I always loved this song. I was 12 yrs old when it came out and loved it then. Seventeen years later I went to Marrakesh in Morocco as a young woman in my 20's....and I knew I was there because of this song
The same thing happened to me Susan. I knew I wouldn't rest until I rode on the Marrakesh Express. I remember palm trees and the Casablanca train station having an exotic feel to it as I waited to board the train. The song went round and round in my head as I watched the Morocco countryside go by. It was years ago but it was for me a "forever young" event in my life.....If I could I would go back in time and take that ride again.
Ah! Who wouldn't want to take a ride on the Marrakech Express. All aboard..! Such happy music with wonderful harmonies. Thank you Crosby, Still and Nash.
Yes, Marrakech, my sunny city throughout the year, its temperature reaches fifty degrees in the summer and in the winter there is rain and snowfall over the majestic Atlas Mountains, which are more than four thousand meters high. Ten centuries ago. When you walk around the old city in Marrakesh, you feel that you are in the past, and you go back 1000 years ago. You feel the history, especially since the walls of the city are made of dirt, stone, wood, and the doors of oud. I love you, Marrakech.
I went on holiday to Camp Africa in Morocco just to see if lived up to this song, Yes it did. I bought two Jelabas and saw Cobra charmers in the square, These were wonderful times with wonderful sounds.
@@johnf9482 yes Stay at home :) but you re more than welcome on july after the lockdown. The best period is between April and June and between spetembre and november given the temperatures in summer in Marrakech (we write it with CH )
I did that trip to marrakech same time as Graham . I can see how he wrote that song , what a trip . we went further over what was spanish sahara . now back in moroccan hands due to the green march
My buddies and I used to spend a day together at the Canadian National Exhibition in our youth. I'll always remember we all bought tickets for the 'Polar Express', one of the rides. While the ride went this way and that, faster and faster, Marrakech Express came on the loudspeaker (seems like all of the rides had music for atmosphere) I looked at my brother in the next car and he had a huge smile happening which was odd because he didn't really get too into midway rides. We all had a ball that 1st go-round. A couple of hours later we went on it again, and the song they played was Mama Cass's "Better Every Day". Good times.
I was 15 when I first heard this song in 1969 on WRKO radio Boston. I had been playing guitar for 5 years at this time. Before I even heard the entire song I was thinking if these guys can write more stuff like this they are going to be really BIG.
I remember fondly taking the Marrakesh Express from Casablanca back in 2011. Not as cool as perhaps back in the 60s or 70s, but still brings a smile. 👍😎
Looking at the world Through the sunset in your eyes Trying to make the train Through clear Moroccan skies Ducks and pigs and chickens call Animal carpet wall to wall American ladies five foot tall in blue. Sweeping cobwebs from the edges of my mind Had to get away to see what we could find Hope the days that lie ahead Bring us back to where they've led Listen not to what's been said to you Would you know we're riding On the Marrakesh Express Would you know we're riding On the Marrakesh Express All on board that train I've been saving all my money just to take you there I smell the garden in your hair Take the train from Casablanca going south Blowing smoke rings from the corners of my my, my, my, my mouth Colored cottons hang in air Charming cobras in the square Striped Djellebas we can wear at home Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express They're taking me to Marrakesh Express Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express They're taking me to Marrakesh All on board that train All on board that train Looking at the world Through the sunset in your eyes Trying to make the train Through clear Moroccan skies Ducks and pigs and chickens call Animal carpet wall to wall American ladies five foot tall in blue. Sweeping cobwebs from the edges of my mind Had to get away to see what we could find Hope the days that lie ahead Bring us back to where they've led Listen not to what's been said to you Would you know we're riding On the Marrakesh Express Would you know we're riding On the Marrakesh Express All on board that train I've been saving all my money just to take you there I smell the garden in your hair Take the train from Casablanca going south Blowing smoke rings from the corners of my my, my, my, my mouth Colored cottons hang in air Charming cobras in the square Striped Djellebas we can wear at home Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express They're taking me to Marrakesh Express Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express They're taking me to Marrakesh All on board that train All on board that train
It's generally ignored, but Stills' guitar arrangement on this piece is perfect for Nash's concept. He must have had some kind of super-muse on his shoulder during the recording of this album because he nailed every cut. Different styles on each track, but inspired in every case. Hats off to SS ... what the heck ... hair off, too. And undergarments.
I've heard critics complaining that CSN's first album was too saccharine. Are you kidding me???!!! Yes, there was a sweetness to their music, but it went way deeper than sugar. Apparently music critics need to grow up and feel the music.
