"Rock Island Line" is an American blues/folk song first recorded by John Lomax (father of Alan Lomax) in 1934 as sung by inmates in an Arkansas State Prison, and later popularized by Lead Belly. Many versions have been recorded by other artists, most significantly the world-wide hit version in the mid-1950s by Lonnie Donegan. The song is ostensibly about the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. more : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Island_Line_(song) and photos here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago,_Rock_Island_and_Pacific_Railroad
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"Rock Island Line" is an American blues/folk song first recorded by John Lomax (father of Alan Lomax) in 1934 as sung by inmates in an Arkansas State Prison, and later popularized by Lead Belly. Many versions have been recorded by other artists, most significantly the world-wide h… read more
"Rock Island Line" is an American blues/folk song first recorded by John Lomax (father of Alan Lomax) in 1934 as sung by inmates in an Arkansas State Prison, and later popularized by Lead Belly. Many versions have been recorded by other artists, most significantly the world-wide hit version in the mid-1950s by Lonnie Donegan. The song is ostensibly a… read more
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| 1 | Play track | Rock Island Line | Johnny Cash |
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| 2 | Play track | Rock Island Line | Mano Negra |
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| 3 | The Rock Island Line | Johnny Cash |
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| 4 | Rock Island Line | Carl Perkins |
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| 5 | Rock Island Line | Ringo Starr |
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| 6 | Play track | Rock Island Line | The Weavers |
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| 7 | Play track | Rock Island Line | Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group |
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| 8 | Rock Island line (Live) | Mano Negra |
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| 9 | Rock Island Line | Johnny Horton |
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| 10 | Play track | Rock Island Line | Kelly Pace |
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