Top 10 “Train” Songs

January

Recently I have been on a “top ten” kick and someone asked me for my top ten “train” songs of all time. “Drops of Jupiter” by Train is a phenomenal song but I went for songs (as opposed to the band name) with either the word “train” in it or if the song was “train” related. Well anyway here is my top 10 “train” songs:
10. Waiting for a Train – Jimmie Rodgers- The man “who started it all.” He was a brakeman on a train at the age of 14. Top that!!
9. Train of Consequences - Megadeth- This is the metal train to the land of head-banging. Enjoy the ride.
8. Love in Vain – Rolling Stones- Slowing it down a whole bit, this bluesy twist will have you waiting for the train to come into the station.
7. Rock N Roll Train – AC/DC- a newcomer but already a classic. ‘Nuff said.
6. Loco-Motion – Grand Funk Railroad- c’mon what does a train ride on? Why a “Railroad” of course and “loco” is part of locomotive.
5. Crazy Train- Ozzy- Unforgettable “All Aboard..ha, ha, ha, ha, ay, ay, ay” This song has now turned into an anthem at most sporting events. Phenomenal.
4. Train Kept a Rollin’ – Aerosmith- their classic cover appears on “Get Your Wings” an under-rated album in my opinion.
3. Peace Train – Cat Stevens- Boy do we ever need to listen to the words of this song. This is a beautiful song that hooks you in and my wish is for these words to come true.
2. Midnight Train to Georgia- Gladys Knight & The Pips- How cool is the groove in this song? Do they make songs like this anymore? I think not!!
1. Love Train – The O’Jays- It kills me that this song is now associated with a beer commercial but one can not deny the greatness. This is another song where we all need to listen and act on the lyrics.

This entry was posted on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 at 11:21 pm by Errol Arne.
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3 Responses to “Top 10 “Train” Songs”

Brian Howard January 23rd, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Great list. I’m not saying I’d knock any songs off it, but I would like to throw out the Marvelettes’ “Destination Anywhere” (though I prefer the version on The Commitments soundtrack), Jeff Beck’s “People Get Ready” (second line: “There’s a train a comin’”), “Nighttrain” from Guns N Roses, “Long Train Runnin’” by the Doobie Brothers and “Hear My Train a Comin,” which Jimi Hendrix absolutely blistered at Woodstock.

I’e even add “Runaway Train” from Soul Asylum just because it’s pretty catchy and had a cool video highlighting missing kids back in the day.
Errol Arne January 24th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Thanks Brian. It was hard to keep “Night Train” and “Long Train Running” off the list but if I extended it to the top “15,” then they would have definitely made the list. Love the other songs you mentioned as well- all solid tunes. Thanks again.
Diana Costello January 24th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
great, now i’m gonna have “runaway train” stuck in my head… nooooooooo! lol. cool list!

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