Luke Combs' Manager Says Tracy Chapman Had 'Vision' for Grammys Performance | 7Q5F25U | 2024-02-12 13:08:01
Tracy Chapman knew exactly how she needed to deliver her duet with Luke Combs to life on the 2024 Grammys.
"She had a imaginative and prescient, and she or he asked Luke his thoughts," Combs' manager, Chris Kappy, informed Rolling Stone in a Friday, February 9, interview. "Then they only stored operating by means of it and operating via it. It was a fun solution to watch two artists create the second that we have been going to have all collectively on the Grammys."
Chapman, 59, and Combs, 33, teamed up at the February 4 ceremony to carry out Chapman's 1988 hit "Quick Automotive." Combs' cover of the music, which served as the second single off his fourth studio album, Gettin' Previous, has dominated the nation music charts since it hit airwaves in 2023. It has additionally earned countless awards accolades, together with a nomination for Greatest Nation Solo Performance at this yr's Grammys.
Combs and Chapman finally decided to carry out the unique model the music after spending simply 20 minutes talking earlier than their first run-through. It required Combs to sing in a lower key, but in accordance with Pleased, the musician wasn't involved with the modifications.
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"All of this was executed to honor the superb lady, songwriter, and artist that she is," he stated. "Your complete alternative for us to even be on a stage with Tracy Chapman is what this was all about."
Their duet additionally marked the first time Chapman and Combs had met in individual — and Chapman's first award present in years.
"[Tracy and Luke] have been supported by key individuals behind the scenes — together with David Kershenbaum, who produced Tracy's debut album — and, together, the collective expertise and expertise current in that room created a singular and delightful new model of this beloved track," Chapman's good friend and Nonesuch Data SVP, Matthew Rankin, advised the outlet, calling it a "vital and emotional moment" for everybody concerned.
"Finally, the performance speaks for itself," Rankin continued. "Particularly the interplay between Tracy and Luke and their expressions, which tells you all it's essential to find out about the best way they have been feeling."
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Rankin noted all involved knew they have been "working towards something particular" when crafting the moment, which ended up being "every thing" the musicians hoped it will be. "The next response has been unimaginable, exceeding our expectations in so some ways," he added.
Following Combs and Chapman's fascinating efficiency — which earned a standing ovation from the Grammys viewers — the unique version of "Fast Automotive" shot to the No. 1 place on iTunes' Prime Music charts, beating out Combs' personal Grammy-nominated rendition of the music.
Throughout its preliminary release, "Quick Automotive" peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Scorching 100. At the time, it was nominated for Document of the Yr, Music of the Yr and Greatest Feminine Pop Vocal Performance at the 1989 Grammys, profitable the latter. Chapman's self-titled album was additionally up for Album of the Yr. It finally misplaced to George Michael's Faith, but took house Greatest Modern People Album.
Chapman informed Billboard in July 2023 that she was comfortable to see that Combs' version of "Quick Automotive" was introducing the track to new listeners.
"I never expected to seek out myself on the nation charts, however I'm honored to be there," she stated. "I'm comfortable for Luke and his success and grateful that new followers have discovered and embraced 'Quick Automotive.'"
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Combs, in the meantime, informed the outlet he was thrilled Chapman was getting a new wave of recognition from the duvet. "The success of my cover is unreal and I feel it's so cool that Tracy is getting acknowledged and has reached new milestones," he stated. "I really like that she is out there 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 precise his gratitude to Chapman.
"I'll have extra to say about last night time once I've had the prospect to process it," he wrote by way of his Instagram Tales alongside a photo of the pair on stage. "All I can say now's thank you Tracy and thanks @recordingacademy for letting me be part of a very exceptional second. I'm very thankful.'"
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