City of New Orleans (song)

[casey28]

I love this Arlo Guthrie song (written by Steve Goodman) from his 1972 album Hobo's Lullaby. It's about a train ride from Chicago to New Orleans on the Illinois Central Railroad's City of New Orleans. The lyrics are so beautiful and nostalgic. It's my favorite train song (makes me cry!) and the video is really awesome, too. Some of the visuals

Comments

[primula_baggins]

Such a great song, I agree. Thanks for reminding me of it.
Another song I love is A Horse with No Name. I love the images it evokes. I spent a lot of time in the desert when I was a child, so I can picture him riding on his horse in the desert.

[casey28]

Totally a great song, I'm glad you think so, too. You're very welcome! I hadn't heard it in awhile, too. It showed up on my youtube feed and once I heard it again and saw the beautiful and very moving video, I had to share it!

I love A Horse with No Name, too. Like the City of New Orleans song, it evokes some great images. How wonderful that you spent a lot of time in the desert as a child and I'm sure it makes that song even more meaningful for you.

[metallidean_grl]

I love that song. I never really paid that much attention to the lyrics, but those are cool. It has been awhile since I've heard the song, hope it won't be forever till I hear it again. It is indeed, a golden oldie.

[raloria]

I've always liked this song, too! I especially like Willie Nelson's version. :)