Black Magic Woman
Peter Green - Fleetwood Mac Lyrics

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I got a black magic woman
Got a black magic woman
Yes, I got a black magic woman
Got me so blind I can't see
But she's a black magic woman
And she's tryin' to make a devil out of me

Don't turn your back on me, baby

Don't turn your back on me, baby
Yes, don't turn your back on me, baby
You're messin' around with your tricks
Don't turn your back on me, baby
'Cause you might just break up my magic stick

You got your spell on me, baby
You got your spell on me, baby
Yes, you got your spell on me, baby
Turning my heart into stone
I need you so bad, magic woman, I can't leave you alone

Yes, I need you so bad
Well, I need you darling
Yeah, I need you darling
Yes, I want you to love me
I want you to love me
Whoa, I want you to love me, ah
Whoa, yeah

Oh, whoa, baby
Yes, I need your love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Black Magic Woman by Peter Green - Fleetwood Mac begins with Green singing that he has a black magic woman who has made him blind. He describes her as a temptress who is setting him on a path to become a devil. This line signifies that the woman in question has some power over him, and he can't resist her charms. The chorus "Don't turn your back on me baby" warns the woman of her tricks and advises her not to break the "magic stick," signifying a phallic symbol that represents Green's virility and power. The second verse talks about the woman's ability to cast a spell on Green, which has turned his heart into stone. The last verse is a declaration of his need for the woman's love, and he wants her to reciprocate his feelings.

The lyrics of Black Magic Woman are open to interpretation, but one of the most common interpretations is that it's about a tumultuous relationship. The black magic woman symbolizes the woman who possesses irresistible charm and supernatural power over Green, making him feel trapped in the relationship. The magic stick that the woman could break is Green's ego or his masculine power. The song's ultimate message is that one can become trapped in a relationship by a partner who has such a hold over them, making them feel powerless to leave.

Line by Line Meaning

I got a black magic woman
I am surrounded by a woman who uses black magic

Got a black magic woman
She has the ability to manipulate me with her black magic

Yes, I got a black magic woman
I am aware of her black magic but cannot resist her

Got me so blind I can't see
I am in her control and cannot think clearly

But she's a black magic woman
She is a woman who practices black magic

And she's tryin' to make a devil out of me
She is attempting to turn me into a sinful and evil person through her magic

Don't turn your back on me, baby
Do not leave me, my darling

You're messin' around with your tricks
You are using your black magic to play with my emotions

Cause you might just break up my magic stick
Your actions could harm my ability to use magic

You got your spell on me, baby
You have enchanted me with your magic

Turning my heart into stone
Your magic has made me cold and emotionless

I need you so bad, magic woman, I can't leave you alone
I am so dependent on you and your magic that I cannot leave you

Yes, I need you so bad
I desperately require your presence in my life

Well, I need you darling
My love, I cannot live without you

Yeah, I need you darling
I am completely reliant on you, my love

Yes, I want you to love me
I wish for you to have feelings for me

I want you to love me
My desire is for you to have affection for me

Whoa, I want you to love me, ah
Oh, how I wish for you to love me

Whoa, yeah
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm

Oh, whoa, baby
An emotional exclamation towards the woman he desires

Yes, I need your love
I am longing for your love, my dear

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter Alan Green

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Comments from YouTube:

@psychoheaded5270

4y↑1.3K

today is the day i learned that santana did not write this song. my life is a lie.

@same5952

3y↑34

Indeed! So was mine.

@ap4802

3y↑55

Me too... Peter Green was a mad man. I had no idea.

@clemguitar63

3y↑21

More than you know!

@HunterMann

3y↑96

Hey I love Santana (the group) and Carlos Santana, but he gets credit far too often for writing songs like this, he also gets credited for writing Oye Como Va which was written by the legendary Tito Puente.
I’ve heard Santana fans praise Carlos Santana for his vocals on “black magic woman”. Carlos did not sing on the Santana albums, he’s had various vocalists over the years. Carlos is a great arranger and has written some awesome songs for sure, But I’ve never understood why many people call Carlos Santana “the best guitarist in the world”.
Perhaps they haven’t heard of Django Reinhardt, Les Paul, Andre Segovia, Howard Roberts, or Joe Pass?

@sampuatisamuel9785

3y↑43

Not really, Santana did a great job and it is only today that I have heard Peter singing the original version. It's fantastic

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@phillpearson269

3y↑311

What I enjoy about Peter Green is his willingness to let other guitarists shine. He is so unselfish and humble in his greatness.

