[edit] Career
Wariner began performing as a youth in his father's band and in local clubs. In 1971, he was hired as a bassist for Dottie West's band. He also worked heavily with Chet Atkins (one of his childhood influences) and he played with Bob Luman's band.
His first major recording contract was with RCA Records in 1978. His first single releases failed to chart in the top 40 of Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart, although the song "I'm Already Taken" was re-released in 1999, peaking at #3 that year. His first No. 1 hit came in December, 1981, with "All Roads Lead to You."
However, his real popularity didn't take off until the mid-1980s, when he began recording for MCA Records. During his six-year stint with MCA, he scored 19 consecutive top 10 hits, eight of them going to No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart. The most successful of those songs included "Some Fools Never Learn" (1985, his second No. 1 hit), "What I Didn't Do" (1985), "You Can Dream of Me" (1986), "Lynda" (1987) and "I Got Dreams" (1989).
In the early 1990s, Wariner continued his success with Arista Records, with several of his songs reaching the top 10. But his success soon tapered off, as radio programmers became more interested in newer performers.
Wariner, however, continued to maintain his popularity through his instrumental talents. One example was 1991's "Restless," a collaboration with Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill and Mark O'Connor (from O'Connor's album The New Nashville Cats). "Restless" won Wariner (as well as Skaggs and Gill) his first Grammy Award in 1991 for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. In 1996, Wariner released an album of all instrumental tracks called No More Mr. Nice Guy. Though well-received by critics, it proved to be Wariner's last album for Arista.
Wariner also remained in the public eye with his songwriting talents. His composition, "Longneck Bottle" (a No. 1 hit by Garth Brooks), along with a No. 1 duet from early 1998 with singer Anita Cochran called "What If I Said" (his first No. 1 in more than eight years) reinvigorated Wariner's career.
The highlight of Wariner's career came in the spring of 1998. Now recording for Capitol Records, his song "Holes in the Floor of Heaven" - a song about dealing with grief of close friends and relatives - promptly shot to No. 2 and won the Country Music Association awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year.
Wariner also collaborated with other well-known singers and songwriters, including Clint Black and Bill Anderson; he also scored several more hits, most notably 1999's "Two Teardrops" and "I'm Already Taken" (the latter a re-recording of his 1978 debut release).
[edit] Discography
Main article: Steve Wariner discography
[edit] External links
The Official Fan Club Website
Grand Ole Opry Bio
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Katie Wants a Fast One
Steve Wariner Lyrics
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Tappin on the floorboard bangin' on the wheel
Punchin' every button on the radio
But everything's too slow
Katie wants a fast one
Quicker than the last one
Only two times she gets that rush
Katie wants a fast one you know she's gotta have one
Cause that's what makes her motor run
Katie wants a fast one
Tearin' up the yard on the ridin' mower
A neighbor yells Katie better go a little slower
Takin' every corner up on two wheels
Is how she gets her thrills
Chompin' at the bit in the checkout line
Katie's got a thing about wastin' time
If she pulls up behind you in the car pool lane
Just get out of her way
Katie wants a fast one
Quicker than the last one
Only two times she gets that rush
Is makin' tracks and kickin' up dust
Katie wants a fast one you know she's gotta have one
Cause that's what makes her motor run
Katie wants a fast one
In Steve Wariner's song "Katie Wants a Fast One," the singer, Katie, is depicted as an adventurous and thrill-seeking woman who seeks excitement in everything she does. The song portrays Katie's craving for speed as she drives around in her Oldsmobile, banging on the wheel and flipping through radio stations. However, nothing is ever fast enough for her, and she's always looking for something faster, better, and more exciting. The lyrics suggest that Katie's insatiable hunger for "fast ones" is a key aspect of her personality, and it is central to what makes her who she is.
The song further illustrates Katie's love for speed as she tears up the yard with her riding mower, taking corners on two wheels, which is how she gets her thrills. In the checkout line, Katie's impatience is also evident as she yearns to complete her transactions as quickly as possible. Additionally, the song highlights that being in the carpool lane is not enough to satisfy Katie's need for speed. The lyrics suggest that everyone should get out of her way because she is always in a hurry.
In summary, "Katie Wants a Fast One" by Steve Wariner presents the story of a woman who lives life on the fast lane, constantly seeking to satisfy her thirst for excitement through the need for speed.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin' down the road in her oldsmobile
Driving in her old car
Tappin on the floorboard bangin' on the wheel
Fidgeting with excitement, tapping and hitting things while driving
Punchin' every button on the radio
Trying to find a song that matches her energy level
But everything's too slow
All the music on the radio seems too boring and slow for her taste
Katie wants a fast one
Katie desires something exciting and energizing
Quicker than the last one
She needs something faster and more thrilling than what she has
Only two times she gets that rush
She only feels that exciting adrenaline rush twice
Is makin' tracks and kickin' up dust
When she's moving fast and creating some chaos
Katie wants a fast one you know she's gotta have one
Katie must have something that satisfies her need for speed and excitement
Cause that's what makes her motor run
Fast and thrilling experiences make her happy and excited
Tearin' up the yard on the ridin' mower
She's causing destruction while mowing the lawn quickly
A neighbor yells Katie better go a little slower
A neighbor is complaining about her loudness and recklessness
Takin' every corner up on two wheels
She's driving recklessly and dangerously
Is how she gets her thrills
This dangerous act makes her happy and excited
Chompin' at the bit in the checkout line
She's getting impatient and restless while waiting in line
Katie's got a thing about wastin' time
She doesn't like to waste her time on boring activities and tasks
If she pulls up behind you in the car pool lane
If she's stuck in traffic, she will try to move forward by changing lanes
Just get out of her way
She will aggressively speed up and pass other cars in order to satisfy her need for speed and excitement
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RICK CARNES, STEVE WARINER
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