Only poet could transform a passenger train that exists today into railroad legend. The Illinois Central's mainline between Chicago and New Orleans is home to the City of New Orleans, and whether Amrak pulls the cars Arlo wrote about, or not, this song will join its place in the annals of songwriting history.
I have run thousands of miles over the road, listening to this song. One mile at a time, it never got old. God Bless Arlo and those like him, who keep us awake the countless miles we drive........across our country.
Written by my little friend Steve Goodman. Steve once said about Arlo doing the song is that it saved his ass. Finances were tight when the song came out. Arlo did Steve good.
I thought I would get me two cents in on Woody's son as well. "City of New Orleans" written by his father, Woody Guthrie. I pounded a few shots with Arlo & Leon Russell in Sandpont, ID in 1996. My! We are all getting older. Share the music with your kids. It is timeless.
arlo guthrie makes my heart swell. I listened to this song hundreds of times when i was a baby... this brings back the memories. i love his music. i love his melodies. magnificent doesnt begin to describe him.
i always go to see arlo when he's in town. i'am 62, my daughter is 40. a few years back we went to see him and after the show we went up to the stage to see him and get autographs. my daughter immediately started touching his hair, everyone their "gulped" and "gasps" i told arlo she was harmless. he was cool. she said his hair is very soft. but i did die when i noticed her hand on his lower thigh.
i always go to see arlo when he's in town. i'am 62, my daughter is 40. a few years back we went to see him and after the show we went up to the stage to see him and get autographs. my daughter immediately started touching his hair, everyone their "gulped" and "gasps" i told arlo she was harmless. he was cool. she said his hair is very soft.
went to work in germany in 1977, ended up living in dachau in 1980 and used a pub/gasthoff called harry's pills bar on untermenschinger strasse where the resident band used to play this. Maybe you will see this posting phips and guiesella riesz and remeber those dayd
He told the New York Times Magazine that he is a Republican because, "We had enough good Democrats. We needed a few more good Republicans. Maybe he'll come to his senses after the Republicans destroy high speed rail in this country, and NPR, the only radio stations that still play his music.
He told the New York Times Magazine that he is a Republican because, "We had enough good Democrats. We needed a few more good Republicans. Maybe he'll come to his senses after the Republicans destroy high speed rail in this country, and NPR, the only radio stations that still play his music.
I have Hobo's Lullaby and Last of the Brooklyn Cowboys- Teaching my 18 yr old about real American music. American Folk music is lost on kids today. He wants to live like a "hippie". If he doesn't know Arlo's music, he'd be, as they say, "a poser". Timeless music
A French version, Arlo Guthrie City Of New Orleans is sung by, Joe Dassin Salut Les Amoureux ". Both works are very beautiful and I love her Yves from Schongau ,Bavaria,Germany
He really doesn't look right in a Tux. But you gotta love Arlo just the same! Thank you Steve Goodman for letting Arlo borrow your song for the rest of us to enjoy.
Great music... Arlo sounds today just like he used to in the late 60's, however the audience looks completely numb. Gosh, what was this? The AARP annual dinner???
@lotavio69 You need to remember most of the "hippies" were born in the 40s and 50s and most of us HAVE retired. lol It takes a lot to get us excited now but OBAMA has our attention and our ire. Growing old is not for pussies!!!
Arlo is awesome-I also have seen him live a couple of times and would gladly go again. Anybody know "Inch by Inch", or "Drowning Man"? Great stuff. And I also love his hair!
I've had the honor of attending two of Arlo's concerts. Both were extremely entertaining. An extremely talented performer and story-teller. His daughter and her husband are incredibly talented, too.
Arlo breathes genius, almost as much as he breathes goodwill and generosity. Although I have never met him, Mr. Guthrie has - unknowingly - made my life a better one. And in doing so, he has made me a better man.
He's such a pure man, yet not naive. He fights for truth and beauty. IF I make it to heaven, my angels will sing like James Taylor, Arlo Guthrie, and a young Lyle Lovett.
