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Big Ol' Train
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singer/songwriter/guitarist/solo act. Seamlessly melding country, blues, and folk
Jamey Darnold is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/ solo act originally from the banks of the Mississippi river town of Burlington, Ia. He has released to his credit 13 full length albums that seamlessly meld country, blues, and folk styles spanning from 2004's "Burlington Bound.. a railroad town" to 2023's "The Running River". He is influenced by up and coming Americana artist such as "Jason Isbell" to the folk rock classics of "The Eagles", and Neil Young. His strongest assets are in the singing and songwriting styles portrayed. Life's lessons endured by what makes the American dream real. The byproducts from growing up in rural Iowa and then leaving... to experience life without boundary's on America's endless trail of concrete. Now residing in rural Kane county Illinois and armed with only guitar and harmonica. He can hold audiences "young and old" and will invite you to listen, enjoy, and to reflect on all His multi-generational/ genre music styles.
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Genre
Country • Alternative Country
Charts
Peak #14
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
J. Darnold
Rights
Darn old Dungeon 2011
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January 18, 2011
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MP3 3.1 MB • 128 kbps • 3:20
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BIG OL’TRAIN J. DARNOLD 11/01/2010 WHEN I WAS A LITTLE BITTY BOY MY DADDY SAID, DON’T PLAY WITH TOYS HOW CAN I GET THAT INTO YOUR BRAIN THE ONLY TOY IS A BIG OL’ TRAIN SO I RAN DOWN INTO THE RAILROAD YARD I PICKED ONE OUT IT WAS’NT TOO HARD I WALKED RIGHT IN AND SAT RIGHT DOWN I COULD’NT GET OVER THAT RUMBLING SOUND TRAIN, TRAIN, CARRY ME AWAY I’LL COME BACK ANOTHER DAY ALWAYS ON TIME WITH NO DELAY I’VE GOT MYSELF A BIG OL’ TRAIN I DON’T WANT TO BE A ENGINEER I WANT TO RIDE MYSELF ON OUT OF HERE WITH TWENTY FIVE DOLLORS AND AN OLD GUITAR THAT OL’ TRAINS GOING TO MAKE ME A STAR THIRTY FIVE YEARS HAVE PASSED ME BY NEVER GO BACK AND I DON’T KNOW WHY AND WHEN I HEAR THAT RUMBLING SOUND TAKES ME ON BACK TO MY HOMETOWN TRAIN, TRAIN, CARRY ME AWAY I’LL COME BACK ANOTHER DAY ALWAYS ON TIME WITH NO DELAY I’VE GOT MYSELF A BIG OL’ TRAIN
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soundsbyramolly
Mar 06, 2021
Just love your work Jamey, nice to hear this again!
MichaelDuran
Feb 26, 2021
love the tempo as it gathers a full head of steam and rumbles on past making sweet music.
LeeBoos
Feb 23, 2021
Wow, thanks for this. What a nice song. I actually haven't heard folk songs in a while. Very refreshing. BRAVO.
DRUMNJON
Feb 23, 2021
LOVE THE SONG, ESPECIALLY THAT HARMONICA!! GOT MA FOOT A STOMPIN!!:)
rodrica
Sep 27, 2020
Excellent vocals/harmonies and guitar playing. Expertly crafted and produced. First class track!
Sounds by Ramolly
Mar 07, 2016
Love this, enjoyed this Jamey!!!
Gordy Scoville
May 11, 2012
Really like this song,Jamey. It has a lot of traditional elements...theme, simple accompaniment,clear vocals. What I like about your music is that all the songs are unique...you can't say, 'that sounds like...'. You have your own individuality that comes out in each song... a true troubadour and 'son of the soil' in your own rights. Way to go for a great song. Hats off to you!
ms 007
Oct 16, 2011
CONGRATS!! This is quite a train song ..of course l am big on harmonica...Perfect Vocals & Lyrics..Love this one especially Jamey..:) Good Work & More Stars..Taking this un with me :) x L&P Debra aka ms 007 :) Happy pickin x
Kevin Miller
Mar 24, 2011
Nice and unique sounding. Great guitar and mandolin work, not to mention awesome vocals. The ending is perfect.
Tony DeLecce
Mar 16, 2011
Excellent vocals! I had to go check out your equipment page to see what accoustic guitars you have because I could not believe you were getting such a great sound with an ovation you are holding in the picture. Really enjoying your accoustic playing. Very clean, crisp. Thought it was a Martin at first. Nice work!
Ingar R Henden
Feb 10, 2011
Very good Jamey :)
Roger John
Feb 08, 2011
Nice tune, well played and produced.
Rosie Clare
Jan 19, 2011
Love that high voice!! Great mandolin picking and melody!! It flows great............no awkward spots!! Nice job brother!! That is so awesome that you have made Neil's Top 10!!! I posted it to my FB site!! Love From #7
Wade Farlowe
Jan 19, 2011
Jamey, my friend....Howdy, Sounds like someone else has that ramblin' spirit, a tuggin'! That rumbling sound must be where the term ramblin' sprang from and you capture it musically in the melody and arrangement.......this is an awesome track!!!!! Lyrically, your storyline is prominent in recapturing what must have been happening during the Dust Bowl Days and the Great Depression with Woody Guthrie and a host of others. You have a knack for songwriting that crosses the barrier of time....and timeless is what every great song seems to be in my book....sounding like it could be written in ages gone by or just yesterday!!!! I love everything about this song....your vocals render the spirit of youthful days and that wonder of imagination and the melody fires up the boiler or even the hum of the deisel, until you can find yourself almost kicking back to go along for the ride in that open car with guitar in hand or harmonica at your lips....remarkable piece of work!!!!! Under all the star