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 By the end of 1974, he had withdrawn from the music scene.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.
Homework
Peter Green Lyrics
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I'm wastin' my time by goin' to school
The way you got me holdin' your door
I can't do my homework anymore
I can't do my homework anymore
Oh baby, I said you got me so blind
I'm walkin' 'round in circles, I could loose my mind
I can't do my homework anymore
Now baby your as sweet as you can be
Everything you do keep on sending me
Just the kiss of your lips or the touch of your hand
Everything you do is really grand
Oh baby, oh, now what can I do
I'm walkin' round in circles in love with you
The way you got me holdin' your door
I can't do my homework anymore
Now baby your as sweet as you can be
Everything you do keep on sending me
Just the kiss of your lips or the touch of your hand
Everything you do is really grand
Oh baby, oh, now what can I do
I'm walkin' round in circles in love with you
The way you got me holdin' your door
I can't do my homework anymore
I can't do my homework anymore
I can't do my homework anymore
I can't do my homework anymore
I can't do my homework anymore
The song "Homework" by Peter Green is a declaration of love to a girl who is making it difficult for the singer to focus on his studies. The singer is so deeply in love with this girl that he is unable to concentrate on his schoolwork. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and frustration, as the singer feels powerless to resist the hold she has over him. The repetition of the line "I can't do my homework anymore" creates a feeling of helplessness, as if he is trapped in his love for her.
The lyrics also reflect a sense of infatuation with the girl, as every little thing she does sends him into a frenzy of love. From the "kiss of your lips" to the "touch of your hand," every action she takes is "really grand" in his eyes. The way she holds the door for him also suggests a certain level of chivalry and gentlemanliness, adding to her charm and allure.
Overall, "Homework" is a classic love song that captures the intense feelings of infatuation and love that can distract even the most studious of individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, you know I may be a fool
The singer knows he might be perceived as foolish
I'm wastin' my time by goin' to school
The singer thinks going to school is a waste of time
The way you got me holdin' your door
The girl the singer is in love with has control over him
I can't do my homework anymore
The singer is so in love that he can't focus on his schoolwork
Oh baby, I said you got me so blind
The singer is blinded by his love for the girl
I'm walkin' 'round in circles, I could loose my mind
The singer is so confused and disoriented by his love that he feels like he's going crazy
Now baby your as sweet as you can be
The girl the singer is talking about is very sweet
Everything you do keep on sending me
Every action the girl takes drives the singer even more crazy for her
Just the kiss of your lips or the touch of your hand
Even the smallest physical gestures from the girl have a big impact on the singer
Everything you do is really grand
The girl can do no wrong in the singer's eyes
Oh baby, oh, now what can I do
The singer is at a loss for what to do about his overwhelming feelings for the girl
I'm walkin' round in circles in love with you
The singer is so hopelessly in love that he can't function normally
I can't do my homework anymore
The singer still can't focus on his schoolwork because of the girl
I can't do my homework anymore
The singer repeats himself to emphasize his point
I can't do my homework anymore
The singer repeats himself again, this time in despair
I can't do my homework anymore
The singer repeats himself one last time, acknowledging that his love is too strong to ignore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALBERT LEWIS PERKINS, DAVE CLARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@set2light
Peter Green looks beautiful. I wish he was eternally young. This is the lasting image of the man as I want to remember him.
@RandyRhoadsFL
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@DNAleguillou
Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac passed away last night. It's July 25, 2020. Rest in peace 😥
@davidranger13
RIP Peter... You'll Be Sorely Missed... Amen
@Barnekkid
Wow, what a gem! I can't get enough of Peter Green and Danny Kirwan together at the peak of their abilities.
@saihospitality402
if they would have stayed together they would have created the best music ever.
@RandyRhoadsFL
Incredible footage of the great Peter Green in his prime.
@johnt7630
The brilliant (and tragic) Peter Green. May he find peace at last.
@CooManTunes
How is he supposed to find something, when he's dead? We use our brains and legs to find things. He's dead, now, so his brain and legs clearly don't work anymore. Accept it and cherish his legacy.
@pjoker1000
😔😢