Trains and Boats and Planes
Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas, Billy J. Kramer
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Trains and boats and planes are passing by They mean a trip to Paris or Rome To someone else but not for me The trains and boats and planes Took you away, away from me We were so in love, and high above We had a star to wish upon. Wish And dreams come true, but not for me The trains and boats and planes Took you away, away from me You are from another part of the world You had to go back a while and then You said you soon would return again I'm waiting here like I promised to I'm waiting here but where are you Trains and boats and planes took you a way But every time I see them I pray And if my prayers can cross the sea The trains and the boats and planes Will bring you back, back home to me
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Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID, BURT F. BACHARACH
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Trains and Boats and Planes" was written by the famous music duo, Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
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First ReleaseThe song was first recorded by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas in 1965 for Imperial Records.
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Chart PerformanceBilly J. Kramer's version reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Dionne Warwick's VersionDionne Warwick released her version of "Trains and Boats and Planes" later in 1965. Her rendition peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the Billboard Easy Listening chart.
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Bacharach as a SingerEven though Burt Bacharach is primarily known as a composer, he also recorded a version of "Trains and Boats and Planes".
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Other CoversThe song has been covered by many artists, including Anita Harris, Connie Francis, Iva Zanicchi, and Gary Lewis and the Playboys, indicating its popularity and wide appeal.
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Fame of the ComposersBoth Burt Bacharach and Hal David are celebrated musicians with multiple successful songs to their names. They are known for their collaborations and are considered one of the most successful songwriting duos in history.
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Grammy AwardsAlthough "Trains and Boats and Planes" itself did not win a Grammy, both Bacharach and David won numerous awards for their other works. Bacharach won 6 Grammy awards and David won 1.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "Trains and Boats and Planes" talk about a person yearning for a lover who has left, using these modes of transport as metaphors to illustrate the distance and separation.
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Influential SongBetween the evocative lyrics by Hal David and the unique composition style of Burt Bacharach, "Trains and Boats and Planes" continues to influence musicians and songwriters today. It remains a timeless classic that resonates with listeners.
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