Fantastic Videos of Railroading Songs - City of New Orleans
Riding on the City of New Orleans, Illinois Central Monday morning rail, Fifteen cars and fifteen restless riders, Three conductors and twenty five sacks of mail. All along the southbound odyssey, The train pulls out at Kankakee, Rolls along past houses, farms, and fields, Passing trains that have no names, Freight yards full of old black men, And the graveyards of rusted automobiles.
City Of New Orleans performed by Steve Goodman
Here is Steve Goodman, who wrote City of New Orleans, from a 1982 performance of his classic song. Fans of Steve will want to check out Steve Goodman: Facing the Music by Clay Eals.
City Of New Orleans performed by Arlo Guthrie with the Boston Pops
Here is Arlo Guthrie performing his classic live with the Boston Pops. This song was originally written by Steve Goodman, but made famous by Arlo.
City Of New Orleans performed by Johnny Cash
Here's the legendary Johnny Cash performing The City of New Orleans with just Johnny alone singing and playing acoustic guitar. Video shows Johnny playing live on stage. Is there any railroading song that Johnny Cash didn't do an amazing version of?
City Of New Orleans performed by The Highwaymen with Willie Nelson
Live performance of Willie Nelson and the Highwaymen. Lots of great guitar playing and vocal harmonies on this version.
City Of New Orleans performed by John Denver
Here is John Denver's 1972 version of the classic. With John singing and his band playing backup. Video shows stills of John Denver and New Orleans.
City Of New Orleans performed by Jerry Reed
One last version from 1977 with Jerry Reed singing with and playing acoustic guitar, accompanied by a few other acoustic guitars and a harmonica.
