New song ‘Timmy and the Trip on the Train’
A few months ago, some folks I was working with asked me to send them my train song for a PBS special about trains. ”Of course,” I replied before realizing that I had never written a song about trains. Apparently everyone else has one??
I wrote this song literally while driving from my home on the west end of Richmond to the studio downtown. And I love it. I wish more songs came along that way. Sometimes the stories just tell themselves.
I had never written a song about my childhood. My uncle Timmy worked for the railroad. He taught me how to play guitar. He loved John Prine, Neil Young, and laughing. And I wish he could hear this song. Hope yall like it.
I’d love to know what you think of the song. Just leave a comment below and Ill get back to you.
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Love your voice!
Thanks Melissa! Hopefully Ill get back to NYC to see yall soon.
Gotta love it man. We’re obsessed with you unique voice and would love access to download or purchase this song. Great stuff, keep it comin’. Let me know if we can help you out in any way
Awesome Hobbs. Appreciate your help. Dig your blog. This song will be recorded again for the new album coming this year.
Hi Dean! I’m LOVING this song. Indeed, what a pleasure to whip out something so good so quickly.
Fine work, my friend. Very fine work indeed!
“Corgi Arms Welcomes Dean Fields!” Thanks Matt!
We have come a long way since that day. I am so proud to call you my brother.
Ha…yes. One of 2 who can validate the story in the song! Playing cards and eating crackers on the trip to nowhere.
Still upset about the fritos that kid stole from me that day. Lol
Fantastic Dean. What a great way to start my day. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Ben!! Really glad you like it. Hope you have a good one.
thanks for that:) gave me chills! love you!
ANGELA!!! Love you too!!! Hope to see yall soon.
Sounds like a wonderful sing along on a road trip kind of song! Love it.
Thanks Tina! its a pretty short tune. So, you’d need lots more on your trip playlist.
Great Job Dean, Love the Guitar Pickin especially. Now you are a real legitimate song writer with your very own train song. When I was a boy growing up we lived just a few yards from the tracks so I know what you mean about the sound of the steel on the track.
Thanks Jim. I DO feel more legitimate…heh. Living close to the railroad is pretty amazing. We lived 4-5 houses away from it and it was pretty loud from time to time. Can’t imagine what it was like to be just yards away. See you soon.
Hi Dean! I’ve been an admirer of your work for several years now…ever since a friend of mine shared you with me in Raleigh, NC!
Great song….love your voice…..amazing talent!! Keep it up!
Oh cool. Thanks Shelley. And thanks to your friend. I love Raleigh. Are you still there? Come see a show!!
Song is ALMOST as great as the photo!!! Hope you are well…..
Ha! Thanks. That pic is of my brother and I singing ‘Elvira’ by the Oak Ridge Boys.
Awesome as always Dean!
‘ppreciate it Scott! cool of you to say so.
Great Job Dean! It’s been too long since I’ve seen you live. Use to see you in Richmond whenever I could. Hope to see you soon. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Brian…Havent seen you at a show or the grocery store for some time now. Feb 25th at Ashland Coffee and Tea!!!
Nice. Thanks for sharing with us!
Thanks….Im pretty sure i played it on your porch!
Been traveling a lot lately, hearing train whistles in my sleep. Then I hear this and it ties it all together. Thanks for making our lives more beautiful.
well thats just lovely. hope you get to stay home soon. -baby boy
Great song Dean!!!…..Perhaps some more reminiscing in the future! Love the pic!!
Thanks Cindy…Glad you like the song. And the pic!!
Dean – instant classic. love the rhythm. don’t give up on us – we’ll get you to Lynchburg one of these days.
Ha. thanks. Lets make it happen!!
Love it. Heard you sing it live, so very happy to hear this again. New album coming? That is the best part of the news in this thread! Love the part about the crackers on the floor and, after all, there are people starving somewhere. Heard that one many times!
Ha…thanks Linda. Glad you like this one! Yes, a new album is a-comin. Working on pre-production and a pretty unique rollout for yall. should have news on that front really soon.
nice
so are you!
Another very good song Dean. I listen to “Under a Searchlight Moon” quite a bit. It gets a lot of play on the ipod. Hope to catch you on any future Ohio visits…
Thanks Brad! Ill be in Ohio sometime soon.
I’m seriously loving the music! Fantastic songs, love your voice and the acoustic guitar, Thanks!
Never stop singing, writing…being you. Your words and voice impacts us all. On a random Monday, here’s to you!
Thanks.
thanks dude…Hope to see yall soon.