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"The Wreck of the Virginian" is an American folk song by Blind Alfred Reed recorded on July 28, 1927. The song describes a train wreck in Ingleside, West Virginia.
20 cze 2022 · In September of 1923, a mail train careened off a railroad bridge near Danville, Virginia. It was going way too fast – about 90 miles per hour – to make up time. The accident was immortalized in the song, “The Wreck of the Old 97,” which was also performed by Johnny Cash.
28 sty 2024 · Here are 25 songs about Georgia, from the state song to a fight song to a murder ballad and just about everything in between.
Songs like “Georgia on My Mind” by Ray Charles and “Midnight Train to Georgia” by Gladys Knight & The Pips are some of the most iconic tracks that evoke a deep connection to the state. These songs have become synonymous with Georgia’s identity and cultural pride.
Engine One-Forty-Three" (Roud 255) is a folk ballad in the tradition of Anglo-American train wreck songs. It is based on the true story of the wreck of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway 's Fast Flying Virginian ( FFV ) near Hinton, West Virginia in 1890.
2 sty 2023 · Georgia has a rich and varied musical history, and it’s no surprise that the Peach State has inspired some truly great songs over the years. From soulful R&B to twangy country and everything in between, Georgia has provided the backdrop for some of the most memorable tunes in American music.
8 maj 2018 · Celebrate the great state of Georgia, known for its pecans, peaches, poultry, and peanuts, home of Coca-Cola and the Masters Golf Tournament, antebellum homes and that sweet southern drawl. Make a playlist of pop, rock, and country songs to honor a state like no other.
