Johnny Bond - The Wreck Of The Old 97 (1965)

This song, one of the most famous country music railroad ballads of all time, was first released in 1924 by G.B. Grayson and Henry Whitter

[@edmondscott7444]

Great old time singer.

[@michaelterry4394]

Wrote the great song Fools Paradise.

[@jackalister1662]

Now this is what I grew up listening to in 60-70s. Dad didn’t allow rock and roll, but when he was gone,mom said play Buddy Holly and others. Only music I cannot stand is gangsta rap. Open to all else

[@abunikko1556]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤

[@johntravis3500]

It was actually the 27th of September.

[@emmachamness1748]

I have the original by Vernon Dalhart on Edison disc. Very scratchy. It doesn’t have the first verse this has

[@bubbalong7646]

It was Spencer, Virginia not Center.

[@kullamannensverkstad]

Spencer, North Carolina, actually...

[@bubbalong7646]

@@kullamannensverkstad Right. Thanks!