Big Train (From Memphis
Roy Orbison · Other Songs - Roy Orbison
When I was young, I spent my summer days
Playin' on the track.
The sound of the wheels rollin' on the steel
Took me out, took me back.
Big Train from Memphis,
Big Train from Memphis,
Now it's gone gone gone, gone gone gone.
Like no one before, he let out a roar,
and I just had to tag along.
Each night I went to bed with the sound in my head,
And the dream was a song.
Big Train from Memphis,
Big Train from Memphis,
Now it's gone gone gone, gone gone gone.
Well I've rode 'em in and back out again
You know what they say about trains;
But I'm tellin' you when that Memphis train came through,
This ol' world was not the same.
Big Train from Memphis,
Big Train from Memphis,
Now it's gone gone gone, gone gone gone.
Playin' on the track.
The sound of the wheels rollin' on the steel
Took me out, took me back.
Big Train from Memphis,
Big Train from Memphis,
Now it's gone gone gone, gone gone gone.
Like no one before, he let out a roar,
and I just had to tag along.
Each night I went to bed with the sound in my head,
And the dream was a song.
Big Train from Memphis,
Big Train from Memphis,
Now it's gone gone gone, gone gone gone.
Well I've rode 'em in and back out again
You know what they say about trains;
But I'm tellin' you when that Memphis train came through,
This ol' world was not the same.
Big Train from Memphis,
Big Train from Memphis,
Now it's gone gone gone, gone gone gone.
Big Train (From Memphis)
Roy Orbison's 'Big Train (From Memphis)' stands as a definitive example of his signature sound, blending lush orchestration with his distinctive, soaring vocals. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the dramatic emotional range and theatrical production that characterized his work in the early 1960s. The song captures the essence of the rock and roll era while maintaining the soulful depth that defined Orbison's discography. It remains a staple of his catalog, showcasing his ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations through its powerful melody and evocative lyrics.