Tracy Chapman Performs 'Stand By Me' | Letterman

Tracy performs the Ben E. King classic for Dave and Harry.
(From "Late Show," air date: 4/16/15)

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[loobee]

Who else is here wanting to just hear her beautiful voice.... Thank you Ma'am

[prague]

My wife introduced me to Tracy in 1992. I have been a fan for more than 30 years now. That woman is not just an artist...she is a national treasure.

[BelleTolles]

She is an absolute queen. Her face radiates such beauty and depth. And that mind blowing heart melting voice

[deborahpaley]

I listened to her so much, where has the time gone? 36 So lovely to reconnect to this old friend. She is luminous, isn't she? National treasure.

[tolulopeoluyemi]

Her Voice is not only heard but FELT, it penetrates my bones. She is a gift to humanity.

[jackiec]

And here it is...2024, and she performed 'Fast Car' with Luke Combs on this year's Grammys. What a treasure!

[yuumsta]

No crazy vibratos, no crazy runs, just one of the purest voices that you’ll ever hear.

[thammyvo]

I love her voice sm. No tricks, no ego, no runs, just VOICE

[SteveBrant]

I'm watching this after her Grammy Awards performance. What a beautiful performance! What a wonderful singer / songwriter!

[islander_kool_kat]

Effortless classy singing by the ever gracious Tracy Chapman . What a legend !

[tomerg]

She's the good old America. No fake, no BS no nothing. Such a pure soul and hypnotizing voice❤

[LisaCerezo]

I think of so many artists and musicians whose light burned out too soon, and I feel so profoundly thankful that Tracy Chapman persevered. Seeing her, hearing her beautiful voice, noting the touch of gray in her hair…I’m just glad she’s still with us. ❤

[charlesuding]

I was so lucky to see her as an opening act for 10, 000 Maniacs before she hit it big. Just her and her guitar. The crowd was stunned.

[claudiaayllon]

My 6 month old baby just stopped playing when she started singing. She's paying so much attention to this song!!

[kstepko]

I love that, in the final days of the Late Show, Dave chose to share with us things that are personally meaningful to him.

[diananunez]

I am here because she just recieved CMA award for Song of the Year for her masterpiece Fast car! There is no one like Tracy Chapman! ♥️

[MAGAISKLAN]

She is such a natural beauty! She looks great! She is in perfect shape and her skin is completely flawless, the dimples! Plus her voice is still as amazing as it always was!

[davemartin]

Tracey has a voice we don't hear we feel it❤️❤️

[janetgao]

I’m 71 and remember when Tracy’s music was first recognized. I bought every album she released and still listen. Happy to see her gaining recognition again. Beautiful voice.

[johnseroff]

One of the best live performances on Letterman, period.