This reminds me of 2017 when on holiday on the Isle of Wight when myself and my friend Becky were singing and dancing to it walking up to the hotel after a few, whilst my wife and her husband Scott were lagging behind! Lol. Great friends of ours. We get to see them every time we visit.
I was pretty young in the 60's though I definitely started forming some pretty strong directions of what I liked and I didn't always know who anyone was I just liked it and I remember this being on a 45 I had and on the B side had "Helplessly Hoping". Little mono record player that I decided to connect to some speakers that were a little bit larger. But as plastic and cheap as it was I wouldn't mind having that still. used to use the top cover to let the seeds roll out of the shake and roll some decent joints. Glad I was able to catch the backside of this era and though I missed a lot I also saw a lot of things and heard them at a pretty young age which by today's standards means very little. lol
In 1969 I put together a crystal radio from the Shack and went to our sink to see what I could pick up with it. No battery of course. She was working on ground waves and I had earphones. Man , CSN was coming in over that crystal radio no matter where the coil positioner was touching. It was a rainy day in Portsmouth, NH at the AFB and WRKO Boston was coming in 50,000 watts strong. The first time I ever heard “Marrakech Express” LOUD by its own power from ground waves.
Roy Richardson Funny story.....This song (which is great of course) is not particularly popular in Marrakech. The one song that I heard rather frequently was “Welcome to the Hotel California”. 😖 But I love Morocco!!!
Used to think , and sing riding on the American Express.. and think of the grey hound and root 66 .. .. America,, Morocco,, I just love love love this song It Jst makes you wanna dance “lol
I been on the Cassablanca to Marakech express. If they ever did take that trip? it must have been much better back in the 60s, or this is thru "Rose tinted spectacles"
Wikipedia lists Stephen Stills on vocals, guitar, organ, piano, and bass; David Crosby on vocals; Graham Nash on vocals and acoustic guitar; and Jim Gordon on drums. It’s clear Stills is playing an organ (probably a Hammond) throughout. On first listen, I thought I heard electric piano but on closer listen I think it is a piano (perhaps with some echo or reverb). The “keening” electronic-sounding keyboard (mentioned by Engstfeld) is probably either a Mellotron or an early monophonic synthesizer.
Stephen Stills' arrangement makes this happen. Elsewhere on CZcams, someone has skillfully synchronized Graham's solo demo with The Hollies' backing track. Graham was correct to take this song to California and record it with David and Stephen. The Hollies(as much as I was and am a fan) could no longer do justice to Graham's music.
I always thought this was a Graham Nash song that the Hollies never got to. Turns out it was, was under discussion for their early 80's reunion album, but not included. Too bad.
I'm 100% sure they got the inspiration for this song while riding that train. In Morocco contrary to other third world countries train is an upper classes transportation it's very regulated, clean,safe & more expensive than lower classes transportation like bus and taxi. So most likely beatles used train to travel while they were Morocco
apparently this song is based on his actual experience in marrakech in 1966 can anyone tell me if there were actually pigs anywhere publicly in marrakech back then?
Burt472 Don’t believe a word of it, go see it for yourself. It is relatively inexpensive, the food is great and the heat (up to 109) is tolerable! And while you are at it jump on a train to the Rif Mountains and visit Chefchouen. This city, in northwest Morocco is all blue. Seriously, it’s like Smurf Villiage. Everything is this lovely blue color. It is a sight you would never forget. Also you can rent a Porsche and sail through the Atlas Mountains....Enjoy!!!
I’m in Marrakech listening to this. The Berber people I’ve met are so hospitable and have all the time in the world for you. Happy days.
I always loved this song. I was 12 yrs old when it came out and loved it then. Seventeen years later I went to Marrakesh in Morocco as a young woman in my 20's....and I knew I was there because of this song
The same thing happened to me Susan. I knew I wouldn't rest until I rode on the Marrakesh Express. I remember palm trees and the Casablanca train station having an exotic feel to it as I waited to board the train. The song went round and round in my head as I watched the Morocco countryside go by. It was years ago but it was for me a "forever young" event in my life.....If I could I would go back in time and take that ride again.
As a boy growing up in the 70's this song made me feel free , nothin like the 70's
Ah! Who wouldn't want to take a ride on the Marrakech Express. All aboard..! Such happy music with wonderful harmonies. Thank you Crosby, Still and Nash.
Yes, Marrakech, my sunny city throughout the year, its temperature reaches fifty degrees in the summer and in the winter there is rain and snowfall over the majestic Atlas Mountains, which are more than four thousand meters high. Ten centuries ago. When you walk around the old city in Marrakesh, you feel that you are in the past, and you go back 1000 years ago. You feel the history, especially since the walls of the city are made of dirt, stone, wood, and the doors of oud. I love you, Marrakech.
