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Train

Remember the train in Dr. Zhivago? Cold, dark, threatening. How different than our nostalgic view especially reflected in popular music. I am starting a playlist with trains as the theme.
(any thoughts as to Classical's seemingly empty references?)
My first five...please augment.
It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It takes a Train to Cry.
Garfield and Scaggs version.
China Cat Sunflower  Europe 72
The City of New Orleans Arlo Guthrie
Rose of Cimarron Poco
Take the A Train Duke Ellington (Any version suggestions?)

jpwarren58
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@roberttdid Downtown Train was written and originally performed by Tom Waits. Personally much prefer his version to Rod Stewart's.

Steve Reich, Different Trains
Jill Sobule Trainshttps://youtu.be/D5muMsuIf7s
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slaw
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"Midnight Train to Georgia" Gladys Night & The Pips
Does the band Train count?
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thepigdog
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Robert Earl Keen - "Lynnville Train".
(cover) Dawn McCarthy & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy- "Milk Train". 
(cover) 2:19 - John Hammond.
ljgerens
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"Midnight Flyer" - The Eagles

"Tennessee Central No. 9" - Roy Acuff


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thepigdog
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Joachim Cooder - "When the Train Comes Along".
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