Train, Train (Blackfoot song)
Encyclopedia
"Train, Train" is a song written by Blackfoot
and included on their 1979 album Strikes
. It is noted for its introduction, which features sound effects of a train's wheels and whistle, played on a harmonica
by Blackfoot frontman Ricky Medlocke's grandfather, Shorty
. It peaked at 38 on the US Top 40.
, on her album "The Grass Is Blue
", and Warrant
.
Blackfoot (band)
Blackfoot is a Southern rock musical ensemble from Jacksonville, Florida organized during 1970. Though they are primarily a Southern rock band, they were known also as a hard rock act....
and included on their 1979 album Strikes
Strikes (album)
Strikes is the third album by Southern rock band Blackfoot, released during 1979. That album has received from the RIAA a platinum certification in April 1986.-Track listing:# "Road Fever" – Medlocke/Spires...
. It is noted for its introduction, which features sound effects of a train's wheels and whistle, played on a harmonica
Harmonica
The harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes...
by Blackfoot frontman Ricky Medlocke's grandfather, Shorty
Shorty Medlocke
Shorty Medlocke was an American blues and hard rock musician and composer.A descendant of the Blackfoot Confederacy, he is the grandfather of Blackfoot and Lynyrd Skynyrd lead guitarist Rickey Medlocke....
. It peaked at 38 on the US Top 40.
Covers
Several musicians have covered this song, including Dolly PartonDolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
, on her album "The Grass Is Blue
The Grass Is Blue
-Chart performance:-External links:*...
", and Warrant
Warrant (American band)
Warrant is an American heavy metal band from Hollywood, California, that experienced success from 1989-1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich, and one of its...
.