Why FAST CAR is a perfect song
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Can’t wait to come see you you’re a true inspiration to people everywhere and a reminder that true musicians still exist. Love you Mary you’re absolutely killing it
Wise words pet. Good luck in your career.
Any plans to do some dates in the US?
What guitar are you using?
I am 63 and blind and I built fast cars and worked like crazy. My wife has stood by me and we are still in love. I wanted to give her so much more. We educated our kids and she got a master’s degree and we both worked hard. I’m glad for what we had. And what we still have. But I was raised in poverty and my mother abused me terribly. And the interpretation of living your life trying to escape that mistreatment and sense of loss. I refused to accept the truth, but it is true. I can’t drive and escape. I have to practice spirituality. I so miss the freedom of driving. I became a hard man and a teacher of dignity and discipline. I want to live and share my life with my wife until we are 100. To realize that I have no need to escape, I am now at peace. Thank you Mary. You nailed this song perfectly, chapter, line and verse. And the only freedom is the permission that you give yourself to live.
That’s an incredibly moving story. Thanks for sharing it publicly
Thank for sharing such an honest and vulnerable insight in your life. It was moving to read.
“The only freedom is the permission you give yourself to live” that hit me like a ton of bricks.
Sounds like your wife was your helping hand to guide you to a new path. My second wife certainly has done so for me, but I still have to strive. Peace.
Academia means nothing if you lack the ability to dream. Bbbbad, you obviously have vision, you are a survivor and you are living the dream... Success is not measured by wealth, it is measured being free enough to set your own measure, and be content...
"We repeat what we don't repair". That hit hard. Great video.
No kidding. That goes so far to explaining why some people make the same mistakes constantly throughout their lives, while others transcend all of that in a way that looks effortless but isn't even close to that. For myself, I know I "wasted" about 5 years of my life figuring out how to climb out of the things which otherwise would have doomed me to that exact cycle of repeatedly falling into the same traps. Even beyond that, making ourselves who we wish to be isn't an event, it's a decades-long journey.
Indeed.
1988 Wembley Stadium...we watched Tracy Chapman walk out to sing again. She quieted a raucous crowd of 74,000 ...scared, missed breaths from fear...this young woman unfolded into a world class singer/songwriter on a world stage. It was a life remembering experience...for her and for us. Nice job on your rendition and interpretation.
I saw her at the Amnesty International Concert in Oakland, CA in 1988. Playing on a bill with Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, and other high-powered acts, that woman and her guitar had us spellbound during her entire set. Been lucky enough to see her a couple of times since then. It's always a treat.
I remember the Wembley gig - she stole the show.
Tracy's a master of her craft. Makes me happy to see her good work being recognized.
Really digging this new style of content, a mix of musical history, lyrics interpretation, and of course snippets of your singing. More, please.
I am reminded of the time when you helped your friend Rick Beato describe how/why Jim Croce’s song “Operator” was a subtle work of genius. Likewise is “Fast Car.” And seeing that feeling of pride written on Luke Combs’ face at the Grammys as he performed it with Tracy…YES
Got chills when you sang that first line!!!
Yeah and by the end I was in tears lol. Thank you! So good
Thank you, Tracy. Thank you, Mary. We’re so lucky to have both of you. 👏❤👏❤👏❤👏❤👏❤
The best part of the duet was how much Luke was grateful to have Tracy there, even though it was his cover version that had driven the song back to prominence. A great lesson in giving credit where credit was due....
After 70 odd years I agree “we repeat what we don’t repair. “ I remember the day I stopped repeating 35 years ago. I planned went to university for the first time when I was in my late. 30’s. Went from a Bench in the park to a great life.
i don't know the specific therapist referenced in the video, but sigmund freud wrote about this in nearly the same sense at the turn of the 20th century, in works like 'remembering, repeating, and working through' and 'beyond the pleasure principle,' the latter describing a tendency to repeat transcends the usual principle of pursuing pleasure and avoiding unpleasure, in order to master experiences initially felt to be out-of-control or traumatic. bearing witness and seeing things in a new way can be crucial!
