The Train Is Coming
Ken Boothe
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The train is coming baby I say the train is coming now I say the train is coming baby I say the train is coming now So long I've been waiting Waiting for you, oh yeah Now the time has come When it's between you and me, oh Lord Because the train is coming baby I say the train is coming now, now, now, now I say the train is coming baby And I am leaving on that train, Lord I say the train is coming baby I say the train is coming now I say the train is coming baby I say the train is coming now Everyday I pray for this little hour Now the time must've come And I want you to stand by me Because the train is coming baby I say the train is coming now, now, now, now I say the train is coming baby And I am leaving on that train, Lord I say the train is coming baby I say the train is coming now, now, now, now I say the train is coming baby And I am leaving on that train, Lord I say the train is coming baby I say the train is coming now I say the train is coming baby I say the train is coming now
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Written by: ORVILLE BURRELL, KENNETH GEORGE BOOTHE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"The Train is Coming" was released as a single in 1996.
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ArtistsThe song is a collaboration between Jamaican artists Ken Boothe and Shaggy, along with the British reggae-pop band UB40.
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Soundtrack FeatureThe song was featured in the soundtrack for the 1995 film "Money Train," starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson.
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Music Style"The Train is Coming" is known for its reggae sound, typical of both Ken Boothe and UB40's music.
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Ken BootheKen Boothe is a veteran Jamaican vocalist known for his soulful voice. This song is one of his many collaborations that helped him rise to international prominence.
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ShaggyShaggy, a Grammy award-winning reggae fusion artist, is known for his distinctive raspy voice. "The Train is Coming" is one of his many hit singles.
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UB40UB40 is a British reggae and pop band known for their blend of reggae and pop. They have over 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart and have achieved considerable international success.
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Original VersionKen Boothe actually recorded an original version of "The Train is Coming" in the 1960s, which was produced by rocksteady pioneer Sonia Pottinger. Shaggy's version is a significant reinterpretation of Boothe's original.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song did not chart in the UK, it did make an impact in other countries. In the United States, the song peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Train is Coming" features scenes from the "Money Train" film, intercut with footage of Ken Boothe, Shaggy and UB40 performing the song.
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