Elizabeth Cotten's "Freight Train"

Elizabeth Cotten, composer of "Freight Train" and many other unheard folk tunes of the early 20th century was born in 1893. Not until the folk revival of the 1960s was she rediscovered and championed as one of the most important voices/guitarist and composers of the 20th century. Her unique 'cotten pickin'' style, as it is referred to, was born of the fact she was a left handed player. So she took a right handed guitar and played it upside down. A move that influenced guitar players folk, Americana and rock players of her time and to this day.
Thanks for all the love and for bringing the video to 9k! Elizabeth Cotten's "Freight Train" is one of the covers included on my album: "Moody: A Selection of Songs for Everyday Sadness." Check it out now on Itunes, Apples Music, Amazon and Spotify!
Itunes: www.geo.music.apple.com/us/album/_/1600818644?mt=1&app=itunes&ls=1
Spotify: www.open.spotify.com/album/6ziZvnkIxP8UaOIanirzmS
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Amazon: www.music.amazon.com/albums/B09NR1NS4W
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[@jackienosbisch3351]

I too learn that song as a child. My Daddy worked for the railroad 45 years. 😢he taught me to sing and play. When I hear a freight train now or pick up my instrument I think of him.

[@Humpahna]

My Pa is still alive, but the same here. He worked 40 yrs. I'm already playing songs that remind me of him and on the railroad.

[@shellybastion9974]

Best thing I ever heard. You're a special human. Keep on; don't pay attention to the badness. We're blessed with you in our world..and that world ain't too much fun. Keep on.

[@KayaNicole]

@@shellybastion9974 thank you so much!

[@jeffreyabelson7171]

EC wrote this as a child...a testament to her genius

[@vinmat3558]

Elizabeth would be proud of you. Thanks!

[@walterevans6034]

A very beautiful voice. Love you the song, very talented

[@nikkichockawonga]

This song is gettin in my bones, beautiful rendition ❤

[@janstevens8754]

Sounds great. 👍👍👍

[@stephensmith60]

Ooooh. She's good! 👏🏻😊👍

[@antipodesman2]

Great bluesy voice. Thanks for the cover.

[@joshhoffman1975]

I love how she customised the lyrics! 😃

[@michaelbarnett2527]

I enjoyed that .

[@mayaciesnolevicz9799]

My mother used to sing this to me when I was little, your beautiful voice brought these memories back with this beautiful song❤️ keep singing beautiful girl

[@KayaNicole]

that's so beautiful! Thank you, love

[@WJack97224]

Guitar and heart strings resonate. Beautiful

[@100perdido]

BRAVO !

[@KeithMullineux]

That’s such a beautiful rendition. Played so sweet. Thank you.

[@jamesmonahanmusic]

Holy-smoke, what a wonderful performance. ❤️

[@metamask0x]

You look like her as well ! Good Job Covering this beautiful song!

[@anagram8]

Simply Divine!

[@dodegraham4746]

Beautiful

[@TommyV558]

lovely

[@garethmartyndavies2250]

Wooow love the Taylor nice style lady 🇬🇧❤️

[@mckennalynn1916]

Great cover! I just discovered Elizabeth Cotten and her song! 💙

[@bonbonjovi5606]

Beautiful 🌹

[@mikehyrczyk2432]

wow I'm in love

[@SC9750-r3w]

Just now seeing this. It's a subtle song and you can hear every subtlety in this rendition. Beautiful is an understatement.

[@aabb6314]

Great sound

[@paulkielty3800]

This has made my Saturday thank you.

[@vada7259]

Nicely done - Thanks

[@TheArcofinfinity]

Very nice.

[@Lisa-qt4hh]

beautifully song! What a wonderful voice you have

[@KayaNicole]

thank you so much!

[@josephmatto554]

Beautiful voice

[@sawbilly2]

Dang that's good!!

[@gentlebunny1492]

Beautiful song and beautiful woman.

[@dinoloma1575]

you have beatifull voice very good cover ☕

[@Kotori174]

IM NOT CRYING YOU’RE CRYING 😅❤ Amazing performance!

[@alexandrealengry7277]

❤❤❤

[@parriotternking3690]

what a beautiful voice!! Eli would be proud and thanks to U~~!!!

[@christopherhelton6999]

This is truly a gem. I cut my teeth on Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James, and Maybelle Carter way back in college. In those days (early '00s), it felt like I was the only one on earth my age who wanted to keep that style and those songs alive. It warms my heart to see younger folks catching on to that music (and doing it way better than I could). Solidarity.

[@KayaNicole]

thank you for listening!

[@jordanmulvihill9195]

Very nice

[@TomCoppell]

beautiful

[@Hello-pl2qe]

Beautiful. Crazy to hear this played like that.

[@masura0]

Thanks for sharing this. I loved it.

[@KayaNicole]

Thank you!

[@allanafable3405]

Nice!

[@pedigreegudgeon]

superb

[@josieshannon5976]

You have a beautiful voice....

[@skilesroberts-salvador4857]

This is so beautiful! I love this song.

[@Vintsent]

My god !!! What a beautiful voice, I am getting to sleep with that sooooo beautiful voice. Thank you so much for that 😍😍

[@KayaNicole]

thank you!

[@joshuacarrico7236]

It's a crime this doesn't have more views. Amazing!

[@Jeff-S]

Thanks for keeping this music alive.

