Song Of The Day: Aug. 19, 2018

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‘People get ready, there’s a train a’comin’…’

Curtis Mayfield writes a Gospel song for the ages:

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  1. puck says:
    August 19, 2018 at 8:05 am

    Two late nominations for Train Song Week: “Trans Europa Express” by Kraftwerk, and “Don’t Sleep in the Subway” by Petula Clark.

  2. El Somnambulo says:
    August 19, 2018 at 8:10 am

    TOO late! I do plan to revisit this theme at a later date, though.

  3. Jason330 says:
    August 19, 2018 at 8:35 am

    The test of a song is – can it be covered by Rod Stewart and still be great? This song does that.

  4. waterpirate says:
    August 19, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    Kraftwerk! now there is a blast from the past I thought I would never hear in the light of day. I thought it reserved to basement clubs in the village.

  5. RE Vanella says:
    August 19, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    I own Autobahn on vinyl. Old times sake.

    Speaking of Germany…. Anyone dig Can?

    El Som … Maybe I can do a week of Can?

    I want to reinforce my avant-garde street cred
    .

  6. El Somnambulo says:
    August 19, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    Can? Can’t.

  7. RE Vanella says:
    August 19, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    Oh! Look at you. Of all people summarily dismissing experimental “art” rock.

    You! Ha!

    Strange days, kids.

  8. El Somnambulo says:
    August 19, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    You are more than welcome to do an ‘alternative song of the day’ thread.

    BTW, as my visions grow more esoteric and solipsistic, I present to you next week’s theme: thoroughfares that don’t exist…or do they?

    Suggestions accepted.

  9. RE Vanella says:
    August 19, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    Christ Almighty! Steve’s lost it….

    Proposals…

    Bluegrass songs about a rye distillery.
    Proto AM disco ’72 to ’76.
    Jug band tunes about horses.

  10. El Somnambulo says:
    August 19, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    Hmmm…jug band tunes about horses…intriguing…

  11. RE Vanella says:
    August 19, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    For this week’s theme I request:

    Electric Avenue by Eddy Grant
    Highway Chile by The Jimi Hendix Experience
    Crossroads by Robert Johnson
    Penny Lane by the Beatles
    Across 110th Street by Bobby Womack

    After being glib on Can you should just admit how good a list this is and just do all 5.

  12. RE Vanella says:
    August 19, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    I knew you had at least 14 tunes featuring a washboard… If only one were equine in allusion… 🙂

  13. El Somnambulo says:
    August 19, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    Good list, although I think 110th Street is a real street. And…I have some other songs in mind. Although I just might deign to toss you a crumb, though. Wouldn’t want to discourage you.

  14. puck says:
    August 19, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    I never was a fan of Kraftwerk, but as time goes on I realize Kraftwerk inspired an entire generation of music I am also not a fan of.

  15. El Somnambulo says:
    August 20, 2018 at 6:52 am

    Well put. I agree.

  16. RE Vanella says:
    August 20, 2018 at 7:18 am

    Fair enough.

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