That’s quite a few ‘views’ 187,000 for such an obscure song. But, it only proves (once again) how incredibly gifted though so grossly under appreciated, Al Stewart really is!
It's quite a unique one. You don't find a lot of song that conveys the feeling of spycraft in the late 19th/early 20th century, and especially not with that punch.
This is the kind of skilled lyric writing that all song writers should aspire to. But sadly they don't, or can't. This is truly imaginative and conjures up images of pre WW II europe and cloak and dagger spying. The song not only paint pictures in your mind but a whole movie. Wonderful writing.
Absolutely! Pop records should inspire! Al usually does, and the music is wonderful. Pop songs should not have to be about adolescent behavior and the complexities which arise because of bad behavior and poor judgement!
"Night Train To Munich" Meet me at the station underneath the clock Carry an umbrella, no need to talk The man in the homburg, hiding in the fog Will be watching Get yourself a ticket, go through the gate At seven forty-five precisely, don't be late If anybody follows don't hesitate Keep on walking And take the night train to Munich Rumbling down the track After half an hour in the restaurant car Look for the conductor And there will be a stain on his tunic A paper underneath his arm Then you'd better pray that he doesn't look away Or you'll never, never, never come back. When you get the paper take a look inside On page twenty-seven there's a photo of a bride Underneath the story of a man who died In Morocco Memorize the article word for word The man in the homburg understands the code Make sure the conversation isn't overheard They're around you I really wouldn't ask if there was anybody else But I now you've got the knack of taking care of yourself And they don't know your face so there won't be anyone Looking for you When you get to Munich we'll be waiting in the car Don't look around, just walk straight out If you don't show, I'm sorry for the pain I caused you Upon the night train to Munich Rumbling down the track After half an hour in the restaurant car Look for the conductor And there will be a stain on his tunic A paper underneath his arm Then you'd better pray that he doesn't look away Or you'll never, never, never come back
I LOVE Al Stewart! The lyrics and music of this song are exquisite, creative and fabulous!The ENIgma code of Nazis WAS broken by mathematicians and chess masters@Bletchley Park England! The Americans used the Navajo Indian code which Nazis & Japan did NOT decode!!
I first heard Year Of The Cat back in '76. I have been a fan since. He is simply brilliant as both a guitarist and song writer. Thanks for the vids, they are also awesome.
He is a great song writer but has always hired really talented guitarists as he's not really all that great at that. People like Laurence Juber, Tim Renwick, Peter White, Jimmy Page come to mind.
Past, Present and Future ... his best album. Then somewhere along the line he just starting writing mediocre tunes, but usually at least one great song on every album. Past, Present and Future, Modern Times, Year Of The Cat, Time Passages my favorites.
“Night Train to Munich” (1995) may have been inspired by the 1940 comedy thriller of the same name. That said, let’s agree : any song rhyming “Night train to Munich” with “Stain on his tunic” is not to be taken too seriously‼️ This piece is very clever lyrically. Furthermore, it features some singular acoustic guitar dueling between Al Stewart and Laurence Juber. WORTH A LISTEN OR TEN‼️ 💚🚊💜
Thank you so much for your comments - it's just a bit of fun for me and I do really enjoy sourcing, editing and compiling the clips and images to make a video. I've just finished 'Palace of Versailles' but note that it has been banned in the USA (no idea why!).
I used to love trains in Germany. There was always something interesting happening whenever I went anywhere. I dont know why but British Rail never had the same feeling as Deutsche Bundesbahn (of course German people living in the UK maybe felt the same about our trains, it depends I suppose, on how old you are and what youre doing). I crossed over East Germany to West Berlin quite a few times and the whole thing with the East German Border Patrols and changing the engines etc., was very different to anything we experienced here, so it was exciting and scary at the same time. I suppose it was like something out of a film. If you went to the resteraunt at the top of the Fernsehturm in East Berlin, there were KGB and Stasi eating their lunch there and it was quite intriguing. I loved it. They really did wear those fur hats in winter lol! This song really brings it all back. The late 70's and early 80's were a different time and the tensions of the Cold war were real and very unsettling. The TV series about the East German soldier spying in that time period was brilliant too. I was engaged to a German who was in the Bundesmarine and he wasnt allowed to take a train into West Berlin at that time as there was a very real risk of being abducted by the East Germans. I loved Berlin and even after I split with him I went back and spent a couple of years over there.
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yes it does, doesn't it? brilliant all the way around. always gives me images in black and white when I think of the lyrics. I also feel a little bit of Djano Reinhardt thrown in for good measure.
If I'm not mistaken, I think I read in an interview somewhere that the jazz manouche rhythm is in fact a reference to Django Reindhart. And indeed, the rest of the album (Between The Wars) features tracks like "A league of notions" and "laughing into 1939", so indeed much of the album is about World War 2
@LaserBeam002 @LaserBeam002 Thanks for watching and commenting. Got to love Al Stewart! You're right he has produced so many wonderful and amazing songs. Curious that he's not more known in the States. Don't know if you've stumbled upon my channel (jonnoms) but I've done a few vids to his songs - Helen & Cassandra, One Stage Before, Night Train, Where are they now?, Rocks in the Ocean, Fields of France, and Dark Water -strangely most were blocked worldwide but are slowly becoming available.
I met Laurence Juber once. I cannot even remember exactly the year now as it does not matter. maybe mid to late 1980's. at pepperland records either Anaheim or Westminster or Garden Grove ( in southern California ),( I don't remember the location as they moved around so many times until they eventually went out of business ) he was with his wife and they drove up in a mid 80's Volvo station wagon.
