectly, and it turned out to be quite the embarrassing moment for country music star Luke Combs. Chapman's hit single "Fast Car" was released in 1988 and quickly became a chart-topping success, earning her a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The song has remained a fan favorite over the years and has been covered by numerous artists.
In 2023, Combs released his own version of "Fast Car" and it quickly gained popularity, with over 65 million streams on Spotify within two months of its release. However, Combs recently revealed during a live performance that he had made a mistake with the lyrics. It wasn't until Chapman herself pointed it out to him that he realized his error.
During a recent gig, Combs shared with his fans that Chapman had informed him that the correct lyrics were "we gotta make a decision" instead of his version, "still gotta make a decision." He admitted that this was the first time he had been made aware of his mistake, and it left him feeling embarrassed. He also mentioned that he now sings the correct lyrics live because Chapman had told him to.
Despite the mix-up, Combs shared that Chapman was "cool" about it and he is grateful for her honesty. The two artists even collaborated on a performance of "Fast Car" at the Grammys earlier this year, after Combs' cover was nominated for an award. Chapman expressed her happiness that people were still enjoying her hit song after 30 years and was honored to have her song on the country charts.
In an interview with Billboard, Chapman stated that she never expected to see her song on the country charts but was grateful for the success. She also commented on Combs' success and how she was happy to see new fans embracing "Fast Car."
As for Combs, he admitted that he will always think of Chapman and her correction every time he sings "Fast Car" in the future. But he is thankful for her guidance and will continue to sing the correct lyrics because "dammit, she told him to."
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