A Train Robbery - Levon Helm

[@MrDannycochran]

We lost another of the worlds greatest gifts in Levons passing, a simple man with a golden voice, and remarkable ability to write songs from the heart, and for the soul!! God speed Levon!!

[@Bubbacat54]

real music. I'm a guitar player, but would cut off my fingers to get Levon back for 10 more years and a couple more albums. An Angel sent from heaven and a righteous man.

[@sandramyers1935]

Bubbacat54 LUV LEVON!!! Can't get enough of Dirt Farmer. True Arkansas Mountain Music Man> the incomperable Levon!!!

[@sandramyers1935]

You got an amen from me brother!!! Thank You for sending me this. It was a very nice gesture and appreciated much!!!

[@EmR1001]

this is real music for us country folk. not the trash that's on the radio today.

[@Scotsgrey13]

Amen!

[@greeksdorok]

Ethan Rogers just shut the fuck up with your dumbass comment ? "Real music" are a 14 year old boy going through puberty?

[@EmR1001]

No. I'm a 17 year old with s full time job on a dairy farm. So why don't you and the other yuppie fucks go listen to some luke Bryan while you guys give eachother reach a rounds.

[@greeksdorok]

I dont know who Luke Bryan is, All im saying is thats such a useless, almost condescending comment that implies other music isnt real music. I listen to everything. I love Levon. Don't belittle other artists...

[@EmR1001]

rap ain't music. Pop ain't music.

[@cphillips123]

Who in hell gives this masterpiece a thumbs down?? 32 very unhappy folks, I’d guess...Still, how does anyone not love this track?!? All appreciation and love to Levon. I miss those Midnight Rambles. 💚

[@manbunnmcfanypakjustacoolg4965]

Carpet baggers most likely

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

@@manbunnmcfanypakjustacoolg4965 Yankee carpetbaggers

[@weigh2playa825]

@@manbunnmcfanypakjustacoolg4965 😆you beat me to the perfect comment, and by 8 months.

[@ronnieguthrie5194]

Take it easy on those with negative opinions. But since they're all on parole already, they go back to prison if they mess up one more time.

[@madmusclegarage]

Chumps that's who

[@kneapoe51]

"Men was'a sweatin' an' tha' women shed tears, and the preacher prayed to the Lord". "We will burn yor train to cinders". Classic Levon.....he-he The Man R.I.P. Mr. Helms

[@mashtones]

This was written by Paul Kennerley. Helms along with Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash and others appeared on Kennerley's concept album The Legend of Jesse James in 1980. This song appears as a bonus track on the 1999 reissue performed by Kennerley.

[@dougjohnson7907]

Wow, words can't say what a great Levon was

[@mat11trick]

Mr. Levon Helm from Turkey Scratch, Arkansas. What a musician. Rest easy.

[@brianl890]

Levon was and is a teller of stories. Just like way back in ancient times. I can smell the old leather and gunpowder. I can also feel all of the goodness and spirit straight to the heart.

[@MrAngusCowboy]

This song still gives me goosebumps! Levon just had that raspy growl that can never be matched!

[@MountainGyspy]

Rest easy, James boys. You and Levon live on in our hearts and minds.

[@jameslumpkin3334]

Love this!!!!! I'm from Helena,AR & kin to Jesse James. My fishin partner is Levon's godchild.......Pure Greatness!!!!!! I had the honor of meeting him a few times.

[@dappy848]

one of the most unique voices and performers I have ever heard a fan for life

[@789films]

We lost another great one folks :( R.I.P levon!

[@randallpearcy2558]

"We will burn your train to cinders so throw the money on down" You are missed my friend!

[@rocky52a]

Levon will live forever through the music he left us to enjoy.

[@mirkobruner]

We do have. Us and Younger Generations. Keep on singing lads! This is the message. Keep om Singing.

[@maaingan]

such an amazing song writer, they don't come around like Levon Helm did anymore these days!

[@foreverman22]

the more i hear levon i think he was ahead of his time

[@TheMusicfan2232]

The world will miss you Levon. Well done brother.

[@cristydeleon6102]

Every song a classic thank you sir

[@sugarfoot59]

The more I hear of him, the better I like him. Where did this guy hide all my life? I thought I knew music, but this dude really slipped through the cracks on me.

