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66-460: Patrick Monahan (born February 28, 1969) is an American musician. He is best known as the lead singer and sole constant member of the band Train . He collaborated with multiple artists and recorded a solo album, Last of Seven . Monahan was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania . He is the son of Jack Monahan, a clothing store owner and musician, and Patricia Ann (née Timon) Monahan. Of Irish descent, he

132-618: A podcast called Patcast where he interviews different people in the music industry, and talks about his work with Train. Monahan has sung the U.S. National Anthem at various events: He inducted Journey into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 7, 2017. In 2001, Monahan appeared on the Celebrity Top of the Charts Edition of ABC 's hit TV game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire , winning $ US125,000 for Camp Ronald McDonald . Monahan

198-858: A Hallmark Channel film based on Train's album of the same name , and was also executive producer for the movie. Monahan has been married twice. He met his first wife, teacher Ginean Rapp, at a bar called Sherlock's when he was playing in a cover band called Rogues Gallery. They married in August 1990 and have two children together: Patrick and Emelia. During their marriage, they lived in Fairview Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania ; and Petaluma, California . Monahan and Rapp divorced in 2006. Monahan met his second wife, Amber Peterson on May 14, 2004. They have two children together: Autumn and Rock Richard. They reside in Issaquah, Washington . Train (band) Train

264-595: A VH1 episode of Crossroads with Martina McBride (2011). Maybe Baby (song) " Maybe Baby " is a rock-and-roll song written by Buddy Holly and the producer Norman Petty , and recorded by Holly and the Crickets in 1957. The single, released in January 1958 and credited to the Crickets, was a Top 40 hit in the U.S., the UK, and Canada. "Maybe Baby", originally recorded by Holly and

330-425: A greatest hits album simply titled Greatest Hits . The album was released on November 9, 2018, and featured 16 of the band's songs. The album also featured a bonus song, a cover of the hit George Michael song " Careless Whisper ". At the end of 2018, drummer Drew Shoals left to the band to resume his law career. In June 2019, Matt Musty joined Train for their spring and summer appearances. On November 15, 2019,

396-401: A message thanking fans for their support as he leaves to pursue writing, producing, and other music-related ventures. He had been in the band for 20 years, and has been replaced by Drew Shoals. At the time of release, the only original members left were Pat Monahan and guitarist Jimmy Stafford. On June 9, 2014, it was announced that the album would be titled Bulletproof Picasso . The album

462-412: A modified conga attached to a kick-drum pedal. Hotchkiss had been the lead singer for L.A.-based Apostles. After deciding to form a full band, the duo recruited Jimmy Stafford (lead guitarist for The Apostles) on guitar, Charlie Colin on bass, and Scott Underwood on drums, thus solidifying Train's lineup in 1994. Train attempted to get signed under Columbia Records in 1996, but were rejected. Subsequently,

528-526: A sound similar to his arrangement for John's " Burn Down The Mission ".) The album Drops of Jupiter was released on March 27, 2001, and became Train's first multi-platinum album, with the success of the lead single. The album was Train's first top ten album, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200 . The album was also a top ten hit in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number eight. " She's on Fire ",

594-517: A spot on the US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ), none of the singles were subsequent hits, thus making it fail commercially. It also failed to receive an RIAA certification, the band's first album since For Me, It's You to do so. On May 14, 2015, it was announced the band was recording a Christmas album. The album, titled Christmas in Tahoe , was released on November 13, 2015, exclusively on Amazon , and

660-469: Is an American pop rock band from San Francisco that was formed in 1993. As of 2024, the band consists of Pat Monahan (lead vocals), Taylor Locke (guitar, vocals), Hector Maldonado (bass, vocals), Jerry Becker (keyboards, guitar), and Matt Musty (drums). With a lineup that included original members Monahan, Rob Hotchkiss, Jimmy Stafford, Scott Underwood, and Charlie Colin , the band achieved mainstream success with their debut album Train . The album

726-567: Is featured as a guest singer in the Broadway musical Rocktopia. Monahan made an appearance singing his hit song from 2009, " Hey Soul Sister ", as well as a new Train song "Mai Tais" Feat. Skylar Grey on Season 2, Episode 8 "He Came By Night" of CBS's Magnum PI, which aired on November 15, 2019. Monahan has also appeared on musical mystery game show I Can See Your Voice as a guest panelist. In 2021, Monahan starred in Christmas In Tahoe ,

