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Recorded at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

While Goodman wrote it, Arlo Guthrie 's 1972 recording remains one of the most recognizable folk versions. city_of_new_orleans_live_at_nassau_coliseum_uni...

While all members contribute, Willie Nelson 's signature vocals are central to this rendition, as he previously had a massive hit with the song in 1984. 🛤️ Song Background Writer: Written by folk singer Steve Goodman in 1971. Recorded at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in

"City of New Orleans" is a classic folk-country song famously performed by the country supergroup (Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson) during their iconic concert at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY, on March 14, 1990 . 🎵 Performance Highlights 🛤️ Song Background Writer: Written by folk singer

It describes a train ride on the Illinois Central Railroad's "City of New Orleans" line from Chicago to New Orleans.