I don't know how I missed this cover previously, one of the most poignant expressions of Americana. I've always loved it -- Arlo worthily kept up his dad's tradition. I witnessed the rapid decline of passenger train transit in the 1960s. In one of our discussions, you mentioned how it was a time of great change. And we mostly felt energized by it, but some of it made us sad about lost connections. "Good Lord, America, how are you now?"
I don't know how I missed this cover previously, one of the most poignant expressions of Americana. I've always loved it -- Arlo worthily kept up his dad's tradition. I witnessed the rapid decline of passenger train transit in the 1960s. In one of our discussions, you mentioned how it was a time of great change. And we mostly felt energized by it, but some of it made us sad about lost connections. "Good Lord, America, how are you now?"
Arlo is a gem, and you're right, this song has a certain bittersweet edge to it. Thanks for the great comment!
Steve Goodman of "Go Cubs Go" fame wrote this classic
More train songs perhaps?
An excellent idea
Lovely rendition but fyi that while Guthrie’s version is best know, the song is by Steve Goodman
Have you done anything off Bruce's last 2 albums...
Not yet! But I'd love to tackle something off of Western Stars!