Trains

by Corny O'Connell | 03/14/2022 | 5:00am

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Casey Jones, the train engineer who inspired many a song, was born on this date in 1864. He became a folk hero, dying with his hand on the brake of his train as it collided with another, thus saving his passengers and crew. For the Question of the Day: What are your favorite train songs? We'll spin a set after 9 a.m.

Here's what we played:

The Roches "The Train"

Elvis Presley "Mystery Train"

Little Eva "Locomotion"

The O'Jays "Love Train"

The Grateful Dead "Casey Jones"

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