This Train Don't Stop There Anymore

"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 John's 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 and reached No. 24 in the UK singles chart^[1] and was a Top 10 Adult Contemporary chart hit in the US. The song reached No. 83 in the Netherlands.^[2]

B-side"Did Anybody Sleep with Joan of Arc"

Released2001

GenreRock

Length4:37

Quick facts Single by Elton John, from the album Songs from the West Coast ...

"This Train Don't Stop There Anymore"
UK CD Single No. 1 version
Single by Elton John
from the album Songs from the West Coast
B-side	"Did Anybody Sleep with Joan of Arc"
Released	2001
Genre	Rock
Length	4:37
Label	Rocket, Mercury, Universal
Songwriters	Elton John, Bernie Taupin
Producer	Patrick Leonard
Elton John singles chronology
"I Want Love" (2001) "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" (2001) "Original Sin" (2002)
Music video
"This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" on YouTube

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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, John performed this song on various locations until 2004.^[3]