Trains, Part One

Songs in order

1. 1

   Orange Blossom Special · Johnny Cash

   ▶ Play “Johnny Cash · Orange Blossom Special”

   Why it was chosen The speaker considers it one of the most famous train songs in certain circles.

2. 2

   I Feel Like A Train · Malcolm Holcombe

   ▶ Play “Malcolm Holcombe · I Feel Like A Train”
3. 3

   Railroad Song · Jim Croce

   ▶ Play “Jim Croce · Railroad Song”
4. 4

   Steel Rails · Alison Krauss And The Union Stations

   ▶ Play “Alison Krauss And The Union Stations · Steel Rails”
5. 5

   Southbound Passenger Train · Doc Watson

   ▶ Play “Doc Watson · Southbound Passenger Train”
6. 6

   This Old Train · Ginger Boatwright

   ▶ Play “Ginger Boatwright · This Old Train”

   Why it was chosen The speaker links the song to the idea of a fellow passenger on the journey of life.

7. 7

   A Few More Rails · Old School, School Freight Train

   ▶ Play “Old School, School Freight Train · A Few More Rails”

   Why it was chosen The band's name is particularly fitting for a railroad-themed program.

8. 8

   Railroad Earth · Railroad Earth

   ▶ Play “Railroad Earth · Railroad Earth”

   Why it was chosen The speaker chooses another train-themed band for the train-themed show.

9. 9

   Tak Už Mi Má Holka Mává · Hoboes

   ▶ Play “Hoboes · Tak Už Mi Má Holka Mává”
10. 10

    The Train That Carried The Girl Away · Frank Hutchinson

    ▶ Play “Frank Hutchinson · The Train That Carried The Girl Away”

    Why it was chosen The speaker wants to stay with the feeling of the train as a symbol of saying goodbye.

11. 11

    It Takes A Lot To Laugh, Takes A Train To Cry · Bob Dylan

    ▶ Play “Bob Dylan · It Takes A Lot To Laugh, Takes A Train To Cry”

    Why it was chosen The speaker wants to stay with the notion that trains always carry a hint of sadness.

12. 12

    Untitled · Mountain Heart

    ▶ Play “Mountain Heart · Track Selection”
13. 13

    Last Train · Arlo Guthrie

    ▶ Play “Arlo Guthrie · Last Train”