''Thunderstorms & Neon Signs'' is the debut

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musician

Wayne Hancock Thomas Wayne Hancock III (born May 1, 1965, in Dallas, Texas) better known as Wayne "The Train" Hancock, is an American singer-songwriter. Hancock is known as "The King of Juke Joint Swing," because his sound is unique, as he incorporates jazz, ...

, released in 1995 on Dejadisc. It was reissued by

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in 1998. The album’s title track was covered by

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on his debut album ''

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Track listing

All songs written by Wayne Hancock; except where noted # "Juke Joint Jumping" – 3:18 # "Poor Boy Blues" – 2:20 # "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs" – 3:42 # "She's My Baby" – 2:31 # "Big City Good Time Gal" – 2:57 # "Ain't Nobody's Blues But My Own" – 4:06 # "Double A Daddy" – 3:25 # "Why Don't You Leave Me Alone" – 2:50 # "Tag Along" – 2:18 # "Cold Lonesome Wind" – 4:24 # "Locomotive Joe" – 2:11 # "No Loving Tonight" – 1:39 # "Friday and Saturday Night" – 2:36 # " Summertime" – 5:42 ( DuBose Heyward,

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)

Personnel

*Wayne Hancock – Acoustic Guitar and vocals *Rebecca Hancock Snow – Vocals *Paul Skelton – Guitar *Bob Stafford – Guitar *Sue Foley – Guitar *Ric Ramerez – Bass and Background Vocals *Kevin Smith – Bass *Herb Steiner – Steel Guitar *

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– Steel Guitar *Stan Smith – Clarinet *Bill Madonado – Background Vocals

External links

Wayne "The Train" Hancock's Official web site
* Wayne Hancock on Allmusic
Wayne Hancock on rockabilly.net

Wayne Hancock collection
at the

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