Green started off as a bass player in such bands as The Muskrats. Joining The Peter B's, led by Peter Bardens, later the frontman of Camel, (including drummer Mick Fleetwood) he switched to lead guitar and made his first recordings. He took over the lead guitar spot in John Mayall and the Blues Breakers in 1966 after the departure of Eric Clapton.
After recording on one Mayall album Peter left in 1967 to form Fleetwood Mac.
Green was the guiding force of Fleetwood Mac from 1967 to 1970 when he left for musical and personal reasons. Under Green's guidance, the Mac played a very gritty and authentic version of the electric blues popularized in bars on Chicago's south side. (They even did some fine recordings there--"Blues Jam in Chicago"--which saw release only after his tenure in the band had ended). A prolific song writer also, he penned such hits as Man of the World; Oh Well; Green Manalishi; Albatross and Black Magic Woman. Albatross reached number 1 in the UK charts, Black Magic Woman was also recorded by Santana on their Abraxas album.
From 1970 to 1974, Green played some sessions, and worked with several small bands, as well as releasing two solo singles and an album of extended jams, The End of the Game for Reprise. By the end of 1974, he had withdrawn from the music scene.
By 1979 Green was recording again for PVK records as a solo artist with the debut album In the Skies; 1980 Little Dreamer; 1981 Blue Guitar; 1981 Whatcha Gonna Do; 1981 White Sky; 1984 Kolors; 1987 Katmandu; 1988 Legend; 1992 One Woman Love;
Green again left the music world in 1984, and there followed a very difficult period in his life, which came to an end in the mid 90's, and coincided with renewed interest, partly generated by a biography written by Martin Celmins, and a tribute album recorded by Gary Moore.
Green formed a new group in 1995 with Nigel Watson called the Peter Green Splinter Group. Returning to form the group produced some of Peter’s best playing since leaving Fleetwood Mac. Albums include 1997 Splinter Group; 1998 Robert Johnson Songbook; 2002 Reaching For The Cold 100.
Green left The Splinter Group in 2003. Since then, he has played sporadically, appearing at a Lord's Taverner's benefit at The Royal Albert Hall, and doing some gigs with The British Blues All-Stars.
In February 2009, Green began playing and touring again, this time as Peter Green and Friends. In May 2009 he was the subject of the BBC Four documentary "Peter Green: Man of the World", produced by Henry Hadaway. Green and the band subsequently played a tour of Ireland, Germany and England. They went on to play several dates in Australia during March 2010, including the Byron Bay Bluesfest.
Last Train to San Antone
Peter Green Lyrics
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Last time I saw you - you were standing by the railroad,
You had your suitcase in your hand
I tried to stop you - but I only lost you
On the last train to san antone
I knew that you would travel far
'n just like a rolling stone
Yeah, you left me here alone
On the last train to san antone
San antone, san antone your on your way
You ain't coming home
I lost you baby
Now, there's no place for me to go
On the last train to san antone
Break:
Now, I see the smoke stack - as it heads for the horizon
And in a moment you'll be gone
Just like that puff a smoke
Yes, you left me here to choke
On the last train to san antone
San antone, san antone, you're on your way
You ain't coming home
I lost you baby
Now, there's no place for me to go
On the last train to san antone
Last train - to san antone
"Last Train to San Antone" is a mournful ballad written by M.D. Green and popularized by Peter Green in 1983. The song tells the story of a man who lost his lover to another man and watched her leave on the last train to San Antone. In the opening verse, the singer reminisces about the last time he saw his lover. She was standing by the railroad with her suitcase in her hand, ready to leave. He tried to convince her to stay, but he failed, and she boarded the train. The singer knows that he has lost her to another man and will not see her again.
The chorus of the song features the repeated line "San Antone, San Antone, you're on your way, you ain't coming home." This is a reference to San Antonio, Texas, which is known for its romantic river walk, charming architecture, and diverse cultural scene. The singer realizes that his lover has left him and is now on her way to San Antonio, leaving him behind to face the pain of the breakup.
"Last Train to San Antone" is a song about loss, regret, and the powerlessness that comes with heartbreak. The melancholic melody and Green's soulful singing create a somber mood that captures the sadness and longing of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Last time I saw you - you were standing by the railroad,
The last time I saw you, you were waiting by the railroad with your suitcase in your hand.
You had your suitcase in your hand
You were holding your suitcase, ready to leave.
I tried to stop you - but I only lost you
I attempted to prevent you from leaving, but all my efforts were in vain, and you still left.
On the last train to san antone
You departed on the last train to San Antone, leaving me behind.
The minute that your eyes - were captured by his attention
As soon as you noticed him, I could tell you were interested and ready to depart.
I knew that you would travel far
I predicted that you would go far away from here.
'n just like a rolling stone
You moved away from me like a rolling stone, with no hesitation.
Yeah, you left me here alone
You deserted me and left me here by myself.
San antone, san antone your on your way
You're destined for San Antone, and there's nothing I can do to change that.
You ain't coming home
I know for a fact that you're not coming back.
I lost you baby
I lost the one I loved, and it hurts.
Now, there's no place for me to go
Now that you're gone, there's no place left for me to go.
Break:
A musical break in the song.
Now, I see the smoke stack - as it heads for the horizon
As I watch the train depart, I can see the smoke stack heading toward the horizon.
And in a moment you'll be gone
In a few moments, you will be gone, and it will just be me here.
Just like that puff a smoke
You disappeared quickly and easily, like a puff of smoke.
Yes, you left me here to choke
You left me feeling suffocated and overwhelmed by your sudden departure.
Last train - to san antone
This is the final train to San Antone, and you were on it.
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