Union Pacific Railroad * (Studio Recording) * Diesel Version * Train Song/Rockabilly * Altar Billies

[@HuyNguyen-od1pw]

I love this song! Its so cool!

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thanks so much,,,,glad to hear you like it!

[@jdrailfan391]

It mentions railroad crossings!!!!!!! Finally!!! This is what we need!!

[@TheAltarBillies]

Great - glad you like the line!

[@Railfan265]

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[@Railfan265]

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[@OklahomaRailfan_Productions]

This song is so good!!!!! I listen to it all the time!

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thank you...it was really enjoyable to record and play live!

[@Railfan265]

I listen to it every day that my parents think its annoying... can you do your own version of Cotton Eye Joe?​@@TheAltarBillies

[@Railfan265]

0:01 Union 0:02 Union 0:04 Union Pacific Railroad 0:07 Union 0:09 Union 0:11 Union Pacific Railroad 0:15 Big Train A-Rollin' Racin' Down The Track 0:18 Bright Yellow Locomotive A Hundred Railroad Cars In Back 0:22 Headlight Shines Onward Pointin' The Way 0:26 It's Union Pacific What More Can I Say 0:30 Union 0:32 Union 0:34 Union Pacific Railroad 0:37 union 0:39 union 0:41 union pacific railroad 1:01 Along The Highway Cars Stopped In A Line 1:05 Waitin' Behind That Railroad Sign 1:08 Crossin' Bells Ringing, Red Lights A-Flash 1:12 Waitin' For The Union Pacific To Pass 1:16 Union 1:18 Union 1:20 Union Pacific Railroad 1:23 Union 1:25 Union 1:27 Union Pacific Railroad 1:31 break off 1:47 Up Through The Rockies On A Winter's Day 1:51 Big Yellow Diesel Sprinkled With Gray 1:54 No Lightnin' Or Thunder Nor Headwind Can Stop 1:58 The Union Pacific From Movin' Along 2:02 Union 2:04 Union 2:06 Union Pacific Railroad 2:09 Union 2:11 Union 2:13 Union Pacific Railroad

[@TheAltarBillies]

This is amazing!!! you did an incredible job!!! THank you so much!!!!

[@Railfan265]

@@TheAltarBillies I will do it on any Freight Train Song you'd like. Just mention my channel (@JLT9899) in the description please

[@AmolschCougar]

0:37 Southern Pacific Roll On

[@TheAltarBillies]

indeed

[@LouisvilleNashville2132]

Damn! These songs sound amazing! They give a 70-90s vibe, which really fits the railroad and theme of trains. Keep it up Altar Billies!

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thanks so much - we are doing our best!!!

[@LouisvilleNashville2132]

@@TheAltarBillies It certainly shows! Keep these songs a-comin'!

[@Railfan265]

​@@TheAltarBilliesdo one about Norfolk Southern's heritage units... I've only seen one and I want you to get NS's FULL ATTENTION - JLTRailfan

[@TheAltarBillies]

sure@@Railfan265

[@steves7896]

Your sound is just spot on! Vocals, guitar, rhythm section, subject matter, lyrical structure, song writing, it's all superb! Come play in Vegas!

[@TheAltarBillies]

Hi Steve, thank you...yes, we work very hard to make the lyrics as perfect as possible and there is a lot that goes into our songs to make them right...so glad someone noticed!!

[@Railfan265]

Me too

[@CloverdaleTransitAuthority]

I have been listening to this on a loop in the car!

[@TheAltarBillies]

AHHHH...so cool..we worked hard on this one!

[@CloverdaleTransitAuthority]

@@TheAltarBillies actually I've been listening to all your stuff. I'm a new big fan!

[@BNSF4706]

Can't wait for this one and the next train related music vids

[@TheAltarBillies]

Awesome..hope ya dig the new video and version of this song

[@Railfan265]

I KNOW RIGHT? They're the best

[@Railfan265]

@BNSF4706 I watch this too many times because of fun lol

[@Railfan265]

Hey, ​@TheAltarBillies , I don't know what you think about this, but I've been thinking "hey this is missing a few pieces. Clapping is definitely one. I also was thinking that 0:01 - 0:14 you should have that portion turned down 40%, and have a voice over script like: "0:01 KID: Hey daddy, there's a train comin' ,can we chase it? Please! Daddy! 0:06 DAD: Maybe next time she comes through sweetie, but for now, how bout you wave to the engineer and count the engines and cars? 0:12 FAMILY: That's such a great idea!". After that it'll go directly to the first verse "Big Train A-Rollin, Racin Down The Track." Maybe have a video of some children for that part. A third part I was thinking is having the break off at 0:45 be replaced with "We're A Great Big Rollin Railroad, One That Everybody Knows. We Were Born Of Gold And Silver Spikes A Hundred Years Ago. We're A Million Miles Of History, A-Shinin In The Sun. We're The UNION PACIFIC ,And Our Story Just Begun". Same for 1:31 with "Bound From Omaha To Portland, Through Cheyenne And Laramie. We're A-Headin' West For Boise, On The Mainline To The Sea. Cross The Flats At Salt Lake City, On To Vegas And LA. We're The UNION PACIFIC, And We've Got The Right-of-way. From The Green Fields Of The Prairies, To The Blue Pacific Shore. WE Deliver YOUR GREAT CARGO, And Come ROLLIN' HOME For MORE! On The Backbone Of OUR NATION, You Can See US Make The CLIMB. We're The UNION PACIFIC, And We're Gonna Be On Time." until "Up Through The Rockies On A Winter's Day". Also, add lyrics of both songs in. If you edit these three tips in the script, and also a lot more accurate-to-the-lyrics train footage video, I'd feel a lot more better hearing this song online.

