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Long Train Runnin': Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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Long Train Runnin': Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Long Train Runnin': Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Words and music by Tom Johnston [The Doobie Brothers] / arr. Kirby Shaw

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Who can forget this infectious Doobie Brothers classic, which hit the Billboard Top Ten in 1973? From the familiar opening guitar lick to the final chord, this arrangement really cooks!

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081445717
SKU: 00-39910

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About the Composer: Tom Johnston

Tom Johnston is a founding member and primary songwriter of the Doobie Brothers, the rock band that defined the California sound of the 1970s. His songwriting blends rock energy with memorable melodies and strong hooks, earning him co-writing credits on some of the band's most enduring hits.

Why we love this

Kirby Shaw's arrangement captures the propulsive swagger of the original without losing sight of what makes a pop arrangement singable for high school and community choirs. The recorded accompaniment lets you focus on vocal blend and energy rather than tracking an instrumental ensemble, making this a smart choice for groups building confidence with rock repertoire.

What to expect

Infectious and driving. The arrangement breathes with the confident swagger of a 1970s radio hit, powered by a rhythm that makes you want to move. It's the kind of song that hooks listeners on the first phrase and holds them through the final chord.

Who it's for

High school and community choirs looking for contemporary material with genuine pop energy and proven audience appeal. Groups comfortable with rock idiom and ready to perform something their audiences will recognize and enjoy immediately.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock in the rhythmic pocket early in rehearsal by having the ensemble tap along with the recorded accompaniment before singing any text. Rock grooves live or die on rhythmic precision, not just pitch accuracy.
  • Find the song's forward momentum during the verses; resist the urge to let the pace drag even when voices are learning parts. The arrangement 'cooks' when it maintains momentum from start to finish.
  • Balance the familiar hook melody against supporting parts so the earworm quality comes through. The opening guitar lick lives in the listener's ear, so make sure your highest line is clear and confident.

How to use it

Pair this with other classic rock repertoire in a concert celebrating pop standards, or use it as a crowd-pleasing finale to a show when you want the audience to leave with a song they already love stuck in their heads. The SoundTrax accompaniment means you can program it even if your accompanist isn't a rock keyboard specialist.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing with rhythmic independence over a steady groove
  • Balancing melody against harmonic texture in a rock idiom
  • Maintaining forward momentum and pulse in contemporary music
  • Part independence while tracking a recorded accompaniment

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