Chattanooga Choo Choo

Glenn Miller

About Chattanooga Choo Choo

"Chattanooga Choo Choo" is a 1941 song written by Mack Gordon and composed by Harry Warren. It was originally recorded as a big band/swing tune by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra and featured in the 1941 movie Sun Valley Serenade. It was the first song to receive a gold record, presented by RCA Victor in 1942, for sales of 1.2 million copies.


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2004
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Hi there Tex, what you say
Step aside partner, it's my day
Bend an ear and listen to my version
Of a really solid Tennessee excursion

Pardon me, boy
Is that the Chattanooga choo choo? (yes yes)
Track twenty-nine
Boy, you can gimme a shine
Can you afford To board a Chattanooga choo choo
I've got my fare And just a trifle to spare

You leave the Pennsylvania Station 'bout a quarter to four
Read a magazine and then you're in Baltimore
Dinner in the diner
Nothing could be finer
Then to have your ham an' eggs in Carolina

When you hear the whistle blowin' eight to the bar
Then you know that Tennessee is not very far
Shovel all the coal in
Gotta keep it rollin'
Woo, woo, Chattanooga there you are

There's gonna be
A certain party at the station
Satin and lace
I used to call "funny face"
She's gonna cry
Until I tell her that I'll never roam
So Chattanooga choo choo
Won't you choo-choo me home?
Chattanooga Chattanooga 
Get aboard
Chattanooga Chattanooga
All Aboard
Chattanooga Chattanooga 
Chattanooga choo choo
Won't you choo-choo me home?
Chattanooga choo choo

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Glenn Miller

Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – missing in action December 15, 1944) was an American big band musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known Big Bands. Miller's notable recordings include "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "A String of Pearls", "At Last", "(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo", "American Patrol", "Tuxedo Junction", and "Little Brown Jug". While he was traveling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Glenn Miller disappeared in bad weather over the English Channel. more »

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Written by: Mack Gordon, Harry Warren

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12 facts about this song

Composer
"Chattanooga Choo Choo" was written by Harry Warren, who was one of America's most prolific film composers.
Performer
This song was notably performed by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, and is often associated with them.
Date
It was first recorded in 1941, gaining instant popularity.
Film
The song was originally featured in the comedy film "Sun Valley Serenade," boosting its profile.
Award
"Chattanooga Choo Choo" became the first song to receive a gold record presented by RCA Victor, for sales exceeding 1.2 million copies.
Popularity
It topped the Billboard charts in 1941 and stayed there for seven weeks.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song trace the route of a train traveling from New York to Chattanooga, famously including the line "Pardon me, boy, is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?"
Influence
This song helped to popularize the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and has been commemorated with a sign at the city's train depot.
Covers
Over the years, "Chattanooga Choo Choo" has been covered by many artists, including the British pop duo Erasure in 2007.
Ranking
In 2001, it was ranked as one of the top 100 songs of the century by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Style
It's a perfect example of Big Band and swing music that was popular during the 1930s and 1940s.
Designation
In 1996, "Chattanooga Choo Choo" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old, and that have "qualitative or historical significance".

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