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On This Day: April 6, 1988 - Tracy Chapman Released Fast Car

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On This Day: April 6, 1988 - Tracy Chapman Released Fast Car.

On this day April 6, 1988, Tracy Chapman released the single Fast Car, a powerful and emotional song that would go on to become one of the most iconic tracks of the 80s. With just her voice, an acoustic guitar, and honest storytelling, Chapman delivered a song that resonated deeply with listeners around the world.

Fast Car reached number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and climbed to number 1 in Canada, Ireland, and Belgium. Its vivid lyrics about escape, hardship, and hope made it more than...
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