Silver Train
The Rolling Stones
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Silver train is a comin' Think I'm gonna get on now, oh, yeah Silver train is a comin' Think I wanna get on now, oh, yeah, oh, yeah Silver rain is a fallin' Fallin' up around my house, oh, yeah Silver rain is a fallin', fallin' up around my house, oh, yeah, oh, yeah And I did not know her name And I did not know her name But I sure love the way that she laughed and took my money And I did not know her name And I did not know her name But I sure loved the way that she laughed and called me Honey Silver rain is a fallin' Fallin' up around my house, oh, yeah Silver belles is a ringin' Ringin' all around my house, ding, dong, oh, yeah And I did not know her name And I did not know her name But I sure loved the way that she laughed and took my money And I did not know her name And I did not know her name But I sure loved the way that she laughed and called me Honey I'm going home on a south bound train with a song in my mouth I'm going home on a south bound train with a song in my mouth Silver train is a runnin' Think I'm gonna get on now, oh, yeah Silver train is a comin' Think I'm gonna get on now, oh, yeah And I did not know her name And I did not know her name But I sure loved the way that she laughed and took my money And I did not know her name And I did not know her name But I sure loved the way that she laughed and called me Honey Silver train is a comin' Think I'm gonna get on now, oh, yeah Silver train is a comin' Think I'm gonna get on board, oh, yeah
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Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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11 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Silver Train" is a track from the Rolling Stone’s 1973 album, "Goats Head Soup."
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Song ReleaseReleased as a single, "Silver Train" was not a major hit, although it has since become well-recognized among the Rolling Stones' discography.
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Song CompositionMick Jagger and Keith Richards, the primary songwriters of the Rolling Stones, wrote the song.
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Initial ReleaseIt was initially chosen to become a single by Atlantic Records back in 1970 but was later withdrawn and replaced by "Wild Horses."
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Unique GenreThe song showcases a unique blend of rock, blues, and boogie-woogie, showcasing the Rolling Stones' breadth of musical influences and their versatility.
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Prior RecordingJohnny Winter, a renowned blues guitarist, actually recorded and released "Silver Train" before the Rolling Stones, even though the Stones wrote it.
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InstrumentationThe song features Keith Richards on electric guitar and slide guitar, complementing Mick Jagger's vocals and adding a distinct hard rock edge to the overall sound.
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Live PerformancesAfter decades of absence from their live playlist, "Silver Train" was re-introduced during the Rolling Stones' 2013 "50 & Counting" tour, bringing the track back into the spotlight.
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Japanese B-SideIn Japan, "Silver Train" was used as a B-side for the "Angie" single, combining two distinct styles from the "Goats Head Soup" album.
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Recovered SongDespite the song's initially lukewarm reception, it has since been reappraised and is now considered a hidden gem in the Rolling Stones' discography.
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Re-issueIn 2020, "Silver Train" was included in the re-issue of "Goats Head Soup," allowing a new generation of listeners to discover the track.
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