Nothing to do with religion, but - musically - their hearts are pure.
I remember this song from when I was a little kid. I'm 48 now. I learned a lot of Arlo, and now my kids - a 19 year old boy and a 22 year old girl - love his music.
Almost more than the fact that they're in college, I appreciate that they good, honest, music. Its a bond we'll always have.
Arlo from what I understand almost didn't get this song...he was being pressured by Steve Goodman to listen to it, and Arlo said OK only for a minute and only if Stevie Bought him a beer...
Does it really matter if someone took an old song and made it his own for money?...lots of music has been used for gain ...theres nothing today that hasn't been in the past....just think how many songs have beethovan/mozart...et al...licks in it...why not jusst enjoy the msuic????.
Interesting how many people have snarky opinions not based on easy-to-check facts. See the opening credits to this clip to see Goodman credited as songwriter, something Arlo Guthrie has often acknowledged in performances I've seen.
I saw Steve Goodman perform this song in 1972 at the Earl of Old Town, the same year Guthrie had a hit with it, and I can tell you, Goodman was totally thrilled. His royalty checks from Guthrie's recording finally allowed him to become a full time musician.
Interesting how many people have snarky opinions not based on easy-to-check facts. See the opening credits to this clip to see Goodman credited as songwriter, something Arlo Guthrie has often acknowledged in performances I've seen.
I saw Steve Goodman perform this song in 1972 at the Earl of Old Town, the same year Guthrie had a hit with it, and I can tell you, Goodman was totally thrilled. His royalty checks from Guthrie's recording finally allowed him to become a full time musician.
@MrOpenD Didn't know Arlo played ever at the Earl's...I do recall the night he walked across the street from a greasy spoon restaurant said hi to those of us standing in line to get into the Quiet Knight...started the intro to CofNO and everyone clapped...he jokingly said, "Wait...you don't know what I'm gonna sing...people did that when they voted for Nixon!" That brought the croud down ...then said he wished he had written the song, intro'd Steve Goodman, and played the song with him.
@alienhuman Interesting comment. Can you elaborate? I've always felt like mainstream folk musicians were doing exactly this...copying real folk music and monetizing it for their own profit.
@OysterLava Agreed Lava. IMO, the difference is Goodman was a contemporary of AG. Real folk music was often just handed down and repetition made it popular in a non copyright world. In this case, AG has made a living allowing audiences to suspect he is the author. Just one guys opinion. ps. mel... I don't follow your question.
Watching him play this song on piano is amazing! I play guitar and piano, and I would never have pegged this song as sounding good on piano. He's a great musician and an excellent showman! (And @judyview, completely agree about the hair, lol).
@beatlebugger Try it on piano. I ain't no Arlo on piano or vocals, but it sounds good and it's fun. Just let that left hand sound like a train and you got it made.
City of New Orleans is a folk song written by Steve Goodman, describing a train ride from Chicago to New Orleans in bittersweet and nostalgic terms. Goodman got the idea while traveling on the train of that name for a visit to his wife's family. He performed the song for Arlo Guthrie in the Quiet Knight, a bar in Chicago, and Guthrie agreed to add it to his repertoire.
Every time I hear the lyrics it runs shivers up my back. "...their father's magic carpet made of steel, ...the steel rails still ain't heard the news... WHO WROTE THAT??
