I wish I took more trains. I know it's faster to fly or cheaper to drive, but I really like that any mood is appropriate on a train—you can miss the place you're leaving and anticipate your destination in equal parts. That's what these songs do, too.
Jon Foreman, "Southbound Train"
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyymdvWIQlA
Gladys Knight and the Pips, "Midnight Train to Georgia"
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v78-ftcqpNw
Cat Stevens, "Peace Train"
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sjSHazjrWg
Imogen Heap, "First Train Home"
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZTDTW1X3Cs
Duke Ellington, "Take the A-Train"
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHRbEhLj540
Bruce Springsteen, "Land of Hope and Dreams"
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