Peter Green - Need your Love so bad - live in the studio

[machendave]

From the best album Fleetwood Mac ever did.

[DrTahanBlues]

thanks to share this ....first time i heard this greeny version..........btw beautiful women

[MrMuddymilton]

Peter Green is out of question, but let me tell you: you have a very bad and poor taste for women!!! : )

[vanu49]

@MrMuddymilton Haha....well thats settled then...no arguement between you and me about the groupies...lol....

Vanu.

[Tonicwine999]

@MrMuddymilton I would be quite happy with any one of these ladies

[vanu49]

@Tonicwine999 I agree and tks 4 the support..lol...

Have a nice day.

Vanu.

[MrMuddymilton]

@Tonicwine999 So would I, no doubt at all! I quite agree with you. Like says Willie Dixon: They make me "ne...ne...ne... nervous!

[donnerkebabye]

awwwww man no one plays the blues like peter green. God bless him.

[gazzaboy2531977]

awesome voice



[socrates1818]

BB King said his favorite Brit guitarists were Green and Beck full stop

[KENWOOD1953]

1 Dislike ? What is to dislike?

[callmeal84]

Clapton is gat

[callmeal84]

clapton is gay

[homegrownpa]

I'm very picky about my music, and when a mans sound can create a tear, you know it's the real deal.

[woodecurry]

that voice with that guitar

will never come again

[supersoulmusiq]

Stunning !!

[Rythmichael]

Yes, that is so, SO TRUE, we, @ YEOVIL tech, rented Fleetwood Mac for th Christmas dance in 1967-8, was it?£300 squid, and, GOD ALMIGHTY, were they everFANTASTIC!!!! WOW EEE, nice bloke, Clapstein , but, hey HEY < HEY no contest

[carpediem8611]

Simply sublime. One of my favourite songs done by a man who was top of his game. His guitar is weeping, not one note out of place. Great voice, ladies and gentlemen here is everything you need to learn about being a blues guitarist. 

[jenab802001]

If it is true that 'less is more' then Peter Green typifies it, the gaps he leaves just turn me to water. It is almost like he knows me. I will go to my grave with this and Clapton

[X9Bull]

The best british blues guitarist ever!

[stepenwolf7]

@X9Bull I agree he had such a sweet tone

[robbyg56]

Totally agree Rob...My Fav blues guitarist of all time...no telling what he could have achieved if he had kept playing through those "crazy " years...!!..

[RobPic914]

When Greeny plays, you don't just hear the blues, you feel it. And that is extremely rare in any musician.

[ThePeeterd]

men this is far out.

how clear can you play a guitar?

ask peter.

marvelous.

[zthetha]

Fascinating to hear how Peter developed and refined this blues into the most perfect love song I've ever heard. Would love to hear all the takes someday - and to ask why the record company added strings when they could have used the excellent but under-recorded organist here.

[clementinemonkey]

@zthetha Hi! It seems fate has drawn us together yet again! *wink* Beautiful tune and guitar playing but doesn't your perfect love song sound a touch codependant?!! You wouldn't want to end up a pathetic drunk, would you?

[zthetha]

@clementinemonkey Hi again Clementine! I have been trying to think of a love song that does not sound co-dependent - can't come up with one - and most sound pathologically so - seems to be a characteristic of the genre - and of the 'sickness; as the Romans thought of it.

[clementinemonkey]

@zthetha Oh, do please call me Clem....you never know.....this could be the start of a beautiful relationship! Actually Zthetha (what sort of name is that?) I do know someone who is quite good at writing morbid love songs. (Psst....Had a couple written for me fairly recently infact)

Anyhow, being a Man of the World with your obvious intellect and since you also play the guitar (quite alot of them!) can't you find the inspiration to write one yourself?! Don't tell me you haven't tried! ;)

[zthetha]

@clementinemonkey Hi Clem - how do you know I play guitar - and have a small collection? (Well, nobody's perfect!) As for the ridiculous name - that's simple - my parents were raving loonies! No - that's not quite right - when I registered with youtube all the versions of my name were taken and after spending hours trying this and that I just hit the keys at random and zthethaI was the first one to be accepted so I guess I'm stuck with it - but you can call me Al.. I write tunes but not songs

[clementinemonkey]

@zthetha Ok Al LOL! Then maybe you're my long lost pal? Just don't call me Betty! I was doing some snooping on your channel and it's fairly obvious you're a guitar player who likes to cook (how's the sushi rolls coming along?) and meditate? (George Harrison's spirit hasn't entered your soul maybe?) Btw, how did you come across my Barrymore biography? Do you like him as an Actor or just wanted to find out abit more about him because he was Flynn's idol? Nothing to do with Peter Green I know

[MrChubbyness]

sweet

[norjop]

Love Peter Green. But does anybody know if Eric Clapton played any Green covers? Are there any recordings of Clapton playing Peter Green tunes? I'd like to hear how Clapton would play them. I'm particularly interested in a cover of "The Stumble" performed by Clapton.

