“Train on the Island (June Apple/June Appal)”
Description
Floating verses, "Train on the island, thought I heard it blow, Go tell my true love, I'm sick and I can't go." "Train on the island, listen to it squeal, Go and tell my true love how happy I do feel." Verses mostly about courting and separation
Notes
As a rule of thumb, this seems to be called "Train on the Island" when it is sung but "June Appal" when played as a fiddle tune. There are exceptions, of course. - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "Going Across the Sea" (floating lyrics)
Recordings
- Charlie Higgins et al, "June Apple" [instrumental] (on LomaxCD1702)
- J. P. Nestor, "Train on the Island" (Victor 21070A, 1927; on AAFM3, TimesAint01)
- New Lost City Ramblers, "Train on the Island" (on NLCR13)
- Crockett Ward & his Boys "Train on the Island" (OKeh, unissued, 1927); Fields Ward, Glen Smith & Wade Ward, "Train on the Island" (on HalfCen1)
References
- Asch/Dunson/Raim, p. 97, "Train on the Island" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, TRAINIS
- BI, ADR97