A greeting from Italy, my friend
I am from Marrakech and this is my first time hearing this. I love it!
Who would not bump and bounce to this Nash number? CSN were the group par excellence!!! Sweet the memories and RIP to Crosby!
Without a doubt, one of my favorite tracks by Crosby, Stills and Nash!
That and Southern Cross. 👍😉
I went on holiday to Camp Africa in Morocco just to see if lived up to this song, Yes it did. I bought two Jelabas and saw Cobra charmers in the square, These were wonderful times with wonderful sounds.
were going in March, any advice?
@@johnf9482 yes Stay at home :) but you re more than welcome on july after the lockdown. The best period is between April and June and between spetembre and november given the temperatures in summer in Marrakech (we write it with CH )
I went to Camp Africa in August/September 1977, didn't make it to Marrakesh though. Love this song too.
@MM If you're replying to Mike Kenwright - his comment was made 2 years ago, and Camp Africa was in the 70s/80s, so waaaay before covid.
Great music❤️ I have a lot of memories in Marrakech😊😊😊
I did that trip to marrakech same time as Graham . I can see how he wrote that song , what a trip . we went further over what was spanish sahara . now back in moroccan hands due to the green march
Any advice on places to visit there...thanks....i live in Morocco now
My buddies and I used to spend a day together at the Canadian National Exhibition in our youth. I'll always remember we all bought tickets
for the 'Polar Express', one of the rides. While the ride went this way and that, faster and faster, Marrakech Express came on the loudspeaker
(seems like all of the rides had music for atmosphere) I looked at my brother in the next car and he had a huge smile happening which was
odd because he didn't really get too into midway rides. We all had a ball that 1st go-round. A couple of hours later we went on it again, and
the song they played was Mama Cass's "Better Every Day". Good times.
Hearing this, it makes the world a little more palatable! Miss this time, these years of my life..
I was 15 when I first heard this song in 1969 on WRKO radio Boston. I had been playing guitar for 5 years at this time. Before I even heard the entire song I was thinking if these guys can write more stuff like this they are going to be really BIG.
Three years ago I stepped into this dream to live east of Marrakesh. All the way this song was on an endless loop
Wellcom to Marrakech my city
I am in morocco now..how is your trip
@@worldcatloversheavenwatcht2927 How wonderful it is.
@@worldcatloversheavenwatcht2927 in Casablanca
Evocative cruising song, with the blazing sun setting behind the mountains......A classic!
I remember fondly taking the Marrakesh Express from Casablanca back in 2011. Not as cool as perhaps back in the 60s or 70s, but still brings a smile. 👍😎
Everytime I hear this groovy song.
I see the trains in my city.
🚂🚂🚂🚂
All aboard the train.
All aboard the train.
Love this tune.. Was looking at a holiday and remembered this song.. Brings back memories. 😜😊😎☀️
Such a unique idea for a song. Totally creative!
Looking at the world
Through the sunset in your eyes
Trying to make the train
Through clear Moroccan skies
Ducks and pigs and chickens call
Animal carpet wall to wall
American ladies five foot tall in blue.
Sweeping cobwebs from the edges of my mind
Had to get away to see what we could find
Hope the days that lie ahead
Bring us back to where they've led
Listen not to what's been said to you
Would you know we're riding
On the Marrakesh Express
Would you know we're riding
On the Marrakesh Express
All on board that train
I've been saving all my money just to take you there
I smell the garden in your hair
Take the train from Casablanca going south
Blowing smoke rings from the corners of my my, my, my, my mouth
Colored cottons hang in air
Charming cobras in the square
Striped Djellebas we can wear at home
Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express
Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express
They're taking me to Marrakesh Express
Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express
Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express
They're taking me to Marrakesh
All on board that train
All on board that train
Looking at the world
Through the sunset in your eyes
Trying to make the train
Through clear Moroccan skies
Ducks and pigs and chickens call
Animal carpet wall to wall
American ladies five foot tall in blue.
Sweeping cobwebs from the edges of my mind
Had to get away to see what we could find
Hope the days that lie ahead
Bring us back to where they've led
Listen not to what's been said to you
Would you know we're riding
On the Marrakesh Express
Would you know we're riding
On the Marrakesh Express
All on board that train
I've been saving all my money just to take you there
I smell the garden in your hair
Take the train from Casablanca going south
Blowing smoke rings from the corners of my my, my, my, my mouth
Colored cottons hang in air
Charming cobras in the square
Striped Djellebas we can wear at home
Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express
Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express
They're taking me to Marrakesh Express
Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express
Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express
They're taking me to Marrakesh
All on board that train
All on board that train
It's generally ignored, but Stills' guitar arrangement on this piece is perfect for Nash's concept. He must have had some kind of super-muse on his shoulder during the recording of this album because he nailed every cut. Different styles on each track, but inspired in every case. Hats off to SS ... what the heck ... hair off, too. And undergarments.