[@TheAltarBillies]

Well, thank for the suggestion..we'll consider it!

[@sebastianjalloh9783]

Both of them are so cool

[@TheAltarBillies]

Yes they are..totally cool!!!

[@Railfan265]

Even if there is no sheet music, I'm teaching myself to play it on piano 0:01 - 0:07 - 0:15 - 0:30

[@TheAltarBillies]

Awesome!

[@sebastianjalloh9783]

This one is so cool

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thank you so much!

[@b.n.c.v5792]

Now this is what you call it awesome TRACK. UNION PACIFIC FOR EVER.

[@TheAltarBillies]

Well we appreciate the humorous pun and big thumbs up!

[@antonellamunoz4231]

❤😂😢😢😮😅😊😊😊😊😊

[@West_Coast_Mainline]

🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thanks firing it up for this song,,,we appreciate it!

[@Waterslide_Productions]

This is absolutely brilliant

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thank you ..stay tuned: we are releasing a song in honor of Burlington Northern!

[@50.35]

Yesss. Nice

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thank you!!!

[@CarlCJV]

Nice song!

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thank you so much!!

[@AtkataffTheAlpha]

Can't wait!

[@TheAltarBillies]

Cool...hope you enjoy it!

[@Railfan265]

There are four main ways to use this song: 1. Railroad Footage 2. Entertainment 3. Concerts 4. Line Dances

[@TheAltarBillies]

GREEAT! Here's a few more for ya: 5. Train hootenannies 6. Horn toot'n Fandangos 7. Locomotive Jamborees! 8.Big Boy Barn dances!!

[@Railfan265]

​A few more: 9. Annoy your parents! 10. Loud music and jumping in your bedroom! 11. Startling your pets! 12. Birthday wishes! 13 and the favourite: 6;00 AM wake-up-for-school alarm ​@@TheAltarBillies

[@theunavursalunion]

you earned my sub!

[@TheAltarBillies]

Very kool!

[@Railfan265]

Quick highlights: 0:14 0:30 0:46 | 1:16 1:32 2:02 2:07

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thank you for the highlights!

[@CSX110]

Foamers are the worst type of railfan because they either scream in happiness or anger if they see a certain locomotive

[@CSX110]

I'm sad that Union Pacific gave up the SD70

[@TheAltarBillies]

HAAAA!!! VERY TRUE!!!

[@Railfan265]

YOU ARE MY MOST FAVORITE KZbin CHANNEL EVER!!!!

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thank you so much!!!

[@TheAltarBillies]

@@Railfan265 Thanks for your support, right now we are in the middle producing a new song and are not able to provide any instrumental versions at this time - we should have more time after the first of the year - thank you again and stay tuned!!! The Altar Billies

[@Railfan265]

​@@TheAltarBilliessoon can you provide an instrumental of this song like a karaoke version?

[@TheAltarBillies]

@@Railfan265 We'll get to that...good idea!!

[@Railfan265]

​Suggestion: "Goin' Too Fast" (Slow singing) I'm just driving down towards the tracks When I hear a freight train coming so fast I can't get my camera out on time But I know there's more spots down the line! [Chorus]​ (fast "panic" singing) Oh I just can't catch up to her Oh, I can wait to see what's coming around the curve!! What's behind the engines is revealin' soon, But just keep in mind she's on the move! [Pre-Chorus] (slow) While the engines are still rolling, All that swill in the front of that train Is goin' to keep me from complaining That the train Is. Still. Not. Over. Yet (and that) [Chorus x2] (Slow) I am stopped by a Railroad curve I can hear that train blowing that horn! We're just pullin' out onto the road And the street traffic lights 'ave kept me to see the load. (whispering) and I'm at the halfway mark of the train from the rear to the front and... [Chorus x4] (steady singing pace) Now I'm done chasing her I am standing near that curve On the side of the road Where I can see the trains load! [Final chorus] Oh I just can't catch up to her (Seein' those TOWERING intermodal containers Double-Stacked on each other) Oh, I can wait to see what's coming around the curve!! (As the Double-Stacks just keep on going!) What's behind the engines is revealin' soon (Spine-Cars, wellcars, as for containers and trailers!) But just keep in mind she's on the move! (As the end has passed me, these silver, red & white crossing gates go back up, Now I'm no longer in a hurry!) There'sthe lyrics i would like. Please in the actual video dont mention any specific railroad. The idea came from this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boqahqiJjaeEfZYsi=G4cI7fa2mup7PqFS Edit: while watching the video, read the description, and turn on the chapters! There's explanationsfor each chapter and what the railroad term means! Im curiousto hear what you think to see your comment o that video in the comments section! - Trace A. Cave, April 05, 2024@@TheAltarBillies

[@OklahomaRailfan_Productions]

Can I use this song for my own version of it? I'll credit you. :)

[@TheAltarBillies]

Sure...put credit to the band in the description!

