The Train Song

The Train Song

© 1981 By Monty Dicksion

Written and performed by Monty Dicksion

(all instruments except drums)

Instruments:

Rhythm & lead guitars – Yamaha FG75 (quite vintage)

Bass – Gibson G3

Harmonica

When I made up this song, I just thought to myself, “Well, every songwriter should have a train song.”

I must extend my appreciation to my drummer.  We did not keep in touch after we recorded his part and I don’t even remember his name.  All I know about him is that he was a marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, and he was a real pleasure to work with.  He also worked with me on “Fixed (and Prefixed)”.  I’m sorry I don’t remember your name, brother, but thanks.  You did a fantastic job.  And thank you for your service to our country.

If I can’t say anything else about this song, it does have one distinction:  There was a radio station in L.A. that used to play peoples’ amateur tapes about once a week around midnight.  After I finished this song I sent it in, they played it and my wife and I heard it.  So I have had 1 song played on the radio – my one and only 2 ½ minutes of fame!