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.
Teenage Love Affair
Jeremy Spencer Lyrics
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'cause since that day you left me, girl, I don't know what to do
I cry each night, I long to hold you tight
I guess that's just a part of a teenage love affair
It has been so long, since I last saw your face
I feel so lost inside, and I just can't think straight
My teacher thinks I'm a fool, so I'm working after school I guess that's just a part of a teenage love affair
My folks just look 'n laugh at me
My friends and I, we just don't agree
I've got to see a doctor, to see what he can do
'cause since that day you left me, I don't what to do
It's unfair, no one seems to care
I guess that's just a part of a teen age love affair
The lyrics of "Teenage Love Affair" by Jeremy Spencer speak of the pain and confusion experienced by a young person going through their first heartbreak. The singer is feeling "mixed up, sad and lonesome too" after the girl he loves has left him. He is overwhelmed with emotions, and the pain of missing her is too much to bear, so he cries himself to sleep every night, longing to hold her tight once again. The song emphasizes the raw and intense nature of teenage emotions.
The singer feels lost and can't think straight, and his academic life is taking a hit as well. His teacher thinks he is a fool, and he has to work extra hours after school just to keep up. He feels misunderstood by his parents and friends, who look down on him and laugh at his situation. He starts to feel like no one cares about his pain and suffering, and he even considers seeking medical help.
The song highlights the emotional turmoil and confusion that comes with teenage love. It shows that these intense feelings don't just go away overnight, and they can sometimes interfere with other aspects of life like school and relationships with family and friends.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feelin' so mixed up, sad and lonesome too
I am experiencing overwhelming emotions of confused sadness and loneliness
'cause since that day you left me, girl, I don't know what to do
I am lost and unsure how to move on since you ended our relationship
I cry each night, I long to hold you tight
My heart aches to be with you again, and I cry myself to sleep every night
I guess that's just a part of a teenage love affair
I understand that these intense emotions are common in young love
It has been so long, since I last saw your face
It has been a significant amount of time since we were last together
I feel so lost inside, and I just can't think straight
My mind is consumed by thoughts of you, making it difficult to focus on anything else
My teacher thinks I'm a fool, so I'm working after school
My academic performance has suffered, and I am now working extra hours to make up for it
My folks just look 'n laugh at me
My parents view my situation as trivial and laugh at my pain
My friends and I, we just don't agree
My friends do not understand the extent of my feelings and cannot offer adequate support
I've got to see a doctor, to see what he can do
I am considering seeking professional help to cope with my emotional distress
It's unfair, no one seems to care
I feel neglected by those around me and isolated in my pain
I guess that's just a part of a teenage love affair
I recognize that these feelings are normal for someone my age going through a similar experience
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Written by: JEREMY SPENCER
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