@christopherduesterhaus7833

1y↑13

You got to let everybody breathe I'm a bass player he was a hell of a guitarist you're correct to let everybody breathe and have their space to shine

@ruddle17

1y↑13

He didn't need to compete because he even gave B.B. King the "cold sweats"

@moody__blooz7408

1y↑17

100%!! He was very modest and humble Danny Kirwan was a very talented kid and Peter Green always let him have his moment to shine. I think Danny Kirwan is only like 19 here.

@mikeoak5289

41w↑6

One name for cultivating creativity in your band's musicians is "the John Mayall syndrome". John Mayall has launched many great musicians, including Eric Clapton, if I remember correctly, by giving lots of solo time and letting them get warm and get into it. That's what made John Mayall great.

@dennywunderlich285

35w↑3

@@moody__blooz7408 The two were magical together. Their styles married well.

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@littlerain4444

3y↑451

23 year old Peter Green and 19 year old Danny Kirwan burning down the house in Boston USA in Peter's widely-copied original tune. Lead lines are wonderfully interlaced by these two exceptional young guitarists with Peter's vocals sealing the magical connection. RIP Peter and Danny. We still love you both!

@ellynorth7466

2y↑3

and will always love her. humble and with a burning heart

@zozepp8993

2y↑5

U truly get it my friend God bless

@hectorgonzalez9170

2y↑20

People forget there was two lead guitar players exchanging lead solos. Danny was always playing his solos against the Green God.
Danny was vastly underrated.

@markhunter8554

2y↑11

@Hector Gonzalez Three if you count Jeremy's slide playing.

@pauldritsas6047

2y↑1

xxxxxxxxx

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@ThefightingCelt

4y↑807

One of the most played singles ever on American radio stations . For myself and many others , this is the real Fleetwood Mac .

@glennhfriedman4571

3y↑6

not true, but I will give you a pass since this was the ultimate everything

@nugsymalone1247

3y↑39

I accept bob welch but I agree, Peter Greens Fleetwood is the best

@markcynic808

3y↑17

For many, maybe, but the great majority of record buyers favour Nicks and Buckingham.

@lynnpearce7246

3y↑33

@Nugsy Malone totally agree, never like Fleetwood Mac after he left.

@DawnSuttonfabfour

3y↑28

I like the new version of FM but these are the real deal and will always have my eternal devotion. Clapton wasn't God; Green was.

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@davidsuttie4192

41w↑17

Peter was the reason that I picked up a guitar. This is the real Fleetwood Mac.

@melissas9245

1y↑108

So many people have no clue how amazing Fleetwood Mac was before the most famous version of the band. Peter Green and Lindsey Buckingham (Were RIP Peter) are musical geniuses!

@Dstrbrdgrnd

46w↑6

Yeah Mellissa, a lot of youngsters don’t know about Fleetwood Mac before they added women to the band. Great musicians!!!

@joaquinlezcano2372

42w↑11

Finally, someone who recognizes Peter Green AND Lindsay Buckingham.

@derekwalters6132

38w↑8

I’ve been sadly remiss in not appreciating this version of Fleetwood Mac, I’m going to have to remedy that, time to delve a little deeper into their catalog

@cdpalza2282

18w↑4

Truly gifted musicians

@youtubecreators384

4y↑1.8K

RIP Peter Green. You brought so much greatness to the world of music.

@Maddogg-hg5me

4y↑57

Hearing that news has me watching these old Fleetwood Mac videos. Peter Green was incomparable. With his dark and eerie sound, he could be so much heavier than so many metal bands.

@mctavish23

4y↑16

@Maddogg 1285 Man, very well said. Thank you.

@genuinecraftfight

4y↑18

True legend. Sad to hear.

@waynehackney5812

4y↑19

That man could play. RIP Peter Green.

@saxonanglo3956

4y↑16

A true great of the music world and totally unforgettable to all those who love music by great musicians. First watched him at the Marquee and from that moment he was my music and guitar hero.

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@draculavonvampire7166

3y↑8

It's sad they don't play this version on the radio

@baraskparas9559

35w↑9

Peter Green is as good as it gets in greatness of composition and performance in music. Eternal giant of music. Self imposed obscurity and financial loss at lifes' end. Why?

@bak-mariterry5180

34w↑2

One hit of LSD and it was over.
Look into Munich Germany.

