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Post by peteetongman on Jun 4, 2013 20:34:11 GMT -5
'Don't Stop', 'Go Your Own Way', et al but I wonder how many have heard them from back in the Peter Green days?
"Black Magic Woman" is a song written by Peter Green that first appeared as a Fleetwood Mac single in various countries in 1968, subsequently appearing on the 1969 Fleetwood Mac compilation albums English Rose (US) and The Pious Bird of Good Omen (UK). In 1970, it became a classic hit by Santana, as sung by Gregg Rolie, reaching No. 4 in the U.S. and Canadian charts, after appearing on their Abraxas album, becoming more closely associated with Santana than Fleetwood Mac. wiki
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Post by shred on Jun 5, 2013 2:54:12 GMT -5
Man of the World is one of the best songs they did in the Peter Green era, before he lost his marbles and grew his nails and got sectioned.
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Post by peteetongman on Jun 5, 2013 7:36:45 GMT -5
Man of the World is one of the best songs they did in the Peter Green era, before he lost his marbles and grew his nails and got sectioned. ahh excellent tune. I guess there are any number of examples of bands putting out their best stuff when they were still hungry, before they hit the really big success
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Post by peteetongman on Jun 5, 2013 7:40:47 GMT -5
and while we are talking about FMAC, who can forget these guys who had direct ties to FMAC?:
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Post by bob0627 on Jun 5, 2013 12:14:09 GMT -5
I never listened to Fleetwood Mac before they released "Rumours". The first piece you posted sounds very "bluesy" or "country" and I never knew that "Black Magic Woman" did not originate with Santana. Thanks for the history lesson. In my opinion, this is Fleetwood Mac at their best:
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Post by shred on Jun 5, 2013 12:38:28 GMT -5
You've never heard early Fleetwood Mac ?! You're missing out, really really missing out. Today's lesson for you:
Albatross:
Man of the World:
Need Your love so Bad:
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Post by peteetongman on Jun 5, 2013 13:07:57 GMT -5
I always enjoyed hearing Christine's vocals vs Stevie's. That's just me tho
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Post by bob0627 on Jun 5, 2013 13:27:01 GMT -5
"You've never heard early Fleetwood Mac ?! You're missing out, really really missing out. Today's lesson for you:"
Thanks for the lesson but I'm not really missing out since it's not my taste. I love Fleetwood Mac but not the original version. The addition of Christine, Stevie and Lindsey make a world of difference.
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Post by badmedicine on Jun 5, 2013 15:16:49 GMT -5
I've been a fan of Peter Green since my teens. Great guitarist.
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Post by rkmw56 on Jun 6, 2013 12:52:29 GMT -5
'Don't Stop', 'Go Your Own Way', et al but I wonder how many have heard them from back in the Peter Green days? "Black Magic Woman" is a song written by Peter Green that first appeared as a Fleetwood Mac single in various countries in 1968, subsequently appearing on the 1969 Fleetwood Mac compilation albums English Rose (US) and The Pious Bird of Good Omen (UK). In 1970, it became a classic hit by Santana, as sung by Gregg Rolie, reaching No. 4 in the U.S. and Canadian charts, after appearing on their Abraxas album, becoming more closely associated with Santana than Fleetwood Mac. wiki Yep, I remember the Peter Green days of Fleetwood Mac ... and I liked the blues sound then, and the new sound as well. Imo, Santana's Gregg Rolie added something for the listener, because his voice was so different ... Peter's voice is better suited for songs with the 'crying' sound, like "need you so bad" ... but both great artists, imo.
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Post by badmedicine on Jun 6, 2013 21:39:28 GMT -5
'Don't Stop', 'Go Your Own Way', et al but I wonder how many have heard them from back in the Peter Green days? "Black Magic Woman" is a song written by Peter Green that first appeared as a Fleetwood Mac single in various countries in 1968, subsequently appearing on the 1969 Fleetwood Mac compilation albums English Rose (US) and The Pious Bird of Good Omen (UK). In 1970, it became a classic hit by Santana, as sung by Gregg Rolie, reaching No. 4 in the U.S. and Canadian charts, after appearing on their Abraxas album, becoming more closely associated with Santana than Fleetwood Mac. wiki Yep, I remember the Peter Green days of Fleetwood Mac ... and I liked the blues sound then, and the new sound as well. Imo, Santana's Gregg Rolie added something for the listener, because his voice was so different ... Peter's voice is better suited for songs with the 'crying' sound, like "need you so bad" ... but both great artists, imo. A gal who knows her music...whassup, RKMW?
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Post by shred on Jun 7, 2013 7:48:26 GMT -5
I've been a fan of Peter Green since my teens. Great guitarist. In his prime he was one of the best. If drugs hadn't ruined his life Fleetwood Mac's history would be very different.
