Took the Last Train

David Gates

About Took the Last Train

"Took the Last Train" is a single released by David Gates, lead singer of the group Bread, in 1978 following the premiere of the hit movie The Goodbye Girl, and as a follow-up to the title track hit song from the album of the same name. The song contains French lyrics, which are then followed by the translation in English. The 'last train' goes to St-Tropez, a town on the French Riviera. "Took the Last Train" reached number 30 in the U. S., on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100. It peaked at number 7 for three weeks on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song was similarly successful in Canada. 


Year:
1996
4:32
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#2

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Took the last train to St. Tropez
Had in mind to dance the night away
Experimented with a cognac high
When in france you give everything a try

Soon the crowd dwindled down to two
Not a soul around but me and you
You just smiled in french and took my hand
Spoke the words i tried my best to understand
You're tellin' me-

Viens chez moi
Ce soir va jamais terminer
On va rester toujours ensemble-you're
Tellin' me

Come with me
Tonight will last forever
We wiii stay together always
In love

Woke the next day and found her note
Love ya, goodbye that's all she wrote
And every night down at the place we met
I wait for her and those sweet words i
Can't forget
You're tellin' me-

Viens chez moi
Ce soir va jamais terminer
On va rester toujours ensemble-'cause
I want you to

Come with me
Tonight will last forever
We will stay together always

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David Gates

David Gates (born December 11, 1940) is an American singer-songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the group Bread, which reached the tops of the musical charts in Europe and North America on several occasions in the 1970s. The band was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: DAVID GATES

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12 facts about this song

Music Group
"Took the Last Train" was produced by the American soft rock band, Bread, which was led by David Gates.
Not Included in Album
Despite being released after the band's breakup, this single was not included in any of the Bread’s main studio albums.
Production Year
The song was produced and released in the year 1978.
Hit Charts
It became one of the band's final hits, peaking at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Individual Achievement
Even though David Gates was part of Bread, "Took the Last Train" was his solo effort.
Breaking up of Band
This song was released after the band Bread had broken up.
David Gates' Success
Amid all the releases of the band, this song secured the highest ranking as a solo effort by David Gates.
Lyrics and Theme
The song, as suggested by its title, tells the story of a person who took the last train to reach somewhere, implying a journey or a kind of departure.
Musical Style
The song features elements of classic pop-rock and soft rock, the style that Bread and David Gates were known for.
Track Length
"Took the Last Train" has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 32 seconds.
Record Label
The song was released under the Elektra label.
Composer and Songwriter
The song was composed and written by David Gates himself.

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