@KittyGrizGriz

31w↑2

@@bak-mariterry5180 True, just read that, sad

@mebeasensei

12w

Was this before 1970? Like before this video. @@bak-mariterry5180

@larsniehaus3278

3y↑192

Two of the greats on stage – Peter Green and Danny Kirwan. RIP to both.

@SuperAnimelover100

2y↑7

Agreed 100 % :)

@leebutton1062

2y↑4

@Sandy Sandy yEP GUTTED miss em both for sure

@joelgalvan8358

1y↑4

Let's not forget, kiln house.

@rootsrock2394

2y↑82

Peter Greens guitar playing gives me goosebumps, every time, without fail x

@tiffanyroseangeles34

22w↑2

Me as well. He’s mystical…..I loved his work on the axe,singing the lot. RiP wizard of the blues”

@GarethBatley-fe3ep

21w↑1

Think muddy waters said that too

@adamarchie

16w

The man was made of music. The greatest blues guitar player Britain has produced. And the best blues singer too.

@chrishansen9357

13w

B.B. King once said that Peter Green 's guitar playing gave him the chills.

@waltraud734

15w↑2

Can hear this manymany times , always facinatet from this song and Peter Green in that times , from Fleetqood Mac , like they were , fantastic 💚💚💚, thanks so much

@rogereveritt531

4y↑426

20 years old, messed around a load. Got kicked out of college. Went down to the canteen. Peter Green playing Man of the World. Changed my life. That was 50 years ago. Never , ever forgotten. I owe that man for turning my life around. Thank you Peter.

@keithdickinson9711

4y↑17

Rory Gallagher changed my life in the late 60's, but Greeny wasn't far behind.

@jaxflfreebird

4y↑16

I guess you mean Peter Green's guitar playing, his soul and his passion. The part of Man of the World where Pete says "I wish I'd never been born", well that's not life affirming. In fact the band members said in an interview that maybe they should have paid more attention to Pete because the song seemed like a cry for help. But the guys were young and often you just stay out of people's ways, especially if they might be acting erratic or self destructive. You try not to get sucked into that person's whirlpool. Peter Green's story is a bit of a cautionary tale. The band says he was dosed with some bad acid at a weird party in Munich, Germany. They think maybe Danny Kirwan may have been dosed to but their memories are not clear. Both men went on to develop mental illness. Pete's illness may not have been all natural but maybe self inflicted. I guess it depends upon what you want to believe. Black Magic Woman, Green Manalishi and Man of the World were all great songs but they were a bit dark. By the same logic though Robert Plant and the band could have all gone crazy after Zep's first album and Black Sabbath too. It's just probably more than a coincidence that two guys in a band developed mental problems, two guys who may have both played around with acid. But really, what would I know and I've certainly never dropped acid, for better or worse. I never had an opportunity or temptation to try it. Watch that great band interview and hear them talk about the Berlin party and Pete's illness later on.

@alfonsoeliaz5757

4y↑6

You are a legend Roger, take care buddy

@dnmurphy48

3y↑10

@jaxflfreebird Thoughtful comment, but more than that they all had their own difficulties. Danny Kirwan, great guitar player was already on his way to alcoholism and most of them used drugs and alcohol to excess. For me the destruction of Kirwan a few years later is the saddest. After he finished he never went near a guitar again and became little more than a down and out. Peter Green did make something of a recovery and came back to pay in his later years. Drugs have been so destructive in the rock business, think of all those who died too young - like Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Amy Winehouse etc etc etc.

@MarthaT108

3y↑3

@Keith Dickinson Rory changed my life, too! Greeny is right up there as well! Went to see Blind Faith on their American tour in 1969, but Rory's band Taste blew us away!

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@rb6338

4y↑53

Peter Green was a great guitarist and composer! Everybody should know that he was the original author of Black Magic Woman ! RIP

@marianwalters5241

1y↑1

Black Magic Woman is top of my list of favourites. I’d like to play my favourite tracks at my funeral, (yes I’m that old I’m making plans) but I’m not sure it would be appropriate. 😊

@detroiter5432

46w↑3

All us oldies from the 60's knew & know Peter Green wrote Black Magic Woman. We also knew & know Santana's version gave more recognition to Peter Green as a blues song writer.
The youngsters will just have to keep up with their rock history.

@alandunne6341

45w↑40

It just doesn't get any better than this. Pure magic by all band members.

@pearlmcfarland4920

3y↑58

No matter who interpreted the song, it will always be Fleetwood Macs.

@vojtaz9518

3y↑2

Agree

@gringofilet474

Are you serious? This sounds terrible.

