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Tracy Chapman reunited with band to perform at Grammy Awards

Tracy Chapman performs "Fast Car" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

On Sunday night, Tracy Chapman and her band graced the stage at the 66th annual Grammy Awards, marking their return to the spotlight after 16 years. The singer-songwriter, now 59, joined forces with Luke Combs for a soul-stirring rendition of her iconic song, 'Fast Car,' originally released in 1988. This collaboration was a highly emotional and nostalgic experience for both Chapman and bassist Larry Klein, who had not worked with her since 2008.

For Klein, reuniting with Chapman was an incredibly moving moment. Tears were shed during their first rehearsal, as they were overwhelmed with a flood of memories and emotions. As the bassist explains, 'I hadn't worked with her since we made Our Bright Future in 2008.' Indeed, being on stage at the Grammys proved to be a beautiful experience for Klein, especially witnessing the reverence with which Combs approached Chapman's music.

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