Elmore James was the young Spencer's chief influence, and it was his ability to reproduce James' distinct slide guitar sound that brought him into the first incarnation of Fleetwood Mac. He left the group midway through their 1971 U.S. tour, having joined a Christian group after professing to feel spiritually undernourished following the band's success.
After 30 years without an official album release, Spencer returned with a new album 'Precious Little', released in 2006 by Bluestown Records/Blind Pig. Dan Forte of Vintage Guitar, November 2006, stated, "Purely on its musical merits, the album, which teams Spencer with Trond Ytterbo's Norwegian blues band, would rank as the blues comeback album of the year, at the very least. Add Spencer's back-story, and it may well be the pop music comeback of the past several decades." "Precious Little" was indeed nominated as Blues Comeback Album on the year.
In 1998 Spencer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with the founding and present members of Fleetwood Mac. In recent years, Spencer has performed at festivals and shows in France, Switzerland, Holland, Poland, Denmark, Mexico, Czech Republic and the USA. Referring to Spencer ’s live performances, Art Tipaldi, editor for Blues Revue, commented, “Jeremy has lost none of the fire from the Fleetwood Mac days. His slide guitar still sends chills. Every note I've heard Jeremy play showcases his great commitment to the blues. I've seen him ignite the stage with a mixture of classic Chicago blues and smart contemporary songs."
In 2010 Spencer recorded 32 new tracks with a team of Detroit musicians, the first release on Propelz label is entitled "Bend in the Road", the double LP was released April 21, 2012 for International Record Store Day and the CD is set for release on August 28th, 2012. The material comprises traditional Blues and original compositions, some of which are instrumentals.
During 2012–13, Spencer became involved with Hartlepool-based singer-songwriter Andy Oliver, and they eventually decided to record songs together. They formed a trio named Steetley, along with the Northern Irish musician and actress Janet Bamford, and in December 2013, released their debut album, The Moment She Fell.
Since then Spencer has concentrated on instrumental work. Homebrewed Blues (2016) showcases his slide guitar playing, whereas Treading Softly (2018) and Latina Nights (2019) focuses on music inspired by Ireland and Latin America respectively.
On 26 February 2020, he made an appearance at the Peter Green tribute concert, making his first stage appearance with Mick Fleetwood in 49 years.
Several of Spencer's children formed a band called JYNXT.
Linda
Jeremy Spencer Lyrics
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This little girl called Linda sets my heart afire,
Sets my heart afire
Uh-oh, can't you see you've got me in a whirl
It's as plain as it can be that you're my only girl
Please stay with me Linda don't ever leave me alone
I want you for my own
Uh-oh, can't you see, you've got me in a whirl
It's as plain as it can be that you're my only girl
Please stay with me Linda don't ever leave me alone
'Cause I don't want to loose you I want you for my own,
I want you for my own
The lyrics of the song "Linda" by Jeremy Spencer tell the story of a man who is deeply in love with a girl named Linda. The singer's feelings are intense, as Linda is his "hearts desire" and she "sets his heart on fire". In this way, the lyrics describe how the man is completely consumed by his love for Linda, and how he cannot imagine his life without her. The chorus emphasizes this feeling, as the man begs Linda to stay with him and make him her own.
The emotions described in this song are not uncommon in love songs, but what sets "Linda" apart is the simplicity and sincerity of the lyrics. There are no elaborate metaphors or poetic devices here, just a man expressing his love for the woman he adores. Furthermore, the use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the singularity of the singer's feelings; he is completely devoted to Linda and cannot imagine himself with anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a girl called Linda she's my hearts desire
This little girl called Linda sets my heart afire, Sets my heart afire
Uh-oh, can't you see you've got me in a whirl
It's as plain as it can be that you're my only girl
Please stay with me Linda don't ever leave me alone
'Cause I don't want to loose you I want you for my own, I want you for my own
Uh-oh, can't you see, you've got me in a whirl
It's as plain as it can be that you're my only girl
Please stay with me Linda don't ever leave me alone
'Cause I don't want to loose you I want you for my own, I want you for my own
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MERALD KNIGHT, WILLIAM GUEST
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redlion195
Very talented man. He can go from light pop to heavy blues and plays a mean slide.
BUZZ ELLIOTT
I was 9 in 1970, & this was one of the first albums I ever heard along with Black Sabbaths 1st album & also Death walks behind you by Atomic Rooster, all courtesy of my older brother Dave, here I am at 55 in 2017 still enjoying all three albums ! ..Brilliant stuff, thanks for uploading this album, it's so hard to find these days.
rockingphil58
Awesome so like Tommy Roe and Buddy HOLLY i LOVED IT GREAT SONG ;
mikuus1000
I hear from the live version here it really is that high :)
popeye152
It's about friggin time* someone put some of this album on u tube. thanks man. *WTF is time.
mikuus1000
The high voice of Jeremy is strange on this track. Could it be speeded up. When played at 33 1/3 rpm he sounds normal :D
MrSixiesRock
+mikuus1000 Defiantly speeded up, Sounds almost female
Don
It's amazing the late 50s early 60s influence of The Americans on the Brits
Kamran Ahmed
remind me of his track "buddy's song" off Kiln House
Jackson DeMarre
Kamran Ahmed That's him too on that album.