@jonnybirchyboy1560

2y↑8

@GringoFilet said no one ever

@northof-62

2y↑6

Written by Peter Green

@carolramsey6287

2y↑2

No. Peter Green's. Fleetwood Mac were never the same after he, Danny and Jeremy left. I never listen to the post Green lineups.

@steveeagle153

3y↑39

Peter and Danny...two of the most incredibly talented and soulful musicians of all time.
Thanks for the music.
RIP

@cyndygough4107

4y↑145

Why is Peter Green's name NEVER mentioned in the best guitarists of all time? Well, he may be in there, but he should be in the top 10, for sure. RIP, Guitar Man. You were amazing.

@downatthecrossroads2209

2y↑10

We know brother, he always held back I feel, didn't want to show off and be a guitar hero! But in those rare songs and/or occasions he let loose let no other, a rare talent that was so interesting to listen to, his solos were so unpredictable, took you on an incredible ride! Like the 1970 live New Orleans "All over again" is one of the most powerful solos in live rock/blues history, mind blowing!

@omikron88

2y↑15

"He was ranked 38th in Rolling Stone’s list of ‘100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time’ and Mojo magazine has voted him as the third-best guitarist of all time."

@cyndygough4107

2y↑12

@omikron88 That's cool. He was great & he deserved more recognition than he got.

@cyndygough4107

2y↑4

@downatthecrossroads I'm a sister.....😁✌❤🤘. Just saying.

@downatthecrossroads2209

2y↑3

@Cyndy Gough My apologies Sister Cyndy!

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@oldboy4150

4y↑527

Peter Green, one of the most unlikely guitar heroes in blues music, simply because he has never tried to be a guitar hero. RIP Peter, we will all miss you.

@oxcarthabu

4y↑6

So true!

@Deflukpiftedenakken

4y↑4

We gonna mis you. RIP

@cirrus1964

4y↑8

Most here is Danny on guitar Sir! One has to be a guitarist to know, I play over 50 years!

@greenghost3797

4y↑8

@Dick Vermaas he never got the recognition for his playing.

@neilangus4401

3y↑8

Just like Rory Gallagher

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@juanjo322

4y↑30

The original and Best version of black magic woman!

@artnouveau4332

3y↑1

Not a rendition Peter Green wrote this song

@juanjo322

@Art Nouveau agreed

@user-ve2lp4zb3m

44w↑10

This is guitar playing at its greatest from the great peter green fleetwood mac back in the day raw amotion at its very best

@garryfrost8829

4y↑29

The real deal Fleetwood Mac with the musical genius Peter Green at the helm. I am 16 all over again listening to this gig, it brings back such great memories and that is truly genius. RIP Peter Green, I doubt if there will ever be anything even near to match his contribution to the Blues.

@tonykichenside8443

2y↑7

Peter Green was a brilliant blues guitarist doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.This is the proper Fleetwood Mac

@brianwheeldon4643

2y↑21

No easy listening mush with the real Fleetwood Mac! This is the music that puts us in touch with the real world! Visceral sounds, blood in the veins!

@juanmanuelrodriguezb5940

8y↑951

I'm Mexican and I like the version of Carlos Santana, but the original version with Mr. Peter Green is undoubtedly the best.

@georgecarini345

4y↑60

I really love Fleetwood Mac immensely but Santana did added somethings that are great. Abraxas is one of the best albums ever.

@javena45

4y↑38

santana made it world wide known!! but the original stays wer is at!!!

@captmac5627

4y↑41

Both my mother and my wife make me feel good when I kiss them but in different ways. Music is the same - it's a "feeling" and it makes you "feel" great...so if different people play the same music of course it will make you "feel" differently in the same way two kisses (one from you mother and one from your wife) will make you feel differently! Isn't that just obvious? They're both good, individual and special. Isn't life is too short to get caught up in comparisons that lead us nowhere?

@mcspankies1799

4y↑39

I respect Santana as he a killer player but peter green has my heart with black magic woman

@doncar9

4y↑16

Santana for me every time, but thanks to Green for writing it.

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@markwilliams5606

41w↑5

This is the Best of Fleetwood Mac. Peter Green 💚🇺🇸🇬🇧🪴. Dig the Les Paul standard 👍

@Dave1502

2y↑10

Wow. That is Peter letting us through his “door of perception.” Pure, unadulterated brilliance!

@tattooed1979

36w↑8

Wow!! Peter green was magical.