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792-730: Is led by the single "Angel in Blue Jeans" written by the Norwegian Duo "Espionage". It was released the same day as the album's announcement. The single peaked at number 79 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 8 on the US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ). The rest of the album was released on September 12, 2014, in Germany and Australia, September 15, 2014, in France, and September 16, 2014, in

858-426: Is the voice of Driver Dan in the children's show Driver Dan's Story Train , which debuted on Sprout on November 1, 2010. In early 2013, Monahan played the role of Neil Redding in a Season 3 episode of CBS's Hawaii Five-0 , titled "Paʻani" ("The Game"), which aired on February 18, 2013. In 2009, Monahan appeared in episode eleven of the sixth season of CSI: NY , alongside Kim Kardashian. As of March 20, 2018, he

924-746: Is the youngest of seven children and became an uncle at five. He attended McDowell High School in Millcreek Township . Monahan attended the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in Edinboro, Pennsylvania . Monahan began his musical career singing with cover band Rogues Gallery from 1988 to 1990. The band consisted of Monahan (lead vocals, percussion), Mark Emhoff (lead guitar, vocals), Mike Imboden (bass, keyboards, vocals), John McElhenny (drums, vocals) and his brother Matt (rhythm guitar, keyboards and vocals), in his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania . After

990-707: Is their eighth overall studio album. The album features 15 songs, 12 of which are covers of other holiday songs, and three of them being original songs. It peaked at number 151 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the US Top Holiday Albums ( Billboard) . On December 5, 2016, just over a year after the album was released, Train's cover of "This Christmas" charted at number one on Billboard' s Adult Contemporary Chart. In June 2016, Train released their first cover album, and ninth overall studio album, titled Train Does Led Zeppelin II . The album

1056-566: The Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles as well. Pat Monahan also wrote " The Truth " for American Idol winner Kris Allen . "The Truth" charted at number 17 on the Adult Top 40 . On August 11, 2009, Train released their first single in more than three years. Fall Out Boy's co-manager Jonathan Daniel helped Train begin their comeback after a couple of off years. The song " Hey, Soul Sister ", from their fifth studio album, Save Me, San Francisco ,

1122-604: The Family First New Zealand , an organization that opposes same-sex marriage in New Zealand , refrain from the unauthorized use of " Marry Me " from its "Protect Marriage" website. In November, Train released " Bruises ", a country-oriented duet with Ashley Monroe . The song has also been recorded with different female singers: For Canada, the song was recorded in both English and French with Marilou , and for Australia with Delta Goodrem . In December, Train released

1188-522: The 8-bar instrumental introduction and the short conclusion. "Maybe Baby" was recorded at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 29, 1957, while Buddy Holly and The Crickets were on a tour (and played that same night, at Oklahoma City Municipal Auditorium with the Show Of Stars '57). Jerry Allison from The Crickets personally remembers that the song, along with three others,

1254-576: The Billboard Adult Top 40. Paul Buckmaster returned on "My Private Nation" with string arrangements for the tracks "Lincoln Avenue" and "Your Every Color". The album was certified platinum by the RIAA. The band released their first live album, Alive at Last , in 2004, later winning a Radio Music Award for best artist. Train began recording their fourth studio album, For Me, It's You , in Atlanta during

1320-828: The Billboard Hot 100, at 22 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and 7 on the Adult Pop Songs chart. " Drive By ", the lead single off of Train's sixth studio album, was released worldwide on January 10, 2012. It peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 , as well as reaching Platinum certifications in Australia New Zealand , and the United States. On April 13, 2012, Train released their sixth studio album, California 37 . According to Monahan, much of it

1386-553: The Crickets in 1957, reached number 17 on the US charts and number 4 on the UK chart; Holly toured in the UK that year (see Buddy Holly discography ). The single also reached number 8 on the Billboard R&;B chart and number 9 on the Canadian charts. The rather simple lyrics are augmented by a twangy percussive accompaniment, characteristic of rockabilly , which is especially effective in

