I received an email from my pal East Texas Red. Now he was concerned about me, concerned that I was going to run out of train songs, and he wanted to be sure I was going to land on my feet. East Texas Red kindly… Read More
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Ridin’ that train…
I know you’ve been asking, is he really going to continue with that silly “train song a day” feature? The answer is yes, I’m not done yet. I hope you’re enjoying these. There really was a Casey Jones, John Luther “Casey” Jones. He lived from… Read More
You knew it was coming….
With a train song a day, eventually the Wabash Cannonball would have to come around on the guitar. I’d like to feature a live performance by Mac Wiseman from 1957. Wabash Cannonball is an old tune, originating in the late 19th century. It was popularized… Read More
The Last Ride
I know you’ve been waiting for the train song of the day. Well here it is, friends. Let’s listen to Hank Snow. I like the speaking part in this one.
Sunday’s Train
For today’s train song of the day, here’s Elizabeth Cotten with PeteSeeger performing Freight Train. Guitar pickers will notice right away that she plays guitar left-handed by simply turning it upside down, putting the high strings at the top. Here’s a nice (but short) version… Read More
The Cannonball Rag
A train song a day keeps the doctor away…. Here’s Merle Travis Today we’re celebrating guitar pickers. Next up is Duane Eddy Randy Bachman shows how it’s done Finally, here’s Chet Atkins’ take on it…
Today’s Train Song of the Day…
…is City of New Orleans, performed by the late Steve Goodman, who also wrote the song.
Yes, another train song of the day…
Here’s an outfit called City Holler performing the old Flatt & Scruggs tune, Bringin in that Georgia Mail.
Train Train go away
Today’s train song of the day is Texas Eagle performed by Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band. This is from 1998. What great chemistry!
A train song a day keeps the doctor away…
Here’s the late U. Utah Phillips, the Golden Voice of the Great Southwest. Railroading on the Great Divide, nothing around me but the Rockies and sky….
27th Street 