[vanu49]

@norjop Well Ive never heard of Clapton playing "The Stumble"...."Hide away" by Freddie King is his bible....but I agree with you...I would like to hear Clapton playing that tune, but then when his days were young.....but some other guys played that tune like Jeff Beck, Gary Moore and of course Freddie King, who wrote it!!!!!

Have a nice day.

Vanu.

[MrGranousty]

@vanu49 Clapton, has play "the stumble" and "Hide away" alot of times ! Mainly on the "beano" album from the Bluesbreakers !

[vanu49]

@MrGranousty The "beano" album.....features the instrumentals "Hide away" and "Stepping Out"....but teach me, cos I never heard Clapton play "The Stumble"....

Vanu.

[rokanje76]

@norjop I Need Your Love So Bad", is a blues song first published in 1955 and written by Mertis John Jr.

[broodjewout]

@norjop As far as i know not.

and i do know a lot of clapton's work.

Indeed it would be very great!

[Bluesblaster]

@norjop Just for the record: The Stumble is not a Peter Green tune, but Written and performed by Freddie King. Peters version with Mayall is lousy, despite all the beautiful work he has left us. I prefer Peters "Stumble" with the Splinter Group.

[kayjayscouse]

The fella had the best voice... people tend to ignore this fact.

[vanu49]

@kayjayscouse ....And I soooo agree with you!!!!!....maybe he had it all when his days were young..a great voice and a haunting guitar....

Have a nice day.

Vanu

[Thresherman]

@kayjayscouse I agree. Not only was a masterful blues guitarist he had a superb blues voice. The only one I can think of today who has both talents is Joe Bonamassa.

[Babyhowdy233]

@kayjayscouse

I totally agree, his voice was a MARVEL when he was young, sends chills down my spine everytime I hear him sing!!!

[silkysunshine]

@Babyhowdy233 BIG 'DITTO' to that ... And very easy on the eye, too .... Yummy, in fact .. ;-)

[Babyhowdy233]

@silkysunshine

He was GORGEOUS! :p

[xoxJustSomeGirl]

@kayjayscouse People also tend to forget that he was gorgeous!! :-)

[NkamilN]

ohh i luv it so Bad ! filled with soul

[jonny86121]

"...al' fuckin' brain ya alright?"

[nelsano3]

Guitar playing to die for.

[Fruscianteistheman]

studying green is like cheating on a test; he has all the answers to being an accomplished blues guitarist in one song.

[vanu49]

@Fruscianteistheman Now thats a huge compliment to the master from a "Fruscianteistheman"man..I think youre a man, cos you look like John Lennon...lol...however I couldnt agree more with ye!!!...Look, no one is the best, but Green is better!!!!!!!!!!

Have a nice day

Vanu.

[twoslices]

If ya come in too late I'll fucking brain ya.....!!!! LOL

[919andy]

This and Cloudy Day by JJ Cale are my 2 favourite songs in regards to getting real feeling from the notes that are played.

[zsxd55]

pure magic! mr greenbaum was the best!! listen to Love that burns!! its the best blues guitar work, in A. minor.check it out.

[christoJihad2]

I read something that some of the old blues guys preferred Peter Green's soulful playing more than Clapton or Jimi. His playing is so heartfelt it gets to me. It's like listening to Howlin' Wolf or Muddy Waters singing. Beautiful.

[snookseaglin]

he had the touch for sure

[tommart123]

The Blues ain't The Blues anymore, it's turned Green.

[bbqeatinbuckeye]

@tommart123 Great sentence! Wished I had wrote that. Well done sir! I'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm feeling the love via Peter Green tonight. Fantastic tribute to MR. Little Willie John!

[fmilktoast]

awesome version without all that goddamn orchestral arrangement going on. that organ sounds bad ass.

[jaundicedi]

@fmilktoast Christine Perfect on the organ. (later married John McVie)

[Childan71]

it doesn't get any better than Greeny. 'nuff said!

[don56texas]

Back in the 60s at the heighth of the British Blues revival, messages started appearing scrawled on London Tube stations walls reading ' Clapton Is God "

Peter Green was a contemporary and played with the Bluesbreakers also. The 'Clapton is God' grafitti started appearing with a slash through it and the message underneath it read "Green is better than God". This is the guy they were praising.