It's called "wrecking crew". Listen to Dave McGowan interviews
Stills was a muse a gifted artistic mind able to get under the skin of a song
This makes me feel great everytime I hear it!! Love it!
Still sounds amazing in 2018. That bass!
And in 2021!
and 40 years later IT STILL SOUNDS FRESH and ALIVE !!
gaspo2180 and now, as I read your comment. It's nearly 50. Man...I'm old. How did that shit happen 😂
Every time I hear it, it sounds brand new. And when I hear it, i feel more alive too. There isn't a better way to feel!
48 Yrs Ltr & I Totally Agree With Your Previous Comment! ❣
It's good gym music
Mellifluous, lovely tone poem. One of CSN's best. Listen to the last few bars and imagine yourself riding on that steam train.
I've heard critics complaining that CSN's first album was too saccharine. Are you kidding me???!!! Yes, there was a sweetness to their music, but it went way deeper than sugar. Apparently music critics need to grow up and feel the music.
Whenever I get a song in my head that drives me mad, that I can't get rid of I think of this song and I am well again.
This song makes me happy.
It sucks that I can’t hear this on Spotify anymore
One of the best band EVER!!!
Blowing smokerings from the corners of my my my my mouth!
Finally found original version! Not to wild about live recordings of songs!
I agree , I used to play this song when DJ for chicken the thunder storm at tollington ballroom finsbury park , my name desmond , Pippa d , 😘👍🇯🇲😁
1738 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL, Fall, 1969. Our house was a very fine house.
With two cats in the yard..life used to be so hard..now everything is easy cause of you.....
Have been searching for an original recorded version of this song. Thanks mate!
Nice song
Greetings from Morocco 😊
This reminds me of 2017 when on holiday on the Isle of Wight when myself and my friend Becky were singing and dancing to it walking up to the hotel after a few, whilst my wife and her husband Scott were lagging behind! Lol. Great friends of ours. We get to see them every time we visit.
Hard to believe this song is over fifty years old!
Not a huge CSN fan, but I love this one. It almost sounds like something performed by the Monkees.
The monkeys sucked
I'm going on the Marrakesh express tomorrow from Casablanca voyageur station going south to Marrakesh.
At last!
I was pretty young in the 60's though I definitely started forming some pretty strong directions of what I liked and I didn't always know who anyone was I just liked it and I remember this being on a 45 I had and on the B side had "Helplessly Hoping". Little mono record player that I decided to connect to some speakers that were a little bit larger. But as plastic and cheap as it was I wouldn't mind having that still. used to use the top cover to let the seeds roll out of the shake and roll some decent joints. Glad I was able to catch the backside of this era and though I missed a lot I also saw a lot of things and heard them at a pretty young age which by today's standards means very little. lol
fantastic song!!! Thanks!!!!
In 1969 I put together a crystal radio from the Shack and went to our sink to see what I could pick up with it. No battery of course. She was working on ground waves and I had earphones. Man , CSN was coming in over that crystal radio no matter where the coil positioner was touching. It was a rainy day in Portsmouth, NH at the AFB and WRKO Boston was coming in 50,000 watts strong. The first time I ever heard “Marrakech Express” LOUD by its own power from ground waves.
Here in Marrakech right now. What a place!
Hey Roy.. did you like it in marrakech ... and did you go to the atlas mountains?
Roy Richardson Funny story.....This song (which is great of course) is not particularly popular in Marrakech. The one song that I heard rather frequently was “Welcome to the Hotel California”. 😖 But I love Morocco!!!
I am listening to the Marrakech Express IN MARRAKECH !!!
una canción inolvidable me recuerda mucho mi adolescencia
Great song, fab city!!
It's all about the music....love it the visions in mt mind!
Astonishingly, this superb track struggled up to No.17 in the UK, while Oliver's equally appealing "Good Morning Starshine" rose steadily to No.6.
Still can't believe the Hollies refused to record this wonderful song!
Back in the 60's this was quite an experience I gather. Long way to go to smoke some hashish!
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最高！
I remember listening to this while driving home from Liberty Bell Park in 1970 after hitting a $300 Daily Double.
