The first recording I heard of this song was by Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. For some reason I think I was 17 at the time but I could be wrong. I heard it once and it stuck to my brain and didn’t go away. I heard… Read More
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Guitar great Doc Watson has died
Doc Watson has died at 89. RIP I’ve been listening to Doc Watson’s music since I was a teenager. It seems as if styles come and go but Doc has always been there bringing his brand of Americana to life. He was not a purist… Read More
I’m Gonna Ride this Train outa Town
Train song #15 is Railroad Bill. Here’s Woody with Ramblin’ Jack and Sonny Terry And this is Riley Puckett’s version… Here’s Frank Hutchison. I like this one a lot… Mr. Hutchison performed another railroad song of note as well, called The Train that Carried my… Read More
The King of them All?
The Streamlined Cannonball (your train song of the day)…. That was Doc Watson of course. Here’s Chet Atkins, playing it slow and lazy… Here’s Leroy Troy. I like his version very much…
The Greenville Trestle
Here’s Doc Watson and Jack Lawrence performing the train song of the day. Doc Watson is such an enjoyable performer. Just about perfect. Mr. Watson is an American treasure. He’s well into his 80s now and still performing.
Wreck of the 1262
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.
Deep River Blues
Tomorrow, trout season opens in Ontario. Good thing because I’ve got the Deep River Blues. Here’s Doc Watson:
27th Street 