[@doughboybellmore2347]

Right on

[@lookissjaxin]

Whatta voice. Wow 🤩. Professional level. Absolutely. Special. Purff 👍🏻. A rare tone to her singing voice. I’m shocked that I’ve never heard of her before.

[@alanlayfield5130]

.lovely 😃😃

[@rrrripbing]

What a beautiful rendition of an old classic. Brilliant.

[@Patrick3183]

Thanks for choosing this song

[@jankowalski6338]

It's amazing that you play her version upside down

[@sheldonberg125]

Beautiful. Great voice! I play this song but I always think everyone else plays it so much better than I ever will. I like how this version is slower and the artist is singing Elisabet Cotton’s original lyrics. I have seen videos of Elizabeth Cotton do this song and I don’t think you can fully appreciate the song until you hear and see her do it. The young lady in this video seems to tap into that same spirit of melancholy and heartfelt longing to be moving on.

[@macallisterarmstrong]

wonderful, lyrical take on a classic song. bravo

[@matthewkeeley4479]

Been a few hours online studying on this great old tune; been playing fifty years and revisiting songs to see how new and younger players are interpreting " real tunes ". You have a true gift of doing what's " right ", both in your instrument and your lovely voice. Libba Cotten would be thrilled, tremendously! I'm glad to see you have an album, I trust to see many more; well done, well done...

[@KayaNicole]

Thank you so much!

[@michaeltrujillo5068]

One of my favorite songs.

[@Sunshine-Light]

Beautiful Lady with wonderful vocals ❤❤❤ share your talent t the Nation …. Blossom 😊😊😊

[@KayaNicole]

thank you 🥰

[@jaywatson8054]

Spellbinding! Wonderful rendition! Addewd to my list of FAVES! :)

[@debbiethompson1970]

SIMPLY .......BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!

[@zemlidrakona2915]

I love that song. Nice job.

[@USRA1971]

well done, you did Lizbeth proud.

[@addiebrook2517]

What a Great cover.it evokes the same innocuous feeling of the original version. Keep the blues alive

[@nicolas-bw8du]

Long live the Hobbo! Hi from France,beautiful cover!

[@storkonstage]

Beautiful version! Great voice!!

[@manolis3892]

Excellente reprise, Elisabeth est fier de vous 🤞🤞🤞

[@billrobertson8593]

You are so good. What a great feel to this performance!

[@KayaNicole]

Thank you so much!

[@lukeiovenitti4124]

Absolutely beautiful rendition of this wonderful song

[@lookissjaxin]

Absolutely beautiful 🤩 thanks ☺️

[@lonestarminis]

Great rendition! Bravo ma'am.

[@michaelleeannspringer3247]

Beautiful voice and lovely playing of the guitar.

[@KayaNicole]

Thank you!

[@richardsisk1770]

Beautiful! Wow 😊 I have loved this song for over 50 years. Your version is one of the very best ever. Thank you Kaya.

[@johanblume2621]

Absolutely beautiful !

[@christopherlennon_]

Just perfect!

[@senseibowie1808]

This song makes me cry everytime

[@bookovza3925]

Love this song! Great version :)

[@KayaNicole]

Thank you, love! 💜🙏🏾

[@johnfoulkrod4835]

Beautiful job on a timeless song. 😎🎸

[@cm6534]

I thought Cotten pickin was with 2 fingers! Haha. Great job! Sounded excellent

[@vincentsubmarinismo774]

You've got a beautiful voice, great cover, really well done. 🌟

[@waynecristaudo7220]

Lovely rendition.

[@KayaNicole]

Thanks for all the love and for bringing the video to 20k! Elizabeth Cotten's "Freight Train" is one of the covers included on my album: "Moody: A Selection of Songs for Everyday Sadness." Check it out now on Itunes, Apples Music, Amazon and Spotify! Itunes: www.geo.music.apple.com/us/album/_/1600818644?mt=1&app=itunes&ls=1 Spotify: www.open.spotify.com/album/6ziZvnkIxP8UaOIanirzmS Apple Music: www.music.apple.com/us/album/_/1600818644?mt=1&app=music&ls=1 Amazon: www.music.amazon.com/albums/B09NR1NS4W

[@quezzodavinci1488]

Don’t click on covers much but this was perfect Glad see people close my age still keeping Libbas music alive ❤️ much love from Virginia

[@KayaNicole]

Thank you!

[@JohannDowa]

Wow, very nice.

[@KayaNicole]

Thank you!

[@BrooklynXpat]

Kaya, Elizabeth would have loved your beautiful interpretation; soothing slow and gentle deep-in-the-soul passion.

[@KHbanjo]

Beautifully done!

[@SureShotX81]

Gave me goosebumps

[@atuliti]

Well played n sung 👏

[@gusmartins1660]

She’s great!

[@gbwdude]

Splendid!

[@francescotorcoletti8337]

Bravissima!!!!

[@brianheckford2289]

Great job well done👏👏

[@mosaton]

Very good!

[@nicholasseidel2065]

This is incredible. Liked and subscribed.

[@KayaNicole]

🥰🥰

[@kellysizemore172]

I recently discovered Elizabeth Cotton . I really enjoy this song and I think you did a great rendition of it.

[@lesliekathryn5633]

Perfect

[@franzliszt4441]

im glad i clicked this

[@treebendsinthewind]

Fantastic cover

[@gunnerzane5230]

Beautiful...