"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 in Canada, including another number-one. 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 | |||
| Released | October 4, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
| Genre | Country, country rock, rock and roll | |||
| Length | 4:45 | |||
| Label | Reprise 18341 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dwight Yoakam | |||
| Producer(s) | Pete Anderson | |||
| Dwight Yoakam singles chronology | ||||
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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.
The music video was directed by Dwight Yoakam and Carolyn Mayer. It features Yoakam singing the song at a concert.
"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 |
| Chart (1994) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[5] | 71 |
