Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ demonstrates how an artist can cake off one hot song

[playahaitian]

whole album was fire bro.

 

[Non-StopJFK2TAB]

Never knew she got ALL the publishing of that song by Nice and Smooth. Damn. Smart woman. And now she's getting paid all over again...30+ years after the song came out. Kudos to her

Good work always pays.

 

[OmariAmaru]

Man I always felt the same way. Hate that song. Very shocked it was a hit.

It was catchy and had an appeal to a certain demographic. Told a story that bitches from say Iowa or Nebraska could relate to. One song I could never understand was "Don't worry, be happy". Most basic shit ever. And had a sell out brother singing it to boot. So bad, P.E. dissed it in one of the greatest anthems...ever

 

[dtownsfinest]

It was catchy and had an appeal to a certain demographic. Told a story that bitches from say Iowa or Nebraska could relate to. One song I could never understand was "Don't worry, be happy". Most basic shit ever. And had a sell out brother singing it to boot. So bad, P.E. dissed it in one of the greatest anthems...ever

I decided to listen to it yesterday….after all these years I finally hear why it was a hit lol. And it’s perfect for a country remake. I see it now lol..

 

[OmariAmaru]

I decided to listen to it yesterday….after all these years I finally hear why it was a hit lol. And it’s perfect for a country remake. I see it now lol..

Better late than never. Its not that bad. Dem folks been copying and blatantly stealing our shit for centuries. Time for some recompense.

 

[dtownsfinest]

Better late than never. Its not that bad. Dem folks been copying and blatantly stealing our shit for centuries. Time for some recompense.

Yeah im glad she getting 100% of it. I'm shocked they willing to even sample that record at that rate lol.

 

[big enos burrnet]

always like the guitar and bass melody to fast car...tracy was actually in the folk genre when she came out...

 

[Da Backshot Champ]

I always wondered how much Chill Rob G made off this? I will never forgive that faggot Snap for the out of control blatant dickbiting.

 

[theart0f69]

Yup they cleared it.

You already know this ain't my preferred source but...



He told this story many times before

And honestly I understand

But its a two way street these original artists need to remember that by these rappers etc sampling remaking their songs they create a revenue stream and potential licensing and advertising opportunities that may have never existed before.

What Prince song did they sample and what was the name of the song they used it on?

 

[playahaitian]

What Prince song did they sample and what was the name of the song they used it on?

They used more than one

 

[playahaitian]

Tracy Chapman joins Luke Combs for 'Fast Car' performance at Grammys

Tracy Chapman joined Luke Combs for a moving performance of her 1988 single 'Fast Car' at the 2024 Grammys.

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