[vanu49]

@don56texas Myself, I prefer Green over Clapton, but the thing is: I dont believe in God!!!

Tks 4 your comment anyway!!

Vanu.

[alargedog]

far out man

[Mell1888]

Recently saw Peter in Glasgow he was superb , Did not play this, which is my favourite song of all time,but hey I saw the LEGEND

[vanu49]

@Mell1888 Bless ye!!!!...we have to listen to Peter with different ears now...but like ye said..hes the LEGEND!!!

Have a nice day.

Vanu

[Mell1888]

@vanu49 Cheers mate not that I want to get involved in the best guitarist argument, but (there`s always a but), nobody comes close to "The Green manalishi", for tone , phrasing or ability.

[vanu49]

@Mell1888 Yeah...what can I say??...some people say: Its a matter of taste...anyway..Im so grateful that I saw the master at work way back in Rotterdam 1969..maybe I got carried away here...but I wish everyone to have an experience like that..

Have a nice day.

Vanu.

[slartibartfats]

Rough, great rendition of a universal plea

[walesdad]

In the sixties and early seventies it was all this guitar hero malarkey.You know the type of thing,Page is better than Blackmore,Blackmore is better than Trower,Trower is better than Clapton,etc,etc.Well I'm no guitar player,but no other guy I've ever heard can or could get the sound that Peter Green managed,the man can break your heart.Brilliant,for me,does not sum it up.Thanks for sharing.

[vanu49]

@walesdad Youre welcome...well no guitarplayer is the best...but Peter Green is the greatest..lol...!!!!Whahaha!!!­!

Have a nice day.

Vanu.

[davetowers1]

@vanu49 So right there. Greeny could break your heart or make your day on guitar. If you check out the quotes of B.B.King, he knew how good he was. We thought back then this was the way music was going. Todays stuff we get guitar if we're lucky, but then it's only rhythm. I worked hard to play lead & it's no longer wanted.

[rogbow69]

when I first saw Fleetwood Mac in 68 it was with Peter Jeremy Spencer John Macvie and Mick Fleetwood when I saw them in 69 they introduced Danny kirwan who played some brilliant solos Peter just let him have the stage and stood back and watched with pride...brilliant

[vanu49]

@rogbow69 Hi there...I saw the Mac only once in 1969 in Rotterdam, the 3 guitarist line-up, well that night is in my high lights top ten!!!and indeed..Peter gave Danny the room to move he deserved...

Have a nice day.

Vanu

[rogbow69]

have you ever heard such gorgous guitar playing...i.v seen Fleetwood Mac live in a little blues club in Kidderminster called The Frank Freemans Blues club 1968 and also at the Chateau in Droitwich1969 am i privilaged or what

[vanu49]

@rogbow69 Are ye always like that???..ye know, making people jealous!!..lol..!!!

Have a nice day!

Vanu

[jimbob297]

shit video .,...fukin awsome track

[vanu49]

@helluvagun Thats true, cos this one is from the re-issue 2004.

Have a nice day.

Vanu

[Pazak68]

I'm really glad that Greeny left this for us. I'm gonna play this for my boy soon.

[norjop]

Are there any more live videos of Peter Green actually playing the guitar besides the still pictures?

[thepantherx12]

bare in mind b b king was in awe of the tonal quality of pete green's guitar playing ken d harlow

[diannec100]

Just have to add, having been in love with Peter Green's voice and guitar playing since the 60's and 'rediscovering' him in 2010, he also had such impeccable timing, which made it all flow. Except on a rare occasion, I've not heard this combination from other blues musicians. Close, very close, but ... Peter had it all, and I believe that's what makes him so very special. (Just my opinion.)

[vanu49]

@diannec100 Well its just my opinion also..!!!!

Have a nice day.

Vanu.

[twoslices]

@diannec100  I agree. Tone,touch,the gaps,timing. The true undisputed master of the blues guitar.

[asm1]

"If you come in too late I'll fucken brain ya! alright ?" awesome Greeny lol \o/.

[jjkcharlie]

@asm1 That was my favorite part of "The Pious Bird Of Good Omen". Just that one little line.

[asm1]

@jjkcharlie hehehehe I can see why :D lol. Great stuff.

[bluesguitarBobbyD]

damn i think im gonna cry. that is some awesome shit right there.

[KIWIBLUES]

, this boys a god damn treasure . his playin is second to none , and thats a goddamn fact. no more to say .

[vanu49]

@KIWIBLUES Period!!!!!!!!

Have a nice day!

Vanu.

