Train of Memories
Kathy Mattea
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Ev'ry time you come around I hear that lonesome sound Ooh, train of memories Boxcars go flyin' by With all my dreams inside Ooh, train of memories I see you wavin' Hear you say goodbye Rollin' down the tracks Of the tears you made me cry Ooh, train of memories This locomotion runs on pain So it's a never ending thing Ooh, train of memories Rumblin' through my mind Pullin' the past behind Ooh, train of memories I see you wavin' Hear you say goodbye Rollin' down the tracks Of the tears you made me cry Ooh, train of memories Ooh, here it comes again Ooh, it's more than I can stand No matter what I do It brings me back to you Ooh, train of memories Ooh, train of memories This train memories
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Written by: JIMMY HINSON, JAMES ANDERSON (ANDY) BYRD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Profile"Train of Memories" is a country song performed by the American country music artist Kathy Mattea. She is a renowned artist who has received a Grammy Award twice throughout her career.
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Song ReleaseThe song came out in October 1987 as the first single from the album "Untasted Honey."
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Chart SuccessThe track reached the fifth spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks, showing how popular it became among country music listeners.
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Song Duration"Train of Memories" is relatively short by modern standards with a length of just 2 minutes and 48 seconds.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Allen Reynolds and Hank Cochran, who are both well-known figures in the country music industry. Allen Reynolds is named in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame whilst Hank Cochran is a recipient of a BMI award.
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Music VideoThough not an uncommon practice today, the release of a music video along with the single was not standard in the 1980s. However, a music video for "Train of Memories" was released, increasing its reach.
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Album Success"Untasted Honey," the album from which "Train of Memories" comes, is one of Kathy Mattea's most successful works. It topped the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart and was her first album to achieve Gold certification.
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Contribution to Mattea’s Career"Train of Memories" significantly helped set the pace for Mattea’s career escalation in the late ‘80s with successive hits following its release.
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Mattea's StyleThe song is a reflection of Kathy Mattea's signature style, combining powerful storytelling through lyrics with her distinctive, warm, and rich voice.
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Genre"Train of Memories" falls within the traditional country genre. It has strong folk and bluegrass influences, which are characteristic of Kathy Mattea’s music.
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