CARL SANDBURG??? It sure has his poetic color and spirit.Ron in Ohio
@bp45424 I forget, but I wasn't Sandburg. "And all the towns that people see, fade into their bad dreams..." That parts still makes me choke up and cry. The great passenger trains are all gone, replaced by that dud Amtrac.
god how frozen .arlo is a candle set in your freezer.i would have stunk and not have ate for three days in bethel before i would see him in a crypt like that ..man.
shoot, I'm only 23 and I wish I could grow my hair like that. Great music though, hair or no hair. Did sound for John Mceuen at Dosey Doe in the Woodlands TX (shameless plug, I know), would LOVE it if this guy came to my place of work (the Dosey Doe... By the way, it's about a mile south of Olive Garden going southbound on I-45). Oh! John Mceuen IS coming back... so is Monte Montgomer, Al Di Meola, The Mighty Orq, Guy Forsythe and many more... I should stop... I'm only the osund tech
when i was in the navy stationed at groton/new london, ct. during the late 80's i have this song played over and over in my boombox with my buddies drinking and partying all night long in my apartment right outside the base. we have to keep playing it over and over to catch and write the lyrics as we sang along. great melody and dead-on lyrics. awesome memories. thanks for uploading.
My hair is almost as beautiful as his.
empie45 1 week ago
This song stil sends chills up my back . . love it.
Rockit8 2 weeks ago
Excellent song, but I also have to give credit to that hair!
peachpapoose 1 month ago
What a great Song! Tears don´t lie!
Denkbarwars 1 month ago
Only poet could transform a passenger train that exists today into railroad legend. The Illinois Central's mainline between Chicago and New Orleans is home to the City of New Orleans, and whether Amrak pulls the cars Arlo wrote about, or not, this song will join its place in the annals of songwriting history.
MagnoliaLoon 1 month ago
@MagnoliaLoon AMEN!
Wojo8888 1 month ago
I have run thousands of miles over the road, listening to this song. One mile at a time, it never got old. God Bless Arlo and those like him, who keep us awake the countless miles we drive........across our country.
inilledra 2 months ago 3
Written by my little friend Steve Goodman. Steve once said about Arlo doing the song is that it saved his ass. Finances were tight when the song came out. Arlo did Steve good.
joeb810 2 months ago
Very good
Zippertheslipper 2 months ago
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donpapinski 4 months ago
5 people missed the train in new orleans
12wsatye 5 months ago 3
@12wsatye TOTALLY !!!
:-))
richsail47 4 months ago
I thought I would get me two cents in on Woody's son as well. "City of New Orleans" written by his father, Woody Guthrie. I pounded a few shots with Arlo & Leon Russell in Sandpont, ID in 1996. My! We are all getting older. Share the music with your kids. It is timeless.
mudpuppy43 5 months ago
@mudpuppy43 This song was written by the late, great Steve Goodman.
hairyhandedgent 5 months ago 10
@mudpuppy43 I believe the song was written by Steve Goodman. Woody wrote many great songs,but this one was not one of them. R.I.P Steve Goodman
jlilyroth12 4 months ago 2
@mudpuppy43 Steve Goodman.
Wojo8888 3 months ago
Beautiful song from the times when the world was still good. Brings back a lot of memories.....
deniasol 6 months ago 3
arlo guthrie makes my heart swell. I listened to this song hundreds of times when i was a baby... this brings back the memories. i love his music. i love his melodies. magnificent doesnt begin to describe him.
frenchhorn63 6 months ago
0:02 and then he goes on to give this long ass intro...
504Anon 6 months ago
@504Anon 30 seconds is hardly long. I feel he deserves it.
KaisarWilhelm 6 months ago
This song for me comes very close to being a masterpeice. It's a perfect combination
of words and music. When you listen to it your actually there in those great lyrics.
Like being in movie, I can't really explain it. It's great music.
opera888able 6 months ago 16
Grat Mr. Arlo Guthrie !