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1452-466: The Doors by performing " Love Me Two Times ". From 2006 to 2009, Train took a three-year hiatus. Monahan released his first solo album, Last of Seven , on September 18, 2007, and began a nationwide tour supporting it. He followed that tour with a small, intimate acoustic tour, which inspired his Last of Seven Acoustic compilation, available via digital download only. His first solo single, "Her Eyes", made

1518-509: The United States. The album peaked at number five on the Billboard 200. On September 29, 2014, Train released the second single from the album, " Cadillac, Cadillac ". It peaked at number 21 on the US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ). On January 26, 2015, Train released the third single from the album, " Bulletproof Picasso ". It peaked at number 22 on the US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ). On May 19, 2015, Train released their fourth and final single from

1584-485: The album Save Me, San Francisco . That same year, Monahan and some of his fellow Train bandmates took on small acting roles in the CSI: NY episode "Second Chances". Monahan played the former homeless drug addict Sam Baker (dating Debbie Fallon, portrayed by Kim Kardashian ) who becomes involved in a murder investigation. They performed the song " Hey, Soul Sister " from their new album, and " Calling All Angels ". Despite

1650-511: The album prior to its release, he did not play on the new album. Stafford quoted on Twitter that "We're both in a great space. Pat is making the records he wants to make and I'm still around." He attended the annual Train cruise "Sail Across the Sun" in February 2017. On December 1, 2016, the album was made available for pre-order and the track listing was revealed. On the same day, the song "Working Girl"

1716-521: The album titled the " Play That Song Tour ". The tour occurred from May 12, 2017, to July 15, 2017, in the United States, and featured two opening acts: O.A.R. and Natasha Bedingfield . The tour briefly continued overseas from October 12, 2017, to October 25, 2017. Jimmy Stafford posted on Twitter that he would not rejoin the band for the Play That Song Tour. He posted that his absence wasn't his call and that he would have loved to have been part of

1782-580: The album's three singles—the RIAA 11× platinum -certified international hit " Hey, Soul Sister ", " If It's Love " and " Marry Me "—reached numbers 3, 34, and 34, respectively, on the Billboard Hot 100 . The album was certified gold by both the RIAA and ARIA . In April 2012, Train released California 37 . The first single from the album, entitled " Drive By ", reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and

1848-546: The album, " Give It All ". It peaked at number 35 on the US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ). On May 21, 2015, Train began their tour for the album, referred to as the Picasso at the Wheel Tour . Joining them on the tour were The Fray and Matt Nathanson . They played at over 40 venues across the United States until the tour concluded on July 25, 2015. Although the album peaked high on the Billboard 200 and all four of its singles made

1914-437: The album, " If It's Love ", peaked at number 34, making it their most successful secondary single from any record. "If It's Love" has been RIAA certified gold. Train released the third single from the record, " Marry Me ", on October 25, 2010. It debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 95, the first time Train have had three consecutive singles on this chart. The song peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Marry Me"

1980-484: The album. The album debuted at number 10 on the UK Albums Chart , and became their highest-charting album since Drops of Jupiter which peaked at number six in 2001. In the United States, California 37 debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 76,000 copies. It is their fourth top 10 album and their highest-charting album in the US. Train's next single, " 50 Ways to Say Goodbye ",

2046-746: The band "strongly opposes any kind of policy that questions the equality of any American citizen ... We look forward to participating in the Jamboree this summer, as long as they make the right decision before then". The Boy Scout Jamboree subsequently brought in Three Doors Down as the headlining band. Train toured the United States and Canada from July 11 to August 14, 2013, in 25 headlining shows titled Mermaids of Alcatraz Tour . The tour included singer Gavin DeGraw , The Script , Michael Franti & Spearhead . Country music singer Ashley Monroe joined part of

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2112-479: The band decided to release their first self-titled CD independently. By 1997, they were touring nationally, opening concerts for bands such as Barenaked Ladies , Hootie & the Blowfish , Cracker and Counting Crows . Train is the band's eponymous debut album. Initially released on Aware/RED, a joint venture with Columbia, A&R executive Tim Devine picked up the record for release on Columbia. The album

2178-594: The band earned two Grammys , one of them for the song " Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) ", which was written by Monahan and inspired by his late mother, who had died of cancer. Aside from his work with Train, Monahan also sang additional vocals on the song "Shimmer" with the band Fuel in 2001. In November 2005, he appeared as a guest vocalist on VH1 's Decades Rock Live , where he covered Cyndi Lauper 's hit single " Time After Time ". Later, he took part in Storytellers ;– The Doors: A Celebration , paying tribute to

