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Who sang You Can't Blame The Train?

Don McLean released the song You Can't Blame The Train.

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The protagonist is in love with a girl who is like a hurricane, always causing trouble. He keeps calling her even though he knows it's not good for him. His friend tells him that when the train comes and the signals flash, and he stays on the tracks, he can't blame the train for the accident - just like he can't blame his partner for his own mistakes. The protagonist must stop blaming his partner and take responsibility for his own actions.

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Don McLean - Short Biography

Donald McLean III is an iconic American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie". He also produced other popular singles such as "Vincent", "Dreidel" and "Wonderful Baby". His interpretations of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You" cemented his place in music history. His music is considered a cornerstone of the loss of innocence of the first generation of rock and roll.

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The song "You Can't Blame the Train" was written by American singer-songwriter Terri Sharp. The original version of the song was recorded by American singer-songwriter Don McLean in 1987. The country band The Hollanders recorded their own version in 1991.

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