The beauty of her story-telling is because she SHOWS and doesn't TELL. It''s easy to say "it's sad and we're stuck" but she paints the picture but never says those words. She uses real-life details that reveal another dimension --- working as a checker, saving money, living in a shelter, maybe YOU'LL get a job, we'll move to the suburbs, etc. And her remaining hope is all expressed in the title ---- if only she had a FAST CAR. Masterpiece songwriting.
@smallblockchevy1022
3 жыл бұрын
Admit it, it was hard for you to hold back tears, right? Well if so, don't feel bad. I've watched about 30 reaction videos to this song in the past few months and haven't made it all the way through it once without crying at least a little bit. And not just because of what they song is about either, but because she's so great, and on top of it, she is the sweetest, most soft spoken, most gentle person you'll ever see. You should listen to her in an interview. She really is a wonderful, sweetheart of a person.
@tammybiddle7115
3 жыл бұрын
Her songs definitely tell touching stories. She has a beautiful voice.
@Debikayz
3 жыл бұрын
Have loved Tracy Chapman from the beginning, she's a great storyteller. I love all of her music.
@TheOnespeedbiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for listening to the song (its incredible to me how many people it goes completely over their heads) and understanding the pure desperation of the song and the brilliance that is Tracy Chapman.
@HK-ny8pr
3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I come back to watch this reaction if I need my spirits lifted. I love how you appreciate the song, and her. Your smile when she first starts singing always warms my heart. Thanks for what you do.
@snapdragon8888
3 жыл бұрын
God, I love your reactions. So raw and real, and you really listen. This song is so subtle that most people miss the progression of the relationship. You can see it by the first two lines of each verse. You've got a fast car, I want a ticket to anywhere. You've got a fast car, I've got a plan to get us out of here. You've got a fast car, I've got a job that pays all our bills. Her partner is not growing in the relationship at all. All that they bring to the table is a fast car. Tracy has a plan to make their situation better and does it single-handedly until she has outgrown the relationship. Notice how at the end she says 'You've got a fast car, is it fast enough so you can fly away" where before she had said "is is fast enough so we can fly away".
@estranhokonsta
2 жыл бұрын
Nice. Many more things could be said about this song, like the endless cycle where she (the protagonist of the song) and her "partner" are recreating her parents story (and maybe later, her kids will do the same too), or even the aspect of relationship in the society at the time/now? (the male brings the car, the woman brings the drive), but those details that you mention are essential to begin to understand this song from her personal point of view. It shows so much about her character (emotions, dreams, attitude toward life and others, etc) in such simple and subtle words. She is a great artist. Respect to her.
@anthonycarr5514
2 жыл бұрын
The observation that this song has a “sad tone” was dead-on. I’m an old man and this song brings tears each time - and that’s not the life I lived. And I agree that this is a “masterpiece.”🤓
@CathyPrice317
8 ай бұрын
I cry every time I listen to her and this song. She has a beautiful voice!
@3333across
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most touching and emotional songs I have ever heard.
@Kim-hc5si
3 жыл бұрын
It very emotional to watch someone create perfect art. ❤️
@jennbienvenue804
3 жыл бұрын
You said all you needed to say - "masterpiece". I agree.
@janiemarshall7928
3 жыл бұрын
This auntie ask that you PLEASE react to "gimme one reason", by tracy chapman ✝
@Timoeltejano
Жыл бұрын
She is amazing. Like you said, you can feel that pain in her voice. True artist. And you mentioned how people, in general, don't care-so true. They can be callous and cruel. That's why one act of kindness can turn someone's day around. Each one of us has the opportunity to be that one act of kindness. Here's a sad but t true personal story. I have cancer in my bones in my spine. Before treatment I had become unstable on my feet. One very early morning I decided to go to breakfast. I fell... Only about 20 feet from the front door. Took me several minutes to get up. Not one single person stopped to ask if I was okay and no less than a dozen walked by me.
@leesmith4028
2 жыл бұрын
Why music was invented wow ❤️❤️
@mopo8552
3 жыл бұрын
A beautiful song from a great artist
@waynefontaine5533
2 жыл бұрын
I was 15 with my 14yr old girlfriend and we were at this concert....we were 12 rows from the stage on Tracy's right....she was incredible....
@tammykelsey4094
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely one of the best songs I’ve ever heard. I get chill bumps EVERY TIME. ❤️
@donnahelton1270
2 жыл бұрын
Geeze. I think that I need a nap before I can watch the official video. Lord have mercy.
@YBCEsko
2 жыл бұрын
She is genuinely a one of a kind this Tracy just hits way different
@Thatgirl1973
Жыл бұрын
You should really watch the Wembly Stadium performance. She shut the crowd DOWN! So amazing!!!
@kristinharris3004
3 жыл бұрын
Love Tracy Chapman! 💕
@FishermanMike253
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to this! Stay blessed
@watchbizmatik
3 жыл бұрын
that song sad as hell lol
@TheAndersox
3 жыл бұрын
Same -- I remember my dad playing this album on cassette in the car everytime we drove anywhere. So impactful -- I still love it over 30 years later.
