Johnny Cash -- "The Wreck of the Old 97"
Luther Perkins worked out a nice little lead for this one. The live version from San Quentin is an essential part of a memorable performance, but the 1950s studio version has a little more twang to it.
I always numbered this song among my favorite Cash songs, but for my train-obsessed three-year-old, it's simply the best song ever. We sit on the bench by the front door of our house, and he sings along with me while I play guitar.
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