Luke Combs Grammys 2024 Performance ft. Tracy Chapman (Fast Car)

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00:00 Luke Combs left an iconic mark crafting a truly unforgettable performance alongside

00:06 the legendary Tracy Chapman.

00:12 Together they created a musical masterpiece with their flawless harmonies and expert guitar

00:17 playing during the rendition of the classic "Fast Car."

00:20 As they stood side by side, the audience, including the iconic Taylor Swift, couldn't

00:29 help but be captivated by the soulful collaboration, transforming the venue into a symphony of

00:34 cheers and applause.

00:36 Tracy Chapman, with her understated yet radiant charm, opted for simplicity in a sleek black

00:41 dress shirt, complimented by jeans and elegantly pulled back hair.

00:45 In contrast, Luke Combs, known for his handsome and polished style, took the stage in a black

00:50 blazer layered over a crisp dress shirt, presenting a perfect visual harmony to their musical

00:55 prowess.

00:56 They both looked amazing, and it was only them on the stage, they didn't need anything

01:00 else and it was iconic.

01:02 The electrifying performance resonated throughout the audience, with none other than Oprah herself

01:07 expressing enthusiasm in her signature Oprah way, contributing to the magical ambience

01:12 of the entire night.

01:13 The synergy between these two musical powerhouses made this particular Golden Globes performance

01:18 a standout moment in the awards show's history.

01:21 Luke Combs exclusively told people that he began performing Fast Car because it invoked

01:26 happy childhood memories with his father, Chester Combs.

01:29 He said "When I was five years old, my dad and I would be in his truck, and he would

01:33 always play music for me.

01:35 He had a Tracy Chapman cassette tape, and Fast Car is one of the first songs I remember."

01:47 He told that to People "I've always been a huge fan of it, and I think of my dad and

01:51 our time together when I hear it.

01:53 I always thought it was one of the best songs of all time, so I guess I shouldn't be too

01:56 surprised," said Luke Combs.

01:58 "But there's nothing like Tracy's version, so I thought it would just be a nice compliment

02:02 to the original, but never really expected mine to take off quite the way it did."

02:05 Ahead of Combs' acknowledgement on the song's personal, emotional significance, Tracy Chapman

02:10 spoke out about the cover with a billboard in July.

02:12 "I never expected to find myself in the country charts, but I'm honored to be there."

02:17 She continued to praise Luke's version to the outlet.

02:19 "I'm happy for Luke and his success, and I'm grateful that new fans have found and embraced

02:23 Fast Car."

02:24 Tracy Chapman was just 24 years old when the song came out.

02:27 Fast Car was the lead single off Tracy Chapman, and it received a massive boost after Chapman

02:32 performed it at the Mandela concert at Wembley Stadium in London.

02:36 Then a relatively unknown artist, she was added to the bill at the last minute after

02:40 Stevie Wonder dropped out.

02:42 Other performers for Grammy night include the singer's former collaborator, Travis

02:46 Scott, along with Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Burna

02:52 Boy, U2, as well as SZA.

02:55 Christina Aguilera, Lenny Kravitz, Lionel Richie, Mark Ronson, Maluma, Meryl Streep,

03:02 Samara Joy, Taylor Tomlinson, and Oprah Winfrey are set to present.

03:07 Overall, the performance was magical.

03:10 Tracy Chapman is a beautiful human being with music that changed the lives of many.

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