Tracy Chapman knew precisely how she needed to carry her duet with Luke Combs to life on the 2024 Grammys.
“She had a imaginative and prescient, and he or she requested Luke his ideas,” Combs’ supervisor, Chris Kappy, advised Rolling Stone in a Friday, February 9, interview. “Then they only stored working by way of it and working by way of it. It was a enjoyable strategy to watch two artists create the second that we had been going to have all collectively on the Grammys.”
Chapman, 59, and Combs, 33, teamed up on the February 4 ceremony to carry out Chapman’s 1988 hit “Quick Automotive.” Combs’ cowl of the tune, which served because the second single off his fourth studio album, Gettin’ Previous, has dominated the nation music charts because it hit airwaves in 2023. It has additionally earned numerous awards accolades, together with a nomination for Greatest Nation Solo Efficiency at this 12 months’s Grammys.
Combs and Chapman in the end determined to carry out the unique model the tune after spending simply 20 minutes speaking earlier than their first run-through. It required Combs to sing in a decrease key, however in keeping with Joyful, the musician wasn’t involved with the modifications.
Jerod Harris/Getty Pictures; Mickey Bernal/Getty Pictures Probably the most anticipated efficiency of the 2024 Grammy Awards will see two icons come collectively to carry out one of many largest songs of the final 40 years: “Quick Automotive.” Tracy Chapman, who wrote the basic observe, will be a part of nation famous person Luke Combs on the Sunday, February 4, ceremony at […]
“All of this was achieved to honor the superb girl, songwriter, and artist that she is,” he stated. “The complete alternative for us to even be on a stage with Tracy Chapman is what this was all about.”
Their duet additionally marked the primary time Chapman and Combs had met in particular person — and Chapman’s first award present in years.
“[Tracy and Luke] had been supported by key individuals behind the scenes — together with David Kershenbaum, who produced Tracy’s debut album — and, collectively, the collective expertise and expertise current in that room created a novel and exquisite new model of this beloved tune,” Chapman’s pal and Nonesuch Information SVP, Matthew Rankin, advised the outlet, calling it a “important and emotional second” for everybody concerned.
“Finally, the efficiency speaks for itself,” Rankin continued. “Particularly the interplay between Tracy and Luke and their expressions, which tells you all that you must find out about the best way they had been feeling.”
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Rankin famous all concerned knew they had been “working towards one thing particular” when crafting the second, which ended up being “every part” the musicians hoped it could be. “The next response has been unbelievable, exceeding our expectations in so some ways,” he added.
Following Combs and Chapman’s charming efficiency — which earned a standing ovation from the Grammys viewers — the unique model of “Quick Automotive” shot to the No. 1 place on iTunes’ Prime Track charts, beating out Combs’ personal Grammy-nominated rendition of the tune.
Throughout its preliminary launch, “Quick Automotive” peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Sizzling 100. On the time, it was nominated for File of the 12 months, Track of the 12 months and Greatest Feminine Pop Vocal Efficiency on the 1989 Grammys, successful the latter. Chapman’s self-titled album was additionally up for Album of the 12 months. It in the end misplaced to George Michael’s Religion, however took dwelling Greatest Up to date Folks Album.
Chapman advised Billboard in July 2023 that she was completely satisfied to see that Combs’ model of “Quick Automotive” was introducing the tune to new listeners.
“I by no means anticipated to search out myself on the nation charts, however I’m honored to be there,” she stated. “I’m completely satisfied for Luke and his success and grateful that new followers have discovered and embraced ‘Quick Automotive.’”
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Combs, in the meantime, advised the outlet he was thrilled Chapman was getting a brand new wave of recognition from the quilt. “The success of my cowl is unreal and I feel it’s so cool that Tracy is getting acknowledged and has reached new milestones,” he stated. “I like that she is on the market feeling all of the love and that she gave me a shout-out! Thanks, Tracy!”
After making waves on the Grammys, Combs took to social media to specific his gratitude to Chapman.
“I’ll have extra to say about final night time after I’ve had the possibility to course of it,” he wrote through his Instagram Tales alongside a photograph of the pair on stage. “All I can say now’s thanks Tracy and thanks @recordingacademy for letting me be part of a really outstanding second. I’m very grateful.’”
