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Trains, Part Two

The railway theme moves into jazz, blues, funk, choral music and a second Czech-language journey.

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RNR Trains Pt 2
Programme
Roots And Roads

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  1. 1
    Untitled · Duke Ellington
  2. 2
    Downtown Train · Patty Smyth
  3. 3
    Train Song · Tom Waits

    Why it was chosen Since they started with Tom Waits (via the Patty Smyth cover), the presenter wants to continue with another of his songs about trains

  4. 4
    On This Train · Cassandra Wilson
  5. 5
    Freight Train Blues · Davy Graham

    Why it was chosen The presenter is in a bluesy mood and wants to keep that going

  6. 6
    Morning Train · Chris Barber's Band
  7. 7
    Night Train · James Brown

    Why it was chosen A morning train may become a night train if the journey is long enough

  8. 8
    This Train · Vocal Essence Ensemble

    Why it was chosen The train is seen as the perfect vehicle for getting into better and greater things

  9. 9
    Vlakem Na Kolín · Neřež

    Why it was chosen Part of a regular feature of songs not in the English language

  10. 10
    Everybody Loves A Train · Los Lobos

    Why it was chosen A train is good for escaping from sadness

  11. 11
    City Of New Orleans · Arlo Guthrie
  12. 12
    Last Train · Abigail Washburn