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The Old Freight Train (1964)

November 5, 2025April 18, 2012 by Alan Farley

This song is one of my favorites, and reflects a memory of having been there in that situation.

Audio recording of Alan from 1965

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  • My Songs
    • The Lord's Prayer (1954)
    • St. Albans High School Alma Mater (1955)
    • Indian Creek (1958)
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    • Bina (1961)
    • Morning Star (1961)
    • Noo River (1962)
    • The River by the C & O (1962)
    • No Name Tune (1963)
    • The Old Freight Train (1964)
    • When the Hales Take Over the New (1964)
    • Martin in Madrid (1964)
    • The River Knows (1978)
    • Ridin' the Blues (1985)
    • Hannah (2016)
    • Other Recordings (1965)
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