154arturo 6 months ago
What I love about Arlo's hair is its much longer than it was at woodstock. How can you not love that? Not only is it still long but its longer.
brusselstarlight 7 months ago
love this song.... seeing how the big easy is where i grew up....
jandelgonzales 8 months ago
i always go to see arlo when he's in town. i'am 62, my daughter is 40. a few years back we went to see him and after the show we went up to the stage to see him and get autographs. my daughter immediately started touching his hair, everyone their "gulped" and "gasps" i told arlo she was harmless. he was cool. she said his hair is very soft. but i did die when i noticed her hand on his lower thigh.
windymeadows2 8 months ago
@windymeadows2 I was just thinking how nice Arlo's hair looked and then I read your comment, which made me smile. Thank you.
darkallegiance666 7 months ago
i always go to see arlo when he's in town. i'am 62, my daughter is 40. a few years back we went to see him and after the show we went up to the stage to see him and get autographs. my daughter immediately started touching his hair, everyone their "gulped" and "gasps" i told arlo she was harmless. he was cool. she said his hair is very soft.
windymeadows2 8 months ago
I love you Arlo
PamKraemer 9 months ago
went to work in germany in 1977, ended up living in dachau in 1980 and used a pub/gasthoff called harry's pills bar on untermenschinger strasse where the resident band used to play this. Maybe you will see this posting phips and guiesella riesz and remeber those dayd
kitkatjeff 9 months ago
look at his amazing hair of justice
rkean23 9 months ago
I feel like if I don't watch this video now it will be gone tomorrow....
mrjokioo 10 months ago
This song makes me cry for things lost forever.
120255Denise 10 months ago
truly needs almost no introduction...classic double-speak
AprylZA 10 months ago 2
Sounds like he likes Democrats better...
mooningthesun69 10 months ago
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well, i am glad to hear arlo is sensible enough to be a republican...and i will not comment on NPR...not worth writing about.
dolcanes1 10 months ago
well, i am glad to hear arlo is sensible enough to be a republican...and i will not comment on NPR...not worth writing about.
dolcanes1 10 months ago
@dolcanes1
I don't really know what you mean, but if it's about politics, go away. This is about music.
Ragtime44Films 10 months ago
well, good to hear that arlo is sensible enough to be a republican! and i will not comment on NPR...
dolcanes1 10 months ago
He told the New York Times Magazine that he is a Republican because, "We had enough good Democrats. We needed a few more good Republicans. Maybe he'll come to his senses after the Republicans destroy high speed rail in this country, and NPR, the only radio stations that still play his music.
rheaallais 10 months ago
He told the New York Times Magazine that he is a Republican because, "We had enough good Democrats. We needed a few more good Republicans. Maybe he'll come to his senses after the Republicans destroy high speed rail in this country, and NPR, the only radio stations that still play his music.
rheaallais 10 months ago
I have Hobo's Lullaby and Last of the Brooklyn Cowboys- Teaching my 18 yr old about real American music. American Folk music is lost on kids today. He wants to live like a "hippie". If he doesn't know Arlo's music, he'd be, as they say, "a poser". Timeless music
Savoy6442 10 months ago
Good Night America..... a melancholy tribute to what this country used to be.
A beautiful song.
IowaHarley65 11 months ago
A French version, Arlo Guthrie City Of New Orleans is sung by, Joe Dassin Salut Les Amoureux ". Both works are very beautiful and I love her Yves from Schongau ,Bavaria,Germany
YvesWM71 11 months ago
True , magnificent , real
Siamterri64 1 year ago
Its old white people from Boston - of course they are subdued - its a lifestyle.
firstoboe 1 year ago
Beautiful is an understatement.
Soul shatteringly magnificent ?
5150jafo 1 year ago 3
Beautiful
Hutch68able 1 year ago
Is that crowd subdued enough or what? He should have done Alice's Restaurant
mrbutterat 1 year ago
wow this is great... What happened??
jasonlammons 1 year ago
saw him nov, 2010 in nyc... great show!
bubb3432 1 year ago
Quiet audience, not all Arlo fans or Woody fans, but what a treat to see the closeups of Arlo actually playing this song on an accoustic piano.
ledder68 1 year ago
aged like a fine wine!!!!
Ferrignohh 1 year ago
Lotta ole' farts in the audience. Patrons an' matrons.
pnolanrn 1 year ago
Arlo is great ....love the way the Dutchman does it also.....
Dylan9z9 1 year ago
dont forget this guy endorsed Ron Paul for President. What a smart man.
