Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Midnight_Special_(song)Midnight Special (song) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Midnight_Special_(song)

   • Cached

   Midnight Special" is a traditional folk song thought to have originated among prisoners in the American South. [1] The song refers to the passenger train Midnight Special and its "ever-loving light." The song is historically performed in the country-blues style from the viewpoint of the prisoner and has been performed by many artists.

2. Videos

   • 

     1:46

     youtube.com

     Midnight Special Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst Movie HD

     19 Nov 2015

     4.4M views

   • 

     2:02

     youtube.com

     Midnight Special - Trailer 2 [HD]

     15 Feb 2016

     2M views

   • 

     1:7:53

     youtube.com

     Ep 35 - The Midnight Special Episode | September 28, 1973

     22 Dec 2023

     255.1K views

   View all

3. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Midnight Special by Creedence ...

   beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song

   • Cached

   Jun 16, 2024 · The “Midnight Special” refers to a train that would arrive at midnight, symbolizing hope and freedom for the incarcerated. Many believe that the song’s lyrics serve as a metaphor for the hardships and struggles of everyday life, with the midnight train representing the possibility of escape from one’s troubles.

4. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-theThe Meaning Behind The Song: The Midnight Special by ...

   beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-the

   • Cached

   May 8, 2024 · The “Midnight Special” is thought to be a secret train that prisoners used to escape from jail. The lyrics “if you’re ever in Houston, well, you better do the right” may refer to someone who is contemplating an escape from jail.

5. beatcrave.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-song-theThe Meaning Behind The Song: The Midnight Special by ...

   beatcrave.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-song-the

   • Cached

   Jul 13, 2024 · Creedence Clearwater Revival’s rendition of “The Midnight Special” captures the essence of the original folk song while infusing it with their unique rock sound. The band’s ability to reinterpret and breathe new life into traditional songs is what makes them legendary.

6. genius.com › Creedence-clearwater-revival-theCreedence Clearwater Revival – The Midnight Special - Genius

   genius.com › Creedence-clearwater-revival-the

   • Cached

   “The Midnight Special” is a traditional American folk song. It is thought to have originated among prisoners in the American South during the early 20th century. It refers to a passenger...

7. therhapsodyproject.org › the-midnight-specialThe Midnight Special: Origins & Sources - The Rhapsody Project

   therhapsodyproject.org › the-midnight-special

   • Cached

   Aug 31, 2021 · The Midnight Special was a train—which train, exactly, depends on who’s telling the story. Before delving in to the significance of any version of the song’s lyrics, we’ll start with the simple part: The Tune.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Midnight_Special_(TVThe Midnight Special (TV series) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Midnight_Special_(TV

   • Cached

   The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series originally broadcast on NBC from 1972 to 1981, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a TV special on August 19, 1972, and then began its run as a regular series from February 3, 1973, to March 27, 1981. [2]