| "Mystery Train" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Little Junior's Blue Flames | |
| B-side | "Love My Baby" |
| Released | November 1953 |
| Recorded | September–October 1953 |
| Studio | Memphis Recording Service, Memphis, Tennessee |
| Genre | |
| Length | 2:20 |
| Label | Sun |
| Songwriter(s) | Junior Parker |
| Producer(s) | Sam Phillips |
| Official audio | |
| "Mystery Train" on YouTube | |
"Mystery Train" is a song written and recorded by American blues musician Junior Parker in 1953. Originally performed in the style of a Memphis blues or rhythm and blues tune, it was inspired by earlier songs and later became a popular rockabilly song, as first covered by Elvis Presley, then numerous others.[2]
- ^ Bill Dahl. "Junior Parker | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ^ Among the many cover versions are two on the 2021 Americana Railroad on RENEW / BMG "American Railroad" released on November 26th. One is by Rocky Burnette with James Intveld on guitar and Barry Goldberg on piano. The other is performed by James Intveld with Barry Goldberg on Hammond B3 organ. Both were produced by Carla Olson. Herzhaft, Gerard (1992). "Mystery Train". Encyclopedia of the Blues. Fayetteville, Arkansas: University of Arkansas Press. p. 463. ISBN 1-55728-252-8.