Long Black Train

Josh Turner

About Long Black Train

"Long Black Train" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Josh Turner. It was released in May 2003 as the second single and title from his debut album of the same name. Having spent more than 30 weeks on the Billboard country charts, "Long Black Train" reached a peak of #13 in early 2004. On June 1, 2006 it was certified as Gold by the RIAA.


Year:
2003
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There's a long black train
Coming down the line
Feeding off the souls that are lost and crying
Rails of sin only evil remains
Watch out brother for that long black train

Look to the heavens
You can look to the skies
You can find redemption
Staring back into your eyes
There is protection and there is
Peace the same burn in your ticket for that
Long black train

'Cause there's victory in the lord I say
Victory in the lord
Cling to the father and his holy name
And don't go riding on that long black train

There's a engine there on that long black train
Making you wonder if your ride is worth the pain
He's just a waitin' on your heart to say
Let me ride on that long black train

But you know there's victory in the lord I say
Victory in the lord
Cling to the father and his holy name
And don't go riding on that long black train

Well I can hear the whistle from a mile away
It sounds so good
But I must stay away
That train is a beauty making everybody stare
But its only destination is the middle of nowhere

But you know there's victory in the lord I say
Victory in the lord
Cling to the father and his holy name
And don't go riding on that long black train

I said cling to the father and his holy name and don't go ridin' on that black train
Yes watch out brother for that long black train
That devil's a drivin' that long black train.

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Josh Turner

Joshua Otis "Josh" Turner (born November 20, 1977) is a country music singer and actor who signed to MCA Nashville Records in 2003. His latest single is "Time Is Love" off his new album, 'Punching Bag'. In 2003, Long Black Train, his title track, was his breakthrough single release. 2005's Your Man accounted for his first two Number One hits: "Your Man" and "Would You Go with Me," while 2007's Everything Is Fine included a No. 2 in "Firecracker." Haywire, released in 2010, produced his biggest hit, the No. 1 "Why Don't We Just Dance." Josh also released a Cracker Barrel album called "Live at the Ryman" in 2007. Overall, Turner has charted ten times on the Billboard country singles charts, with all but one of his singles reaching Top 40 or higher. more »

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Written by: Joshua O. Turner

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Long Black Train" was released by MCA Nashville Records on May 12, 2003.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.
Songwriting
"Long Black Train" was written solely by Josh Turner, the artist who performed it.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by a vision Turner had of a long, black train running down a track in the middle of nowhere. He imagined people standing out to the sides of this train, wanting to get on board to escape their troubles.
Album
"Long Black Train" also happens to be the title track of Josh Turner's debut album.
Theme
Its theme, inspired by Hank Williams Sr.'s cautionary tales, presents a stark allegory of temptation and salvation, with the long, black train representing temptation.
Breakthrough
The song was Turner's breakthrough hit and it stands as the 5th longest charting single on the Billboard ’s Hot Country Songs Chart.
Performance Debut
Josh Turner first performed "Long Black Train" at his performance in the famous Grand Ole Opry in 2001. The audience's warm reception to the song led to a standing ovation in the middle of his performance.
Music Video
The music video for "Long Black Train" was directed by Steven Goldmann and premiered in mid-2003. It was filmed in a narrow-gauge railway museum.
Religious Overtones
The song has been described as having an 'old-time gospel flavour' due to its religious overtones of faith and resisting temptation.
Genre
"Long Black Train" is classified under the Country and Bluegrass genres, demonstrating Turner’s deep, resonant baritone and distinctive style.
Awards and Recognition
In 2004, the song was nominated for the Song of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
Impact on Career
The success of "Long Black Train" led to a long and successful ongoing country music career for Josh Turner, with numerous future hits following this song.
Popularity
In spite of not reaching the Top 10 on the US Country Charts, the song became one of Turner's most popular songs, remaining a fan favorite for years.
Certified Gold
In 2004, "Long Black Train" was certified Gold by the RIAA, making it Josh Turner's first Gold-certified single.

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