The band members, already accomplished musicians, first came together in early 2001. Originally comprised of guitarist/vocalist Todd Sheaffer, violinist/vocalist Tim Carbone, mandolinist/vocalist John Skehan, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Andy Goessling, drummer/vocalist Carey Harmon, and bassist ]Dave Von Dollen, the group played both original compositions mostly written by Sheaffer, the former From Good Homes songwriter, as well as traditional songs. After just three weeks of rehearsals, they went into a local recording studio and tracked a five song demo. Recorded live with no overdubs except backing vocals, The Black Bear Sessions set Railroad Earth's career in motion. Within a week they had a manager on board who then sent their demo out to some of the country’s most prestigious festivals, quickly landing a slot at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. That was their tenth gig. The Black Bear Sessions was released to the public in June 2001, and following their appearance at Telluride Sugar Hill Records approached the band and offered them a record deal. The Black Bear Sessions contains some of the most popular songs in Railroad Earth's repertoire, including "Seven Story Mountain" and "Head."
In June 2002, one year from the release of their debut, Railroad Earth’s second album, Bird in a House, came out on Sugar Hill Records, featuring songs such as "Bird In A House," "Like A Buddha," and "Mighty River.". The band continued its steady touring schedule, playing theatres, folk-music festivals, jam-band festivals, and other venues, while gathering much praise for its unique sound and enjoyable live concerts. The band eventually built up a fanbase who call themselves Hobos.
In 2003 Dave Von Dollen was replaced by bassist Johnny Grubb. In 2004 the band released its third studio effort, The Good Life, featuring "Storms," Mourning Flies," and "Goat." The band continued to tour throughout the country, and its first live album, Elko, was issued in late January 2006. They performed at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on September 15, 2007.
The band's fourth studio album, entitled Amen Corner, was released on June 10, 2008. The new album features songs such as "Been Down This Road," "Hard Livin'," "Waggin' The Dog," and "Lovin' You".
On November 11, 2009, Grubb announced his departure from the band after Railroad Earth's New Year's Eve run of shows in Portland, OR. In February 2010, Andrew Altman of the Codetalkers and Blueground Undergrass was named as his successor.
The band's self-titled fifth album was released on Oct 12, 2010. The album features Andy Goessling playing electric guitar for the first time, plus an 11-minute instrumental written by John Skehan entitled "Spring-Heeled Jack" (SHJ is John Skehan's initials backwards); the latter is the longest studio track to date for the band.
Andy Goessling passed away in October 2018.
Bringin' My Baby Back Home
Railroad Earth Lyrics
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Bringin my baby back home
Worries are over
Dark clouds are gone
I'm bringin my baby back home
Bringin my bluebird day
Tear the bummers away
My Worryin's over
And I'm bringin my baby back home
I'm bringin my baby back home
Bringin my baby back home
Worries are over
The dark cloud is gone
I'm bringin my baby back home
It's all gonna be OK
Throw out the broken curse
Goodbye doctor Goodbye nurse
It's all gettin better cos it's over gettin worse
And I'm bringin my baby back home
Bringin my baby back home
Dark clouds are flying my worries are gone
I'm bringin my baby back home
The cats gonna gather round
The dog's gonna leap and bound
Put up the stand
Bring a marchin band
I'm bringin my baby back home
I'm bringin my baby back home
Bringin my baby back home
Dark days are over
my worries are gone
I'm bringin my baby back home
I'm bringin my baby back home
bringin my baby back home
Dark clouds are flying my worries are gone
I'm bringin my baby back home
The lyrics to Railroad Earth's song "Bringin' My Baby Back Home" express a sense of relief and joy as the singer proclaims that they are bringing their baby back home. The repetitive use of the phrase "bringing my baby back home" signifies the singer's excitement and eagerness to be reunited with their loved one. The song expresses the end of the singer's worries and dark days as they finally get to bring their baby back home.
The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus reflect the singer's positive attitude towards life. They are looking forward to the future with optimism rather than dwelling on past troubles. In the lyrics, the singer throws away the "broken curse" and bids farewell to the doctor and nurse, indicating that they are ready to move on and start anew.
Overall, "Bringin' My Baby Back Home" portrays a sense of hope and renewal after a period of struggle. The singer is ecstatic to have their loved one back in their life and is ready to start a new chapter.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm bringin my baby back home
After what's been too long apart, I am finally returning with my beloved partner
Bringin my baby back home
My entire purpose now is to bring my dear baby back home
Worries are over
I am done worrying as I know that everything is going to be alright now
Dark clouds are gone
All the bad things that happened before are gone now, and there's nothing but beautiful clear days ahead
Bringin my bluebird day
I am bringing with me a day so full of happiness and warmth that it makes all the bluebirds of the world sing with joy alongside me
Tear the bummers away
I am going to leave all the bad or unlucky things behind now so that we can have a fresh, new start
My Worryin's over
I am no longer worrying about anything, as everything is coming together nicely now
Been away too long
It's been a while since I've seen my baby, and I have missed them dearly
It's all gonna be OK
I believe that everything is going to work out just fine from now on
Throw out the broken curse
I am getting rid of any unwanted or negative energy that may have been holding us back before
Goodbye doctor Goodbye nurse
I am done with medical attention, as I no longer need it, and will say farewell to those who provided it
It's all gettin better cos it's over gettin worse
Things are improving because the difficult times are now behind us
Dark clouds are flying my worries are gone
All the previous doubts and fears have completely disappeared, and clarity has been restored to me
The cats gonna gather round
Even the usually aloof cat in the household will come running to see my baby back home
The dog's gonna leap and bound
My dog will be so overjoyed to see my baby return that they will jump and sprint around with excitement
Put up the stand
Everyone in the area will be celebrating our arrival by putting up a stand or banner
Bring a marchin band
To honor our homecoming, a marching band will be there to play some music
Dark days are over
All the sadness and disappointment of the past are now bygones that I can forget about
my worries are gone
I am no longer worried or stressed, for everything has worked out for the best
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