Sheena Easton - 9 to 5 (Morning Train) "9 to 5" (or "Morning Train") is a song by Sheena Easton from the 1981 album Take My Time. It was written by British songwriter Florrie Palmer and recorded and released as a single in 1980, becoming Easton's biggest hit. It peaked at number three in the UK in August 1980 and was certified gold. In February 1981, it was released in the United States and Canada under the title "Morning Train (Nine to Five)" to avoid confusion with Dolly Parton's recent hit "9