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Bluebird Train
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Just a simple bluegrass train song for ya.
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Kevin Miller, Songwriter. Accoustic folk, bluegrass, and country music.
I'm a singer/songwriter. Hoping someone will enjoy my tunes and maybe want to record a few of them. I do a lot of local jams and play wherever I can find a mic. Let me know if you like my songs. I'll give yours a listen! Peace, Kevin Miller
Song Info
Genre
Country • Bluegrass
Charts
Peak #9
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Kevin Miller
Rights
2010
Uploaded
March 01, 2011
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.1 MB • 128 kbps • 3:25
Story behind the song
Sarah, my wife, rode the last run of the Bluebird Train in Chicago when she was a girl. Here's the story about it.
Lyrics
Bluebird Train copyright 2010 Kevin Miller Does anybody know, Where old locomotives go, Do they scrap ‘em, or just leave ‘em out to rest? It seemed a crying shame, When they took away the trains, And the Bluebird was the one that I loved best. Dad pulled out his crumpled map, And he set me in his lap, By the window, where I could see the view. Over rivers, and the farms, She never did nobody harm. Folks came running just to see her passing through. . Chorus: Oh the whistle blows, And the railcars roll, Then the miles go by Watch the Bluebird fly---- St. Louis to Chicago, She never let us down. Everybody smiled when the Bluebird came to town. Instrumental Break Verse 2 Well she’d cut right through the air, And always get you there. For business, or a trip to see your kin. You could sleep, or you could dine. Everybody dressed so fine, I wondered where they headed & where they been. Times have changed, I’m well aware But I’m happy I was there. I close my eyes, and see her plain as day. Good old progress forges on, Now the Bluebird Train is gone, Such a bitter pill to watch her roll away. Chorus 2X Instrumental ending
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Aaron Richards
Jan 16, 2016
I've always loved songs about trains...your style reminds me both of Ricky Skaggs and Norman Blake. Not many bluegrass people can walk the line between fresh and faithful to tradition, yet your tunes are exactly that...impressive.
songwriterbrett
Nov 27, 2013
Great song Kevin...something about "train" songs really draw me in! Looking forward to hearing more! Had to "station" this one....pun intended! HA!!! :))
Terje og Ingars folksongpage
Oct 16, 2011
Nice! I like it very much. 5 stars for you.
Spiritwind pop
Sep 02, 2011
great train song! fun to listen to as i enjoyed it very much. 5 stars Spiritwind pop
T Blue
May 18, 2011
Stopped by for a listen loved this track you and your family produce one nice tune here Tim
Jamey Darnold
Mar 23, 2011
Very nice! Kevin I love! a good train song! You have a talented family and always enjoy your music. I have one as well. Check it out when you have time.
murphy l henderson jr
Mar 16, 2011
Hey Kevin, Great job my friend...:) God Bless..."Murphy"
EG Music
Mar 10, 2011
beautiful song.. as usual..!! Cheers
Frankfurt Dialog Company
Mar 08, 2011
Kevin, this is exactly the kind of song that reminds me of the fact that, even though I am German, every time I come to the US and just leave the aircraft, be it NYC or Chicago or Atlanta or SFO, I feel like coming home. And it´s your music that reconnects me to this feeling right now. Thank you for that! Masterfully written and performed, excellent lyrics, picking and singing. You guys are an outstanding family and yes, you made my day, because it makes me feel like ......home. Cheers from Frankfurt, my friends!
The Woodman
Mar 03, 2011
Great song and very well done....Stan
Jiri Hajek - composer
Mar 03, 2011
Wonderful song, Kevin, I like it very much, you are a excellent performer!! Jiri
Robert Muscovitz
Mar 03, 2011
Kevin and family,, You guys blow me away!! Awesome song and great blue grass. Sounds like you ALL had fun doing this. Just fantastic Kevin! You do have a way with words... Good Luck!! BOB
wooly56
Mar 02, 2011
This requires words I can not use here! You have to be the best unknown cat out there in the woods of Washington. Corn bread must do wonders for the music soul.
Judy Henry Church
Mar 02, 2011
Very nicely performed! Loved the energy and upbeat. Love the harmony in the chorus.
Pinecats
Mar 02, 2011
What a great song Kevin. Excellent lyrics that really generate good imagery and reflect the era. Ma's bass is so warm and holds this whole tune solid on the rails. Your mando and young Forrest on that 5 string really fill the tune with spirit. Your singing is ace, especially liked the harmonies in the chorus. Fine new tune Kevin and Co!!
Leif Martinsson
Mar 02, 2011
This is very good!
gabe stenziano
Mar 01, 2011
man that's good stuff. love your singing and playing as always. the imagery in the lyrics makes you feel like your right there. well done. gabe