@johnheyyuri231

29w

The lead by Danny, precise...the bass by John, eternal and the drums--oh, Mick, not in a million years will anyone top the staying power you had all those years.

@bdmiller1051

3y↑7

Danny Kirwan's Astral guitar
And Peter Green"s sublime pure tone
What a Duo 💪😎🤗

@stephenstill1890

22w↑3

Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac,a wonderful guitarist who made a come back years later after years in a psychiatric hospital and could still play wonderfully.

@tiffanyroseangeles34

22w↑1

Which was a sad story from how the great man journeyed into that black hole into the first place,assuming you do know ?

@stephenstill1890

22w↑1

I believe he took LSD,how often I don't know.But it triggered schizophrenia or other psychiatric condition I think.

@jimmcjannett902

5y↑152

Peter Green: The best of the best. I am 78 years of age and have loved your music since you recorded your first note. Thanks, Peter.

@maddy7

4y↑5

AMEN to that Jim Mcjannett.

@luisalbertovalenzuelapoma8877

4y↑3

You know bro

@despayre3914

2y↑2

52....my dad used to play the real Fleetwood mac all the time.....and I'm a big fan too...almost a complete discography of the man's work.

@antoniodelrey585

3y↑18

Peter Green was awesome. ALBATROSS is probably one of the best instrumentals ever. I wish the video showed more of him playing but how awesome to see this now. Time flies but some songs will be around forever. His Blues Jam in Chicago is great too. Can't remember the real name of the double album now...age related memory loss...

@antoniodelrey585

1y↑4

Albatross! My man! What an awesome song!

@stephengray9032

46w

Blues Jam At Chess

@albertettinger9436

4y↑32

Great song and performance by everyone but the cameraman..

@spongebobsquaretits

3y↑4

its just compilation footage of them, but i know what you mean. Its such a pity they werent around now when absolutely everything seems to be filmed

@Paul49Giloi

14w↑1

This is truly wonderful. Brings a lump to my throat. I am 74 and i lived in those halcyon years of great music. RIP Peter Green.

@luisrito6786

3y↑28

This performance is like a painting master piece, not fully apreciated on its time, but until later,
by taking you to a memory in the past music can make you realize you were very happy then and you did not realize it.
Santana or Green they were just happily living their moment, we should follow that magic trick!!

@marianwalters5241

1y↑1

Very eloquent and insightful.

@BrrGrrDelux

3y↑4

BB King said Peter Greene had the sweetest tone he'd ever heard. "He was the only one that gave me the cold sweats."

@johnarthurbell

4y↑606

RIP Pete Green - farewell, mad genius

@chuxn12

4y↑1

\m/

@louisebrigden9240

4y↑16

Why not just call him a genius? It's enough.

@johnarthurbell

4y↑4

Because his mental health issues derailed a great career. Simply a fact, Nothing to be ashamed of.@Louise Brigden

@wangmdn2918

4y↑1

काला जादु स्त्री

@headboy

Mad?

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@kenbutcher8217

1y↑12

I remember buying this first Fleetwood Mac vinyl in 1968 . Santana was brilliant too on this track but Peter Green here is sublime .

@pemills

41w↑15

There will only ever be one Peter Green RIP Peter your greatness shines forever ❤️

@jonathanbrowne9864

4y↑78

I've listened to this recording hundreds of time over the years and those notes at 1:06 still send chills up my spine. A true master of his art, whose hand I once had the great privilege to shake.

Sleep peacefully, Peter - you'll never be forgotten.

@SashoParket108

3y↑4

Me to..this is best notes in blues history

@SashoParket108

3y↑3

Best tone who come from humbacker ever

@carmenbrown3437

47w↑1

I thought black magic woman was a santana song.

@jonathanbrowne9864

47w↑1

@carmen brown No, it was written by Peter Green and released as a single by Fleetwood Mac in 1968, two years before Santana’s version was released.

@Tangman4209

42w↑1

Hope you never washed that hand 😊

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@palehorace100

2y↑6

Mr. Green was so badass, world’s worse without him

@ThisTheBreaks

2y↑5

No remake of this song can match this man playing guitar

@pinguinobc

4y↑308

RIP Peter. Not just a great guitarist, but a super talented musician, vocalist and songwriter.

@kylemc7843

4y↑7

Excellent guitarist. You dont learn to be original.

@alex_1637

4y↑2

@gustavo suarez,
No se a quien le dices eso. El usuario Pinguinobc dijo: "no solo fue un gran guitarrista, sino un gran musico y compositor".