[@martykate6836]

He was in the band, were they before your time? Check out the album "The Band" and music from Big Pink

[@AmericanRebel.Crusader]

sugarfoot59 are you for the south or north

[@789films]

i just found this album tonight and boy have i been missing some amazing music thank you for uploading the whole album!

[@michaelzinc1]

I cannot believe how good this is - how good Levon was! Levon, you left your mark; not many do

[@gbelgie9146]

N he was beat up when he did it. True man.

[@magnustrygg5632]

The best

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

My old dear Grandpa was born in Fort Smith Arkansas, I know this music well

[@JRayShovelpig]

Prayers of Light to you Brother... Thanks for the music!

[@williamjones9706]

This is real music. After I thought that I just now saw the other comments that say the same. Feels like we know who we are and who we were. Time machine. May God have mercy on this poor old country. It was one hell of a struggle, kids.

[@IceSilverArrow88]

I love Levon Helm.

[@rileyjamesmusic9333]

The greatest arakansian ever . Proud to be from fort smith. We make the best songwriters.

[@ScottyGarrett]

My all-time greatest favorite train song! This is my favorite song from the Great Levon Helm.. His guttural voice seems to come from his bluesy folk rock roots.

[@davidpatrick4395]

Ive burnt so many CD 's from my legend of jesse james album for friends ive lost count,,,but always burn a train robbery as the closer. My favorite song.

[@Littlewing4201]

david patrick do you have the 1999 release of this, that has this Song on it Lucky Ducky! ?? Caws i cant find it anywhere! so bummed.. I managed to find the previous 80s release on vinyl..

[@leonardgrzywacz816]

Had the pleasure of going to two Midnight Rambles in Woodstock. Unforgettable evenings of music.

[@lapwiz]

Good ole Levon still kicking ass!

[@zackscott9862]

My god, i feel like im there getting robbed by Frank and Jesse listening to this. Masterfully written and sang

[@KevinMichaelCallihan]

I listened to this when released for hours. What a legend and I miss him.

[@whozconphuzzed]

wow first time hearing that song, I was like wooooow, then I tried remembering the lyrics and couldn't find it, till today, then i HEARD THE CHORUS AND was like fuck yeah!!!!!!! Thanks For posting this Great song!!!

[@gypsy4460]

well said

[@richardwahl8433]

+KILLA whigger Would you just shut your stinking mouth! Try, if you can, to talk with a little moral value. Or, where you just raised with filthy talk!

[@richardwahl8433]

+KILLA whigger Awwwww, poor little fella get angry? I'm really very sorry about that, slick. But hey, all is not lost, you just made my day....I crawled under your skin and for that, I'm really happy. It's really cool to watch you poor little uneducated boys spout all your filth, and you do it simply because you can't just seem to muster up enough properly educated words to express your grimy little minds. But, at least I'm happy, because I really ticked you off, and for that, I can rejoice. Too bad, you little puke.......now I'm going to report your filth, and thus.......I shall no longer see your putrid filth..........and that will tick you even more, so that makes me glad, to put the veins sticking out of your neck, to know you're gritting your teeth in pure anger, and most of all, there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. Now, this is my last post to you, and as such, I shall have the last word. I'm sorry I won't see anymore of your filth, but that's life sonny boy................you have a great day now, ya hear, especially when you can calm yourself down, and know that you HAVE to take it, and you've been bested by someone smarter than you, for I won't see your dirt anymore, so, in the end..........................I WIN.............and YOU lose! Bye, bye sonny!! LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL,

[@TheGrimjerk]

Fun fact, while Jesse died hiding out in anonymity Frank had turned himself in. Every jurisdiction that laid came to him, put him on trial. No where could they find a jury that would convict him, that was how much the banks and railroad companies were hated. He lived to a ripe old age and died a free man.

[@TheSmallzfry]

First heard this song at Philmont Scout Reservation. The staff said, "This is a song about death and desolation." Really surprised me, because they started with a comical skit. They ended up balancing comic skits with tragic songs like this.

[@edicamon8486]

Dylan is pure gold, but Levon was a 100-karat diamond. RIP Mr. Helm, you have won it.

