Silver Train

The Rolling Stones

About Silver Train

"Silver Train" is a song by the rock and roll band The Rolling Stones, from their 1973 album, Goats Head Soup. The lyrics deal with the singer's relationship with a prostitute. Recording of the song had already begun in 1970 during sessions for Sticky Fingers. It also was the B-Side to the single "Angie", which went to No. 1 in the US and top 5 in the UK.


Year:
2011
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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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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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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."
Song Release
Released as a single, "Silver Train" was not a major hit, although it has since become well-recognized among the Rolling Stones' discography.
Song Composition
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the primary songwriters of the Rolling Stones, wrote the song.
Initial Release
It was initially chosen to become a single by Atlantic Records back in 1970 but was later withdrawn and replaced by "Wild Horses."
Unique Genre
The song showcases a unique blend of rock, blues, and boogie-woogie, showcasing the Rolling Stones' breadth of musical influences and their versatility.
Prior Recording
Johnny Winter, a renowned blues guitarist, actually recorded and released "Silver Train" before the Rolling Stones, even though the Stones wrote it.
Instrumentation
The 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.
Live Performances
After 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.
Japanese B-Side
In Japan, "Silver Train" was used as a B-side for the "Angie" single, combining two distinct styles from the "Goats Head Soup" album.
Recovered Song
Despite the song's initially lukewarm reception, it has since been reappraised and is now considered a hidden gem in the Rolling Stones' discography.
Re-issue
In 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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