Black Pumas dropped a cover of Tracy Chapman’s classic “Fast Car.” The new track follows the band’s release of “Fire- Steady Groovin Mix,” a remix of “Fire” from their 2019 self-titled debut album.
The duo, comprised of Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada, has previously performed Chapman’s 1988 track live at their shows. Burton shared a statement on the significance behind “Fast Car.” “To me, “Fast Car” is a song of hope, dreams and a relentless heart to go somewhere and be someone. I learned the song when I first began to busk and of the covers that I knew, it garnered the most attention from the random passerby. As a musician and artist, I’m attracted to songs that make us reflect on our daily struggles for making life worth living for.”
Black Pumas are set to take the virtual stage at A Night for Austin, a benefit concert in partnership with the Austin Community Foundation. The broadcast can be seen live on CBS Austin on June 10 starting at 8pm.
Listen to “Fast Car” and “Fire-Steady Groovin Mix” below.
Austin City Limits Radio’s Archives: Virtual Dell Music Lounge with Black Pumas
Black Pumas joined us for our first-ever virtual Dell Music Lounge back in May. Watch the Austin based duo perform “Fire” and “Colors” below.
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