Fast Train (song)

For other uses, see Fast Train.

"Fast Train" is the debut single by the Canadian rock band April Wine, from their 1971 self-titled debut. It was a top 40 hit in Canada, peaking at No.38 on the RPM 100 Singles Chart.^[1] It also peaked at No.23 on the Canadian CHUM singles chart, on June 26, 1971.^[2][3] The success of this single established Myles Goodwyn as the band's main songwriter, and made it possible for April Wine to record a second album.^[4][5][6]

"Fast Train"
45rpm. paper sleeve
Single by April Wine
from the album April Wine
A-side	"Fast Train"
B-side	"Wench"
Released	1971
Recorded	RCA Studios, Montreal
Genre	Hard rock
Length	2:30 3:19 (Album Version)
Label	Aquarius
Songwriter(s)	Myles Goodwyn
Producer(s)	Bill Hill
April Wine singles chronology
"Fast Train" (1971) "You Could Have Been a Lady" (1972)

"Fast Train" appears in the soundtrack for the thriller film Natural Enemy (1997),^[4][7][8] a film starring Donald Sutherland and William McNamara.^[9]

Chart positions

Chart (1971)	Peak position
Canada CHUM Chart	23
Canada RPM 100	38