1st RECORDING OF: Night Train - Jimmy Forrest (1952) (#1 R&B hit)

Forrest’s famous instrumental composition was actually based upon segments of two earlier Duke Ellington recordings: “That’s The Blues, Old Man” and “Happy-Go-Lucky Local.” Buddy Morrow’s big band also released a well-known version of “Night Train” in 1952 ( ), and the song was sometimes recorded under the title “All Nite Long.” CD audio, original single issued on United 110 - Night Train (Forrest) by Jimmy Forest, tenor and all star combo