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The Ballad of 416

from UKE songs by Track Dogs by Track Dogs

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“The Ballad of 416” is more than the story of one of Colorado’s largest forest fires, it’s an emotional dilemma. Evidence suggests the centenary steam train is the culprit; The Durango Silverton Train is central to the local economy, and may have undermined that economy in the height of what should have been a healthy tourist season. The following months brought flooding where land was scarred by the fire, and businesses suffered or even closed. At the same time, the sense of community was strong and the appreciation for the firefighters was strewn across shop windows up and down Main Avenue. Few people really are against the beloved train, but how does the town reconcile such a conundrum?

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Fire on the rails
Hell's falling hail
Smoldering pines
Under a smothering sky

Red burning eyes
Chinooks on the rise
Heroes and pain
When will there ever be rain?

You know we'll always love you
All the San Juan kneels to pray
No matter how you love us
Some debts still hurt when they're paid

Ashes and steam
Black and new green
Mustard smoke screen
Moonscape where Aspen should be

Fire on the rails
Hell's falling hail
Smoldering pines
Under a smothering sky

You know we'll always love you
All the San Juan kneels to pray
No matter how you love us
Some debts still hurt when they're paid

You know we'll always love you
Don't let us down this way
No matter how you love us
Some debts still hurt when they're paid paid

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from UKE songs by Track Dogs, released April 26, 2019
Produced by Track Dogs & Germán Gutiérrez
Recorded in Madrid by German Gutiérrez at Playground Studios

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Track Dogs Madrid, Spain

Track Dogs are an acoustic four piece based in Spain but hail from Ireland, the US and UK.

Taking their name from the NY subway maintenance teams this closely-knit group of ex-pats have opted for Cajón instead of drums and trumpet in place of electric guitar. Four-part harmonies steal the show.

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