Fast Car / For You
by Tracy Chapman
- Type: Single
- Released: 1 April 1988
- Label: Elektra
- Country: United States
- Length: 5:31
- Community rating: 4.39/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Tracy Chapman's breakthrough single 'Fast Car' became a defining track of the late 80s singer-songwriter revival, propelled by her captivating performance at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute. The song's poignant narrative of working-class struggle and desire for escape deeply resonated across demographics, earning widespread critical acclaim and multiple Grammy nominations.
Genres
Descriptors: acoustic, melodic, alcohol, storytelling, folk
Tracklist
- Funky Drummer (Part 1) (2:36)
- Funky Drummer (Part 2) (2:55)
Credits
- RG - lacquer cut by
- James Brown - primary artist, producer, written-by