The Train Is Coming

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About The Train Is Coming

"The Train Is Coming" is a 1966 single by Jamaican musician Ken Boothe, and one of Boothe's earliest successful songs. It was written by Boothe and Coxsone Dodd. The 1966 version was backed by The Wailers. In 1995 Boothe re-worked a version of the song with recording artist Shaggy, and that version was used in the soundtrack for the film Money Train. The British reggae band UB40 covered the song as a UK single, which is included on their album Labour of Love III.


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2003
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I said, the train is coming baby
I said, the train is comin' now
I said, the train is coming baby
I said, the train is comin' now
So long I've been waiting
Waiting for you, oh yeah
Now the time has come
And its between me and you, oh Lord'
I said, the train is coming baby
The train is comin' now, now, now, now
I said, the train is coming baby
And I am leaving on that train, Lord
Everyday I pray
For this little hour
Now the time has come
And I want you to stand by me
Because the train is comin' baby
And we are leaving on that train
And we will roam this land
Where we all will be free, Lord

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UB40

UB40 are a British reggae/pop band formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England. The band has placed more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved considerable international success. The band has been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album four times, and in 1984, they were nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group. One of the world's best-selling music artists, UB40 have sold over 70 million records. more »

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Written by: ORVILLE BURRELL, KENNETH GEORGE BOOTHE

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Train is Coming" was released as a single in 1996.
Artists
The song is a collaboration between Jamaican artists Ken Boothe and Shaggy, along with the British reggae-pop band UB40.
Soundtrack Feature
The song was featured in the soundtrack for the 1995 film "Money Train," starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson.
Music Style
"The Train is Coming" is known for its reggae sound, typical of both Ken Boothe and UB40's music.
Ken Boothe
Ken Boothe is a veteran Jamaican vocalist known for his soulful voice. This song is one of his many collaborations that helped him rise to international prominence.
Shaggy
Shaggy, a Grammy award-winning reggae fusion artist, is known for his distinctive raspy voice. "The Train is Coming" is one of his many hit singles.
UB40
UB40 is a British reggae and pop band known for their blend of reggae and pop. They have over 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart and have achieved considerable international success.
Original Version
Ken Boothe actually recorded an original version of "The Train is Coming" in the 1960s, which was produced by rocksteady pioneer Sonia Pottinger. Shaggy's version is a significant reinterpretation of Boothe's original.
Chart Performance
Although the song did not chart in the UK, it did make an impact in other countries. In the United States, the song peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "The Train is Coming" features scenes from the "Money Train" film, intercut with footage of Ken Boothe, Shaggy and UB40 performing the song.

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