Back then everybody wanted to go to Morocco....for cultural reasons....Cheapest and most spectacular weed ever........
Horti
I have a friend who went there while in the service. He liked it there. This was in the early 50's. He didn't go to Marrakesh. I asked.
Lmao for the hasj XD
Thought for sure for many years this was Simon & Garfunkel.
Used to think , and sing riding on the American Express.. and think of the grey hound and root 66 .. .. America,, Morocco,, I just love love love this song It Jst makes you wanna dance “lol
Like this song!
That was one funky tune. I’m good now.
Wow! What memories!!!
Awesome song!!!!
This is a fun song. Such a smooth rhythm.
My Mom was Preggo with Me when this came out💓🎶💓🎶
The best out there luv luv them!!!!!!!!
Great song.
scandalously good. Was Lowell George their furrier ?
I wonder what the music video for this song would have looked like if music videos were made for every song back then like they were later.
Absolutely love this
I been on the Cassablanca to Marakech express.
If they ever did take that trip? it must have been much better back in the 60s, or this is thru "Rose tinted spectacles"
Does the song state that the ride was pleasant?
Now I want to watch a Scooby-Doo cartoon.
@louisbyron I can hear the Hammond organ "percussion" being fed through a Leslie speaker and treated with heavy reverb.
Goose bumps every time !
Joi 😀❤
Wikipedia lists Stephen Stills on vocals, guitar, organ, piano, and bass; David Crosby on vocals; Graham Nash on vocals and acoustic guitar; and Jim Gordon on drums. It’s clear Stills is playing an organ (probably a Hammond) throughout. On first listen, I thought I heard electric piano but on closer listen I think it is a piano (perhaps with some echo or reverb). The “keening” electronic-sounding keyboard (mentioned by Engstfeld) is probably either a Mellotron or an early monophonic synthesizer.
The drummer is Dallas Taylor.
This is my baby music! Joy! Oh I miss my hippy babysitters...
Stephen Stills' arrangement makes this happen. Elsewhere on CZcams, someone has skillfully synchronized Graham's solo demo with The Hollies' backing track. Graham was correct to take this song to California and record it with David and Stephen. The Hollies(as much as I was and am a fan) could no longer do justice to Graham's music.
On second thought, it could also be a slide guitar through an early effect box.
I always thought this was a Graham Nash song that the Hollies never got to. Turns out it was, was under discussion for their early 80's reunion album, but not included. Too bad.
This version is missing David Crosby's gibberish at the beginning of the song
But Crosby Gibberish is cool
Looks like this was never released in England and a great song too....just also found there is a train that goes to Marrakech fro. Casablanca lol
I'm 100% sure they got the inspiration for this song while riding that train. In Morocco contrary to other third world countries train is an upper classes transportation it's very regulated, clean,safe & more expensive than lower classes transportation like bus and taxi. So most likely beatles used train to travel while they were Morocco
COOL LETS ALL GO TO MARAKESH SEE YOU ALL THERE!.
apparently this song is based on his actual experience in marrakech in 1966 can anyone tell me if there were actually pigs anywhere publicly in marrakech back then?
Hooba shemeshma hooba shee faga meshee couscous
ROCK N ROLL!
Classic.
This sounds like it sound be on the Mario Kart soundtrack
Cocaine by Eric Clapton
Welcome to north Africa all of you
Live versions of this don't work for me. I remember it like this from an old wireless! Thank you!
Masters
Been told that the imperial Moroccan towns ( Marrakesh, Fez, Meknes) are absolutely stunning
Burt472 Don’t believe a word of it, go see it for yourself. It is relatively inexpensive, the food is great and the heat (up to 109) is tolerable!
And while you are at it jump on a train to the Rif Mountains and visit Chefchouen. This city, in northwest Morocco is all blue. Seriously, it’s like Smurf Villiage. Everything is this lovely blue color. It is a sight you would never forget. Also you can rent a Porsche and sail through the Atlas Mountains....Enjoy!!!
@@deborahagodwin4509 Thanks for your useful hints...a GREETING FROM iTALY...bEST....
@avdreader1 you've seen Nash and Crosby doing this on BBC right? It's DYNAMITE!
why did it go on for 60 seconds after the song ended?
All aboard!
Ook leuk.
@avdreader1 I must concur. I'm not too wild about the live versions of this song, either.
@astroboirap Not on this album. He joined later.
GODS!
@louisbyron
It's clearly organ involved. If its a Hammond, I wouldn't know.
If you all don't mind... im gonna go tend my garden now!!!!!
Why do we have to grow old
was this foreseeing about the un eu migration pact ?
Go to morocco, just go. It’s life changing.