Jerry Reed’s version of “City of New Orleans” came out in 1973 on his Lord, Mr. Ford album. He gave Steve Goodman’s folk classic a laid-back, Southern twist—less mournful, more easygoing, with Reed’s signature fingerpicking and country charm. While not as iconic as Arlo Guthrie’s rendition, Reed’s take stands out for its warm delivery and storytelling tone, turning the train ride into more of a front-porch yarn than a protest ballad. #country | HonkyTonkin'TV