Who wrote, composed and performed the song 'Fast Car' in the 1980s?

This song is iconic and Miss Chapmans voice is distinct and I remember hearing it from my friends vinyl album as he introduced me to her music. ! ! !

great song great musician

love Tracy Chapman! she has a brilliant voice, such emotion and is a very good composer

I love this song. Tracy has a beautiful, different voice

Traci Chapman had an usual voice who was just given the acknowledgement of her song writing talents just recently