[BRAIN2EXCURSION]

anyone else notice this is the exact chord progression from 'im gonna find another you' by john mayer?? lmaoo

[vanu49]

@BRAIN2EXCURSION Well if its so!!!....that person has got good ears..lmao!!!!!

Have a nice day

Vanu.

[strangeones4]

@BRAIN2EXCURSION Seek out "John Mayer vs. Peter Green" on Youtube.

I'll credit that John Mayer is smart enough to know who Peter Green is/was. He certainly wouldn't give him songwriting credit for his obvious rip-off.

[strangeones4]

@BRAIN2EXCURSION

John Mayer knows that Peter Green's arrangement of this song is different, yet still comes from Little Willie John's version of "I Need Your Love So Bad". John Mayer is just a weak impersonator of the idols he respects/trashes. You think John Mayer could pull off any real slow blues? I say no.

[BRAIN2EXCURSION]

@strangeones4 Haha Thanks for the opinion update man, it's good to know there are still a few uneducated musicians out there who still dislike John Mayer because he's young and don't actually realise the amount of talent the man has. He credits Peter BECAUSE the progression is obvious. For any Peter Green fans, they would notice where the progression came from in John Mayer's song and if you actually knew John Mayer's musical abilities from an educated point of view you'd see he's a talented man

[strangeones4]

@BRAIN2EXCURSION Thanks for the "I live in the now update, and don't know what I'm talking about, because I really don't know the past."

The problem with John Mayer is that he has no soul. He just copies his idols; Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. It wasn't until recently I find out he's tried to copy the guitar style of Peter Green. It wil never happen. John Mayer is a mimic, who lacks soul/heart. If you actually listened to the original guitarists you would know this.

[strangeones4]

@BRAIN2EXCURSION If you happen to be tight with John Mayer, get him to do a cover version of "Love That Burns". I'd really like to hear that version, because Gary Moore butchered his back in '95. Blues guitar is not that easy to play when the people who play actually care, and have passion for playing it.

[pinchyz]

oh....i had never cryed to a song before

wow

[Uggybow]

Ooooh thank you vanu so much for uploading this gem, you the man! Peter's guitar is one stream(shit a whole river) of emotions:)

[Drastam]

man talk about shivers...awesome feel and tone...both guitar and voice...an avatar.

[cheuk01]

Marvelous!!

[shrewdness]

Greeny recently stated to Guitar Player magazine: Oh, I was never really a songwriter. I was very lucky to get those hits. I shouldn't have been distracted from my fascination with the blues... I have been known to come up with the odd bit, but I'm not all that wild about the big composer credit.[citation needed] UNBELIEVABLE eh?

[Childan71]

Vanu - A truly sweet live version. Lovely as ever Mr Green!

[norjop]

Did Eric Clapton ever record "The Stumble" or any other Peter Green covers? I'd love to hear Clapton's version of "The Stumble". Please help me search.

[norjop]

Who's playing the organ?

[vanu49]

Norjop....Christine Perfect (McVie) is playing the organ.

Have a nice day.

Vanu

[jedsonbass73]

@vanu49 I always thought it was Jeremy Spencer who played keyboards for FM at this time. Other keyboard parts: 'Love that Burns' , 'Sandy Mary' on the 'Live at the BBC' album. Who played them? Jeremy seemed to fill in with other instruments other than guitar. Christine came later,didn't she? Unless you know something I don't!

[vanu49]

@jedsonbass73 According 2 the cd info its Nick Pickett as guest on "Sandy Mary"..but its possible that Spencer did some keyboards now and then...and its true Christine came in later but she did some guest appearances before becoming a member...

Vanu.

[jedsonbass73]

@vanu49 Thanks for that info. That clarifies a few things. PG has always been renowned for his artistry on the guiitar, but what a great singing voice too! He could wipe the floor with most so-called singers today. Greeny and Friends are in Aberdeen on Wednesday night.

[vanu49]

@jedsonbass73 Its so true what ye said about his singing voice...Its not that people dont hear it, but sometimes his great singing voice is overlooked...anyway Its good to know that Peter is enjoying himself doing gigs, however we must listen to him with different ears for quite some time now...

Have an nice day.

Vanu

[Kmag61]

@jedsonbass73 No kidding Peter had that 'blues' voice. Sometimes Jeremy would sing on some of the blues standards, but Peter was it. He also worked at being a harmonica player. Thanks for the song vanu49, it's the best cover of this tune. Also, one of my favorite Petre Green songs.

[birdie399]

Shines a light through all the dross that emanates from the radio today.

[DONDIVA1969]

Outstanding. This guy has a lovely feel on the guitar.

