Stop That Train

Keith & Tex

About Stop That Train

"Stop That Train" is a 1965 ska song by Jamaican band The Spanishtonians (also known as the Spanish Town Skabeats), that has been covered and sampled by numerous artists. Its most famous cover was its first, a 1967 cover by Keith & Tex. That rendition was in turn sampled by various artists, including Scotty, the Beastie Boys and Vanilla Ice. The song has also been covered by Clint Eastwood & General Saint and Don Campbell.


Year:
2007
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Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
She said, she was going on the morning train,
She won't be back for long
She said, my dear, I do love you
No matter, what they say or doStop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
[Instrumental Break]
She said, she was going on the morning train,
She won't be back for long
She said, my dear, I do love you
No matter what they say or do
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la

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Keith & Tex

Keith & Tex were the Jamaican rocksteady duo of Keith Rowe and Texas Dixon, best known for their 1967 hit "Stop That Train". more »

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Written by: PETER TOSH

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3 facts about this song

Stop That Train" by Beastie Boys
Fact 1: The Beastie Boys version was released as part of their fourth studio album, "Ill Communication." - Fact 2: Beastie Boys were known for their unique blend of punk and hip-hop, and "Stop That Train" is a notable example of this style. - Fact 3: It is not a single but has accrued popularity over the years and features as a staple in Beastie Boys' discography. - Fact 4: While the Beastie Boys song shares a title with the others listed, it doesn't share the same lyrics or melody.
Stop That Train" by Keith & Tex
Fact 1: "Stop That Train", by Keith & Tex, is actually a rocksteady classic. The song was initially released in 1967. - Fact 2: It features much more of a reggae influence compared to the other versions listed. - Fact 3: Keith & Tex are Jamaican rocksteady musicians and were at the height of their popularity when they released this song. - Fact 4: It is considered one of the most loved and iconic songs from the rocksteady era in Jamaica.
Stop That Train" by Vanilla Ice
Fact 1: The Vanilla Ice version of "Stop That Train" was a part of his debut album "To the Extreme" released in 1990. - Fact 2: While it was not released as a single, it still has a reputation as a notable track from the album. - Fact 3: It demonstrates Vanilla Ice's affinity for hip-hop and pop music evident during the early 90s. - Fact 4: Despite the song sharing the title with the other versions, its lyrics, and melody are different.

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