@markcolby2927

@Kyle Mckenna you mean, you take the original licks from BB King and put them in your song.

@neilus

3y↑3

@Mark Colby that was Clapton who pretty much copied Freddy/BB King licks and didnt do a whole lot else with them...yes Peter Green took the same licks but took it to a new level with the incredible material he wrote, his vocals and the pure emotion in his playing...

@DiddlyPenguin

1y↑2

It’s 2023 & I’m
Remembering seeing Fleetwood Mac in Dublin in the 60s twice. I loved Peter Greens playing & singing. My kind of music

@davelavoie1956

45w↑4

I always loved Peter Green channeling his inner Magic Sam. He was just a pure, raw, and soulful talent.

@mehealani1nonly

3y↑5

This is my favorite band. Danny Kirwan here too, don't you dare leave him out. Thank you!! I'm thinking about being a 17 yo n hearing this for the first time. Girls rock too well maybe us old ones.

@timothygrayson

14w↑2

Peter Green's contribution to music was phenomenal and his songs are a standard for all budding musicians.

@keithpurtell1213

2y↑10

What amazing guitar work: Taste and feeling instead of trying to impress. The magic still works, after all these years.

@cyberguyjeff

4y↑384

RIP Pete Green, without doubt in the conversation as one of the greatest blues/rock guitarist ever.

@billgonzales2339

No just copied american blacks blues artist the real masters of the original blues.

@scabaduupettersen6159

4y↑4

@Jc 121 i totally agree whit you,you hit the main point

@scabaduupettersen6159

4y↑13

peter was and is one of the most talented,song writers,and guitarist,that has lived,I say hello from scandinavia norway

@ArchieFatcackie

4y↑16

bill gonzales
Of course they are the masters Bill it was their genre, Green, Clapton, Beck and Page would acknowledge that.
They put a young white boy take on it though and they actually introduced the blues to an across the board audience across America.
Of course the old blues guys were the masters but even they recognised the talent and creativity of these players.

@EpicProportions123

4y↑7

@bill gonzales good artists copy great artists steal

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@shemanic1

4y↑13

a song that shows the brilliance of all the musicians in the early Fleetwood Mac

@joefriedman9843

31w↑6

This song is so iconic. I feel like not enough people realize that Peter wrote it. He's a blue legend.

@goosey9942

4y↑3

Thanks to my mum I grew up listening to a lot of Fleetwood Mac . Always loved Peter Danny & Jeremy jammin together!

R.I.P

@timminogue3201

22w↑2

Still the group I listen to the most after all this time ,Peter greens fleetwood Mac was and is the best of all the various fleetwood macs that there has been over the years ,Peter wrote some dam fine songs !

@superfluityme

21w↑2

I want to give a thumbs up every time I listen to it.

@evangelossarikas367

4y↑605

Peter is another shocking example, where his illness did not deprive him of his genius. All of us who are healthy should take care of our fellow human beings who suffer from psychosis. Each of them hides a small or bigger talent inside. My brother admired you. RIP

@AbbyNormal777

4y↑29

There's a fine line between genius and madness.

@deep.l.duquesne4564

4y↑6

EVANGELOS SARIKAS Bullshit, there was nothing wrong with Peter. Psychosis lol.

@kelldockham370

4y↑23

@Deep. L. Duquesne he wasn't psychotic, but he was apparently diagnosed as schizophrenic. He had pretty hard times after Fleetwood Mac.

@user-hw8uj9wq9k

4y↑11

@Deep. L. Duquesne Just a little bit of drug abuse like the majority of the people at that time

@stevetillyer1053

4y↑16

Deep. L. Duquesne He was in and out of mental hospitals due to mental illness. Triggered by drug use.

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@lynngreene1993

3y↑3

He looked wonderful, played wonderfully and sang like a wonder too!! Love and miss you Mr G x

@mikestrutter2

2y↑4

i weep for two reasons the first being the demise of peter and the other band members no longer here the second reason is that so many people have never had the enjoyment of these magnificent recordings !!!

@dianehuard3402

3y↑2

One of the best live video of the 70's

@markwallace1469

3y↑10

OMG do I miss those days, that music, and a time when people actually cared about each other!!!!!!!

@DawnSuttonfabfour

3y↑3

GOD I LOVE THIS MAN. Fell in love with him n Mac c.1973 aged 12. Never fell out. Had the honour of seeing him "comeback" with his band White Sky, very early 80s. AMAZING. RIP you total fu**ing Blues God.

