Does Anyone Know Where To Get The Old Gg1 Song "big Red"?

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  1. 52_Western

    52_Western Active Member

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    Hello everyone,

    I found a great documentary about the GG1 locomotive called 'GG1 - An American Classic', and in that documentary there's a song about the GG1 written specifically for that, always cut between the documentary.
    I know, there's this version, but that's just one part of the song. I was wondering if anyone knows where to get that full song, or if another version of it even exists.

    Thanks in advance!
     
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    Railfan722 Well-Known Member

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    As far as I've been able to trace the trail, former PRR engineer Cliff Underwood wrote the song for the documentary. I think that the version you hear in it is the only version that has ever been available. Bit of a shame, it really is a good song, and the video itself is very informative.
     
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  3. 52_Western

    52_Western Active Member

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    I see! Yes, it's a shame. Well, thanks for the answer!
    I have one question though:
    Do you by chance know if the lyrics to the song still exist?
    Thanks again!
     
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    Never mind, I found the lyrics!!! :D
    Here they are! :)
     

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