“Fast as You”, a song written and recorded by Dwight Yoakam for Reprise, was recorded in November 1992, along with the rest of the album, Dwight was accompanied in the recording session by: Dean Parks (guitar), Pete Anderson (guitar), Al Perkins (steel and dobro), Charles Domanico (acoustic bass), Taras Prodaniuk (bass), Jeff Donavan (drums), Scott Joss and Don Reed (violin), Skip Edwards (keyboards), Scott Humphrey (programming), Tommy Funderburk, Beth Andersen, Carl Jackson, Jim Haas and Jim Lauderdale (choirs). With the production of Pete Anderson, the song was released on October 4, 1993, reaching number 2 on January 1, 1994, on the charts of country songs of the United States, and remained on the charts for a 20 weeks total. On the Canada Country Tracks charts, he reached # 5. This is his last US top 10 to date, while he would have three more, including another number one in Canada.
The song was included in Dwight’s fifth studio album, This Time (Reprise 1993), the album was released on March 23, 1993, reaching # 4 on the US charts. Top Country Albums, on April 17, 1993, leaving a total of 108 weeks on the charts. In the lists of Canadian RPM albums, it reached number 1. The album was certified triple platinum in the United States and double platinum in Canada.
Versions
Country music duo Steel Magnolia recorded a live version of the song, which is included in his 2010 extended work, Steel Magnolia – EP. Trio Runaway June has also recorded a version of the song, which appears on their 2018 self-titled EP and will appear on their upcoming debut album, and will feature it regularly live.
Dwight Yoakam – Fast As You lyrics
Maybe someday I’ll be strong
Maybe it won’t be long
I’ll be the one who’s tough, yeah
You’ll be the one who’s got it rough
It won’t be long
And maybe I’ll be real strong
Maybe I’ll do things right
Maybe I’ll start tonight
You’ll learn to cry like me, girl
Baby, let’s just wait and see
Maybe I’ll start tonight
And do things right
You’ll control me, oh, so boldly
Rule me ’til I’m free
The pain that shakes me finally makes me
Get up off of my knees
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Maybe I’ll be fast as you
Maybe I’ll break hearts too
But I think that you’ll slow down
When your turn to hurt comes around
Maybe I’ll break hearts
And be as fast as you, uh
You’ll control me, oh, so boldly
Rule me ’til I’m free
The pain that shakes me finally makes me
Get up off of my knees
Maybe I’ll be fast as you
Maybe I’ll break hearts too
I think that you’ll slow down
When your turn to hurt comes around
Maybe I’ll break hearts
And be as fast as you
Maybe I’ll break hearts
And be as fast as you
Oh, sookie
Maybe someday I’ll be strong
Maybe it won’t be long
I’ll be the one who’s strong
You’ll be the one who’s got it rough
You’ll be the one who’s got it rough
, Pete Anderson (guitar), Al Perkins (steel and dobro), Charles Domanico (acoustic bass), Taras Prodaniuk (bass), Jeff Donavan (drums), Scott Joss and Don Reed (violin), Skip Edwards (keyboards), Scott Humphrey (programming), Tommy Funderburk, Beth Andersen, Carl Jackson, Jim Haas and Jim Lauderdale (choirs). With the production of Pete Anderson, the song was released on October 4, 1993, reaching number 2 on January 1, 1994, on the charts of country songs of the United States, and remained on the charts for a 20 weeks total. On the Canada Country Tracks charts, he reached # 5. This is his last US top 10 to date, while he would have three more, including another number one in Canada.The song was included in Dwight's fifth studio album, This Time (Reprise 1993), the album was released on March 23, 1993, reaching # 4 on the US charts. Top Country Albums, on April 17, 1993, leaving a total of 108 weeks on the charts. In the lists of Canadian RPM albums, it reached number 1. The album was certified triple platinum in the United States and double platinum in Canada.VersionsCountry music duo Steel Magnolia recorded a live version of the song, which is included in his 2010 extended work, Steel Magnolia - EP. Trio Runaway June has also recorded a version of the song, which appears on their 2018 self-titled EP and will appear on their upcoming debut album, and will feature it regularly live.){kind=link}