Welcome to the
RR Songs website of
Frank Strong

This web site is dedicated to the great heritage of the American rail road system 
and the music that was created during it's development.

‘Freight Train’ Frank’s

Railroad Songs
CD Now Available !

Musicians:

Special thanks to Jeanette Strong, 
VSA Arts of Iowa and the Iowa Arts Council.

All songs were recorded at Triad Studios, Des Moines, Iowa 
except I've Been Working on the Railroad  
(Stage Fright Studio, Omaha, NE).

Here are some sample sound clips from the
'Freight Train' Frank's Railroad Songs CD ...

To see a list of Frank's 
Upcoming Music Gigs, click HERE.

NEW! International VSA Press Release !

Check out our Referrals Webpage!

  To access the
Beginner Harmonica Training Manual
Click HERE.

To order your copy of  the CD 
"‘Freight Train’ Frank’s Railroad Songs", click HERE

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To learn more about Frank, click HERE

Is Frank visiting your school?  
Click HERE to tell the media in your area.

To visit some of Frank's 
Favorite Railroad Links, click HERE

To visit some of Frank's favorite 
Harmonica Links, click HERE

The value of music education is enormous.  
Click HERE to learn more.

  To see photos of Frank at various gigs click HERE.

Track / Title		Author / Time	Real Audio	.WAV Audio
1.	Fireball Mail	Anonymous    2:41
2.	Pat Works on the Railway	Anonymous   2:42
3.	Dark Hollow	Anonymous   1:54
4.	Jesse James	Anonymous    1:52
5.	John Henry	Anonymous   2:45
6.	Casey Jones	Anonymous   2:55
7.	500 Miles	Anonymous    1:55
8.	Mountain Railway	M.E. Abbey and Charles Tillman    2:33
9.	Nine Pound Hammer	Anonymous    2:05
10.	Freight Train	Anonymous   1:27
11.	Love in Vain	Anonymous    2:05
12.	Get on Board	Anonymous    2:12
13.	People Get Ready	Curtis Mayfield    1:50
14.	Wabash Cannonball	Anonymous   2:30
15.	Rock Island Line	Anonymous    2:02
16.	This Train	Anonymous    1:57
17.	I've Been Workin' on the Railroad	Anonymous   2:21

Note:  All clips are in Real Audio or .WAV file format. 
If you want to download a free Real Audio player, click here. 

Frank Strong

Frank Strong makes musical presentations on railroad songs and harmonica instruction.  Frank is an artist with the VSA arts of Iowa, the Iowa Arts Council and Metro Arts Alliance of Des Moines.  Frank was born in Council Bluffs, the eastern terminus of the Union Pacific railroad.  Frank began to play guitar and harmonica when he was 18 years old. From his early years he acquired an interest in the historical, cultural and economic effects of railroads on society.

When not performing music, Frank is Director of Programs at the Central Iowa Center for Independent Living in Des Moines, a non-profit agency serving persons with disabilities.  In addition he makes presentations on leadership skills and Parliamentary procedures.  Frank enjoys playing a variety of music and is a regular at the downtown Des Moines farmer’s market. He has recorded a CD of railroad songs accompanied by guitar and harmonica. 

To email Frank, send your email to:  frank@frankstrong.net