Runaway Train (Soul Asylum song)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/runaway-train--soul-asylum-song-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the album name?Grave Dancers Union
2. What is the release date (single)?May 1993
3. What is the song "Runaway Train" by Soul Asylum?It is a powerful power‑ballad released in 1993 from the album "Grave Dancers Union."
4. Why did the music video for "Runaway Train" help find missing kids?The video showed pictures of people who had disappeared, especially children, to raise awareness and encourage people to help find them.

Alternative Rock: A broad genre of rock music that diverged from mainstream rock conventions, often characterized by experimentalism and lyrical depth.
Power Ballad: A subgenre of rock music characterized by a slow tempo, emotional lyrical content, and a gradual build-up to a powerful, often anthemic, climax.
Grammy Award: An annual award presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry.
Multi-Platinum Album: An album that has sold over two million copies, with each additional million copies sold earning further platinum certifications.