Steel Rails: Classic Railroad Songs, Vol. 1

Steel Rails: Classic Railroad Songs, Vol. 1

Track Listings

1. Wabash Cannonball - Roy Acuff

2. Orange Blossom Special - The Johnson Mountain Boys

3. Daddy, What's a Train? - Utah Phillips

4. Jimmie the Kid - Jimmie Rodgers

5. Ramblin' Man - Kieran Kane

6. Steel Rails - Alison Krauss

7. Trainwreck of Emotion - Del McCoury

8. Slow Moving Freight Train - Hugh Moffatt

9. Lord of the Trains - Tom Russell

10. Last Train - Peter Rowan

11. Nine Pound Hammer - David Grisman, Alan O'Bryant, Doc Watson

12. When the Golden Train Comes Down - The Sons of the Pioneers

13. Texas, 1947 - Guy Clark

14. Pan American Boogie - Kate MacKenzie

Tracks:

Wabash Cannonball - Roy Acuff
Orange Blossom Special - Johnson Mountain Boys
Daddy, What's A Train? - Utah Phillips
Jimmie The Kid - Jimmie Rodgers
Ramblin' Man - Kieran Kane
Steel Rails - Alison Krauss
Trainwreck Of Emotion - Del McCoury
Slow Moving Freight Train - Hugh Moffatt
Lord Of The Trains - Tom Russell
Last Train - Peter Rowan
Nine Pound Hammer - David Grisman With Doc Watson And Alan O'Bryant
When The Golden Train Comes Down - Sons Of Pioneers
Texas, 1947 - Guy Clark
Pan American Boogie - Kate MacKenzie

Customer Reviews:

Great collection.......2006-07-06

I got turned on to this series of train songs thanks to my 4 year old son who loves trains. Not only are these all (1-3) great compilations, and great songs-they are a slice of Americana. I just love them all. And, to "music lover," the song you were refering to about the engineer passing by his house to check on his baby-it is on "Night Train" the 3rd in the series. And, "the wreck of old 97" is a Johnny Cash classic.

The Wreck of the Old 97.......2004-05-15

This is in response to "A Music Fan's" question. The wreck of the Old 97 was an actual event. The accident happened on September 27, 1903 in Virginia, and was immortalized by the song to which you refer. So no, you are not imagining it; but it's probably more of a big deal than you thought. A very useful website has many details and even newspaper articles and photographs. (...)

I need help!.......2004-02-26

This is not a review but I am desperate and need help. This is driving me crazy...Years ago my Grandmother used to sing many of the old railroad songs. One of my favorites was The Wreck Of The Old 97. She used to sing another one, but I cannot remember many of the words, therfore I cannot find it ANYWHERE! I am getting desperate trying to find it someplace on line. The song/story is about a conductor driving down the railroad tracks, and when he passes by his house, if his baby is sick (or something like that) the light on the track (or house) will be red. If the baby is OK, the light will be green. I know I did not imagine this song, but I just cannot remember the words. Does anyone have a clue?? I sure hope you can help!

Thank You! Please email me at ssandlf@adelphia.net if you can help! I would sure appreciate it!!

Train classics from a bygone age.......2003-02-09

This is the first of a series of CD's released by Rounder, all devoted to train songs. This volume focuses on country music, although the series as a whole covers several musical genres. Some of the songs featured here were recorded in the 1990's while others are from as far back as the 1930's, yet somehow they fit together well.

Roy Acuff starts the wheels rolling with Wabash Cannonball, one of many train songs that he recorded. This is followed by another famous train song, Orange blossom special, inspired by the first streamline train ever to run in Florida. That was in 1938, although the Johnson mountain boys' version featured here was recorded in 1945.

Daddy what's a train?, from 1973, was written at a time when it was feared that trains would disappear from America altogether. Perhaps they will one day, but I doubt it. Elsewhere in the world, especially in Western Europe where the population density is much higher, there will always be trains.

Among the other great songs here, Steel rails (the title track) is sung superbly by Alison Krauss, while another wonderful lady, Kate MacKenzie, closes the set with a fine rendition of Pan American boogie. The original Pan American train ran from Cincinnati to New Orleans.

Great album!!.......2001-07-16

This is one of my favorite albums. 'Wabash Cannonball' by Roy Acuff is truly a classic in every sense of the word; Alison Krauss does a fine rendition of 'Steel Rails'; and the transition from steam to diesel power is aptly chronicled in 'Texas, 1947'. Rounder has done a truly admirable job with its series on American railroad songs; I also have Volumes 2 and 3. I just noticed they have released a Volume 4 which will be my next purchase along with Train 45.

Music Review:

Music Review

music review

Recommended Music:

Best of Bonzai V.2 [Import]

Fahir's Music

JOHANN LUDWIG KREBS : Clavier Übung - Olivier Vernet

Music: That's What Little Boys Are Made Of

I Like It Like That

Made Mann [Explicit Lyrics]

Make a Joyful Noise

I Started A Joke #2 [CD-single]

Pop Music: 20th Anniversary 1976-1996 [Box set] [Limited Edition] [Import]

Fauré, Dupare: Mélodies

Live Alive V.2 [Import]

KLB [Import]

Music: A.I.E. [Import]

Greatest Hits Live at the House of Blues

Kids on the Street