Waitin' for the Train to Come In
1945 single by Peggy Lee
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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
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][better source needed] | 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)