Long Train Runnin'
The Doobie Brothers
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Down around the corner, half a mile from here See them long trains run, and you watch them disappear Without love, where would you be now Without lo-o-o-ove You know I saw miss Lucy down along the tracks She lost her home and her family and she won't be coming back Without love, where would you be right now Without lo-o-o-ove Well the Illinois Central And the Southern Central Freight Got to keep on pushin' mama You know they're running late Without love, where would you be now Without lo-o-o-ve Well the Illinois Central And the Southern Central Freight Got to keep on pushin' mama You know they're running late Without love, where would you be now Without lo-o-o-ve Well the pistons keep on turning And the wheels go round and round The steel rails are cold and hard For the miles that they go down Without love, where would you be right now Without lo-o-o-ve ooh Where would you be now Mmm, got to get you, baby baby, won't you move it down? Won't you move it down? Baby, baby, baby, baby, won't you move it down? When the big train run When the train is movin' on I got to keep on movin' Keep on movin' Won't you keep on movin'? Gonna keep on movin'
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Written by: Tom Johnston
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Long Train Runnin'" is a song by the American rock band The Doobie Brothers. It was released in March 1973 as the first single from their album, "The Captain and Me."
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Chart StandingThe song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. It was also popular in some other countries, reaching number 7 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Original CompositionDespite its complex arrangement, the song was originally composed by band member Tom Johnston as a basic guitar riff around which he would practice his fingerpick technique.
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Lyrics ContentFor years, the band played the song at concerts without any lyrics. The lyrics were hastily added when the producer Ted Templeman asked for lyrics to be written for it so it could be added to their album.
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Influenced ByThe song is strongly influenced by R&B and folk music, which is reflected in the song's harmonica solo, hypnotic groove, and its two-chord structure.
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Song LengthThe album version of "Long Train Runnin'" is eight minutes and 37 seconds long, while the single version released for radio play was shortened to just three minutes and 27 seconds.
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Recognition Over TimeDespite not being initially recognized as a hit, the song has become one of The Doobie Brothers' most popular and enduring songs, frequently played on classic rock and oldies radio stations.
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Regular PerformanceThis song remains a staple of the band's live set to this day; in fact, it's one of only a few of their songs that have been performed at every Doobie Brothers concert since its release.
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Cover VersionsThere have been numerous cover versions of "Long Train Runnin'" over the years, with notable covers being performed by artists such as Traks, Bananarama, and Bob Sinclar.
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Music VideoA music video was also produced for the song "Long Train Runnin'", becoming particularly popular on MTV. In the video, the band is playing in the midst of a large party on a train.
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Song UsageThe song's rhythmic groove and catchy chorus have also led to its frequent use in movies, television shows, and commercials, further increasing its exposure and popular recognition.
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