Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac
1968
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Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, also known simply as Fleetwood Mac, is the debut studio album by the British blues rock band Fleetwood Mac. It was released in February 1968 and is a mix of blues covers and original songs written by guitarists Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer, who also share vocal duties. Notably, it's the only Fleetwood Mac album without Christine McVie's involvement. The album's recording sessions took place in London at CBS and Decca Studios between April and December 1967. Mike Vernon produced the album.
The release of "Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac" brought the band immediate success, reaching No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and remaining on the chart for 37 weeks, despite not having a hit single. While successful in the UK, the album only reached No. 198 on the Billboard 200 in the US. The album is often referred to as "Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac" to distinguish it from their later 1975 self-titled album.
Recording Info
Recorded between April and December 1967 at CBS and Decca Studios in London. Produced by Mike Vernon.
Track Highlights
- My Heart Beat Like a Hammer — Features Jeremy Spencer on vocals and slide guitar.
- Merry Go Round — Features Peter Green on vocals and guitar.
- Long Grey Mare — Features Bob Brunning on bass guitar and Peter Green on harmonica.
- Hellhound on My Trail (Robert Johnson) — Features Jeremy Spencer on vocals and piano.
- Shake Your Moneymaker (Elmore James) — Features Jeremy Spencer on vocals.
- No Place to Go (Chester Burnett (Howlin' Wolf)) — Features Peter Green on vocals.
- I Loved Another Woman — Features Peter Green on vocals and guitar with reverb.
Personnel
- Peter Green (Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica)
- Jeremy Spencer (Vocals, Slide Guitar, Piano)
- John McVie (Bass Guitar (except on "Long Grey Mare", "Hellhound on My Trail" and "The World Keep on Turning"))
- Mick Fleetwood (Drums (except on "Hellhound on my Trail" and "The World Keep On Turning"))
- Bob Brunning (Bass Guitar on "Long Grey Mare")
Significance
Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac is considered a seminal album in the British blues scene. It established the band as a leading blues group of the time, showcasing Peter Green's guitar skills and the band's raw energy. Critics have praised Green's inspired playing, the band's songwriting, and their overall performance. The album was a commercial success in the UK, reaching number 4 on the charts and remaining there for 37 weeks.
The instrumental track "Fleetwood Mac" was named after the rhythm section, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. Peter Green gave Fleetwood and McVie free studio time which led to the recording of the instrumental track and ultimately the formation of the band.
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