Gay African-American composer Billy Strahorn wrote this song for Duke Ellington's orchestra, performed here by the singers and dancers in the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, arranged by Alan Broadbent, choreographed by Christopher Graham.
Not stupid at all! The title refers to the A subway service that runs through New York City, going at that time from eastern Brooklyn up into Harlem and northern Manhattan, using the express tracks in Manhattan.
Thanks a lot! I had always wondered, ever since I heard the expression in one of Hair (the musical) songs.
deadxkorps 2 years ago
Not stupid at all! The title refers to the A subway service that runs through New York City, going at that time from eastern Brooklyn up into Harlem and northern Manhattan, using the express tracks in Manhattan.
Try googling "The A Train" with quotes.
fiveoctaves 2 years ago
Stupid question: What's an "A" train? (I'm not American, and googling it doesn't do any good)
deadxkorps 3 years ago
GREAT! from the bottom of sugar hill in harlem...thanks
paulsheesley 3 years ago
It's great!!! You guys are terrific.
xoxoxoxoxxo Love ya Ben Westbrook
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59leovirgo 3 years ago 2