Sara Hickman ~ 500X (The Train Song) - Equal Scary People

Sara Hickman's debut album Equal Scary People (1988) is a quirky, heartfelt blend of folk-pop with emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive arrangements. On “500X (The Train Song),” Hickman herself played multiple roles including bass, guitar, vocals, and even created drum samples.

Artists on '500x (The Train Song):-
Bass – Bubba Hernandez
Drums – Mitch Marine
Guitar & Vocals – Sara Hickman
Harmony Vocals – Carl Finch, Sandy Abernethy, Sara
Pedal Steel Guitar – Maurice Anderson
Harmonica - Reggie Rueffer

🌟 Album Overview: Equal Scary People (1988)
Equal Scary People was Sara Hickman's first full-length release, originally issued on Four Dots Records and re-released by Elektra in 1989. Has since been reissued on Sara's own label 'Sleeveless Records'.
The album showcases a mix of folk, pop, and quirky experimental touches, with Hickman's signature wit and emotional depth.
Critics praised it for its honest, irony-laced songwriting and compared her favourably to artists like Michelle Shocked and k.d. lang.
Standout tracks include:
“Simply” – a fan favorite for its lyrical vulnerability.
“500X (The Train Song)” – a rhythmic, poetic journey with layered instrumentation.
“Last Night Was a Big Rain” – evocative and atmospheric.
I absolutely love the use of a garden hose in the recording of James Brown's 'It's a Man's World', so atmospheric and clever.

🎤 Who Is Sara Hickman?
Sara Hickman is a Texas-born singer-songwriter, known for her genre-blending style, combining folk, pop, and experimental elements.
She began her career in the late 1980s and quickly gained attention for her intelligent lyrics, warm vocals, and DIY spirit.
Beyond music, Hickman is also a visual artist, activist, and educator, often involved in community and children’s projects.
Her work has been described as emotionally rich, playful, and deeply human, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and compassion.

Note: I do not make any revenue from this video/music, this is strictly a work of passion to promote a great artist, who I admire for her diverse talents, among those being a painter-artist.

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