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 By the end of 1974, he had withdrawn from the music scene.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.
Dust My Broom
Peter Green Lyrics
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I believe I'll dust my broom
I'm gettin' up soon in the mornin'
I believe I'll dust my broom
I quit the best I'm lovin'
Now my friends can get in my room
I'm gonna write a letter, telephone every town I know
I'm gonna write a letter, telephone every town I know
She be in East Monroe I know
I don't want no woman
Who wants every downtown man she meets
I don't want no woman
Who wants every downtown man she meets
Man cause no good darlin'
They shouldn't lie her on the street yeah
I believe, I believe my time ain't long
I believe, I believe my time ain't long
I ain't gonna leave my baby
And break up my happy home
The song 'Dust My Broom' by Peter Green is about a man who is leaving his lover and moving on with his life. He is getting up soon in the morning and he believes that he will dust his broom. The phrase "dust my broom" is a euphemism for leaving someone or ending a relationship. The man claims that he is leaving the best love he has ever had and his friends can now have his former lover. He plans to write a letter and telephone every town he knows to find his love. If he does not find her in Mississippi, he believes that he can find her in East Monroe.
The man does not want a woman who wants every downtown man she meets. He believes that men do not treat women with respect, and he does not want a woman who is treated poorly by men. He believes that his time is running out and he does not want to leave his baby and break up his happy home. This line suggests that the man has started a family.
'Dust My Broom' is a classic blues song that has been covered by many artists over the years, including Elmore James and Robert Johnson. The original version was recorded by Robert Johnson in 1936. The song has been iconic in the blues genre and has been recognized by the Blues Foundation as a classic of blues music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gettin' up soon in the mornin'
I plan on waking up early in the morning
I believe I'll dust my broom
I plan on leaving and starting anew
I quit the best I'm lovin'
I am giving up on my significant other, who I thought was the best
Now my friends can get in my room
Now my friends are welcome to spend time with me in my personal space
I'm gonna write a letter, telephone every town I know
I plan on reaching out to everyone I know in search of someone specific
If I don't find her in Mississippi
If I do not locate her in Mississippi
She be in East Monroe I know
I know for a fact that she will be in East Monroe
I don't want no woman
I do not want a woman
Who wants every downtown man she meets
I do not want a woman who is interested in every man she comes across
Man cause no good darlin'
Men bring no value to a relationship, my love
They shouldn't lie her on the street yeah
They should not treat her poorly and cause her pain
I believe, I believe my time ain't long
I have a feeling my time on Earth is limited
I ain't gonna leave my baby
I will not abandon my loved one
And break up my happy home
And ruin the happiness in my home
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, BMG Rights Management, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: James Elmore, Robert Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@timterrible6616
As a 37 year old super fan of Elmore James, I must say, this an absolute powerhouse classic of a cover/improv (the words are slightly different) The guitar is the best example I have ever heard of someone not necessarily emulating Elmore’s great sound, but jamming with it in perfect harmony. I absolutely love this song, and listen to it constantly when I work on my art projects. YouTube is such a great place to find every classic. Thank you to everyone involved throughout history, that contributed to what I just heard.
@andrewbartholomew2961
These are the words of Robert Johnson's original (?) "Dust My Broom".
"I'm gonna call up China, see if my good girl's over there. (X 2)
If she ain't in the Philippine Islands, she must be in Ethiopia somewhere."
Elmore copied his version, right down to the guitar breaks, but put his amazing electric guitar sound on it and really rocked it up. (Not available when Robert Johnson recorded this on an acoustic in 1932). Listen to Robert Johnson's version here on YouTube. You'll also hear numerous Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin covers of Johnson songs.
@john1606ful
Have you listened to Canned Heat's version , in my opinion , it's on a par with this one
@13Voodoobilly69
🙌👏👏👏👏👏
@NathanSmith-xf7rk
That is so cool
@phili1968
Well... As Andrew said below, the original song is from Robert Johnson... But it is true Elmore James went much beyond in violence and harmony with this insane reverb. He reinvented the song.
Green does something wonderfully cool on a par with Elmore's... But he fails to crank that song up to another level unfortunately, because he did not really want it.
Canned Heat cover is insane... Buddy Guy's too... but what about ZZ Top's... Insanely loud... It is another generation of this wonderful's song.
@TheNobbynoonar
Just proves that you don’t need super fast guitar licks, fancy pyrotechnics or big stage productions to make music that moves the soul. ✌️
@robertmorgan9241
Greeny and Jeremy absolutely drove this tune! I'm so privileged to have had these guys in my teenage years!
@JonathanHorwitz
55 years ago! We rocked! I'm 81 now, still groovin 😄
@cyndygough4107
This is FLEETWOOD MAC. And thanks to Peter Green for his contribution. He got them started & handed it over to them. Lets all give a BIG THANKS to Peter Green!!!!! ✌️♥️🤘