Train Songs

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    Peace Train - Cat Stevens (1971)

     
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    Mystery Train by Elvis Presley on 1955 Sun 78.
     
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    Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers 1973

     
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    The King of all Train Songs is about a derailing disaster on a high trestle that occurred in 1903 in Danville, Virginia.

    Vernon Dalhart was the composer, but it was recorded by all the top Country and Folk singers.

    The title is: "The Wreck of the Old 97".

    Go to YouTube and listen to the version by Hank Snow. The Boxcar Willie version is good too.

    Hal
     
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    Here's a variety of singers of 'Old 97' for you @Hal Pollner :) not overly keen on Hank snow's version...






     
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    With words.

     
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