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 By the end of 1974, he had withdrawn from the music scene.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.
Drifting
Peter Green Lyrics
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Anytime or anyhow
I ain't never missed a woman
Anytime or anyhow
I ain't never missed a woman
Oh, just like the way I miss my baby now
The lyrics of Peter Green's song Drifting depict a man who has never missed a woman before in his life, in any situation or at any time. However, he is currently missing his baby and it seems to be hitting him hard. The repetitive use of "I ain't never missed a woman" emphasizes the fact that the singer is usually not one to dwell on missing someone, but this time it's different. The lyrics create a sense of a strong attachment and longing for this particular woman that is not present for anyone else.
The overall tone of the song is melancholic, with an emphasis on the sadness and grief that comes from missing someone. The repetition of the phrase "just like the way I miss my baby now" in the last line emphasizes this, almost like a refrain that echoes throughout the song. The use of the word "drifting" in the title adds to the mournful tone of the song, implying a sense of aimlessness and isolation that comes with being separated from a loved one.
Overall, the song Drifting speaks to the universal experience of missing someone, even for those who aren't typically sentimental. It emphasizes the raw and painful emotions that come with separation, and creates a sense of empathy for anyone who has had to deal with those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't never missed a woman
I have never experienced the feeling of missing a woman
Anytime or anyhow
Regardless of the circumstances or timing
I ain't never missed a woman
I want to emphasize that I have never missed a woman
Anytime or anyhow
I want to stress that this is true for all situations
I ain't never missed a woman
I have never felt the absence or longing for a woman before
Oh, just like the way I miss my baby now
However, right now, I am experiencing a deep ache for my lost love, comparable to how much I have never missed any woman before
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANNY KIRSCH, KATIE MARNE, STUART JAMES LANGELAAN
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Steve Kitching
The lead guitar break in this song is thrilling. I can never get enough of it. RIP Peter Green🎸
Douglas Orr
A huge loss. The greatest of all time.
littlerain4444
Nobody ever played a Gibson Les Paul like this man! Hell, nobody ever played electric blues as sweetly, as soulfully as Mr. Green. Blessings to you for the gifts you left us, Peter, and as Shakespeare said, "...flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."
Barry Laver
This tracks shows how brilliant Green and FM were, so powerful
Barry Laver
This very rarely heard track sums up to me the Mac at there very best
Mr C and The Rhythm Chicks
Does not get any more powerful or emotional than Peter Green!
Vi Blu
Look at the ‘Blues for Greeny’ live version by Gary Moore.
David Beckerich
This was when Peter enjoyed playing the blues with his friends Mick and John by his side. I believe this was recorded in 1967 when he was still a member of the Bluesbreakers. John Mayall gave Peter some studio time as a birthday gift. He also recorded a song called Fleetwood Mac that started Peter thinking about leaving John Mayall. I also believe it was put on a Fleetwood Mac LP called simply Fleetwood Mac that proceeded their first official release. Thanks for the tune.
Arthur Pendragon
Absolutely brilliant !!
Barry Laver
I was a big fan of the early Mac, saw them at the Marque and Red Lion west Croydon, Beckenham etc, this track is the nearest to them at their best, Peter Green’s playing on this is incredible, in fact the whole band is amazing!