Railroad
Zutons, The · Who Killed The Zutons? (re-relase)
I'll soon be back again,
That's what i said in China,
Where all the work was dead.
I hope you get my letters,
I write them everyday,
I'll soon be headed westwards,
I'm hammering the nails.
I'm working on the railroad,
I dig away the time,
I'm singing to the work song,
With memories in mind.
I'll sail to Hong Kong harbour,
The winds were warmer there,
The sweat would roll down my back,
While digging up the earth.
While talking of you darling,
I'd show your photograph,
And point in over Westwards,
Way over past the tracks.
I'm working on the railroad,
I dig away the time,
I'm singing to the work song,
With memories in mind.
I'm working on the railroad,
I dig away the time,
I'm singing to the work song,
With memories in mind....of you
I've saved every penny my girl,
I hope that you have waited out there,
For all my love when i get home,
'Coz deep down in my heart, there's a hole. (x3)
Railroad
The Zutons deliver a spirited performance on "Railroad," a track that captures the band's signature blend of indie rock and soulful energy. Featured on the re-release of their debut album, Who Killed The Zutons?, the song stands as a testament to the group's early ability to craft catchy, rhythm-driven anthems. The recording showcases the band's tight instrumentation and charismatic vocal delivery, hallmarks that would define their subsequent discography. As part of a catalogue that includes memorable hits like "Valerie" and "Why Don't You Know My Name," this track highlights the Manchester-based group's commitment to energetic, danceable rock music. The song remains a vibrant song in their body of work, reflecting the raw enthusiasm that characterized their initial rise in the British music scene.