On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
The Merry Macs, Judy Garland
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What a lovely trip I'm feeling so fresh and alive And I'm so glad to arrive It's all so grand It's easy to see you don't need a palace To feel like Alice in Wonderland Back in Ohio where I come from I've done a lot of dreamin' and I've travelled some But I never thought I'd see the day When I ever took a ride on the Santa Fe (Wanna take a ride on the Santa Fe) I would lean across my window sill And hear the whistle echoin' across the hill Then I'd watch the lights till they fade away On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe What a thrill (what a great big wonderful thrill) With the wheels a-singin' "westward ho" Right from the day I heard them start 'Cross the Kansas plains from New Mexico I guess I've got a little gypsy in my heart When I'm old and grey and settled down If I ever get a chance to sneak away from town Then I'll spend my busman's holiday On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe All aboard! (we came across the country lickety-split) (Rollin' ninety miles an hour) I can't believe I'm here at last Woo-oo-ooo! (When you go travellin', it's best for you To take the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe!) I can't believe that anything could go so fast Then you pull that throttle, whistle blows A-huffin' and a-puffin' and away she goes All aboard for California, hey! On the Atchison (on the Atchison) On the Atchison, Topeka (on the Atchison, Topeka) On the Atchison, Topeka (on the Atchison, Topeka) On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe!
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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.
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Movie TriviaThe song got significant recognition when it was used in the 1946 MGM musical film 'The Harvey Girls,' starring Judy Garland.
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Oscars WinIt won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1946, which was a massive achievement.
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Notable PerformersBing Crosby, Johnny Mercer, and Judy Garland, among others, also famously performed the number.
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CompositionThe song is noteworthy because it presents a musical story of the American transcontinental railroads' extension to the American West.
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Chart DominanceBing 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.
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Recording HistoryJudy 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.
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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.
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Lyrical ProwessThe song is generally noted for its complex, fast-paced lyrics, that Johnny Mercer is known for.
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Commercial SuccessCovered by numerous artists, the song has seen various successful adaptations, indicative of its timeless appeal.
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