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 By the end of 1974, he had withdrawn from the music scene.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.
Ooh Baby
Peter Green Lyrics
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You make me hollar whoa whoa whoa
When you squeeze me baby
You make me hollar whoa whoa whoa
That get my mind
Now what are you doin' to me
You a good lookin' woman
Just as sweet as you can be
Just as sweet as you can be
That get my mind
Now what are you doin' to me
Now when you squeeze me baby
You make me hollar whoa whoa whoa
When you squeeze me baby
You make me hollar whoa whoa whoa
That get my mind
Now what are you tryin' to do to me
I said you a good lookin' woman
Just as sweet as you can be
You a good lookin' woman
Just as sweet as you can be
That get my mind
Now what are you tryin' to do to me
The lyrics to Peter Green's "Ooh Baby" are centered around the overwhelming and overpowering effects that a woman can have on a man. The song is an ode to the sensual and sexual pleasure that one experiences at the hands of a good looking and sweet woman. The repetition of the phrase "When you squeeze me baby, you make me hollar" emphasizes the intensity and passion that this woman evokes in the singer. The lines "What are you doing to me" and "What are you trying to do to me" suggest that the singer is almost being controlled or taken over by the woman's seductive powers. The raw and immediate reaction that the singer has to her touch reveals the power dynamics at play - he is at her mercy.
The song itself is relatively simple and straightforward, with a repetitive structure that emphasizes the compulsive physical desire that the singer feels. The music serves to enhance the sensuality and rhythm of the lyrics, with a bluesy guitar riff and steady drumbeat that complement the passionate nature of the song. Overall, "Ooh Baby" is a tribute to the power of eroticism and the all-consuming intensity of physical desire.
Line by Line Meaning
When you squeeze me baby
The singer is addressing his lover and expressing the sensation he feels when she hugs him.
You make me hollar whoa whoa whoa
The singer is describing the pleasure that his lover's embrace provides him by making him moan.
That get my mind
The singer is explaining that the joy he gets from his lover's embrace is so intense that it affects his thoughts and emotions.
Now what are you doin' to me
The singer is expressing his confusion towards the powerful charm his lover has over him.
You a good lookin' woman
The singer is complimenting his lover's appearance, admiring her beauty.
Just as sweet as you can be
The singer is praising his lover's personality, complimenting her for being kind and loving.
Now what are you doin' to me
The singer is reiterating his bewilderment due to the effect his lover has on him.
Now when you squeeze me baby
The singer is repeating his statement from earlier, referring to the physical connection he has with his lover.
Now what are you tryin' to do to me
The singer is questioning the intentions behind his lover's actions regarding their physical and emotional connection.
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Written by: Chester Burnett
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NaughtGinger
OMG this is so "FRESH" and crisp- my ears are just alive listening to great guitarists and Green's hot vocals on this one!
NaughtGinger
Definitely one of their very best blues number-love it-can just keep playing it over-ooh ooh ooh yeah!
Frendlee Calvert
One of my FM favorites...I love everything Fleetwood Mac!! Love the blues too!!
Anthony Monaghan
@2holebend I'd say it's Peter singing. I agree about the harp too, it would sit nice straight after the first guitar solo. Peter Green had such a sweet touch, his solo's are simple sounding but his tone and feel are unbeatable, he really snaps those strings like no one else and his finger vibrato is beautiful. A total master...
Davidmcfarlaneblues.
Fantastic album!! 5*
chucrul
thanks, this song rocks!!! i was looking it for long time, Peter plays amazing
Zeyes 1951
The best years of Fleetwood Mac
My favorite album.
Raul Hermosillo
Love the album love this jam. Mac at thier best, yes?????????????
RyDawg084
Stumbled upon this looking for Kirwan songs...This is fucking great!!!..I love the chatter in the beginning reminds me of the original fleetwood mac cd...
Davidmcfarlaneblues.
This is the REAL Fleetwood Mac.