Sister Rosetta Tharpe - This Train (is bound for Glory)

This train is a clean train, this train
This train is a clean train, this train
This train is a clean train, everybody's riding in Jesus' name
This train is a clean train, this train.

This train is bound for Glory, this train
This train is bound for Glory, you know this train
This train is bound for Glory,
Everybody riding here got to be holy
'Cause this train is a clean train, This train

But this train, don't pull no lairs, this train
you got to get off. This train, don't pull no lairs,
no false pretenders, and not bad b..
because this train is a clean train
This Train !

But this train, don't pull no winkers
I said this train don't pull no winkers, this train
no no no no no don't pull no winkers,
no crap shooters and no whiskies drinkers...
It's a clean train
This Train !

You know, this train don't pull no jokers, this train
This train don't pull no jokers, ah ah this train
Hey, this train don't pull no jokers,
no tobacco chewers and no cigar smokers
'Cause this train is a clean train, I said this train.

This train is on the way to Glory, this train.
Yeah this train, is on the way to Glory, ohhh this train.
You know this train is on the way to Glory
everybody riding it it got to be holly holly
'Cause this train is a clean train,
This Train !

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[xzysyndrome]

I am not a religious man...But Sister Rosetta takes me to church...sits me down...and says "Listen"

[linh.]

She's running the whole show - the musicians behind her, the audience in front of her and BOTH of her instruments. Mastery.

[AxleTrade]

The woman who practically invented rock and roll. Her legacy will live on in many forms. God bless this woman's soul.

[aprilbaker]

Betcha Elvis knew her growing up. Love this lady's heart & soul. I was born in the wrong century. Love the blues, gospel and 50s rock n roll.

[pamelasalyers]

That voice is so clean & soulful; her stage craft is through the roof. Awesome, HE is most proud.

[jeanhayner]

Jesus has paid for my ticket to ride this train. THIS TRAIN IS BOUND FOR GLORY, THIS TRAIN IS LEAVING, GET ON BOARD; IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE!

[thedolphin]

So beautifully understated and with the right priorities.
#1. She's singing on behalf of Jesus.
#2. She's preaching to audience. She doesn't even want them to clap, just to hear her message.
#3 She's emphasising the truth of the words.
#4. She's reminding her band of their holy path.
#5. She's only singing and playing -- NOT OUT OF EGO -- but as accompaniment to the spiritual meaning and purpose of the song.

I've seen all sorts of versions of this song and they all "perform", musically, with ego, and without any of #1 - #5.

And, I'm not even a Christian ... yet I can see her purity of intent.

[cliffordmarkell]

I'm 80 years old this is my rock and roll

[quill]

Sister Rosetta grabs a hold of your soul and gives you a shake

[pamelanadel]

This woman is a legend! Let’s thank God that these songs still exist. ✝️❤️🙏🏻

[stacyhenry]

Absolutely love this woman!!! She make me wanna live another day!!!

[warehouseworkwithkim]

Youtube brought this to me, , never heard of her, , I am so surprised, and amazed

[scaredypicker]

She was so incredible. As much stage presence, magnetism and musicianship as any rockstar

[EveHyman]

To sing and play with precision, power, and ease like she does here - ridiculous skill and grace, not to mention the innovation.

[beckyfrazee]

Love to hear this lady play and sing, sing on in glory sweet sister!

[janettesturma]

2017- Sr.Rosetta did make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the "Grandmother" of rock and roll😁.

[reggiehall]

Goosebumps!
Not just a player, not just a singer, but an entertainer, as well.

[ghengis]

She's looking up at the brothers and sisters up in the balcony. What an amazing woman.❤

[nedludd]

Bless her for stopping the audience from clapping along ! such a talent and the backing musicians ! great stuff !

[joelwatts]

This was the first time hearing this woman. Wow!