The train song of the day today features Johnny Horton: Coal Smoke, Valve Oil and Steam. You may know some other tunes by Johnny Horton, such as North to Alaska and Battle of New Orleans. Mr. Horton had a short life – he was sadly… Read More
Today’s train song of the day is Rock Island Line. It tells the story of an engineer who smuggles pig iron past a toll gate by saying all he’s carrying is livestock. There are many versions of this tune, the most famous of which is… Read More
The train song of the day today is an understated little instrumental by Earl Scruggs called Fireball Mail. Not only were they fine musicians but Earl and the boys wore some excellent hats too, don’t you think?
I like this jig – it has a great title too, doesn’t it?
Today’s train song features the Glenn Miller Orchestra in Sun Valley Seranade, performing Chattanooga Choo Choo. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do. This is one stylish train tune.
Today’s train song features Frankie Laine from the 1955 film, Bring your Smile Along. The song predates the film and is from 1951. This is a bit different from the usual train songs I post here. A Gandy Dancer is someone who is employed by… Read More
I know I know, I missed yesterday. I bet you thought I had no more train songs left. Wrong-o buckeroos. Here’s Ben Dewberry’s Final Run. Johnny Cash… The song was written by Jimmie Rodgers, and it was the first song he recorded. Here’s Mr. Rodgers…… Read More
…it takes a train to cry. The train song of the day is of course by Bob Dylan. Here’s Bloomfield, Kooper and Stills from SuperSession…
Today’s train song features Ernest Thompson. This song was first published in 1896. I think that’s what we call an old chestnut.
Those of you who have been waiting all day for the train song of the day will be well-rewarded. Here’s Doc Watson and Jack Lawrence performing The Wreck of the 1262.
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