The Strangers (5)My Love Affair With Trains

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My Love Affair With Trains 3:12
Union Station 4:15
Here Comes The Freedom Train 3:25
So Long Train Whistle 4:08
The Silver Ghost 3:18
No More Trains To Ride 3:09
The Coming And The Going Of The Trains 4:18
I Won't Give Up My Train 3:30
Where Have All The Hobos Gone 3:22
Railroad Lady 2:53
The Hobo 2:42

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    Cover of My Love Affair With Trains, 1976, Vinyl My Love Affair With Trains
    LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing
    Capitol Records – ST-511544 US 1976 US1976
    Cover of My Love Affair With Trains, 1976, Vinyl My Love Affair With Trains
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    Capitol Records – E-ST 11544 UK 1976 UK1976
    Cover of My Love Affair With Trains, 1976, 8-Track Cartridge My Love Affair With Trains
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    Capitol Records – 8XT-11544 US 1976 US1976
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    Capitol Records – ST-511544 Canada 1976 Canada1976
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    LP, Album, Winchester Pressing
    Capitol Records – ST-11544 US 1976 US1976
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    Cover of My Love Affair With Trains, 1976, Vinyl My Love Affair With Trains
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    Capitol Records – ST-11544 Canada 1976 Canada1976
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    Cover of My Love Affair With Trains, 1976, 8-Track Cartridge My Love Affair With Trains
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    Capitol Records – 8XT-11544 US 1976 US1976
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    Cover of My Love Affair With Trains, 1976, 8-Track Cartridge My Love Affair With Trains
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    Capitol Records – 8M-11823 US 1976 US1976
    Cover of My Love Affair With Trains, 1976, Vinyl My Love Affair With Trains
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    Capitol Records – ST-11544 Australia 1976 Australia1976
    Cover of My Love Affair With Trains, 1976, Cassette My Love Affair With Trains
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    Capitol Records – 4XT 511544 US 1976 US1976
    Cover of My Love Affair With Trains, 1976, 8-Track Cartridge My Love Affair With Trains
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    Capitol Records – 8XT 511544 US 1976 US1976
    My Love Affair With Trains
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    Capitol Records – 4XT-11544 US 1976 US1976
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    Capitol Records – ST-11544 US 1976 US1976
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    Cover of My Love Affair With Trains, 1976, Vinyl My Love Affair With Trains
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    Capitol Records – ST-11544 US 1976 US1976
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    Capitol Records – 8XT 11544 US 1976 US1976
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    Capitol Records – SM-11823 US US
    Cover of My Love Affair With Trains, , Vinyl My Love Affair With Trains
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    Capitol Records – R 133984 US US

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    Reviews

    • Walter_Stettner's avatar
      Walter_Stettner
      Throughout his long career, Merle recorded several concept albums, always dedicated to either a special artist or a certain style or topic. This great album from 1976 is dedicated to the railroad, the songs all circle around trains from different points of view. Although Merle only wrote one of the 11 songs, he paints a great picture of the importance of the railroad, historically and for the people. Every song is started by a short narration by Merle. Highly recommended!
      • Walter_Stettner's avatar
        Walter_Stettner
        A great concept album by Merle! Although he only wrote one of the songs, he delivers his feelings for the railroad and makes the songs his own. Short intro comments by Merle before each song provide additional atmosphere. This album should be in every assorted country collection!

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