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Post by rkmw56 on Jun 7, 2013 13:36:49 GMT -5
Yep, I remember the Peter Green days of Fleetwood Mac ... and I liked the blues sound then, and the new sound as well. Imo, Santana's Gregg Rolie added something for the listener, because his voice was so different ... Peter's voice is better suited for songs with the 'crying' sound, like "need you so bad" ... but both great artists, imo. A gal who knows her music...whassup, RKMW? Hey Bad M. And everyone can just call me "RK" ... that's what I'm used to on message boards. I don't claim to know a lot about music, but I know what I like for music. An email pal of mine recently asked me what my top ten favorite songs are ... and I honestly told him, I have no top ten list and never did. So many years of loving music, the old and the new in some genres ... I have favorites of songs, singers, musicians, etc ... but there are too many excellent ones to choose only ten. And each year of the past, more were added to my 'favorites' ... some old favorites would almost be forgotten until the memory is jogged ... glad Peetee brought it up. Sometimes I like just the music, no singing:
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Post by badmedicine on Jun 7, 2013 21:34:43 GMT -5
Here's some more onions, RK.
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Post by clusterchuck on Jun 7, 2013 23:56:27 GMT -5
Best Fleetwood Mac song ever, IMO. BTW: I've been to that pond in North Carolina. Locally known as Mill Pond. The sides really are like glass. Straight walls, foreign to nature. Lots of water moccasins. Never seen anything like it. Spooky isn't even close to the word. And that "place down in Mexico"? Don Quioti Baby! Oh yea...
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Post by clusterchuck on Jun 8, 2013 11:36:23 GMT -5
A gal who knows her music...whassup, RKMW? Hey Bad M. And everyone can just call me "RK" ... that's what I'm used to on message boards. I don't claim to know a lot about music, but I know what I like for music. An email pal of mine recently asked me what my top ten favorite songs are ... and I honestly told him, I have no top ten list and never did. So many years of loving music, the old and the new in some genres ... I have favorites of songs, singers, musicians, etc ... but there are too many excellent ones to choose only ten. And each year of the past, more were added to my 'favorites' ... some old favorites would almost be forgotten until the memory is jogged ... glad Peetee brought it up. Sometimes I like just the music, no singing: MOST EXCELLENT selection rk. Love it!
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Post by clusterchuck on Jun 8, 2013 12:04:06 GMT -5
and while we are talking about FMAC, who can forget these guys who had direct ties to FMAC?: PETE! I had the pleasure a few years ago of seeing John in a small venue in Solana Beach. Will never forget thinking, as the stage was being set up, "that's the worlds oldest roadie" as a grey haired, well muscled man brought out the drum kit, amps, guitars and mics. Turned out it was John. Amazing. After the show, the small venue was perfect for mingling with the band. I walked up to John and asked him about setting up his own stage. He said "I love it. I insist on doing it. No artist should ever be 'served', they should do it as part of the work of performing". What a great show, what a great man. Unforgettable performance. He performed many of the "From Laurel Canyon" songs.
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Post by rkmw56 on Jun 8, 2013 14:08:52 GMT -5
Here's some more onions, RK. Hey BAD ... I like this version, too. They toned down the organ and gave it more bass. What I like about the old instrumentals is that you can hear all the players, the percussion doesn't block out the other instrument sounds. Here's another oldie and a fantastic guitar man ... and that's what they called him. I don't see him mentioned much but he was great back then still plays ... and many have been inspired by his style. On this video, I think he's accompanied by piano great Floyd Kramer and also great Boots Randolph on saxophone ...
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Post by rkmw56 on Jun 8, 2013 15:16:31 GMT -5
I guess just about every music lover has heard "Wipeout" , a drummer's specialty.
I think the first time I heard it, the drummer was the fantastic Sandy Nelson,
sorry I didn't find a vid that actually shows him playing this but you can listen and
if you know drummers, you can visualize his movements.
Lots of people remember this version by The Ventures, another 50-60's band ...
it's probably the most well known version from the past, every drummer tries it, I think:
And in honor of the passing, in 2009, of a Ventures founder ... Bob Bogle ...
btw, the drummer in this vid is not the original drummer, Mel Taylor,
he died in 1996 of cancer.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2013 16:52:03 GMT -5
RK, thanks
Haven't heard them in ages, Loved them back when.
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Post by rkmw56 on Jun 8, 2013 18:49:31 GMT -5
RK, thanks Haven't heard them in ages, Loved them back when. It's some of those music makers I loved years ago ... and it kinda feels good to remember those days, huh? And I'm always glad to see them still playing ... maybe it's a date with destiny we all share, and are dragging our feet.
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Post by rkmw56 on Jun 8, 2013 19:35:57 GMT -5
>>MOST EXCELLENT selection rk. Love it!<<
Thanks CC ...