@@13miette You should not need other people to solve your problems. A bit of careful thought works wonders. I have never heard of that person before either. I just sat there and said to myself WTF are doing.
@@classicraceruk1337 "should" is the mother of all mistakes.
I'm glad you got out of your bad spot in life. You ought to be proud--truly.
But most people in hard positions do need a helping hand, a bit of outside perspective, or at least an example to follow. Family, preachers, therapists, close friends, professors, or even just someone with a simple act of kindness can be a catalyst for major change.
We've evolved to be social creatures, dependent on each other in order to overcome adversity and our individual limitations. The old "pulling up by the bootstraps" is largely a myth, after all. Personal responsibility is unbelievably important, but very few of us are islands.
@@0num4 Rubbish……You have had this crap spouted over social media. Expectations are pushed too high. When in fact what these expectations are false. I was quite happy playing on bomb sites, second hand clothes etc. I was not in a bad place just a stupid place. Pink Floyd had it correct, Running around over the same old ground, what have we found? The same old fears.
What a wonderful way to tell the story of Tracy Chapman telling her story! The context you highlight and the tangential moments captured do an excellent job shining light on both her and your ability to entertain! 👏👏👏
I'm so glad that another generation was introduced to her immense talent. Her voice, melodies and lyrics just touch your soul.
I love Tracy Chapman. The self-titled album is nearly perfect from start to finish, so many great songs. I saw her in Munich in about 2003. When she sang Behind the Wall, she did it acapella, all the lights out in the area except a small spot on her. I cried. It was so beautiful. Her music is deep and full of stories and her melodies are unbelievable. One of the greatest musicians I ever had the pleasure to know about.
Another great one, Mary. This particular one got me tearing up in the loveliest of ways. I have always adored this song. Loved it since I was a kid. Tracy is a massive inspiration to so many artists and lovers of music alike.
I love how you combine telling the story of the song and performing it! 🖤
I grew up with this song but never really "listened" to the lyrics, only hearing them. Gratitude to you Mary for breaking down this legendary tune. Your rendition was just as powerful as Tracy's performance.
I'd love to hear more of your insights and observations of other artists and their music!
I was 16 when the Human Rights Now! tour came to Costa Rica. I ditched school (with my mom's permission) to go to the concert. The lineup was Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Youssou N'Dour, and Tracy Chapman. At the time, I had no idea who Tracy Chapman was, but when she hit that stage, all by herself with no massive band behind her, with just her acoustic guitar and a red light in the background, I was floored! Her performance was flawless and enchanting. Up to this day, Tracy Chapman is one of my favorite artists, and the experience of seeing her perform back in 1988 remains at the top of my list.
Simply Brilliant. I wasn't expecting a lesson in advanced psychology but became so very impressed by Mary's 'deep dive' analysis. Thank you Mary for your top shelf productions, your taste, talent and skill. You're the best.
Such fine vocals. I see Tracy Chapman standing over your shoulder and smiling.
She ain’t dead…
@@zac3392 Thanks for saying so, I was worried
You have found a genre that you are uniquely talented for, and I hope you do more of this.
I really like your format of storytelling. I have never seen someone do it like this. Subscribed!
Beautifully written and delivered review of an American classic. I appreciate the song even more after hearing your analysis and tribute. Thank you so much for that
I like this video format. It reminds me of Rick Beato's "What makes this song great", except from a songwriter perspective rather than a producer. Well done.
Amazing commentary on an iconic musician. As a side note, the commentary is articulated beautifully with flawless diction. Such a breath of fresh air Ms Spender ! I cringe when I listen to a younger person speak with a limited vocabulary these days, falling back on the word “like” when they run out of ways to express themselves. When I listen to you, it’s comparing an exquisitely hand crafted piece of jewellery to a mass produced trinket. Oh, and you are such a versatile musician !
Great Video and yes I am also touched by „ we repead what we don‘t repair“ - thanx a lot ❤️💐
Thank you, Mary 🙏🏻
I first heard "Fast Car" on the radio when I was stationed in Alaska. I bought the cassette the next time i went to town. Listened to it a lot, and tried to learn it on the guitar.
