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Midnight Special" is a traditional folk song thought to have originated among prisoners in the American South. The song refers to the passenger train Midnight Special and its "ever-loving light." The song is historically performed in the country-blues style from the viewpoint of the prisoner and has been performed by many artists.
Midnight Special is a traditional folk song thought to have originated among prisoners in the American South. Lyrics appearing in the song were first recorded in print by Howard...
A traditional folk song, Leadbelly popularized it upon his release from Sugar Land prison in Texas, where he could hear the Midnight Special come through. In the song, the light of the train gives the inmates hope: if it shines on them they take it as a sign they will soon go free.
Creedence Clearwater Revival - The Midnight Special. iTunes CCR store: http://smarturl.it/CompleteCCRComplete Studio Albums vinyl box set: http://smarturl.it/CompleteCCRvinylFacebook -...
Jan 7, 2009 · Leadbelly - The Midnight Special. Here's two versions of the song: Yonder come Miss Rosie, how in the world do you know ...more.
The Midnight Special Lyrics. [Verse 1] Well, you wake up in the mornin'. You hear the work bell ring. And they march you to the table. You see the same old thing. Ain't no food upon the table....
Provided to YouTube by RCA BluebirdMidnight Special (Remastered 2002) · Leadbelly (Huddie Ledbetter)Take This Hammer - The Complete RCA Victor Recordings - W...
Midnight Special Lyrics: Yonder come-a Miss Rosie—how in the world do you know? / Well, I know her by the apron and the dress she wore / Umb'rella on her shoulder, piece of paper in...
Lead Belly’s rendition of “Midnight Special” stands as a testament to the enduring power of folk and blues music. Its timeless themes and evocative imagery continue to captivate listeners and keep the spirit of this traditional song alive.
Apr 24, 2024 · “Midnight Special” is a traditional folk song that originated in the early 1900s in the southern United States. The song was typically sung in the African American prison work camps, where the “Midnight Special” was a train that passed by the camps at night.
