Train in Vain

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"Train in Vain" is a popular song by the English punk rock band The Clash, known for its catchy melody and blend of punk and pop influences.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
album London Calling NERFINISHED
alsoKnownAs Train in Vain (Stand by Me) NERFINISHED
artist The Clash NERFINISHED
bassBy Paul Simonon NERFINISHED
chartPositionUKSinglesChart 30
chartPositionUSBillboardHot100 23
composer Mick Jones NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
criticalReception positive
drumsBy Topper Headon NERFINISHED
genre new wave
pop rock
punk rock
hasBside Train in Vain (as B-side to "London Calling" in some territories) NERFINISHED
hasFormat 12-inch single
7-inch single
album track
hasInstrumentation bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
hasMusicalFeature blend of punk and pop influences
catchy melody
hasNotableLyric "Did you stand by me?"
includedOn US single release of "Train in Vain"
original UK release of "London Calling"
isOneOfBandBestKnownSongs true
language English
leadVocalsBy Mick Jones NERFINISHED
length 3:10
lyricist Mick Jones NERFINISHED
originallyUnlistedOnAlbumSleeve true
partOfAlbum London Calling NERFINISHED
performer The Clash NERFINISHED
producer Guy Stevens NERFINISHED
The Clash NERFINISHED
recordingYear 1979
recordLabel CBS Records NERFINISHED
Epic Records
releaseYear 1980
rhythmGuitarBy Joe Strummer NERFINISHED
songwriter Mick Jones NERFINISHED
tempo medium-fast
theme betrayal
emotional disappointment
romantic breakup

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The Clash notableSong Train in Vain