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Train in the Distance - Don Henley



     
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When I was a young boy
Roamin' on the railroad tracks
Put copper pennies on the rails
Locomotive come and squash 'em flat
We'd run to fetch 'em back
We'd run to fetch 'em backSummer nights at Gran-ma's house
Cozy in my bed
Dreams of far-off places and other lives to be led
Swirling in my head
Swirling in my headAnd there's a train in the distance
There's a whistle calling
There's a train in the distance
Silver moonlight fallingNow I am a grown man
Turning in my sleep
Debts and obligations
Family ties run deep
Promises to keep
Promises to keepBut there's a train in the distance

There's a whistle calling
There's a train in the distance
There's a light rain fallingYou can ride that train to the far end of creation
Away from everything and everyone you know
You better make friends with your angels and your demons
They will be riding with you wherever you, may go
But, you have to goThere's a train in the distance
There's a whistle calling
There's a train in the distance
Autumn leaves are falling

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Don Henley (born Donald Hugh Henley in Gilmer, Texas, USA on 22 July 1947) is drummer, singer, and songwriter with the band Eagles. Since the 80s he has had a successful solo career and has played a founding role in several causes.

In 1970, he moved to Los Angeles to record an album with his early band, Shiloh. Shiloh's album was produced by fellow Texan Kenny Rogers. Shortly thereafter, Henley met Glenn Frey. They both became members of Linda Ronstadt's backup band. Touring with her was the catalyst for forming the group. As a result, two months later they, along with Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, became their own act, Eagles.

Henley's music is often social commentary. One of his more famous songs is "Dirty Laundry" (from his I Can't Stand Still album, released in 1982). Its origins date back to 1980, when Henley was put on probation for possession of a narcotic and fined for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The ensuing media circus and on-air pundits claiming that his career was over led to the writing of the song, which continues to be an indictment against the broadcast news media. Similarly, "Johhny Can't Read" (also from the Can't Stand Still album), continues to resound as a commentary on the educational system.

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