Hear The Lonesome Whistle Blow
Railroad Ballads by The Black Irish Band
"Hear That Lonesome Whistle Blow" is a compilation
of railroad songs and introduces four new traditional and two new original songs,
"Dreams of the Yukon" by Patrick Karnahan and "That Train" by Mike
Lee. From stories of hardship and oppression, robbery and adventure to dreams and
reflections, this CD celebrates the American Railroad. All Aboard!
"They came from the dry plains of Africa, the famine-starved shores of
Ireland and the war-torn provinces of China to take part in a Great American Experience.
Lowered in wicker baskets, they set the dynamite throughout the Sierras. In the heat of
the deep south, they toiled with pick and shovel. They braved the freezing temperatures of
the Alaskan winter while laying rail. It is to their memory that this album is
dedicated."
To hear a song sample, click on any song
title below that is followed by
1. John Henry - The story of a young African-American railroad
worker and his belief that man is stronger than machine.
2. They Called Them Mick and Paddy - The building of the Union Pacific
Railroad by the Irish.
3. Wreck of the Ol' 97 - Traditional
4. Dreams of the Yukon - The building of the
White Pass and Yukon Railroad. Dedicated to the memory of Michael Heney.
5. Paddy Worked on
the Railway - Traditional English Version
6. Jesse James - Traditional; Hero to some - killer and train robber to
others.
7. Men of Iron - The Building of the Central Pacific
Railroad.
MP3 Audio - (44KHz Stereo - 3.5 MB)
8. Drill Ye Terriers, Drill - Traditional; Union Pacific Railroad song.
9. The Sierra - The Train That I Ride - One of the most celebrated
short line railroads in America. The Sierra Railroad has been serving the Sierra Nevada
Foothills since 1897.
10. The Wabash Cannonball - Traditional
11. Paddy Worked on the Railway - Traditional Union Pacific track
laying song.
12. Train to Utah - Dedicated to the thousands of men and women who
worked daily for America's Railroad.
13. 900 Miles - Traditional
14. That Train - Reflections on the
end of the age of the steam engine.
MP3 Audio - (44KHz Stereo - 4.0 MB)
