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"I'm a Train" is a song written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood and performed by Hammond. It was first recorded in French, in 1967, by Les Troubadours as "La chaîne". The first English version was recorded in 1968 by a UK group called Colors of Love, which included singer Elaine Paige. Hammond's own version, released in 1974, was the first one to chart. The song reached #15 on the Adult Contemporary chart and #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974. The song appeared on Hammond's 1974 album, Albert Hammond. The song was produced by him and Roy Halee and also was featured, along with filmed footage of trains traveling, on Captain Kangaroo. 


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Look at me, I'm a train on a track
I'm a train, I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, yeah
Look at me, got a load on my back
I'm a train, I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, yeah

Look at me, I'm going somewhere
I'm a train, I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, yeah
Look at me, I'm going somewhere
I'm a train, I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, yeah, been a

Hard day, yes, it has been a hard day
Yes, it has been a hard day, yes, it has
I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, I'm a chucka train
I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, chucka train, yeah

Look at me, I'm a train on a line
I'm a train, I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, yeah
Look at me for the very last time
I'm a train, I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, yeah

It's been a life that's long and hard
I'm a train, I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, yeah
I'm going down to the breaker's yard
I'm a train, I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, yeah, been a

Hard day, yes, it has been a hard day
Yes, it has been a hard day, yes, it has
I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, I'm a chucka train
I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, chucka train, yeah

It's been a life that's long and hard
I'm a train, I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, yeah
Going down to the breaker's yard
I'm a train, I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, yeah, been a

Hard day, yes, it has been a hard day
Yes, it has been a hard day, yes, it has
I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, I'm a chucka train
I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, I'm a chucka train
I'm a train, I'm a chucka train, I'm a chucka train
I'm a train, I'm a chucka train

I'm a train
I'm a train
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a train
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a train

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Albert Hammond

Albert Louis Hammond OBE (born 18 May 1944) is an English singer, songwriter and record producer from Gibraltar. more »

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Written by: ALBERT HAMMOND, MIKE HAZLEWOOD

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"I'm a Train" by Albert Hammond is classified as Pop Rock music.
Album Origin
The song is from Hammond's 1972 album, "It Never Rains in Southern California."
Billboard Charts
"I'm a Train" peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974.
Writing Credits
The song was not solely written by Albert Hammond but co-written with Mike Hazlewood, with whom Hammond also co-wrote many other songs.
Music Video
There is a unique music video of "I'm a Train" which features Albert Hammond performing the song on a stage in the shape of a giant train.
Inspiration
The song's lyrics suggest it could be a metaphor for life’s journey, constantly moving forward much like a train.
Song Duration
The official runtime of "I'm a Train" is approximately three minutes and nineteen seconds.
Cover Versions
Several other artists have performed cover versions of the song, including Engelbert Humperdinck and Peter Noone.
Album Success
Though the track was successful, the album it came from, 'It Never Rains in Southern California', is best known for its title track which reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Instrumental Appeal
The song is well-regarded for its catchy melody and notable use of harmonica.
Live Performances
"I'm a Train" became one of Albert Hammond's iconic songs and was included in most of his live performances during his active music years.
Commercial Usage
The song was used in commercials in the United Kingdom for the supermarket chain Morrisons.
Global Success
Not just hit in the United States, "I'm a Train" has also been quite popular in other countries including the United Kingdom.

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