"Take the 'A' Train"

"Take the 'A' Train" is a jazz composition by Billy Strayhorn, popularized by Duke Ellington's orchestra. The song's title refers to a subway route in New York City that connects Manhattan to Brooklyn. Historically, it was an invitation to travelers to ride the 'A' line to reach vibrant parts of the city. In a broader cultural sense, the phrase became symbolic of the jazz scene and the urban experience in Harlem during the 1940s, capturing the vibrancy and movement of city life through music.