Still a great song.
Great video! You know everything about the song that I never knew, and I know a little bit that you didn't include. I was driving through the Northeast USA on vacation when this (new) song came on the car radio, and I think I heard it from different radio stations in the 4 states I drove through! The song grabbed me right away, because it was so refreshing. As someone who has played guitar for over 50 years, I can tell you that the chord changes she used were highly unusual if not unprecedented at that time, at least for Pop music (Pop music simply means popular music to me -- not a slur as it seems to be to some.) That creates a different path for the melody line as well. She also sings comfortably within her range, making for a soothing delivery. And there are those evocative lyrics -- but you've totally covered that!
Such a big radio hit, but I can still vividly remember hearing and actually LISTENING to it for the first time when I was on my late teens in the 90s. Chapman’s lyric deeply resonated with me at the time, being in a situation where I felt trapped and longing for a better life! What a brilliant song!!!
Very much enjoyed your video. I took a deeper dive into Tracy Chapman's music a few years ago and I'm glad I did. I have a deeply personal connection to Fast car the song and your commentary has refreshed that connection for me. Thank you.
Mary, you get to the kernel of every song & songwriter that you review. Your videos are so refreshing!
I missed most of the good music of the '70's & '80's but a few years ago I was drawn to the Dire Staits that my wife was playing. That's how I found you on CZcams as I was looking for more of Mark's music.
Your voice complements and enhances all of these songs that you have chosen to cover. I'm not a musician, so I can't give details but I can enjoy!
I see the hard work you are putting into what you do but also the enjoyment you get from it. And the fun and lighter side. Like hugging your new found 1936 Epiphone. Like it was a puppy from the pound or a kitten that chose you.
Nice, Mary! Tracy Chapman, thanks for this masterpiece ("Fast car"), thanks for "Baby can I hold you" and more. You're divine! 🌻
“I’m not going anywhere”
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Thanks. Changes the song. 👍🏻
Great video! I first heard it on the radio when it came out in 1988. I am still deeply moved by it 35+ years later. I see it as a narrative that is both hopeful and crushing. But the narrator is continuously the source of strength as you suggest.
I first saw Chapman on the 1988 Amnesty Tour, where they played in stadiums worldwide. She was a late addition to the tour that included Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel, and others. They all had big stadium-ready shows. I saw her in Montreal in a very large cavernous stadium. Chapman appeared on stage just with her acoustic guitar, and she received a thunderous ovation--just an incredible, very moving moment.
The road is the way out of the life that the protagonist wants to escape. ‘Leave tonight or live - and die this way’ sums up the whole song. Your rendition is beautiful by the way
Hey Mary thanks for the video! Awesome work.
I love this song and your take on it. I remember when it came out and learning to play it as a kid. I wish I had your finger style chops. Thanks for making this video. I do want to see more of this. It reminds me of Rick's stuff -- what makes this song great. Except from the songwriter's POV instead of the musician. So yes please, more.
Tracy Chapman's guitar was handbuilt by one of Canada's great Luthier, Judy Threet. I met Judy in Calgary and I was in awe of her as a guitar builder and as an outstanding person, highly educated even before she started her journey as a luthier. She restored the guitar in my profile picture to perfection and to this day, 35 years later, that guitar is in great playing order.
Every day time that chord progression is played, it takes over your senses and almost puts you in a trance. Phenomenal way to present this video in the way that you did with such a delicate and sensible approach.
One of your best videos. More deep dives of any song from you would be amazing. thank you
Baby Can I Hold You is a different but equally astonishing song of hers from the same album. I still have the cassette.
I believe you have the most beautiful voice ever and I appreciate that you’re so committed to your craft. I absolutely adore your intelligence and love for the music, thank you so very much
'Fast Car'... an artistic work of genius... like 'Operator'... like 'Both Sides Now'... they don't come around often. Someone who impact-fully gives us great appreciation of
'genius' through her own artistry is also rare... Thank you Mary. You ARE a rare treasure indeed!
As a punk alterno musician back in the early nineties Fast Car stood out as a more contemporary yet compelling catchy tune. It really wasn’t defined by a genre, but everyone loved the song regardless.