2244-497: The band released a new single titled "Long Yellow Dress". On May 22, 2024, it was announced that former band member Charlie Colin had died. On July 26, 2024, the band released a live album of their April 30, 2024 concert at Royal Albert Hall in London entitled Live at Royal Albert Hall. This is a list of major performances by Train at various events and television shows. It does not include concerts from their regular tours. They did

2310-523: The band released a new single titled "Mai Tais", featuring artist Skylar Grey . On May 22, 2020, the band released a new single titled "Rescue Dog". A portion of the proceeds will go to North Shore Animal League America. In May 2021, Luis Maldonado left to join Foreigner following the retirement of Thom Gimbel . Replacing him on lead guitar is Taylor Locke, from the band Rooney, who first played with them during their summer 2021 tour. On February 16, 2022,

2376-403: The band released a single titled "AM Gold" and announced that an album with the same name would be released on May 20, 2022, marking their first new studio album in over five years. A North American tour for the album was also set to occur throughout the summer of 2022. A remix, featuring Melanie C was released on April 22, 2022. On April 14, 2022, the first promotional single from the album

2442-441: The band took a two-year hiatus from recording and touring to be with friends and family. The band's lead singer and songwriter Pat Monahan released a solo album, Last of Seven , on September 18, 2007. The album peaked at number 82 on the Billboard 200 chart. Two hit singles off of the album, "Her Eyes" and "Two Ways to Say Goodbye", charted at number 9 and number 21 on the Adult Top 40 with "Her Eyes" charting at number 10 on

2508-417: The departures of Hotchkiss and Colin, the band released their fourth album, For Me, It's You in 2006, with Brandon Bush (keyboards) and Johnny Colt (bass). Despite a generally positive reception from critics, the album was commercially unsuccessful. Because of this, Train went on a three-year hiatus from recording any new music. In late 2009, Train released the album Save Me, San Francisco , from which

2574-499: The dissolution of the band, he left Erie in late 1993 and moved to California, where he met Rob Hotchkiss. While progressing from the SF coffeehouse circuit to the LA club scene, Monahan and Hotchkiss added Jimmy Stafford (guitar), Charlie Colin (bass), and Scott Underwood (drums) to their lineup, thus officially forming Train . From 1994 to 2006, Monahan released four studio albums with Train. In 2002,

2640-540: The final date in San Francisco. The sets consisted entirely of Led Zeppelin covers, and featured no regular band material. They also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on June 10 and played "Heartbreaker" and " Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman) ." The album peaked at number 71 on the US Billboard 200. Beginning with live performances on tour in August 2016, Train performed a new song, titled " Play That Song ". It

2706-554: The movie Spider-Man 2 . In 2007, it was featured again, this time in the NBC series Heroes . The music video for "Ordinary" was in rotation on MTV, but the song only charted on the Adult Top 40 Tracks chart. In July 2005, after the song was featured in an advertising campaign for Cingular , the band released " Get to Me " as the final single from My Private Nation . "Get to Me" (written by Rob Hotchkiss and Pat Monahan) reached number nine on

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2772-541: The release of the second album, the band released the single " Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) ". The song was a massive hit; it entered the Hot 100 on March 10, 2001, and spent 54 weeks on the chart before being relegated to the recurrents chart. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song , as well as a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement , which was written by Paul Buckmaster , known for his string arrangements for Elton John . (The band reportedly hired Buckmaster expressly to create

2838-595: The second single from Drops of Jupiter was a modest success and was featured in the 2001 comedy The Animal and the 2003 animated comedy Rugrats Go Wild . The album was eventually certified double platinum in the United States and in Canada. It was also certified gold in Australia. During the Drops of Jupiter tour, the band released a live DVD of a sold-out concert in the band's hometown of San Francisco at The Warfield . The DVD

2904-555: The single, " Mermaid ". The group would later film the song's video at the 2013 Pro Bowl in Honolulu. Train was scheduled to perform at the Boy Scouts of America 's 2013 National Scout Jamboree , along with singer Carly Rae Jepsen . In March 2013, both backed out of performing for the event and cited the controversy over the BSA policy on gays as the reason. Train released a statement saying

