Perhaps best known for his distinct yodelling, he charted more than seventy singles on the Billboard country charts from 1950 until 1980, including the Number One hits 'I'm Movin' On' and 'I Don't Hurt Anymore'. Performing in lavish and colourful sequin-studded suits, Snow had a career covering six decades during which he sold more than 80 million albums, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1979.
THERE IS A HANK SNOW MUSEUM CLOSE TO BROOKLYN IN LIVERPOOL, NOVA SCOTIA, APPROPRIATELY, IT IS HOUSED IN AN ABANDONED TRAIN STATION. VERY WELL DONE
I reckon Hank Snow was better known for his distinctive self taught guitar style. Hank was influenced by the famous Rail road blues singer Jimmie Rodgers and though Hank did copy Rodgers style in his early days, including the "blue yodel" he later abandoned this and developed his own gritty style of singing. His guitar playing was so good he once cut a duet album of guitar music with the late Chet Atkins, master country Guitarist and music producer for RCA Victor. Hank was with RCA Victor label for almost 50 years and towards the end of his waning career RCA dropped him, just before he would have celebrated his half century with that label-always thought that was a bit mean of them.. Hank Snow and his Rainbow ranch boys, with Chubby Hayes on fiddle gave really great live concerts and the singing and playing they did was superlative and sounded as good as, if not equal to their recorded works.
The Golden Rocket
Hank Snow Lyrics
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You trifling women can't keep a good man down
You dealt the cards but you missed a play so hit the road and be on your way
Goin' board the Golden Rocket and leave this town
I was a good engine a running on time but baby I'm switching to another line
So honey never hang your signal out for me
I'm tired of running on the same old track, bought a one way ticket and I won't be back
Hear that lonesome whistle blow that's your cue and by now you know
That I got another true lover waiting in Tennessee
This midnight special is a burning the rail so woman don't try to follow my trail
This Golden Rocket's gonna blow my blues away
Hear her thunder on through the night this Golden Rocket is a doin' me right
And that sunny old southland sure is a part of me
Now from your call board erase my name your fire went out you done lost your flame
And this Golden Rocket is rolling my blues away
That old conductor he seemed to know you done me wrong I was feelin' low
For he yelled aloud we're over that Dixon Line
The brakeman started singing a song said you're worried now but it won't be long
This Golden Rocket is leaving your blues behind
Then the porter yelled with his southern drawl, let's rise and shine good morning ya all
And I sprang to my feet to greet the new born day
When I kissed my baby in the station door the whistle blew like it never before
Of the Golden Rocket that rolled my blues away
The lyrics of "The Golden Rocket" by Hank Snow depict a man who has had enough of the women who have been trifling and deceiving him, so he decides to board the Golden Rocket and leave town. He has been running on the same track with the same people for too long, and now he needs to make a change. He has found another true lover waiting for him in Tennessee, and he is ready to leave his troubles behind.
The song uses train imagery as a metaphor for the singer’s way of escaping his problems. The Golden Rocket symbolizes a journey to happiness and freedom. The train’s movement carries him away from his past experiences and present problems, and he feels liberated. The song has an upbeat tempo and the lyrics are crafted to showcase Hank Snow's talents as a storyteller.
The chorus of the song is catchy, memorable and easy to sing along with. The verse structure is simple and repetitive, showcasing the down-home charm of Hank Snow’s country music. Overall, the song is an iconic example of the country music genre's ability to tell a relatable story through music.
Line by Line Meaning
From old Montana down to Alabama I've been before and I'll travel again
I've been traveling around for a while - from Montana to Alabama and back. And I'm not done yet. There are more places to go and things to see.
You trifling women can't keep a good man down
Ladies who mess around and play games can't hold back a good man. I'm moving on.
You dealt the cards but you missed a play so hit the road and be on your way
You had your chance with me but you messed it up. It's time for you to leave and let me go my own way.
Goin' board the Golden Rocket and leave this town
I'm leaving this town and getting on the Golden Rocket - a train that's going to take me far away.
I was a good engine a running on time but baby I'm switching to another line
I used to be reliable and always on time, but now I'm changing paths and trying something new.
So honey never hang your signal out for me
Don't expect me to come back to you. I'm moving on and not looking back.
I'm tired of running on the same old track, bought a one way ticket and I won't be back
I'm tired of doing the same thing day in and day out. I bought a one-way ticket so I won't have to come back here again.
This Golden Rocket's gonna roll my blues away
This train is going to take me away from all the things that were bothering me. I'll be free from my troubles when I ride the Golden Rocket.
Hear that lonesome whistle blow that's your cue and by now you know
That sound you hear is the train leaving. It's your signal to say goodbye because I'm not coming back.
That I got another true lover waiting in Tennessee
I've found someone else to be with and they're waiting for me in Tennessee.
This midnight special is a burning the rail so woman don't try to follow my trail
This train is moving fast, so don't bother trying to follow me. I'm moving on without you.
This Golden Rocket's gonna blow my blues away
Once again, this train is going to take me away from my troubles and leave my worries behind.
Hear her thunder on through the night this Golden Rocket is a doin' me right
This train is a force to be reckoned with - it's powerful and unstoppable. And it's taking me where I need to go.
And that sunny old southland sure is a part of me
The South is a place that's important to me. It's been a big part of my life and I'll always remember it.
Now from your call board erase my name your fire went out you done lost your flame
Take my name off of the board - I'm leaving for good. You had your chance with me but you blew it.
And this Golden Rocket is rolling my blues away
Once again, this train is going to take me away from my problems and lift my spirits.
That old conductor he seemed to know you done me wrong I was feelin' low
The conductor on the train seemed to understand that you hurt me and I was feeling down about it.
For he yelled aloud we're over that Dixon Line
The conductor announced that we're crossing the Dixon Line, which means we're leaving one part of the country and entering another.
The brakeman started singing a song said you're worried now but it won't be long
The brakeman on the train started singing a song - maybe to cheer us up. He said that I might be worried now, but it won't be long until I'm feeling better.
This Golden Rocket is leaving your blues behind
This train is taking me away from the things that were making me sad. I'm leaving those problems behind and moving on with my life.
When I kissed my baby in the station door the whistle blew like it never before
When I said goodbye to my sweetheart at the station, the train whistle blew louder than ever before. It was like the train was saying, 'Let's go!'
Of the Golden Rocket that rolled my blues away
Once again, this train - the Golden Rocket - is going to take me away from all of my problems and make everything better. It's a good feeling.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hank Snow
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purlin31622
on On The Beach At Waikiki
Should be spelled 'Honikau, a wikiwiki' per original 1915 sheet music at https://www.sheetmusicsinger.com/on-the-beach-at-waikiki/
Lowrie
on Galveston Rose
Lyric shouldn't have a question mark at the end; no big deal!