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 By the end of 1974, he had withdrawn from the music scene.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.
Love That Burns
Peter Green Lyrics
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Like you say you love me now
Would you love me, would you love me tomorrow
Like you say you love me now
When the flames of our flesh have stopped burning
And the fire of our love has cooled down
Too many times I've given too much
Too many times I've given too much
Baby, give me your love in return
Give me your mind and your heart
But please don't leave me with a love that burns
And don't use me as your fool
'Cause my heart can't stand another lie
Please don't use me, don't use me as your fool
Baby, 'cause my heart can't stand another lie
And if you can't love me tomorrow
Please leave me now in my room to cry
Peter Green's song "Love That Burns" is a soulful and heartfelt ballad that expresses a deep yearning for true and unconditional love. The singer poses a question to his lover, asking if she would love him tomorrow like she claims to love him now. He fears that the passion they share may only be temporary and that, in time, their love may cool and fade away. He pleads with her not to leave him with a love that burns or to use him as a fool, as his heart cannot stand another lie. The singer is not asking for materialistic things, but rather the mind and heart of his lover in return.
The lyrics of this song resonated with many music lovers of the time and continue to do so, as it speaks to the universal human desire for unconditional love. The melody is soft and soulful, matching the melancholic and introspective lyrics. The track features Peter Green's signature guitar playing style, which showcases his virtuosity and soulful touch.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you love me tomorrow
Do you promise to love me even in the future?
Like you say you love me now
Just like how you claim to love me at the present moment?
When the flames of our flesh have stopped burning
When our physical passion and desire has faded away?
And the fire of our love has cooled down
When our emotional connection has weakened?
Too many times I've given too much
I've put in a lot of effort and given a lot already,
Baby, give me your love to me in return
So, I need you to reciprocate your love and affection towards me,
Give me your mind and your heart
I need you to give me your intellectual and emotional aspects,
But please don't leave me with a love that burns
But I don't want to be left with a passion that is too intense and damaging,
And don't use me as your fool
And don't manipulate me and take advantage of me,
'Cause my heart can't stand another lie
Because I cannot bear any more deceit and betrayal,
Please don't use me, don't use me as your fool
So, please do not deceive me and trick me,
Baby, 'cause my heart can't stand another lie
Since my heart is fragile and cannot handle any more dishonesty,
And if you can't love me tomorrow
And if you cannot keep your promise of loving me in the future,
Please leave me now in my room to cry
Then please leave me alone to grieve and cope with this heartache.
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@elisabethaxelsson4736
Love it, Peter Green was briliant
@12hornets
The many many hours, I've spent listening to this masterpiece 🎸🎵🎶🎧
@helithemaddog4994
Oh Greeny.. this song.. it wrings my heart.
There's no other love song like this.. no other.
@nickslater1164
Top post dude, top post.
@helithemaddog4994
Nick Slater ..and true, isn't it? Yes, sure... thanks to Peter Green, the masterful musician..
@xiropigado
This and Man of The World, Two songs that are so deep with sadness and pain.
@waltraud734
This man makes me feel what love is and this song is wonderful 💚💚💚 RIP Petergreen
@paititi
Peter Green is of such unparalleled genius and feel that everyone associated with this song does a fabulous--as near perfect as humanly possible--job with their respective instruments/roles as well.
@roxannealiss4838
We are blessed by this man. We have ears to hear him. His soul grafts within us an ability to know love. I'm left speechless by this masterpiece.
@woodsoke
When I was 16 I used to think he sang this as if he reads the mind of a young woman that just spent the night with him or something of that sort.... now at 42 I know he sang the lonelyness of a genius man Sadly wonderful and lonsome yet one of the best blues of that kind ever to be written and sang