This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
| "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" | ||||
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| Single by Elton John | ||||
| from the album Songs from the West Coast | ||||
| B-side | "Did Anybody Sleep with Joan of Arc" | |||
| Released | 2001 | |||
| Length | 4:37 | |||
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| Producer | Patrick Leonard | |||
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| "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" on YouTube | ||||
"This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" is a song written by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, performed by John. It is from John's 2001 album Songs from the West Coast. The song's lyrics detail his fame being over and his coming to terms with getting older but still touring and performing around the world. It was released as the second single from the album, reaching No. 24 on the UK singles chart, No. 10 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and No. 83 in the Netherlands.
The arrangement of the song was simple, a throwback to John's early piano-bass-drums combination prior to the arrival of guitarist Davey Johnstone to his band. John played this song and "American Triangle" on his concerts months before the album's release and at the Songs from the West Coast Tour in 2001–2002. After the tour ended, he performed this song in various locations until 2004.[1]
Music video
The music video, directed by David LaChapelle with Pierre Rouger as cinematographer, presents a younger John played by Justin Timberlake dressed in outfits typical of John in the 1970s;[2] the video also features Paul Reubens of Pee-wee Herman fame as John Reid, John's manager of 25 years.
Personnel
- Elton John – piano, vocals
- Paul Bushnell – bass, backing vocals
- Matt Chamberlain – drums
- Gary Barlow – backing vocals
- Nigel Olsson – backing vocals
- Paul Buckmaster – string arrangements[3]
Track listings
UK CD1
- "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" – 4:39
- "Did Anybody Sleep with Joan of Arc" – 4:18
- "I Want Love" (live) – 4:34
UK CD2
- "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" – 4:39
- "American Triangle" (live) – 4:35
- "Philadelphia Freedom" (live) – 5:08
Alternative version
- "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" – 4:39
- "Did Anybody Sleep with Joan of Arc" – 4:18
- "I Want Love" (live) – 4:34
- "Philadelphia Freedom" (live) – 5:08
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[4] | 18 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] | 83 |
| Scottish Singles Sales (Official Charts)[6] | 24 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[7] | 24 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[8] | 10 |
Covers
Country music artists Rosanne Cash and Emmylou Harris covered the song for the 2018 tribute album Restoration: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
References
- ↑ "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore by Elton John Song Statistics | setlist.fm". www.setlist.fm. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ↑ Quantick, David (1 September 2010). "Elton John Songs From the West Coast Review". BBC. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ↑ "Elton John Lyrics: This Train Don't Stop There Anymore". eltonography.com. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ↑ "Tipparade-lijst van week 12, 2002" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ↑ "Elton John – This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 20/1/2002 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 20/1/2002 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ↑ "Elton John Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
