Long Black Train
Josh Turner
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There's a long black train Coming down the line Feeding off the souls that are lost and crying Rails of sin only evil remains Watch out brother for that long black train Look to the heavens You can look to the skies You can find redemption Staring back into your eyes There is protection and there is Peace the same burn in your ticket for that Long black train 'Cause there's victory in the lord I say Victory in the lord Cling to the father and his holy name And don't go riding on that long black train There's a engine there on that long black train Making you wonder if your ride is worth the pain He's just a waitin' on your heart to say Let me ride on that long black train But you know there's victory in the lord I say Victory in the lord Cling to the father and his holy name And don't go riding on that long black train Well I can hear the whistle from a mile away It sounds so good But I must stay away That train is a beauty making everybody stare But its only destination is the middle of nowhere But you know there's victory in the lord I say Victory in the lord Cling to the father and his holy name And don't go riding on that long black train I said cling to the father and his holy name and don't go ridin' on that black train Yes watch out brother for that long black train That devil's a drivin' that long black train.
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Written by: Joshua O. Turner
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Long Black Train" was released by MCA Nashville Records on May 12, 2003.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.
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Songwriting"Long Black Train" was written solely by Josh Turner, the artist who performed it.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by a vision Turner had of a long, black train running down a track in the middle of nowhere. He imagined people standing out to the sides of this train, wanting to get on board to escape their troubles.
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Album"Long Black Train" also happens to be the title track of Josh Turner's debut album.
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ThemeIts theme, inspired by Hank Williams Sr.'s cautionary tales, presents a stark allegory of temptation and salvation, with the long, black train representing temptation.
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BreakthroughThe song was Turner's breakthrough hit and it stands as the 5th longest charting single on the Billboard ’s Hot Country Songs Chart.
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Performance DebutJosh Turner first performed "Long Black Train" at his performance in the famous Grand Ole Opry in 2001. The audience's warm reception to the song led to a standing ovation in the middle of his performance.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Long Black Train" was directed by Steven Goldmann and premiered in mid-2003. It was filmed in a narrow-gauge railway museum.
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Religious OvertonesThe song has been described as having an 'old-time gospel flavour' due to its religious overtones of faith and resisting temptation.
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Genre"Long Black Train" is classified under the Country and Bluegrass genres, demonstrating Turner’s deep, resonant baritone and distinctive style.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2004, the song was nominated for the Song of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
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Impact on CareerThe success of "Long Black Train" led to a long and successful ongoing country music career for Josh Turner, with numerous future hits following this song.
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PopularityIn spite of not reaching the Top 10 on the US Country Charts, the song became one of Turner's most popular songs, remaining a fan favorite for years.
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Certified GoldIn 2004, "Long Black Train" was certified Gold by the RIAA, making it Josh Turner's first Gold-certified single.
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