Kids in East Texas used to play a game called "Railroad, Steamboat." They formed a circle, held hands, danced and sang an old folk song with a lilting melody and crazy lyrics.Taken from the notes accompanying "Jim Reeves - A Legendary Performer" (CPL1-1891). ©1976 RCA Records -- Submitted by C.B. DixonJim Reeves used to play this game when he was a little boy. He liked the game…and he liked the song. When he grew up, both brought back fond memories of his childhood.
Remembering the words to the song, Jim later revised them somewhat and decided to record it, using the same melody.
A very special song, "Yonder Comes a Sucker" was Jim's one of Jim's first records for RCA.