Now I’m back on track. Here’s the train song of the day, Engine 143 by the Carter Family. Here’s another favourite here on 27th Street, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, covering the same tune… Murdered upon a railroad and laid in a lonesome grave…that’s one hurtin’ train… Read More
It actually falls into a category I like to call hobos, tramps and bums. Here’s Dean Martin sounding just great, performing Bumming Around
The train song of the day is Danville girl. This one is a personal favourite. Let’s start with Woody. Now here’s Spider John. I’d like to send this one out to my pals Candy and Stagg, who have been out on the road. Now for… Read More
The train song of the day pits Train of Love against The Love Train. Which do you like? Of course that was Johnny Cash. I also love Bob Dylan’s tribute… That’s hard to beat, but Love Train by the O’Jays still stands up as great… Read More
Chris at Musical Instruments of Canada did a fantastic job repairing the grill of my Guerrini triple row button accordion. The grill, including both corners, broke last weekend in what I can only describe as a macabre accordion accident. With some super-glue, epoxy and magic,… Read More
You might think I’m running out of train songs. No way. Here’s Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys performing Train 45. This one goes out to Salvelinas. Now for a much different take on the tune, here’s Woody And one last version, this one featuring… Read More
Har! There’s even an accordion. That was Red Foley. This is your train song of the day, by the way. Do you know the Delmore Brothers? I love the harmonica opening to this version. And one more…here are the Louvin Brothers, with an understated, stylish… Read More
Today’s train song of the day goes back to an old Woody Guthrie tune and a fine version performed by Lew Dite.
Your train song of the day for a Monday is Fast Train performed by the late Solomon Burke. I think this one was written by Van Morrison. I mentioned a few posts ago that I was having problems embedding videos on WordPress. Previously I had… Read More
I know you were waiting for a train song of the day yesterday and I failed you. My apologies. Let’s enjoy Tom Waits singing Downtown Train. This comes from Mr. Waits’ record, Rain Dogs, from 1985. This tune has been covered by a few people… Read More
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