If Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' Was A Country Radio Single
When I first heard Luke Combs' new version of this song, it struck me as a remarkably faithful recreation, with some nice slick production - evening out all the rushing tempos, variations in volume, and charm in the process.
Thinking about all the talent that must have been in the tracking room that day, with all the nice gear and engineers and resources; it makes me wonder what it would have been like if the band weren't so faithful to the original, maybe if they had a more playful approach with fun fills and layers.
I don't proclaim to be a professional by any means, but I thought it'd be a fun experiment to explore this wonderful song through the lens of that Nashville session band vibe. I hope you enjoy!
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I saw the title before reading the description and thought, "Has he not heard of Luke Combs?".........ohhh never mind
Your version of country is the only country I'll actually listen to.
Wait the OG song isn’t a country song?
I am so happy that Alex and Alex got together for another banger. Melton Brothers for life!
I think the lyrics would be a little different. Maybe "You gotta big truck... or You gotta John Deere.
I mean, “making ‘fast car’ a country radio single” is exactly what Luke combs did
I can almost hear The Fray
The world needs a male country cover of Paramore "that's what you get"!!!
Thank you for sticking to the original lyrics by Chapman. People praise Combs for keeping "checkout girl" but fail to catch that he changes "YOU gotta make a decision" to "WE gotta make a decision" in the last stanza, changing the ending from an ultimatum to something more wishy washy.
You all know that this is currently a country radio single sung by Luke Combs right? 🤣
KIller bass! As much as I love your guitars, your awesome drum and bass work have always laid a strong foundation to your music. It what drives all of your covers and why we keep coming back.
The lyrics to this song are just heartbreaking. I still tear up when I
This has Counting Crows vibes. Love it
Okay, this sounds like a fusion of country and pop-punk, and it’s pretty darn slick.
Lyrics hits so much more now that im in my 40s than when i was in highschool. Found a new appreciation for this song!
THE RHYTHM SECTION ON THIS IS AMAZING
He keeps proving that great songs are great in almost any genre. Plus he’s super talented.
My friend , Genre blending is a skill you have mastered.
I love how Alex and the Meltons coordinate their outfits. Just a nice little detail that adds to their videos.
Spotify pleaseee this arrangement is just too good