On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe

Bob Crosby & His Orchestra, Bing Crosby, Peggy Lee

About On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe

"On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" is a popular song written by Harry Warren with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The song was published in 1944, spanned the hit chart in mid-1945, and won the 1946 Academy Award for Best Original Song. It refers to the former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, and was featured in the 1946 film, The Harvey Girls, where it was sung by Judy Garland, with support from Ben Carter, Marjorie Main, Virginia O'Brien, Ray Bolger, and the MGM Chorus. At one point in mid-1945 versions by Mercer, Bing Crosby, and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra were on the hit chart simultaneously. In late September the Crosby version, first to make the chart, was joined by one by Judy Garland and the Merry Macs. Despite mentions in the lyrics of the song, the AT&SF never directly reached Laramie, Wyoming or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 


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Do you hear that whistle down the line
I figure that it's engine number forty-nine
She's the only one that'll sound that way
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe

See the old smoke risin' 'round the bend
I reckon that she knows she's gonna meet a friend
Folks around these parts get the time of day
From the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe

Here she comes, woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-woo
Hey Jim, you better get out the rig, woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-woo
She's got a list of passengers that's pretty big
And they'll all want lifts to Brown's Hotel
'Cause lots of them been travellin' for quite a spell
All the way from Philadelphia
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe

Do you hear that whistle down the line
I figure that it's engine number forty-nine
She's the only one that'll sound that way
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe

See the old smoke risin' 'round the bend
I reckon that she knows she's gonna meet a friend
Folks around these parts get the time of day
From the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe

Here she comes, woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-woo
Hey Jim, you better get out the rig, woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-woo
She's got a list of passengers that's pretty big
And they'll all want lifts to Brown's Hotel
'Cause lots of them been travellin' for quite a spell
All the way from Philadelphia
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
Doo-doo-da
The good old A.T. and the Santa Fe

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: HARRY WARREN, JOHNNY MERCER

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10 facts about this song

Song Details
"On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" is a popular song written by Johnny Mercer and Harry Warren in 1945.
Movie Trivia
The song got significant recognition when it was used in the 1946 MGM musical film 'The Harvey Girls,' starring Judy Garland.
Oscars Win
It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1946, which was a massive achievement.
Notable Performers
Bing Crosby, Johnny Mercer, and Judy Garland, among others, also famously performed the number.
Composition
The song is noteworthy because it presents a musical story of the American transcontinental railroads' extension to the American West.
Chart Dominance
Bing Crosby's recording of the song reached no.4 in the Billboard charts, and Johnny Mercer's version also achieved notable success by reaching no.1 on the same chart.
Recording History
Judy Garland's version was an 8-minute studio recording made on July 7, 1945, which was edited down to a shorter version for radio play.
Pop Culture
"On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" has been featured in many films, television shows and commercials since its initial release, solidifying its enduring popularity.
Lyrical Prowess
The song is generally noted for its complex, fast-paced lyrics, that Johnny Mercer is known for.
Commercial Success
Covered by numerous artists, the song has seen various successful adaptations, indicative of its timeless appeal.

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