Nachtzug nach München Songtext : Wir treffen uns am Bahnhof unter die Uhr Führen Sie ein einen Schirm, keine Notwendigkeit zu sprechen, Der Mann in der Homburg, versteckt im Nebel Wird beobachtet Holen Sie sich ein Ticket, gehen durch das Tor Um sieben Uhr fünfundvierzig gesagt, nicht zu spät Wenn jemand folgt, zögern Sie nicht, Keep on walking "Und nimm' den Nachtzug nach München, die Schienen hinunterratternd Nach einanderthalb Stunden im Speisewagen halt Ausschau nach dem Schaffner Da wird ein Fleck auf seinem Uniformrock sein eine Zeitung unter seinem Arm Dann solltest du beten, dass er nicht wegsieht oder du wirst nie, nie, nie wieder zurück kommen" Wenn Sie das Papier einen Blick ins Innere Auf Seite siebenundzwanzig gibt es ein Foto von einer Braut Unterhalb der Geschichte eines Mannes, der gestorben in Marokko Merken Sie sich den Artikel Wort für Wort Der Mann in der homburg den Code versteht Achten Sie darauf, das Gespräch nicht mitgehört Sie sind in Ihrer Nähe "Und nimm' den Nachtzug nach München, die Schienen hinunterratternd Nach einanderthalb Stunden im Speisewagen halt Ausschau nach dem Schaffner Da wird ein Fleck auf seinem Uniformrock sein eine Zeitung unter seinem Arm Dann solltest du beten, dass er nicht wegsieht oder du wirst nie, nie, nie wieder zurück kommen" Ich möchte wirklich nicht fragen, ob es jemand anderes Aber ich jetzt die Gabe, auf sich aufzupassen haben Und sie wissen nicht, Ihr Gesicht so wird es nicht jeder sein Auf der Suche nach dir Wenn Sie nach München kommen, werden wir im Auto warten Schauen Sie nicht um, nur zu Fuß direkt aus Wenn Sie nicht zeigen, es tut mir leid für den Schmerz Ich Sie verursacht "Und nimm' den Nachtzug nach München, die Schienen hinunterratternd Nach einanderthalb Stunden im Speisewagen halt Ausschau nach dem Schaffner Da wird ein Fleck auf seinem Uniformrock sein eine Zeitung unter seinem Arm Dann solltest du beten, dass er nicht wegsieht oder du wirst nie, nie, nie wieder zurück kommen" ________________________________________ Night Train to Munich Songtext : We meet at the station under the clock Carry an umbrella to speak no need The man in the Homburg, hidden in the fog is observed Get a ticket, go through the gate Said clock at seven forty five, not too late If someone follows, do not hesitate to Keep on walking And take the night train to Munich Rumbling down the track After half an hour in the dining car Pay attention to the conductor And it will be a stain on his tunic A paper under his arm Then you'd better pray that he does not look away Or you will never, never, never again. If the paper a look inside On page seven, there is a photo of a bride Below the story of a man who died in Morocco Remember the article word for word The man in the homburg understands the code Be careful not overheard the conversation You are in your area And take the night train to Munich Rumbling down the track After half an hour in the dining car Pay attention to the conductor And it will be a stain on his tunic A paper under his arm Then you'd better pray that he does not look away Or you will never, never, never again. I really do not want to ask if there is someone else But now I have the gift of taking care of yourself And they do not know your face so it will not be any Looking for you If you come to Munich, we will wait in the car Do not look around, just walk right out If you do not show, I'm sorry for the pain I caused you After the overnight train to Munich Rumbling down the track After half an hour in the dining car Pay attention to the conductor And it will be a stain on his tunic A paper under his arm Then you'd better pray that he does not look away Or you will never, never, never come back
ich ferstan das, every tell ye i was in a rail station in Budapest, or was it Yocoslavia.. w h o r e s had price on their shoe soles. ever tell ye that
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I saw Al perform in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the 80's During Year of the Cat..the Saxophonist broke out in his solo from a platform behind the crowd....Awesome show..
I was fortunate enough to be there as well! True story: My wife and I snuck around behind the stage b4 the show to try and get a glimpse of Al. He saw us, waved us over and took a picture with us!!!
You are going to LOVE it! I was fortunate enough to see them together when this CD came out. It was great. Laurence is an amazing player,and a wonderful man.
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a wonderful track from 'Between The Wars' - one of my (and possible my most) favourite Al Stewart albums . Lawrence Juber's guitar is amazing, and I love his duelling with the violin player. Does anyone know who that is? Here's to those old Cousins and Troubadour days in London in the sixties. Shame he ever left and went to live in America - we hardly get to see him in England any more.
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@Magier Pierre Mardue: You shouldn't have used a translator for it, at some points it doesn't make sense and at other points it's just awful German. I would have translated it like this (refrain): "Und nimm' den Nachtzug nach München, die Schienen hinunterratternd Nach einanderthalb Stunden im Speisewagen halt Ausschau nach dem Schaffner Da wird ein Fleck auf seinem Uniformrock sein eine Zeitung unter seinem Arm Dann solltest du beten, dass er nicht wegsieht oder du wirst nie, nie, nie wieder zurück kommen"
was on a 'nact zug' back fro, muich, i love munich, those three electricity stations and that sufing parcqe, it wqas a na nacht zug, and an young female mench, she lay beside moi, to be honest, i wish to raffish her body, we din't , whe got out at mid night i n some sod for saken town,, ahhh ship in the night
this is a stqain on my C V... i paid 6000 dutch marks, weel 600 , well i got dinner servered at breajjfast-time, it awa a train, they took our passports, mac donals was still open in Munich at 0600, i remember stuff
