TDFP: Big Thunder Mountain, 'Ballad of Thunder Mountain'

[@elijahadams6985]

I just went on the Disney World Big Thunder and listened to this with headphones on. Best decision I've ever made! 😄

[@vincentberkan605]

This would make an excellent disney series.

[@Deyoxes07]

Or it'd make an interesting live action movie streaming directly to Disney+

[@obscure.reference]

At Big Thunder Mountain station There’s a frightened trembling man His body’s weak and feeble and his skin has lost its tan When I asked him for a ticket, he turned and shook his head He grabbed me by the shoulder and this is what he said: "Before you get on board this train there’s something you should know When I finish with this tale, you might not want to go." I listened with amazement As what he said was true And now my friends, the time has come to tell this tale to you Hear the lеgend of Thunder Mountain If you're wеak of heart, then stay away! From Big Thunder Mountain railroad Thunder Mountain Railroad, run away! He said as legend has it, on one foggy night in June The train and crew pulled out as well beneath the darkened moon A boiler full of water and a tender full of coal The whistle screamed a warning as the wheels began to roll Then like a bucking bronco with a cougar on its back The train began to run away down miles and miles of track What happened to the crew that night, no one has ever learned The train pulled in, all by itself, the men did not return Hear the legend of Thunder Mountain If you're weak of heart, then stay away! From Big Thunder Mountain railroad Thunder Mountain Railroad, run away! The history of Big Thunder continues to unfold The stories of its danger continue to be told Of avalanches, rattlesnakes, and earthquakes in the night And voices of that phantom crew that chill your blood with fright So please forgive me, mister, if I’m standing in your way But before you buy your ticket, there’s one thing I have to say: Hear the legend, of Thunder Mountain If you're weak of heart, then stay away! From Big Thunder Mountain railroad Thunder Mountain Railroad, run away! Hear the legend, of Thunder Mountain If you're weak of heart, then stay away! From Big Thunder Mountain railroad Thunder Mountain Railroad, run away! Hear the legend, of Thunder Mountain If you're weak of heart, then stay away! From Big Thunder Mountain railroad Thunder Mountain Railroad, run away!

[@kaizarkthetitan0]

I hope Disney imagineers put on ride speaker and I can enjoy the ride and the music

[@robertsimon2885]

I’m guessing the man was the ghost of one of the men?

[@jimbodeek]

Nah, it's probably a miner who used to work at BTR before the accident.

[@tammytuckey3281]

Hey there Larry - I'm not sure if you check your comments, but I wanted to message you privately about your Disneyland Forever CDs and about this particular song. I sent you a message through your Facebook page. :)

[@GiantSquid2319]

What song was it played for, the train, or the queue.

[@beefsmeller27]

Blackboxwarrior

[@drywall3522]

EXACTLY

[@kristine2285]

I don't recognize this at all. Help....lol

[@MountSellout77]

This song used to play in the queue for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. I say used to because I went to Disneyland last week and I didn't hear the song at all. But it might still play, I'm not entirely sure.

[@generalro6ertshorts218]

Kristine F. It’s an older audio that was heard on the ride

[@TGUProductions]

Kristine F. This was sung on the very day Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was opened back in the 1970’s, it explained the backstory behind the ride. The song did used to the play in the queue, but I don’t think it does anymore.

[@kaizarkthetitan0]

The Green Umbreon I hope one day the play it on the ride