Song

(Waiting for) The Ghost Train

by Madness

(Waiting for) The Ghost Train is a 1986 song by Madness, 3:45 long. It fits the Halloween song themes.

Released 1986 Length 3:45

Also known as Waiting for the Ghost Train

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Suggs-written Madness single released 27 October 1986, a veiled protest against apartheid in South Africa; it reached No. 18 in the UK.

Performance tips

• Keep the nutty Madness bounce but let the darker lyric come through.
• Have the crowd do the train-whistle bits.

In these themes

• 🎃Halloween

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