Peace to you all.
ezgo11 1 year ago
I remember when people worried he would inherit his father's Huntington's. So good to see him a gray haired man.
CastleIsland 1 year ago
He really doesn't look right in a Tux. But you gotta love Arlo just the same! Thank you Steve Goodman for letting Arlo borrow your song for the rest of us to enjoy.
gunslinger5854 1 year ago
Awesome``thank you again``
grammachick 1 year ago
I'll be performing with him on the 27th at Carnegie Hall!
somepianist 1 year ago
@somepianist NICE FOR SOMEONE TO MENTION THE MAN BEHIND THIS SONG.....STEVE GOODMAN
DAVEY500MUSIC 1 year ago
Great music... Arlo sounds today just like he used to in the late 60's, however the audience looks completely numb. Gosh, what was this? The AARP annual dinner???
lotavio69 1 year ago
@lotavio69 You need to remember most of the "hippies" were born in the 40s and 50s and most of us HAVE retired. lol It takes a lot to get us excited now but OBAMA has our attention and our ire. Growing old is not for pussies!!!
gunslinger5854 1 year ago
I am so proud that Arlos grandma and I share a name.
bernbuzby 1 year ago
Pure, beautiful genius - with a sense of humour.;
garcemac 1 year ago
Arlo is awesome-I also have seen him live a couple of times and would gladly go again. Anybody know "Inch by Inch", or "Drowning Man"? Great stuff. And I also love his hair!
Eaglefly124 1 year ago
Arlo is a folk legend - love this song
pyrofella 1 year ago
YEA BUT LETS NOT FORGET WHO PUT HIM ON STAGE MR STEVE GOODMAN
DAVEY500MUSIC 1 year ago
GREAT!!! as usual!!!~!
bkerbis 1 year ago
I've had the honor of attending two of Arlo's concerts. Both were extremely entertaining. An extremely talented performer and story-teller. His daughter and her husband are incredibly talented, too.
wild4queen 1 year ago
I love Arlo!
iginiat 1 year ago
He sounds like Dylan before Dylan became unintelligeble,,,
PrettyTigerlilly 1 year ago
Arlo breathes genius, almost as much as he breathes goodwill and generosity. Although I have never met him, Mr. Guthrie has - unknowingly - made my life a better one. And in doing so, he has made me a better man.
garcemac 1 year ago 2
@garcemac Amen
MusicallyDetermined 1 year ago
@MusicallyDetermined
He's such a pure man, yet not naive. He fights for truth and beauty. IF I make it to heaven, my angels will sing like James Taylor, Arlo Guthrie, and a young Lyle Lovett.
Nothing to do with religion, but - musically - their hearts are pure.
garcemac 1 year ago 2
@garcemac
I remember this song from when I was a little kid. I'm 48 now. I learned a lot of Arlo, and now my kids - a 19 year old boy and a 22 year old girl - love his music.
Almost more than the fact that they're in college, I appreciate that they good, honest, music. Its a bond we'll always have.
garcemac 1 year ago 2
I didn't wanna wear this either ...LOL
hairyhandedgent 1 year ago
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Great, great, great
MrBluesforyou 1 year ago
one of the greatest songs ever written and on of my favorite songs u go arlo and i'm from otis
mikecz52 1 year ago
the GREATEST tribute to Steve Goodman known he had the heart to sing it right and not change the words
MrLRL68 1 year ago
Arlo from what I understand almost didn't get this song...he was being pressured by Steve Goodman to listen to it, and Arlo said OK only for a minute and only if Stevie Bought him a beer...
DrakeGrad 1 year ago
No one can sing this like Arlo!!!!
alabamagirl49 1 year ago
KING
sinuk9 1 year ago
o.k.
kirknasty 1 year ago
Arlo is wonderful!!!
mazak6811 1 year ago
Great Song!
