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Fact #111913

When:

10011935

Short story:

The State Street Boys, including Big Bill Broonzy, record Midnight Special , for OKeh Records in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The song is thought to have been inspired by The Midnight Special train operated by the Chicago and Alton Railroad between Chicago, Illinois, USA, and St. Louis, Missouri. The most popular version of the song is by Lead Belly.