[@OklahomaRailfan_Productions]

@@TheAltarBillies Hopefully you like my version of it and watch it! Thanks!!! :)

[@theunavursalunion]

I can't tell if this version or the other version is better there both masterpieces.

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thank you so much!!!

[@josephmoreno6075]

❤❤ UNIEON PACIFIC

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thank you so much!!

[@MatthewTheRBXMan]

11/10

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thank you so much!

[@Redwagon2012]

Wow

[@TheAltarBillies]

Thanks!!!!

[@Bnsf4729]

We're a great big rollin railroad One that everybody knows We were born of gold and silver spikes A hundred years ago We're a million miles of history A-shinin in the sun We're the Union Pacific And our story's just begun From the great plains of Nebraska To the California seas From the summits of the Rockies To the mighty redwood trees We're a thousand wheels of freight train Hear the diesel engines' power We're the Union Pacific Doin ninety miles an hour Bound from Omaha to Portland Through Cheyenne and Laramie We're a headed west for Boise On the mainline to the sea Cross the flats at Salt Lake City On to Vegas and LA We're the Union Pacific And we've got the right of way From the green fields of the prairie To the blue Pacific shore We deliver your great cargo And come rollin home for more On the backbone of our nation You can see us make the climb We're the Union Pacific And we're gonna be on time From the green fields of the prairie To the blue Pacific shore We deliver your great cargo And come rollin home for more On the backbone of our nation You can see us make the climb We're the Union Pacific And we're gonna be on time.

[@TheAltarBillies]

You;ve got that right!! Swell lyrics. Be sure to check out our version of "Great big Rollin Railroad!" at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LCc5eHq8-id68

[@awvr777cpAC44]

When I first heard this back in September, I was blown away. The normal version was good but THIS is THE best version, imp of course. Not saying the og is bad but after hearing both versions, I just feel like the og is lacking a bit in my opinon. Ok that aside, I really love this version. It just sounds SO much better and the Radio bit at the end, just icing on the cake. Also is it ok if I could use this in a music video? I'll give you credit, though of course I'm supposed to do that lol.

[@TheAltarBillies]

Hi, thanks for the great observation. The first version of song UPRR was cut live in the studio with all of the instruments close together so there was not much separation in the mix. This current recording was cut in the studio with a basic track then using overdubs - it is much cleaner - yes you may use it in a video - please give us credit - thank you!!!

[@ducgrossmann4850]

Thealtarbillies do the 70s song

[@TheAltarBillies]

Heck yeah!! The music of the 70s rules!!

[@tomtodd7744]

Could you do a song in tribute to fallen flag railroads? Like for example, the Southern Pacific?

[@TheAltarBillies]

We have one made for the "coast Daylight!"

[@Railfan265]

You need a lyric video #AltarBillies

[@TheAltarBillies]

Yeah, probably a good idea - In the mean time, The lyrics are written out in the information/ description area below the video, just click on the area marked "show more " : )

[@Railfan265]

I wish it was longer like 6 minutes would be my deal

[@TheAltarBillies]

@@Railfan265 Yeah - we actually did write 4 verses for the song - but edited it to keep the length down as a matter of practice to keep songs short, sweet and to the point.

[@stephaniedoan7114]

Hi

[@TheAltarBillies]

howdy

[@deweyhall712]

Ever consider doing a song or video for southern pacific, or santa fe?

[@TheAltarBillies]

Dewey, as a matter of fact yes!! We have one already written for Santa Fe and another for the southern pacific coast day light..it's just a matter of getting them recorded..things kind of take us a while to get done - they have to be just right!

[@deweyhall712]

@@TheAltarBillies i wouldn't have ig it any other way.

[@TheAltarBillies]

@@deweyhall712 Thanks!!

[@Railfan265]

@@TheAltarBillies The only ones I've heard are of course Union Pacific

[@TheAltarBillies]

@@Railfan265 We are in production with a tune about the "Burlington northern" right now...the "coast daylight" is still a few recordings away - i wish it didnt take so long - but we are still working our day gigs and family life - so stuff kind of takes priority

[@theunavursalunion]

how the hell do you have only 4000 subs?

[@Wreckedftfoxy]

why is there a echo with this song?

[@TheAltarBillies]

Good question...Because that's what they wanted