@Kelly-nm4kw

2y↑2

Hello Dawn, How are you doing?

@DawnSuttonfabfour

2y↑1

@Kelly Fuller AM OK Kelly, thank you for asking. How you doing?

@Kelly-nm4kw

2y↑1

@Dawn Sutton I’m well thanks for asking Dawn. So where are you from?

@DawnSuttonfabfour

@Kelly Fuller Hello. You a big PG fan? The honour of my life to see him play live, in a small club in London. I am an Englishwoman, born/bred in London, now on East Coast of England,

@Kelly-nm4kw

@Dawn Sutton Nice to meet you Dawn and yes I’m a big fan of Peter Green!! I’m Irish American, I was born and raised in Cavan Ireland but moved to Chicago IL. I’ll like us to be friends and get to know more about ourselves. Hope you don’t mind?

@1990cjv

4y↑55

Years ago my now 23 year old son told me that Fleetwood Mac was once a real rock and roll band. Stuff like this is exactly what he had in mind.

@carolramsey6287

2y↑4

Exactly.

@marianwalters5241

1y↑2

My daughter is 31 and couldn’t believe The Chain was released so many (to her!) years ago but then I gave her a good education and she listens to Gold Radio. 😊

@briantaylor2.023

1y↑4

They were more-so a blues band than a rock ‘n roll band

@patrickboland3862

46w↑1

Blues band not rock sorry

@richardyoung7415

36w↑2

My friend, your son is well schooled in his love of true blue,s he,s been well thought, good on you my friend. PEACE TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@dawhoda1

43w↑10

I could listen to this song on repeat all day. Its mesmerizing and "puts a spell on me baby."

@brianholmes849

2y↑4

What a band.

@laurenracheljones5073

2y↑8

The most underrated musician. We miss you Peter.

@An_Cat_Dubh

2y↑3

That would be Danny Kirwin - at least Peter still gets mentions from musicians.

@richardmindemann6935

2y↑9

What a band! Every member brought his special magic.

@andyandrea5968

4y↑25

Another bloody genius gone but not forgotten. RIP Peter.

@tatjanainhof8787

2y↑5

Music of 60's and 70's full of heart and soul

@redheaded3153

4y↑4

R.I.P. Peter and thanks for the beautiful music that you created and shared with us all.

@Chalwaman

2y↑3

This great man lived as a virtual recluse after they found fame, he genuinely only cared about the music....fame was a grotesque pain in the arse. RIP Peter Green !

@PaulWilliams-ot8fu

12w

Unfortunately drugs ruined him.

@bigbasil1908

41w↑7

Peter has the eternal soul of a black blues musician.
And the soul never dies.
Nobody plays the blues like Peter.

@timmotel5804

31w↑1

We saw Fleetwood Mac in 1971 at Pirates World in Dania Florida. Christine McVie was with them. It was a great concert. Long John Baldry and Savoy Brown opened for them. Thanks for this

@shspurs1342

4y↑32

Peter Green is just one of those. Extremely rare guitar players. That sometimes has a sound that’s so beautiful. That it makes you come very close to tears.

@marianwalters5241

I’m tearful, watching this and wondering what the hell happened to the world!
R.I.P. Peter and Christine. You brightened my life, our lives. ❤️❤️

@nickkkyyy

4y↑3

Great blues man, cool and good looking,great guitarist.Saw him several times in London clubs in the last 60's,wonderful memories

@markgrant5305

4y↑32

Sublime tone and phrasing of Peter Green is unrivaled. And that voice. No autotune. No plastic production. Talent, feeling and performance. Watch and learn millennials.

@katherinem7055

4y↑5

Blessings to you. Peter Green. You are unforgettable.Thank you.

@miracleman9035

44w↑2

Wow this is great... Peter Green R.I.P.

@suzanneengland8978

4y↑1

Ohhhhh, we lost a great player. RIP Peter Green and thank you for all your music. Oh Well, his music had an impact on my life. 💔
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@raviaravamuthan6983

4y↑51

One of the greatest guitarists ! His Black Magic Woman is so captivating and enthralling ! RIP Maestro !

@briantaylor2.023

2y↑4

Indeed! Not sure if you already knew this, but “Black Magic Woman” was written by Peter Green! :)

@marianwalters5241

1y↑3

@Brian Taylor 2.0 I didn’t know that. Thank you. 😊

@richardyoung7415

42w↑1

PETER GREEN, THE MAN, OOOYER. PEACE TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@waltraud734

19w↑1

Never saw and heard a better couple then Peter and Danny , only to love ,wonderful and magic, thank you ❤RIP them,both 💚💚💚

@steventucker1512

42w↑2

Peter Green was the best of all and brought fame to the group

@PhilTheProf

3y↑3

THIS was Fleetwood Mac!

