In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
Don't Forget The Trains
Asleep at the Wheel Lyrics
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I′m waiting on the train, a mile long
Listening to your griping, about the shirt I wore
How come everything I do is wrong?
When a cattle car with an open door came rattling by
A distant part of me began to cry
Baby, you don't really know
Don′t forget the trains
That brought me cold and lonely your town
And don't forget the nights
You held me everytime I heard that sound
Baby, if the love
That brought us close together still remains
Don't forget the love, ′cause, baby
I just can′t forget the trains
Don't forget the trains
That brought me cold and lonely your town
And don′t forget the nights
You held me everytime I heard that sound
Baby, if the love
That brought us close together still remains
Don't forget the love ′cause, baby
I just can't forget the trains
No, don′t forget the love 'cause, baby
I just can't forget the trains
The song "Don't Forget The Trains" by Asleep At The Wheel is an emotional and powerful ballad that tells the story of a man waiting for a train to pass, while his partner is criticizing him for his fashion choices. As he waits, a cattle car passes by, and he realizes just how close he came to getting on the train and leaving town without a proper goodbye. The man urges his partner not to forget the trains that brought him to her town, citing the loneliness and isolation he felt, but also reminding her of the love that brought them together.
The lyrics of Don't Forget The Trains can be interpreted in many ways, but ultimately, it is a reminder that love is not always easy, and that sometimes it's necessary to remind ourselves of the struggles we've faced in order to appreciate the good times. The man in the song is reflecting on his past and acknowledging that he almost gave up on his relationship, but ultimately chose to stay and fight for it. The references to the train symbolize the idea of leaving and starting anew, but also the idea of a journey, and the importance of taking time to reflect on where we've been in order to see where we're going.
In summary, "Don't Forget The Trains" is a poignant and emotional song about the struggles of love and the importance of acknowledging our past experiences in order to move forward. The references to trains and journeys give the song a sense of journey and reflection, while the emotional vocals and instrumentation create a powerful and moving ballad that speaks to the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
In a Cadillac, at a flashing railroad crossing sign
I am sitting in a car near a railroad crossing, waiting for a train to pass by.
I'm waiting on the train, a mile long
I am waiting for a very long train to pass by.
Listening to your griping, about the shirt I wore
I am hearing you complain about what I am wearing.
How come everything I do is wrong?
I am wondering why you seem to think I can do nothing right.
When a cattle car with an open door came rattling by
As a train car with an open door passes, I begin to feel a strong emotional pull.
A distant part of me began to cry
I am feeling such strong emotions that I begin to cry.
Baby, you don't really know
I feel that you may not understand or appreciate the depth of my emotions right now.
How close I came to getting on that train without goodbye
I am reflecting on how close I was to leaving without saying goodbye, just getting onto that open train car.
Don't forget the trains
I want you to remember the trains that brought me to you, despite how hard it was.
That brought me cold and lonely your town
I want you to remember how hard it was for me to leave my old situation and come to you in a strange and unfamiliar place.
And don't forget the nights
I want you to remember all the times you held me close and comforted me when I was scared.
You held me everytime I heard that sound
You were always there to comfort me when I felt scared or overwhelmed by the passing trains.
Baby, if the love
If our love survives and remains strong,
That brought us close together still remains
If the love that brought us together still exists,
Don't forget the love, ′cause, baby
Don't forget how much we mean to each other. Don't forget the passion we share.
I just can't forget the trains
I will always hold onto the memories and emotions associated with the trains that brought me to you.
No, don't forget the love 'cause, baby
Please don't forget how much I love you and how much you mean to me.
I just can't forget the trains
Even though our love is strong, I will never forget the difficult journey that brought me to you.
Writer(s): Kevin Blackie Farrell
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