Just back from your duet cover of this song with Reina del Cid, four years back. I love the distinctive harmony the two of you built. I like your voice for its rich tone in this lower register, as when you and Rick Beato analyzed Jim Croce's "Operator".
7:00 "Maybe I'm naive ..." Every writer, medium regardless, knows that the work becomes a thing of its own and different in the perception of each person who takes it in. Your thoughtful interpretation is no less valid than my own.
Mary, that was outstanding. I like the story, then the lyrics. It is a great way to reinforce the story.
Best video yet by Mary. I am from Columbus, Ohio and Cleveland is my favorite city to visit. I also adore Tracie Chapman, Smoke and Ashes mesmerized me the 1st time I heard it, New Beginning is an amazing album. 🕊💖🎸
Thanks for sharing, as an aside, the guitar Tracy is playing was made by Calgary builder Judy Threet, a wonderful luthier, player and character, who is sadly no longer able to build guitars. Have been lucky enough to meet Judy on several occasions and play a couple of her guitars, which are highly prized.
That was an amazing breakdown of an all time classic.❤❤
So timeless and permanently relevant, if this isn't you, then it's somebody you know.
Love the interpretation, of both the song and its meaning. Rarely do you find a talking voice as alluring as the siren in the art.
I learned this for my wife recently, as this is her favorite song. That was a fun one to surprise her with!
What a lovely tribute to an all-time classic by Chapman! Thank you for this.
Yes please do more of these. Really enjoyed this
An excellent break down of an excellent song and artist. Mary you did this song justice with your performance of it. Thank You!
It was your cover of this song (featuring Reina Del Cid) that first introduced me to it!
Love the deep dive! Please do more.
This is the kind of video I wanna watch more of her...I like her approach to analysing songs.
Great video and story Mary, this song brings me so many memories from the time when it was released
That was great Mary..i loved your thoughts on this amazing song....fascinating!
I was in the USAF temporary duty in Canada and watched Fast car live at the Mandella concert on Much Music. when I got home I bought her album.
I heard Fast Car when it was first released on the local FM station in Calgary, Alberta and soon after went out and bought the album. It is good to hear young people like yourself appreciating the music and the musicians from the not to distant past. Loved your in depth story of the song and its history. You play and sing beautifully. I am anxiously waiting for more, maybe a song from Tom Waits?
What a wonderful examination of and rumination on a popular song. It broadened my appreciation of Ms. Chapman and also made me a fan of Ms. Spender. Nice work.
When I heard your and Leo's cover of this song, I immediately fell in love with that version of it. It is consistently in my top listened tracks every year.
I didn't really know that song before it cause it's not really know in my country.
Mary, this is one of the most brilliant and moving analysis of a song I have heard from anyone in a long time and I want to thank you I learned so much just from the way that you approached what the characters were going through what the lyrics were saying, the melody was doing.I don’t need to add anything more but thank you thank you thank you for taking the time to do this. It was brilliant.
I didn't realise just how much Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" always poked at my heart strings until just now after watching your wonderful take on it.
Love this video, and you made my eyes leak a little.
Wow! Amazing- a good dose of psychological wisdom, empathy and story telling. Love Mary Spender’s blend of ingredients.
She's definitely an underrated musician. But also very humble and down to earth. I was very happy to see her song get a new life, but also glad that I was around for the song's debut and her rise to fame.
If ever there was a song (that wasn't one of your own) that's perfectly suited for you Mary, it's this one.
“You can sleep while I drive” by Melissa Etheridge is also a great classic American driving and getting away from it all song. However Fast Car is one of my favorites!
A beautiful, insightful and respectful presentation of Tracy and her amazing skill and artistry! I became a huge Tracy fan from the first few notes of the first song I heard! MAGIC!
Loved this video and your vocal phrasing on Fast Car. I very much enjoy your reaction videos; your insights are valuable.
You sang this beautifully, with certain inclinations, that made me feel that song, even more than back then when it first came out!
what an endearing and insightful video intertwining Tracy's beautiful songwriting and take on life with your own keen observations. A wonderful editing and scripting job to, Mary. Happy things and congrats on the new album!
wonderful op-vid! Great editing... your vocal rendition does Fast Car justice.
