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This song is based on a real 1920’s train, the “Midnight Special”, which was used to pass by a Texas prison. The train was a symbol of hope for the inmates, as it was the means by which relatives were brought to the prison for visits. http://www.iplaymusic.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=49 The Midnight Special was written or adapted by blues artist Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter and performed by several artists.
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