In 1988, Tracy Chapman released Fast Car to the world, and we’re all better for it. The song is a classic and beloved by listeners of all ages and fandoms.

Fast Car reached #1 on the charts in Canada, Ireland, Belgium, and the Netherlands and landed in the Top 10 in the United States, Australia, Sweden, and the UK as well. And, in 2011 it jumped back onto the UK Singles chart, climbing all the way back to #4 after Michael Collings sang the song on Britain’s Got Talent.

In the 30+ years since its release, Fast Car hasn’t only been loved by fans, but also by other artists. There are numerous covers by big-name musicians and singers as well as YouTubers and hobby artists. Today, in celebration of the song and with all the love for it that we can possibly express, we’ve got a list of 15 versions of Fast Car for you to listen to.

The list starts with the original, as it should, and then moves to an alphabetically ordered list of 14 more performances of the song.

Hit play, give them a listen, and enjoy!

15 Versions of Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car

Tracy Chapman

Birdy

Boyce Avenue ft. Kina Grannis

David User

Jess Moskaluke ft. W.G. Snuffy Walden

Jonas Blue ft. Dakota

Justin Bieber

Khalid

Luke Combs

Passenger

Sam Smith

Swimming With Dolphins

The Wilkinsons

Tobtok ft. River

Vertical Horizon

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