Released October 4, 1993 Recorded 1993 Length 4:45 | Format CD single, 7" single Genre Country | |
B-side "Home for Sale"/Let's Work Together | ||
"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 ten 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.
Contents
Country music duo Steel Magnolia recorded a live version of the song, which is included in their 2010 extended play, Steel Magnolia — EP.
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.