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 By the end of 1974, he had withdrawn from the music scene.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.
Come On In My Kitchen
Peter Green Lyrics
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Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
You better come on in my kitchen,
it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
Ah, the woman I love, took from my best friend,
some joker got lucky, stole her back again
You better come on in my kitchen,
Ohah, she's gone, I know she won't come back
I've taken the last nickel out of her nation sack
You better come on in my kitchen,
it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
(oh, can't you hear that wind howl?)
Oh why', can't you hear that wind would howl?
You better come on in my kitchen,
it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
When a woman gets in trouble, everybody throws her down
Lookin' for her good friend, none can be found
You better come on in my kitchen,
it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
Winter time's comin', it's gon' be slow
You can't make the winter, babe, that's dry long so
You better come on in my kitchen, 'cause it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
Peter Green Splinter Group's rendition of "Come On In My Kitchen" is a cover of the legendary blues musician Robert Johnson's 1936 song. This song is about a man whose woman has left him for his best friend, and he's left alone with an empty wallet. The song paints a picture of a harsh, unforgiving world where everyone turns their back on the woman in her time of need. The storm serves as a metaphor for the hardships and obstacles faced by the singer. He urges everyone to come into his kitchen, highlighting the kitchen as a place of safety, shelter, and protection from the storm.
The opening of the song sets the tone for the stormy weather, with repeated 'mmm' sounds that create a sense of foreboding. Then, the first verse shows the singer's pain and betrayal. The second verse reveals the aftermath of the woman's departure, leaving him both heartbroken and broke. He implores everyone to come into his kitchen because the storm is approaching. In the third verse, he describes the harshness of winter and reminds the listener that it's going to take care of those who aren't prepared.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Instrumental
You better come on in my kitchen,
I suggest that you come into my home
it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
There is going to be precipitation outside
Ah, the woman I love, took from my best friend,
The one I adore was taken away by my closest companion
some joker got lucky, stole her back again
An unknown person fortuitously seized her from him again
Ohah, she's gone, I know she won't come back
She has departed and will not return
I've taken the last nickel out of her nation sack
I have taken all her money from her bag
(oh, can't you hear that wind howl?)
(Oh, don't you hear the howling wind?)
Oh why', can't you hear that wind would howl?
Why, can't you hear the howling wind?
When a woman gets in trouble, everybody throws her down
In times of strife, everyone abandons women
Lookin' for her good friend, none can be found
Searching for a helpful companion, but none can be located
Winter time's comin', it's gon' be slow
Winter is arriving and going to progress slowly
You can't make the winter, babe, that's dry long so
You cannot accelerate the duration of a dry winter, my dear
You better come on in my kitchen, 'cause it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
I implore you to enter my home since it will rain outside soon
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ROBERT JOHNSON
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