On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
Johnny Mercer
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Do ya hear that whistle down the line? I figure that it's engine number forty nine She's the only one that'll sound that way On the Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe See the old smoke risin' 'round the bend I reckon that she knows she's gonna meet a friend Folks around these parts get the time of day From The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe Here she comes Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo Hey, Jim you'd better get the rig Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo She's got a list o' passengers that's pretty big And they'll all want lifts to Brown's Hotel 'Cause lots o' them been travelin' for quite a spell All the way from Philadelphiay On The Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe All aboard, all aboard Here she comes Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo Hey, Jim you'd better get the rig Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo She's got a list o' passengers that's pretty big And they'll all want lifts to Brown's Hotel 'Cause lots o' them been travelin' for quite a spell All the way from Philadelphiay On The Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
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Written by: HARRY WARREN, JOHNNY MERCER
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" is a popular song written by Johnny Mercer and Harry Warren in 1945.
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Movie TriviaThe song got significant recognition when it was used in the 1946 MGM musical film 'The Harvey Girls,' starring Judy Garland.
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Oscars WinIt won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1946, which was a massive achievement.
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Notable PerformersBing Crosby, Johnny Mercer, and Judy Garland, among others, also famously performed the number.
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CompositionThe song is noteworthy because it presents a musical story of the American transcontinental railroads' extension to the American West.
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Chart DominanceBing Crosby's recording of the song reached no.4 in the Billboard charts, and Johnny Mercer's version also achieved notable success by reaching no.1 on the same chart.
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Recording HistoryJudy Garland's version was an 8-minute studio recording made on July 7, 1945, which was edited down to a shorter version for radio play.
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Pop Culture"On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" has been featured in many films, television shows and commercials since its initial release, solidifying its enduring popularity.
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Lyrical ProwessThe song is generally noted for its complex, fast-paced lyrics, that Johnny Mercer is known for.
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Commercial SuccessCovered by numerous artists, the song has seen various successful adaptations, indicative of its timeless appeal.
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