Diddley recorded a version of the song, but it was not released until 2009. The instrumental backing track for this song, however, was released in 1960 as "Travelin' West". A reggae version was recorded by Count Prince Miller in 1971 and then again with Sly and Robbie in the 1980s. Bob Blackman appeared on numerous British light entertainment programmes in the 1970s, singing "Mule Train" whilst hitting his head with a tin tray. Comedy duo Bob and Ray released a version locally in Boston in 1949, with Ray Goulding singing in the character of Mary McGoon. References External links Impact of Mule Train on pop music 1949 songs Bing Crosby songs Frankie Laine songs Frank Ifield songs Tennessee Ernie Ford songs Vaughn Monroe songs Songs written by Hy Heath Songs written by Johnny Lange Number-one singles in the United States