@yobe1361
3 жыл бұрын
Definition of a great song writer
@michelleedler3414
3 жыл бұрын
I have always loved her voice. I wish had done more.
@watchbizmatik
3 жыл бұрын
she is incredible
@robing9278
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best. She's a treasure. Love her.
@aviades2815
2 жыл бұрын
This woman is FENOMENAL!! Great reaction my friend. peace and love.
@jeanninecondo3616
2 жыл бұрын
Love your insights and genuine reactions. Not that it matters at all but I am a 64 year old Italian woman and I dig your channel and you. You are the best.
@watchbizmatik
2 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you
@BarbButler
3 жыл бұрын
💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 ☮️... A Masterpiece...
@barbarabweaver1
9 ай бұрын
Talking About a Revolution ad is a live performance of Give Me One Reason with Clapton. Will look for the link.
@TheDivayenta
3 жыл бұрын
Loved your sensitive reaction to this!
@g.t.oliveriii4898
Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@seanmillette4323
3 жыл бұрын
Don't recall hearing this in the 80's but I remember it being super popular in the mid 90's.
@mrysedeers
3 жыл бұрын
mind reality
@susanmaggiora4800
3 жыл бұрын
This reaction earned you a sub, man👍 Edit: This song is brilliant. Tracy Chapman is such a great storyteller..
@parrell1012
4 ай бұрын
This song penetrates the soul. If you're not crying, you may not be human. I'm just saying lol
@dianesaienni5466
2 жыл бұрын
I love this song. Her voice her acoustic guitar and her story is told completely. Just awesome. The studio version has more ump with accompanying instruments especially the drums. If you like deep lyrics try some older Jackson Browne before the deluge
@terrieb13
3 жыл бұрын
Please react to "Gimme One Reason"...the Official Video. I'm sure you'll like it! ♡
@ladyshar42
3 жыл бұрын
definitely this one
@AnthonyLaMastra
3 жыл бұрын
When CDs were a new thing, this was one of the first CDs I ever bought. If you like this song, check out her song “Talkin’ Bout A Revolution” off the same album.
@acidqueen6460
3 жыл бұрын
Love this song!
@OutofSyncLV
3 жыл бұрын
Lyrics hit different tho
@amyc142
3 жыл бұрын
You gotta listen to "talking bout a revolution", she's so underestimated one of my all time faves✌
@bruceheckerman7343
3 жыл бұрын
Be sure and watch the official video!
@jmango2636
3 жыл бұрын
Gimme One Reason is another great song by Tracy Chapman
@pppmanly
Жыл бұрын
"Mountains o' Things" is another profound song of hers. ⭐️ Check it out.
@davidslate2005
11 ай бұрын
This is going to sound weird, but her voice and lyrics remind me of Jelly Roll. You feel their pain when they sing and the emotions all seem real and experienced.
@THEPATRIOT1000
3 жыл бұрын
Turn it Around
@barbarabweaver1
9 ай бұрын
And a cover of this by a white mail country singer just won her a CMA award for writing it.
@raramonty5217
3 жыл бұрын
If you search youtube Tracy Chapman and BB king... The Trill Is Gone. Tracy Chapman and Eric Clapton Give Me One Reason.... both are worth a listen.
@raramonty5217
3 жыл бұрын
Check out ..Everlast ..song What Its Like... another powerful song you will not be disappointed.
@joeturner100
3 жыл бұрын
awesome reaction--one of my all time favorite songs/singers and I can tell you really enjoyed this and respect her work..."talking about a revolution" is from the same album and i think about it with BLM, anti-trump when I get dis-spirited (check it out if you get a sec...here's a live version: kzitem.info/news/bejne/uaxurHagqGOKa34) and the album version: kzitem.info/news/bejne/mGhnsIWQsGiEo5w
@barbarabweaver1
7 ай бұрын
And she just won a Grammy for writing because a white male country singer covered it!
@Debikayz
3 жыл бұрын
She wants her dad and her to escape together.
@richj5953
3 жыл бұрын
Can you please react to the link below... This is the beautiful Davina Michelle performing the BEYONCE song called HALO... Her voice is alone on a whole other level... I promise you will friggin love this... She is a newer singer from the Netherlands but she got some friggin soul from somewhere!!!! kzitem.info/news/bejne/1KGKqqqia2doaGk
@joshiahayash
3 жыл бұрын
Bro you gotta move that headphone cord away from your microphone. Super distracting, I had to leave the video early because of it
@amandaski
3 жыл бұрын
You missed out
@Some-Pasty-Scandinavian-Pagan
3 жыл бұрын
The only reason i found this channel was bcus i was looking for the appreciation of this song that i hold in my heart, and you seem to care about music my dude, so respect, and imma subscribe just from that.
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