2970-496: The success of their new album, Monahan found time to collaborate with other artists in other projects. On April 4, 2010, he performed with the Hollies at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, as the Hollies were inducted. He sang lead vocals on the song " Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress ". The following year, he contributed a cover of Buddy Holly 's " Maybe Baby " for the tribute album, Listen to Me: Buddy Holly , which

3036-616: The summer of 2005. They released the album's lead single, " Cab ", on November 14, 2005. The song peaked at number nine on the Adult Top 40 Tracks chart. The album was released on January 31, 2006, and peaked at number ten on the Billboard 200 chart. However, it failed commercially, becoming the first album of the band's career to fail to receive an RIAA certification. The album was the band's only album to include members Johnny Colt on bass and Brandon Bush playing keyboard. Starting in November 2006,

3102-576: The time) upcoming album My Private Nation . His solo album, the critically acclaimed Midnight Ghost , was released in 2004. The band's third album, My Private Nation , was released in June 2003 with the lead single " Calling All Angels " becoming Train's third top 20 hit. "Calling All Angels" was a major hit on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart and has been certified RIAA Gold. In October 2003, bassist Charlie Colin

3168-412: The top 10 of Billboard's Hot AC chart. The album's second single was "Two Ways to Say Goodbye". On Last of Seven , Monahan duets with folk rock musician Brandi Carlile , with special guest appearances by Richie Sambora and Graham Nash . Monahan worked with Guy Chambers to co-write two songs for Tina Turner 's hits album, Tina!: Her Greatest Hits . In 2009, Train returned to the studio with

3234-448: The tour, singing "Bruises" and one or two of her songs from her album during Train's set. In November 2013, Train announced plans for a new album to be released in the summer of 2014. On May 5, 2014, guitarist Jimmy Stafford tweeted : "An anagram of the first single from the new @train album is now available! SGIJANNULAEBENEL. Yep." which fans quickly deciphered and replied " Angel in Blue Jeans ". On June 5, 2014, Scott Underwood posted

3300-464: The tour. On January 22, 2018, Train announced a summer 2018 tour with Daryl Hall and John Oates . It ran from May 1, 2018, through August 11, 2018. To celebrate the tour, the artists collaborated on a new single titled "Philly Forget Me Not", which was released on March 29, 2018. A couple months later, on May 24, 2018, Train released another new single with artists Cam and Travie McCoy titled " Call Me Sir ". On October 12, 2018, Train announced

3366-794: Was a Top 10 hit in the UK. This album was followed by Bulletproof Picasso (2014), Christmas in Tahoe (2015), Train Does Led Zeppelin II (2016), and A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat (2017). Their album AM Gold was released on May 20, 2022. Train has sold over 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide. Following the dissolution of his Led Zeppelin cover band "Rogues Gallery", singer Pat Monahan left his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania , in late 1993. He resettled in California and crossed paths with Berklee College of Music alumnus Rob Hotchkiss, who performed in coffee houses and local clubs. The two shared lead vocals, with Hotchkiss on guitar and harmonica, and Monahan playing percussion, including

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3432-428: Was a song by song replication of the classic 1969 Led Zeppelin album. The band's website announcement stated: "We're paying homage to one of our biggest musical inspirations with the release of Train Does Led Zeppelin II . All of the band's proceeds from this release will support Family House." The band also launched a brief club tour that same month to support the album. Gigs included New York, Los Angeles, Seattle and

3498-471: Was featured on One Tree Hill on February 1, 2011. "Marry Me" has been certified RIAA Gold. Train released a Christmas single called " Shake Up Christmas ", which was featured in commercials internationally as part of Coca-Cola's Christmas commercial series in 2010. The single charted at number 12 on the "Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks". The single also charted at #99 on Billboard's Hot 100. Train's single "Save Me, San Francisco" peaked at number 75 on

3564-502: Was forced to leave the band because of substance abuse. According to singer Pat Monahan, Colin was "a mess". After a live presentation in Oregon , Monahan called an emergency meeting and told the band that "you can have your bass player, or you can have your singer". He was replaced by Johnny Colt , bass player for the Black Crowes . In 2004, their non-album song "Ordinary" was featured in

