This call-and-response song appears to have originated on the South Carolina coastal island of Saint Helena in the early 19th century.The enigmatic reference to “train” would be the "gospel train," and its journey and destination are both salvation by believing in Jesus Christ the Saviour.Our version features the inimitable Sister JoyMary had a baby (My Lord ... Show More
May 2015
This Train (is Bound for Glory)
This Train (is Bound for Glory) - Chords, Lyrics and Origins
Our version of this Classic African-American Spiritual features a New Orleans Style Piano, Ukelele, Muddy Waters style Delta Blues Dobro, Guitars, Drums, Swing Acoustic Bass, and Fiddle
Origins
First recorded in 1922 by ... Show More
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