Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter, widely known for her hit singles "Fast Car" (1988) and "Give Me One Reason" (1995).
Chapman performing in 2009
Chapman in Budapest, Hungary, 1988
Chapman and Eric Clapton on stage at a White House Special Olympics dinner, December 1998
Chapman at a 2007 performance
"Fast Car" is the debut single by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released on April 6, 1988, by Elektra, as the lead single from her 1988 self-titled debut studio album. Chapman's appearance at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert in June 1988 helped the song become a top-ten hit in the United States, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100, and led the album to top the Billboard 200. The single also reached reached number five on the UK Singles Chart.
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