Tracy Chapman, left, and Luke Combs carry out “Speedy Automotive” throughout the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Tracy Chapman, left, and Luke Combs carry out “Speedy Automotive” throughout the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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“Speedy Automotive,” the folks anthem through Tracy Chapman is constant to have its renaissance second.
Chapman joined nation singer Luke Combs for an extraordinary efficiency of the track at Sunday’s Grammys rite. Moments after, “Speedy Automotive” shot to No. 1 at the iTunes Best Songs chart. Her 1988 debut album, Tracy Chapman, additionally sat at No. 1.
Chapman’s unique track peaked at No. 6 at the Billboard Scorching 100 chart following its free up. She has carried out the track at the Grammy degree earlier than, when she gained highest feminine pop vocal efficiency for it on the 1989 Grammys for the track.
Combs’ model peaked at No. 2 at the Scorching 100 chart after it used to be launched closing 12 months, and used to be nominated for a Grammy this 12 months, although it didn’t win.
Chapman used to be no longer indexed as an legitimate performer this 12 months, and the gang cheered loudly when she seemed onstage, offering some of the tough moments at a Grammys display that used to be filled with memorable moments. Artists Taylor Swift and Jelly Roll had been observed status and making a song alongside, and Chapman herself beamed with a grin.
Chapman has no longer finished many public performances lately; her closing excursion used to be in 2009.
On the finish in their efficiency, Chapman and Combs became to one another and bowed as they gained a status ovation.
In a video proven at the display that preceded the efficiency, Combs spoke about what Chapman and her track has intended to him since adolescence.
“That track, ‘Speedy Automotive’, it used to be my favourite track earlier than I even knew what a favourite track used to be,” Combs stated. “It may be felt and associated with through a wide variety of folks all over the world.
“It is simply this type of cool complete circle second for me,” Combs added. “Simply to be related together with her whatsoever is tremendous humbling for me.”
In November, Chapman gained Music of the Yr for “Speedy Automotive,” making her the primary Black girl to win a Nation Tune Affiliation award. She additionally gained a life-time success award on the 2024 World Folks Tune Awards.
Chapman, a Cleveland local, is moreover in the back of such hits as “Give Me One Explanation why,” “Child Can I Dangle You” and “Crossroads.” She has been nominated for 13 Grammys and gained 4.