[DoctoriOrdi]

Shut up !!!!!

[vanu49]

DoctoriOrdi...amazing how ye can talk...being 101 years old!!!!!!!!!

Have a nice day!

Vanu.

[bakunin1969]

Among all the great white blues guitarists of the 60's (and there were quite a few) Peter Green was the only one who really understood that the guitar should complement a song, not dominate it. He's still around but all that acid must have taken alot out of him...

[mikeybeatles]

great to hear fleetwood mac live in the studio with i need your love so bad, please upload more of fleetwood mac , peter green live in the studio. all in all love it

[isabellaexp]

Such a soulful tune...really great

[bluesbhoystu]

My hero ,greenys the man fantasticpst bud .Bluespower!

[twoslices]

He made EVERY note count unlike many players.

[BIOGrevo]

I Wish to god more people in my generation would listen to this kinda music . . .fucking in love with this song

[vanu49]

Hi BIO..Im so fucking agree with you..spread the word around...!!!!and if they dont, fucking brain them, like Peter said in the beginning of this song...lol....

Have a nice day.

Vanu.

[BIOGrevo]

still brings a tear to my eye

[RichMichael1980]

@vanu49 dude's right fucking brain them or just shake your head in disgust when they say "whats this shit" lord help them!

[DeeArr]

People, the man is playing in my home town (Holmfirth, UK) in two freakin' months time!! Soooo excited!! Not since Pink Floyd have I been so up for this!!!

[seandeyoung01]

@DeeArr There is one person I live to meet and that is PG. Pink Floyd would be interesting but if I could shake PG's hand I would feel amazing!

[mcddtlc]

Dee - don't expect too much, I'm sorry to say - Peter doesn't play like this anymore

so sad... - MLC

[squirrelamerica]

if you come in to late, i'll f*cking brain you, allrite?

Classic stuff here

[bentheled]

He had a great singing voice aswell,what a talent!!!

[wordreet]

F**king stunning! B¬)

Peter Green rocks.

The Mac rocked. I bought all the records on first release. :¬)

[mikenshoba]

As a student I saw Mac loads of times, at pubs in their early days, then thru the festival period and even at the Royal Albert Hall. Peter Green was majestic in those days, he wasn't flashy like Alvin Lee, but he didn't have to be. This track shows him as I remember - restrained yet so soulful. Beautiful. Listen to Gary Moore's cd"Greeny" for a pretty good copy

[vanu49]

Wow I envy you mikenshoba...I only had the privilege the see the Mac once in Rotterdam.....will never forget, PG was outstanding.

Have a nice day.

Vanu.

[flimbambo]

If ever a guitarist knew when not to play it was Pete Green. Often, less is more and he only plays relevant and beautiul phrases. Sings like he was born to it.

[vanu49]

Well..well..well... flimbambo...this is the best comment Ive ever read about Peters'

NOT playing as well as his singing....

Have a nice day.

Vanu.

[furycake09]

sheer class. brilliant english blues

[DeeArr]

always have loved this song. pg was amazing. shame about the women with the hayfever

[vanu49]

Its not hay fever DeeArr, actually its the Mexican Flu. Poor Girls!!

[sam19851]

Are we being serious here?

[Bluesblaster]

Nice to point out that there are different takes, Peter plays different licks until eventually the right one comes out for release. This makes it "from the heart", as opposed to all the music where every note is prescribed.

Love all the takes, even where Peter makes serious mistakes. That's real music for me.

[midislseguy]

just blows away the USA version ! Gawd! can he play!! Thanks for sharing.

[onemorebrando]

cool video.  understated.

[marymungoandmidge]

this is just wonderful, peter green is just amazing!!!

[Bleadbelly1]

Ahhhh that was heaven on earth

PG has such a wonderful touch as well as real emotion in his voice.

Tremendous version- well done

[snackleforkofemir]

On the Box Set "The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions 1967 - 1969" there are several versions of this wonderful track, including the "USA" version which is substantially different !

[Tzaosirus7]

So nippy that the end of this amazing track has been cut off....

[vanu49]

Dont worry, its only one note,but youre right. I cant seem to solve the problem.

Any suggestions??

[Tzaosirus7]

How are you recording it?

[sam19851]

Yeah lovely delicacy and homage to BB in a way....obviously BB King was highly influential to him, his touch unrivaled.

It's like in the way on ' Mr Wonderful' he went for the Freddie King styles.

[dannykirwan]

Wonderful

[Jenscool]

You got it, BB influence Peter here, and other songs to!

[ZINEDINE05]

is it me or am i hearing a strong bb king influence in green's playing on this track?nice jog brother!