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The “Waiting For A Train” musical contains a total of 24 different songs, all but two of which were originally recorded by Jimmie Rodgers himself. In fact, as a very special tribute, we’ve included the original sound of Jimmie Rodgers’ own voice as he sung “Years Ago” during the last of his recording sessions.

Each of these selections have been carefully chosen for the sole purpose of adding continuity to, and furthering, the overall storyline. Each and every one can easily be tailored to suit the preferred style, vision and intensity of each production company’s music director.

Below you will find representative samples of these songs. Although they were originally recorded by Jimmie nearly 100 years ago, these cover versions readily illustrate how each one can be brought into the 21st century for your particular audience.

NOTE: None of these cover versions actually appear in the musical, and are only presented here for reference. Should you have an questions or concerns regarding any of these songs, please reach out to us via our Contact page.

Waiting For A Train
as recorded by Raul Malo
Pre-curtain instrumental music, intended to serve as an overture
Keep On The Sunny Side
as recorded by The Whites
Performed by the Aged Ralph character in Act 1, Scene 1
Somewhere Down Below The Dixon Line
as recorded by Mary Chapin Carpenter
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 1, Scene 1
Peach Pickin’ Time Down In Georgia
as recorded by Doc Watson
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 1, Scene 2
You And My Old Guitar
as recorded by Slim Dusty and Anne Kirkpatrick
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers and Carrie Rodgers characters in Act 1, Scene 3
My Carolina Sunshine Girl
as recorded by Taylor Brashears
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 1, Scene 4
The Soldier’s Sweetheart
as recorded by Vince Gill
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 1, Scene 6
Blue Yodel #1   (T For Texas)
as recorded by Wylie And The Wild West
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 1, Scene 9
Waiting For A Train
as recorded by Rick Pickren
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 1, Scene 10
Any Old Time
as recorded by The Western Swing Authority
Performed by the Aged Ralph character in Act 1, Scene 10
In The Jailhouse Now
as recorded by Delbert McClinton
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 1, Scene 10
Everybody Does It In Hawaii
as recorded by Hank Snow
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 1, Scene 10
Blue Eyed Jane
as recorded by The Fousty Toutons
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 1, Scene 10
Blue Yodel #9   (Standing On The Corner)
as recorded by Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 1, Scene 10
T.B. Blues
as recorded by Leon Redbone
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 2, Scene 1
Daddy And Home
as recorded by Tanya Tucker
Performed by the Aged Ralph character in Act 2, Scene 2
When The Cactus Is In Bloom
as recorded by The Topp Twins
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 2, Scene 2
Mississippi Moon
as recorded by Beverly Smith and Carl Jones
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers and Carrie Rodgers characters in Act 2, Scene 3
My Old Pal
as recorded by Merle Haggard
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 2, Scene 4
Roll Along Kentucky Moon
as recorded by Charlie Dore
Performed by the Carrie Rodgers character in Act 2, Scene 7
Miss The Mississippi
as recorded by Mason Williams
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 2, Scene 8
Years Ago
as recorded by Jimmie Rodgers
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 2, Scene 9
Down The Old Road To Home
as recorded by Jimmy Heffernan and Jim Mitchell
Performed by the Jimmie Rodgers character in Act 2, Scene 10
The Train Carrying Jimmie Rodgers Home
as recorded by Stoney Lonesome
Performed by the Carrie Rodgers character and other cast members in Act 2, Scene 12
Waiting For A Train
as recorded by Raul Malo
Final curtain instrumental music, intended to serve as exit music, a longer version than the overture

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