EagleHazLanded 1 year ago
sent this one to marianne
teechef 1 year ago
One of my all time favorite songs - by the beloved Arlo Guthrie! Gorgeous!!
MaryAnn95010 1 year ago
@MaryAnn95010
It's Steve Goodman's song, not Arlo's. Arlo did the commercially successful cover of it, but that's Chicago Shorty's song fer shur!
lakebluffer 1 year ago
He's still cute.
airielle4 1 year ago
Didn't any of those stuffy old people know the words?
shezcurvi 1 year ago
There is a great version of this by Ian Bruce and Stewart Hardy on youtube too. Put ianmbruce1 in the search box
devoniansavage1 1 year ago
Woodstock to Boston Pops
MistakingDeer 1 year ago
Fantastic showmanship.
Glencie 1 year ago
Does it really matter if someone took an old song and made it his own for money?...lots of music has been used for gain ...theres nothing today that hasn't been in the past....just think how many songs have beethovan/mozart...et al...licks in it...why not jusst enjoy the msuic????.
browneyedman 1 year ago
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Interesting how many people have snarky opinions not based on easy-to-check facts. See the opening credits to this clip to see Goodman credited as songwriter, something Arlo Guthrie has often acknowledged in performances I've seen.
I saw Steve Goodman perform this song in 1972 at the Earl of Old Town, the same year Guthrie had a hit with it, and I can tell you, Goodman was totally thrilled. His royalty checks from Guthrie's recording finally allowed him to become a full time musician.
MrOpenD 1 year ago
Interesting how many people have snarky opinions not based on easy-to-check facts. See the opening credits to this clip to see Goodman credited as songwriter, something Arlo Guthrie has often acknowledged in performances I've seen.
I saw Steve Goodman perform this song in 1972 at the Earl of Old Town, the same year Guthrie had a hit with it, and I can tell you, Goodman was totally thrilled. His royalty checks from Guthrie's recording finally allowed him to become a full time musician.
MrOpenD 1 year ago
@MrOpenD Didn't know Arlo played ever at the Earl's...I do recall the night he walked across the street from a greasy spoon restaurant said hi to those of us standing in line to get into the Quiet Knight...started the intro to CofNO and everyone clapped...he jokingly said, "Wait...you don't know what I'm gonna sing...people did that when they voted for Nixon!" That brought the croud down ...then said he wished he had written the song, intro'd Steve Goodman, and played the song with him.
SpikeTDog1 1 year ago
Some of the audience have a serious "stick up their butts" problem. Just like in the sixties.
ZAXDAD66 1 year ago
Arlo, like fine wine....better with age. Awesome video. Thanks for posting.
zephrah 1 year ago
@zephrah, i am with you --- great- Absolutely !
Brandywine98100 1 year ago
If anyone ever made a living off other peoples hard work, this guy did it.
alienhuman 1 year ago
@alienhuman ??? If that were the case would he not just live on the auld fellows royalties.
5 star from me.
meltogue 1 year ago
@alienhuman Interesting comment. Can you elaborate? I've always felt like mainstream folk musicians were doing exactly this...copying real folk music and monetizing it for their own profit.
OysterLava 1 year ago
@OysterLava Agreed Lava. IMO, the difference is Goodman was a contemporary of AG. Real folk music was often just handed down and repetition made it popular in a non copyright world. In this case, AG has made a living allowing audiences to suspect he is the author. Just one guys opinion. ps. mel... I don't follow your question.
alienhuman 1 year ago
@OysterLava What an idiotic statement.
shortdaze 1 year ago
sad that none of the people at the concert sing along or even know the words or tune for that matter
darkenedskateboards 1 year ago
The City Of New Orleans Hopes BP stops the oil spill soon...
michaelsmorrison 1 year ago 2
Watching him play this song on piano is amazing! I play guitar and piano, and I would never have pegged this song as sounding good on piano. He's a great musician and an excellent showman! (And @judyview, completely agree about the hair, lol).
beatlebugger 1 year ago 2
@beatlebugger Try it on piano. I ain't no Arlo on piano or vocals, but it sounds good and it's fun. Just let that left hand sound like a train and you got it made.
soaringvulture 1 year ago
I heart Arlo & Keith Lockheart! A good treat for sure.
logan86weet 1 year ago
He can thank the Almighty for Woody. Without him just another noisy nerd.