Hi Mary. An excellent review of a timeless classic. Just love the way you reviewed this song interspersed with snippets of playing. You are also arguably the best interviewer on youtube, a great listener and then gracefully responding, a skill IMO rare in a fast-paced world. Not discounting your singing and guitar skills incidentally. The cover/ collab of TAKE IT EASY by Eagles for example: what a scintillating performance!! I never tire of listening to that, just one of your many covers. You go girl!!!
Im guilty of knowing this song but never truly understanding it. You made me listen. Thank you
One of my all time fave songs ❤❤ you covered this beautifully 😍
Thanks for the footage of the Nameless Coffeehouse in Cambridge Massachusetts. I was there.
What an excellent video, thanks for sharing and breaking down the lyrics and it’s importance in American songwriting and life
I remember this song and Tracy Chapman from back in my teen years, she is only 4 years older than me . She was really talented and I was surprised that she disappeared for a while after a few hit songs . Fast car was one of those songs. Nice to know she is still around and making music . Thanks Mary🌹
Mary...l am a first time listener, and boy lm So glad l found this tonight! I love your singing voice, but may even love your speaking voice even more?
You also accomplished a Brilliant psychological analysis of an award winning song and the woman who wrote it. I was taken aback by this entire video! Thank You for letting me be a part of your world for a few moments. I hope to see and hear you again Soon ! ❣️😁🎵
As so often with your content: a beautifully constructed video Mary. Wonderful subject, insightfully and respectfully interpreted. Thank you.
Thank you Ms Spender... that was over the top!!
Your work in music Ms. Mary Spender is also magic.
❤ love the Way You give a insight in the song. I remember the song from my youth and I loved it. Love when you make this kind of videos
This was awesome and wholesome. Lack of attention made me try to quit watching to do something else, but i was just magnetised but the way you narrate. Love. This!
Well done Mary. Such an eloquent analysis of a great song.
Mary Spender, what a brilliant video. You are a perfect storyteller. I guess it is due to your very friendly and humble personality. You have created a highly interesting story and interpretation.
Always loved this song, but I never really listened to all of the lyrics until I played/sang this song at a gig. The last verse really hits hard.
Loved Tracy Chapman! Thanks so much for the reminder.
Most interesting video Mary has done in awhile. Love the breakdown of Fast Car and The River. We need more of this.
I believe that guitar is a rare specimen, as the "spirochetes-in-petri-dish" finish wasn't commonly offered. Great video, MS.
That voice… that song… what a beautiful combination. Bravo, Mary. ❤️
I always loved this song. Thank you for the beautiful insights Mary! 😃❤🙏✌
Tracy blew me away first time I saw her, which was like many people the 88 Mandela concert. Inevitably; having had that brought to mind; I re-watched and was likewise reminded of the hush that fell on the audience, and how this drifed on behind the applause after she finished this song, leaving just a sense of awe.
Interpreting the meanings of songs (especially good ones) is tricky.* As is interpreting any story.
What it meant to the writer? Is a quite different question to what it might mean to a listener, or reader for that matter. And different ears hear things in different ways. And what you report Tracy saying in an interview, shows that, what a writer thinks about their work changes over time too.
That said: I agree with you that ultimately it is a hopeful song. (I'm paused 3/4 through your video here.) And Tracy herself is the evidence of that. Yes she wrote the song about herself and family. But >she< wrote it: and all works by all artists represent the artist even if only as a pivot for an issue that interests >the artist
Thank you for this wonderful video. I really enjoyed your interpretation.
Great video. I remember when it came out, it wasn't the sort of thing I was listening to at the time, but it just struck me straight away as something special. It is one of the best songs of the 80s... and all time.
Great vid! I fell in love with this song and the whole album back when it first came out.
Thank you for revisiting Fast Car - one of my all time favourites - singing it and sharing your Tracy Chapman story
more lyrics deep dive pleaseeeeeee. this is so good!!!! love hearing your perspective and your research!