Waitin' for the Train to Come In
| "Waitin' for the Train to Come In" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Peggy Lee | |
| A-side | "Waitin' for the Train to Come In" "I'm Glad I Waited for You" |
| Released | 1945 |
| Genre | Jazz, pop |
| Label | Capitol |
| Songwriters |
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"Waitin' for the Train to Come In" is a song written by Martin Block and Sunny Skylar[1] that was a hit for Peggy Lee in 1945.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Billboard | favorable[2] |
Billboard favorably reviewed Peggy Lee's recording (Capitol 218, coupled with "I'm Glad I Waited for You") in its issue from October 20, 1945.[2]
Track listing
78 rpm (Capitol 218)
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Note(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Waitin' for the Train to Come In" |
| Peggy Lee with orchestra Guitar solo by Dave Barbour |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Note(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I'm Glad I Waited for You" |
| From Columbia picture Tars and Spars Peggy Lee with orchestra Guitar solo by Dave Barbour |
Charts
| Chart (1945) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard[3] | 5 |
Other notable versions
Since its release, it has been recorded by singers such as Kitty Kallen,[4] Helen Grayco, Louis Prima, and Monica Lewis.
- Kitty Kallen (with Harry James and his orchestra)[4]
- Louis Prima
- Johnny Long and his orchestra (vocal by Dick Robertson)
- Monica Lewis (with Ray Bloch and his orchestra)
- Pat Kay and her Jive Bombers
- Buddy Johnson (vocal by Ella Johnson)
References
- ↑ "Peggy Lee". p. 30. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- 1 2 "Billboard". Billboard. October 20, 1945. p. 81. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard". Billboard. p. 22. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- 1 2 "Waitin' For The Train To Come In, by Johnny Long and Dick Robertson (1945)". www.historyonthenet.com. Retrieved 2026-05-30.