[@keithshort3047]

One of my biggest regrets...never seeing Levon live...peace brother.

[@brucewells6996]

im so glad he got this song in the can before he passed. there is a weakness in the vocals that draws a tear, but the subject matter and the delivery.

[@TheGhost204]

This would be such a good song for a Red Dead Redemption game.

[@friedricengravy6646]

Aint In It For My Health has to b one of the most honest docs put forth by a living (at that time, r.i.p.) legend. Much Respect ✌🏻

[@pbot007]

Levon is the best !

[@jojordan5868]

Yep, the hair stuck up when he started singin. Just like when I heard The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, as a kid.

[@dominicmarrano3949]

LEVON FOREVER

[@Villianova]

This is amazing. Such feeling and power

[@frankdrac]

Yes, there is a 1980 version, this is from the 2007 Levon Helm Dirt Farmer.

[@dennisgrubbs1929]

Nice piece 👍

[@JoeCitizensBlues]

You know, there's a fine line to between a criminal and a revolutionary: "Open up your damned express car"

[@JazzzMichael]

he was hiding behind the drum kit in the group The Band who were Bob Dylans Back up Band

[@jkajje2945]

Love it

[@imalwayslast3170]

There is a different version of this on the Legend of Jesse James soundtrack that is really good as well ...still by Levon Helm...Just sounds a little more upbeat by a small margin.

[@mike-xz5kv]

Love this!!!

[@skmongol]

the first verse knocks it outta the park

[@wendellcotham689]

JUMP DOWN TO THE GROUND OR I WILL BRING YOU ALL TO THE GROUND

[@gypsy4460]

love this

[@shrew972]

Goodbye Mr.Helm

[@frankebisch7168]

Hé Levon I made a great soup tonight with a wunderfull soupstone (Dr. Hook). It just needs a night on the fire to take the whole taste. Thanks a lot man! 🥁 See you at dinner.....🎶

[@edwardscissorhands6126]

Made my day.

[@user-km3fl9pr4g]

I'm Degge James,we damn sure will!!!

[@alanclontz1783]

Who's still here in 2024 give me a like

[@johnebgood108]

thank you

[@redneckfantasyguy1696]

What a miserable sight these desperate men robbing old folks for their gold watch chains! OPEN UP THIS DAMN EXPRESS CAR

[@wendellcotham689]

YOU LIVE OLD MAN

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

My grandpa was born in Fort Smith Arkansas the speech patterns are exactly the same

[@space7cowgirl]

Greater Appalachia. It's passed down. I got it from my dad. Sounds just like him.

[@WW2Adinfinitum]

tuuuuuunE!!!!!!! love it !

[@TheSmallzfry]

I've been searching, but I have no idea what it's called. That song was definitely one of my favorites, though. I'll send a link if I can find a video.

[@williamrobinson8667]

well put

[@frankanderson4113]

Singular genius.

[@virginaray6675]

The full moon touched the cold steel lines The rail bed was frozen with ice In the distance an engine was keepin' good time The steam whistle moaned just twice Down in the cut past the old trestle bridge Twelve fine horses stood Masked men shivered in the cold on the ridge Not far from the Glendale woods The brass lamp shone from the swayin' train When the driver saw the red light Her iron brakes sparked like silver rain And the metals screamed through the night The baggage man peered out to look for the fault When fear froze up his heart He was starin' down the barrel of an army colt That threatened to tear him apart We will burn your train to cinders so throw the money on down Open up your damned express car and jump down to the ground But we won't touch that old Pullman she's Southern and they claimed They ain't offered no reward for Frank and Jesse James Frank and Jesse James In long soldiers coats frayed with years Quickly they scrambled aboard The men was a-sweatin' and the women shed tears And a preacher prayed to the Lord When they opened the safe there was nothing for them So they strolled down through the train What a miserable sight, these desperate men Robbin' old folks for their gold watch chains We will burn your train to cinders so throw the money on down Open up your damned express car and jump down to the ground But we won't touch that old Pullman she's Southern and they claimed They ain't offered no reward for Frank and Jesse James Frank and Jesse James Now some say the devil had taken his soul Some say his spirit survived But we all know he was nothin' but a Missouri farm boy Just fightin' to stay alive High above that railroad bed On a ridge where the pines grow tall If you listen to the wind there's a ghost of a chance You can still hear ole Jesse call We will burn your train to cinders so throw the money on down Open up your damned express car and jump down to the ground But we won't touch that old Pullman she's Southern and they claimed They ain't offered no reward for Frank and Jesse James Frank and Jesse James

[@charlesbleile5282]

Thanks very much for the lyrics.