@waltraud734

2y↑1

Peter &Danny, what a special music couplel they were , unbelieveble , not to overbeat , ,we want you back 🌹🌹😭

@waltraud734

2y↑2

Yes Peter Green youpur the spell on me too ,with your music with you 💚💚💚 wished could have meet you in that time 1970 ,

@burningpaper

4y↑25

Danny Kirwan and Peter Green both led tragic lives and are now both gone. This video captures a moment in time when they were both soaring above everyone else.

@gordonballard8222

4y↑2

The boogie at the end is truly mind blowing black majic ..
Totally spellbinding.

@jacktoddy9783

27w↑1

Got half way through this video and had to stop. Too many tears filled my eyes remembering unpretentious music and just how good a musician Peter and this band were.

@channelsixtysix066

2y↑3

I have an audio recording (on CD) when they were residents at The Boston Tea Party. Brilliant music. RIP Peter & Danny, sadly missed.

@markhaus1329

3y↑2

This is the best Fleetwood Mac out of all the incarnations.

@bruce7709

2y↑10

This hands down is the best era of fleet wood Mac hands down just amazing

@mdparid5320

9y↑445

His tone is so haunting, feels like black magic.

@richrol58

8y↑2

+Muhd Tariq Whoaaaa--I dig...

@chiptmcc8656

6y↑3

Muhd Tariq... that "Greenie" guitar!!!!!

@jinxfogle2715

6y↑13

He turned his pickups upside down, bass for treble and treble for bass. I found out somehow but that is the same "broken glass" sound Hendrix got by turning his guitar upside down.

@DonaldJrRitz

6y↑7

Jinx Fogle that's so cool that you shared that information thanks, it's people like you that make YouTube a better place.

@DonaldJrRitz

6y↑3

Jinx Fogle can you tell me if that's Terry Kath from Chicago playing lead guitar. Thanks

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@davewilson9738

1y↑2

The tightness of the drum and bass make this gem possible.

@robinhoode6516

37w↑2

Blessed to see the real Fleetwood Mac several times at the Boston tea party.Souls speaking to each other and us thru music.

@mirpourj

4y↑2

I just found out that this is the original song. I thought Santana was first!. I love this version. Excellent performance by Mr. Peter Green RIP

@henrytberry

3y↑22

B.B. King once said that Peter Green was the only British guitarist that scared the great American bluesmen, because he was so good. I don't think B.B. was overstating how good Green was.

@megadave1197

He never said that you muppet

@henrytberry

3y↑5

@Seb What King is quoted as having said is that Green was "the only living guitarist to make me sweat. He had the sweetest tone I’ve ever heard”. While I concededly wasn't there when King was supposed to have said that, it is a widely reported story and I have no reason to doubt its truth. Green was a big admirer of King and they had the opportunity to play together. I think what I said was close enough to the actual quote as to not be misleading. You might want to do a little research before you call people names.

@waltraud734

3y↑2

You got me Peter ,again and again ,you were the one 💚💚💚 ,this song stays soooo beautiful always, even after those 50 years

@TessTango

4y↑41

I'm also desperately ashamed to have learned only today about Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac, and this song being his - but how awesome is this?! Truly a wonderfully talented soul. May he rest in peace.

@MrShampoodles

3y↑5

I too only just learned abt Peter Green and FM. Three months ago for me. Walked into a hippy store in South Jersey (USA) called Woodstock Trading Post, they had this song playing. Barely got past "hello" when I inquired who was playing.
I am in love, and have a new found love of the original Fleetwood Mac

@thomasberger7487

2y↑5

Better late than never...

@garethtopham3830

2y↑6

Yes! Pure magic.

@johnwall8862

2y↑2

Truly one of the greats

@rafaelcuestabarbado1197

3y↑2

'Oh Well' , 'Need your Love so Bad' , 'Man of the World' , 'Black Magic Woman' , 'Coming your way' , and so on so forth, Peter Green is a true God of Rock!!

@clarkmacgowan5114

22w

Coming Your Way was all Danny Kirwan. I get that he's underrated but I don't understand why he's completely forgotten by so many people in this comments section who claimed to be huge fans of this era of Fleetwood mac.