UmbertoConforti 1 year ago
still love you arlo after 40 years
seamonkey41 1 year ago
cheers for Arlo!!
jwkjr1 1 year ago
I shared some KILLER weed backstage with Arlo, he's pretty spacey.
DammitDrag 1 year ago
that is amazing he has kept his unique voice. yeah for our friend Arlo*********
Tunestolove 1 year ago 18
March 31, 2010
Austin, Texas
Front row. Center. In the pit.
~ Norris (just an old hippie)
austintxnative 1 year ago 2
Love how he plays the piano. Almost makes me want to really practice the piano myself.
HHSGDFootballJPD 1 year ago 5
He is more than just a Flokslinger.
forty911 1 year ago 4
Love his HAIR!
judyview 1 year ago 23
@judyview It's beautiful and so is this great song!
fatdanios 1 year ago
@judyview LOL When he was younger he had a "Jewfro"
dinomite161 1 year ago
@judyview Beautiful!
AprylZA 10 months ago
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judyview 1 year ago
Get his Live from Sidney CD Arlo explains how he got the song.. Besides that Live from Sidney is an INCREDIBLE CD.
Every one should have it.
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TheMindfx 1 year ago
City of New Orleans is a folk song written by Steve Goodman, describing a train ride from Chicago to New Orleans in bittersweet and nostalgic terms. Goodman got the idea while traveling on the train of that name for a visit to his wife's family. He performed the song for Arlo Guthrie in the Quiet Knight, a bar in Chicago, and Guthrie agreed to add it to his repertoire.
mustardhead98 1 year ago 3
Steve Bought Arlo a Beer and sang his song for Arlo
jimmydcap 1 year ago 2
And the rest, as they say, is history. Arlo made this song a classic; should be among the top 25 songs of all time.
Murphygrif 1 year ago 5
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TheMindfx 1 year ago
YOU are an ASS HOLE!! Arlo rocks
jimmydcap 1 year ago
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Arlo Guthrie wrote the song.. Musis and lyric....
YankeeFromMaine 2 years ago
Steve Goodman wrote the song
mtgirl58 2 years ago 3
@YankeeFromMaine Goodman wrote it. Johnny Cash turned it down. Look it up before asserting nonsense.
cubemon 2 years ago
Every time I hear the lyrics it runs shivers up my back. "...their father's magic carpet made of steel, ...the steel rails still ain't heard the news... WHO WROTE THAT??
CARL SANDBURG??? It sure has his poetic color and spirit.Ron in Ohio
bp45424 2 years ago 2
@bp45424 I forget, but I wasn't Sandburg. "And all the towns that people see, fade into their bad dreams..." That parts still makes me choke up and cry. The great passenger trains are all gone, replaced by that dud Amtrac.
mbabist01 2 years ago
Steve Goodman
Vorlan 2 years ago
arlo is the mannn
hevblade 2 years ago
god how frozen .arlo is a candle set in your freezer.i would have stunk and not have ate for three days in bethel before i would see him in a crypt like that ..man.
laneatlileden 2 years ago
One cool bro.
pbmax 2 years ago
if you're going to thank anyone jack, thank the late great steve goodman.....
skontch1 2 years ago
Im only 30 and wish I could still grow hair like that;
fucknyoucrosseyed 2 years ago
shoot, I'm only 23 and I wish I could grow my hair like that. Great music though, hair or no hair. Did sound for John Mceuen at Dosey Doe in the Woodlands TX (shameless plug, I know), would LOVE it if this guy came to my place of work (the Dosey Doe... By the way, it's about a mile south of Olive Garden going southbound on I-45). Oh! John Mceuen IS coming back... so is Monte Montgomer, Al Di Meola, The Mighty Orq, Guy Forsythe and many more... I should stop... I'm only the osund tech
untacotres 2 years ago
Thanks, Arlo for the tune!
