Fast as You

"Fast as You" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam. It was released in October 1993 as the third single from his album This Time. Like his previous two singles, this song topped out at #2 in the United States, while it peaked at #5 in Canada. This is his last American top 10 hit to date, while he'd have three more including another number-one in Canada. This is also his second single to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #70 on that chart.[1]

"Fast as You"
Single by Dwight Yoakam
from the album This Time
B-side"Home for Sale"/Let's Work Together
ReleasedOctober 4, 1993
FormatCD single, 7" single
Recorded1993
GenreCountry
Length4:45
LabelReprise 18341
Songwriter(s)Dwight Yoakam
Producer(s)Pete Anderson
Dwight Yoakam singles chronology
"A Thousand Miles from Nowhere"
(1993)		 "Fast as You"
(1993)		 "Try Not to Look So Pretty"
(1994)

Country music duo Steel Magnolia recorded a live version of the song, which is included in their 2010 extended play, Steel Magnolia — EP. Trio Runaway June also recorded a cover of the song, which appears on their self-titled 2018 EP and their debut album Blue Roses.

Music video

The music video was directed by Dwight Yoakam with the help of Carolyn Mayer. It features Yoakam singing the song at a concert.

Chart performance

"Fast as You" debuted at number 72 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 3, 1993.

Chart (1993-1994) Peak
position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] 5
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 70
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] 2

Year-end charts
Chart (1994) Position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[5] 71

References
  1. Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
  2. "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2366." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. January 24, 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
  3. "Dwight Yoakam Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  4. "Dwight Yoakam Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  5. "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1994". RPM. December 12, 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
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