[@penrod440]

does any body have the lyrics??? i love this song

[@wendellcotham689]

A PREACHER PRAYED TO THE LORD

[@wendellcotham689]

THATS WHY IT SAYS THE FARMER FIRST DIRT FARMER

[@wendellcotham689]

That threatened TO TARE ANYONE APART ROAR

[@johnissitt2734]

magic

[@dennismitchell5414]

Ride On Jesse......Ride On Son !

[@MountainGyspy]

Did you know that the James boys, the Youngers, the Daltons, and John Ringo were all cousins?

[@bbark96]

I just got back from Philmont, what about the ax song could you find it?

[@sonnyboybluesharpfargo8705]

Looking for Correct Lyrics? First Line is not "Foreman" its "Fullmoon" Later...its "..touch that old pullman, she's southern and they claim.../ My opinion but it sounds pretty clear to me...

[@sonnyboybluesharpfargo8705]

@Foxy Gaming Listen to Eric Church sing it on the "Love For Levon Tribute" I am guessing he made damn sure of the correct lyrics before that show,,,,

[@michaelwhite6112]

To kool

[@sorianoraphael2979]

south Will rise again.....

[@wendellcotham689]

enough said

[@ThePokerMela]

All.I.Can brought me here

[@wendellcotham689]

ALL THE REST ROD

[@alman55555]

what does the lyric "they ain't offer no reward for frank and jesse james" mean, and why wouldn't they touch the pullman because of this?

[@btwentwo]

I'm not sure, but I believe that Levon is referring to the fact that Jesse and Frank James were Missouri bushwackers, in a time and place where lines were drawn coldly between bushwackers and jayhawks. So because the Pullman was coming from the South-filled with southerners-it was not to be touched. No reward for Frank And Jesse James, meaning Southern men kept to their own when drawing lines during these post-civil war insurgency times.

[@MrDubo1]

It could also be that Pullman (the company that made these cars) was a seperate company from the the Northern Railway and even though the railroad had hefty rewards out for the James boys the Pullman Company was southern and never offered no reward. So maybe betwen the two of these replies you can figure it out for sure and let us know.....

[@wendellcotham689]

OF A ARMY COLT THAT THREATENED TO TARE EVERYTHING APART

[@wendellcotham689]

JUST TO STAY ALIVE ROAR ROAR ROAR ROD

[@shitzhead3436]

sound's old.

[@richardwahl8433]

+shitzhead 34 Well, maybe it's your handle, that'll do it every time.

[@wendellcotham689]

WHEN YOU TAKE MY MONEY OR HURT MY FAMILY YOU WILL MEET THE REAL BAD MAN

[@wendellcotham689]

CANT MAKE IT MUCH MORE CLEARER THAN THAT HEAR IN MOANING LOL LOL LOL ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROD

[@wendellcotham689]

PCA ROAR ROAR ROAR ROD CAN YALL HEAR ME NOW ROAR ROD ROD.ROD

[@wendellcotham689]

NOTHING BUT A FARM BOY LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

[@juantrevinojr.3742]

Missouri rock-a-bye The dinner "dessert's coming." Rattlesnakes feel The women in the background The shadow....Mason Dixon Country rock The t'wine in the story. Build up... Here it comes... The back of my head Like a prayer The women and that tambourine Next... I don't want it to end. One more time. Lord!!!!! That one 10!!!!!!!

[@wendellcotham689]

ROD.ROD

[@gregnuttall3637]

I Just found This song, it's fantastic. I can see this train robbery in my minds eye. Great Song.

[@wendellcotham689]

ROD

[@wendellcotham689]

OR I WILL BURN YALL TO THE DUST ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROD

[@andrewtonn4309]

0l

[@sonerozdemir5251]

Yeah...I to take referans George Roger Waters...still virgin mind&dirty planet

[@wendellcotham689]

ROD