CadJack 2 years ago
Arlo, thanks for the great music. Love your hair. God bless you & your family. Hope to see you in person one day.
Luckybug56 2 years ago
God bless ya Arlo!
fucknyoucrosseyed 2 years ago
No words explain this genetic talent from father to son. WOW!
boxart30 2 years ago
He sings better now than he did 30 years ago - crazy hair though.
elmossoful 2 years ago
Arlo -- great as always!
sean991000 2 years ago
God, I live just outside Boston, I wish I could have been there.
KiannarratheDemon666 2 years ago
Very nicely done Arlo!
GDguitarplayer 2 years ago
first heard this song when i was in third grade and loved it!!
JHBguru1 2 years ago
I dont mean to sound gay, but that was a beutiful performance.
HaroldDeKumba 2 years ago
You don't have to be gay to appreciate good music dumbass.
silarnon 2 years ago 2
dude ! he sounds the same. thats sick man. an i bet half the people in there saw him at woodstock
xXBlinDXx12 2 years ago 3
Truly a living icon. I can remember listening to this song as a young man. Brings back many good memories. Thanks for the post!
JOBRAIL1 2 years ago 2
This isn't Arlo's best version--he has done this much better. Oh well, he is in the high rent district this evening I guess.
formerparatrooper 2 years ago
I have only ever heard the willie nelson version and this one I like the willie version better.
InsaneCowPosse 2 years ago
Um, it was written by Steve Goodman, but he loved all the covers cuz it brought in money.
LadyFullMoon71 2 years ago
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nigga be old
UsingAllTheUsernames 2 years ago
a living icon
9secondsflat 2 years ago
life music now also at tupperware meetings ?
eskimo091 2 years ago
Life?! Want to try again? Gommennasaisosorrycouldnthelpmyself.
Ikkeroger 2 years ago
woody guthrie / pete seeger/ arlo/ the weavers in the great folk tradition--- "willie the best" misses the point----
levenho1 2 years ago
this one is best willies is ok too
dude28405 2 years ago
I love this. Never heard Willie Nelson version. I can listen to this over and over!
jillms 2 years ago
Good, but I like Willie Nelson's version the best
talma16 2 years ago
Still great afte rall these years. Thank you
patnash62 2 years ago
Arlo Guthrie in a Tux.
Woody must be rolling.
Hero1957 2 years ago
Still have memories of Guthrie and Seger playing at Wolftrap in 79. Great evening! But darned if I can remember if he sang this!
Crintingnut 2 years ago
when i was in the navy stationed at groton/new london, ct. during the late 80's i have this song played over and over in my boombox with my buddies drinking and partying all night long in my apartment right outside the base. we have to keep playing it over and over to catch and write the lyrics as we sang along. great melody and dead-on lyrics. awesome memories. thanks for uploading.
aklanpinoy1 2 years ago 2
We did the same thing in the early 70's :)
From the depths we rule! SSN 584!
flmcmaster 2 years ago
What a great tune after all these years !
c4sb2008 2 years ago 9
YES!
Skorpio420 2 years ago
His father could be proud.
FerminGalan1930 2 years ago 3
My all time favorite song by my favorite artist. Thanks for coming out West, enjoyed your Livermore show.
joeyalbick 2 years ago
America still has decent artists. Arlo great!
AFVABMDES 2 years ago 4
Great to see you looking so great. I LOVE the hair. I still have mine too. Keep on trucking man.
flowergrannyjanet 2 years ago 2
Arlo good to see you. Keep on keeping the faith Bud.
bartlettbooks 2 years ago 2
Best american song ever. Thank you.
87cadillachearse 2 years ago 2