3630-418: Was officially released on September 29, 2016, as the lead single to their tenth studio album, a girl a bottle a boat , which was released four months later on January 27, 2017. "Play That Song" uses the melody from the 1938 song " Heart and Soul ". On October 8, 2016, lead guitarist Jimmy Stafford posted on Twitter that he had left the band. Although he performed "Play That Song" and other new songs from

3696-415: Was released as the first promotional single from the album. The second promotional single, titled "Lottery", was released on December 16, 2016. Just under a month later, the third promotional single from the album, titled "The News", was released on January 13, 2017. On January 19, 2017, along with releasing the fourth promotional single from the album titled "Drink Up", Train announced the official tour for

3762-403: Was released in 1998 with the hit " Meet Virginia ". Train's 2001 album, Drops of Jupiter , contained the lead single " Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) ". The single won two Grammy Awards in 2002, and the album was certified double platinum. Train's third studio album, My Private Nation , released in 2003, was certified platinum in the United States with the hit " Calling All Angels ". Following

3828-588: Was released in July 1998 and experienced success on pop/mainstream rock stations, and the third single was " I Am ", released in 1999. The album brought the band national fame, and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Following the success of the debut album, the band began working on their second album. Drops of Jupiter , the band's second album, was produced by Brendan O' Brien , who has also worked with artists such as Pearl Jam , King's X , Bob Dylan , Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band and Neil Young . Before

3894-496: Was released on August 11, 2009, while the rest of the album was released about two and a half months later on October 27, 2009. The single was a major success, becoming their second-career top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in its 16th week on the chart, after surging from number 23 to number seven during the week of January 30, 2010, largely because of an 81% increase in digital sales from the previous week. Like their earlier hit "Get to Me", this song gained further popularity when it

3960-448: Was released on February 24, 1998, with a different track listing from its independent counterpart. It was self-produced for $ 25,000, and three singles from the album were released. The first single released, " Meet Virginia ", was sent to adult album alternative radio in March 1998. In 2000, it became a top-20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 , peaking at number 20. The second single, " Free ",

4026-415: Was released on June 11, with its "self-deprecating lyrics about the failure in gracefully ending a relationship", coupled with "slightly tacky mariachi horns". It peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 , and charted for 12 weeks. and was certified gold by the RIAA on September 20. For the summer of 2012, Train toured mostly on the east coast of the United States. In late July, Train demanded that

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4092-515: Was released on September 6, 2011. Monahan also recorded a duet with Martina McBride , singing Train's song "Marry Me". This version of the song is on McBride's eleventh studio album Eleven , released October 11, 2011. He also performed several times with INXS during 2011; first on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and then at a concert at Chateau Ste Michelle. Monahan also appeared on the show The Voice , where he performed "Drops of Jupiter" with contestant Vicci Martinez . In 2013, he started

4158-511: Was released, entitled "Running Back (Trying to Talk to You)". The following month, the band released two more promotional singles from the album: "Turn the Radio Up" featuring Jewel on May 6, and "Cleopatra" featuring Sofía Reyes on May 18. On May 20, 2022, Train officially released their ninth studio album AM Gold . On June 23, 2023, the band released a new single titled "I Know", featuring Tenille Townes and Bryce Vine . On April 24, 2024,

4224-402: Was titled "Midnight Moon" and featured Train's hits from the first two albums among others. The concert was recorded on May 26, 2001. In 2003, Rob Hotchkiss left the band citing creative differences. According to band interviews, he resented being pushed away as a songwriter and decided to leave. Hotchkiss started pursuing a solo career, after having contributed to six of the 11 songs on the (at

4290-606: Was used as the commercial soundtrack to launch Samsung's 3D television during the Oscars. It is now their highest-charting single. "Hey, Soul Sister" is also the most played song in Australian radio history , the most downloaded iTunes song of 2010, the best selling single in Columbia Records history, and has been certified RIAA 6 x platinum. The album itself peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart. Train's second single from

4356-427: Was written while the group was touring Save Me, San Francisco . "I didn't spend 3 months or 5 months writing, I just wrote throughout the course of the last 3 years," said Monahan. "We have 13 songs that we've recorded and I want to hear every single one of them over and over again." The album release was preceded by a promotional single of "Feels Good at First" on March 21, for iTunes Store customers who pre-ordered

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