I'll bet you liked this one too?
Without any words, it sounds like a beautiful love song ...
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Post by badmedicine on Jun 8, 2013 20:16:57 GMT -5
<it's probably the most well known version from the past, every drummer tries it, I think:>
Back when I was a kid, there was a guy a few years older than me who played it constantly. On a quiet night you could hear it halfway across our small town, lol. He ended up playing in some bands & I got to hear him a lot when I got old enough to get into the bars. I have no idea what ever happened to him, but every time I hear it I always think of Clyde.
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Post by clusterchuck on Jun 8, 2013 20:18:17 GMT -5
>>MOST EXCELLENT selection rk. Love it!<< Thanks CC ... I'll bet you liked this one too? Without any words, it sounds like a beautiful love song ... OMG! I was transported to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, late 60's. My Karmann Ghia convertible, Schlitz beer, my honey next to me, the breeze and the waves. Thank you! Almost teared up for a moment there!
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Post by clusterchuck on Jun 8, 2013 20:23:35 GMT -5
I never listened to Fleetwood Mac before they released "Rumours". The first piece you posted sounds very "bluesy" or "country" and I never knew that "Black Magic Woman" did not originate with Santana. Thanks for the history lesson. In my opinion, this is Fleetwood Mac at their best: bob, please, I'm begging you... do yourself a favor and see the film "Sound City". Talk about a history lesson. I promise, you won't regret the time spent hunting it down. You owe it to yourself!
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Post by badmedicine on Jun 8, 2013 20:37:42 GMT -5
>>MOST EXCELLENT selection rk. Love it!<< Thanks CC ... I'll bet you liked this one too? Without any words, it sounds like a beautiful love song ... OMG! I was transported to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, late 60's. My Karmann Ghia convertible, Schlitz beer, my honey next to me, the breeze and the waves. Thank you! Almost teared up for a moment there! Schlitz...that really takes me back. First beer I ever drank. We stole a case & drank it in an old abandoned boxcar out by the town dump, which was the local party spot. That was also my first hangover...didn't think I'd ever stop puking, LOL!
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Post by rkmw56 on Jun 8, 2013 20:39:45 GMT -5
>>MOST EXCELLENT selection rk. Love it!<< Thanks CC ... I'll bet you liked this one too? Without any words, it sounds like a beautiful love song ... OMG! I was transported to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, late 60's. My Karmann Ghia convertible, Schlitz beer, my honey next to me, the breeze and the waves. Thank you! Almost teared up for a moment there! Awwww, it's okay if you are sentimental ... some songs make me tear up even if some of the time, I can't remember exactly why. Funny thing, one of those songs is this one ... and it ain't about drugs, imo.
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Post by rkmw56 on Jun 8, 2013 20:45:50 GMT -5
<it's probably the most well known version from the past, every drummer tries it, I think:> Back when I was a kid, there was a guy a few years older than me who played it constantly. On a quiet night you could hear it halfway across our small town, lol. He ended up playing in some bands & I got to hear him a lot when I got old enough to get into the bars. I have no idea what ever happened to him, but every time I hear it I always think of Clyde. Yep, I can just imagine a guy trying to drum as fast and accurate as the pro's. I knew a guy, when I was a teen, who played steel guitar in a band, and years later I heard he had gone to Nashville and played with a famous band ... but could never find out more.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2013 20:59:11 GMT -5
I never listened to Fleetwood Mac before they released "Rumours". The first piece you posted sounds very "bluesy" or "country" and I never knew that "Black Magic Woman" did not originate with Santana. Thanks for the history lesson. In my opinion, this is Fleetwood Mac at their best: bob, please, I'm begging you... do yourself a favor and see the film "Sound City". Talk about a history lesson. I promise, you won't regret the time spent hunting it down. You owe it to yourself! Wow, That FM was great, hard to beat it.
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Post by clusterchuck on Jun 8, 2013 21:15:45 GMT -5
OMG! I was transported to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, late 60's. My Karmann Ghia convertible, Schlitz beer, my honey next to me, the breeze and the waves. Thank you! Almost teared up for a moment there! Schlitz...that really takes me back. First beer I ever drank. We stole a case & drank it in an old abandoned boxcar out by the town dump, which was the local party spot. That was also my first hangover...didn't think I'd ever stop puking, LOL! badmed, we have much in common. Schlitz was my first taste of beer too. AND, the way it was acquired was via theft from a box car stopped at an ABC store the tiny town where my dad was stationed. We grabbed a case and headed to the beach 10 miles away. Stayed out all night and paid the price when Mom and Dad filed a missing persons report with the two cops outside the military base. HA! Not sure, but the beer may have been augmented with a little whacky tabacky too. Damn, it would be good to time travel to those days. Puke? Brother, I feel you!
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