[1] In January 2021, Jimmy Barnes announced he had formed a rockabilly outfit with Chris Cheney of The Living End and Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats.

[1] The song's video clip features the comic book artwork of Vince Ray brought to cartoon life by Marco Pavone.

Mary Varvaris from The Music said "The joyful, rock 'n' roll cover is perfect for The Barnestormers - every band member has a bit of rockabilly in them, and their take on 'Real Wild Child' solidifies the passion behind this project.

"[2] Josh Leeson from Newcastle Herald said "Holland's boogie woogie piano-playing on 'Lonesome Train' is a scintillating highlight and Barnes sounds inspired throughout by his accomplished bandmates.

"[6] Ellie Robinson from NME said "While its the Cold Chisel frontman's soulful tenor that piques curiosity at first, that's just one piece of a much more complex and dynamic puzzle: Cheney's rollicking riffs gel wonderfully with Shirley's groovy low-end, while Holland adds some brightness and flare on the piano.