Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:20
Size: 125,3 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Scans: Full
1. Talk To Me Baby (4:32)
2. I Held My Baby Last Night (3:19)
3. My Baby's Sweet (4:05)
4. Looking For Somebody (5:42)
5. Evil Woman Blues (5:05)
6. Got To Move (4:29)
7. No Place To Go (4:53)
8. Watch Out For Me Woman (3:37)
9. Mighty Long Time (5:35)
10. Dust My Broom (4:26)
11. I Need You, Come On Home To Me (4:19)
12. Shake Your Moneymaker (4:12)
The album, “Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac: Live at the Marquee” is a historical document that provides interesting insights and glimpses, not only into the beginnings of Fleetwood Mac, but it also an insight into the blues-rock scene of 1967 London. John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, the Rolling Stones, and the Yardbirds laid the foundation for the British blues scene and Fleetwood Mac joined other bands such as Cream, Led Zeppelin, and Jeff Beck in taking the British-inspired blues to a new level. Green formed Fleetwood Mac after a short tenure with John Mayall.
One of the interesting things about Live at the Marquee is that is provides a glimpse into the formative days of Fleetwood Mac. It was literally the second gig the band played. Fleetwood Mac rehearsed for only a month prior to the Windsor and Marquee gigs. In addition to Green and Spencer on guitars, Mick Fleetwood was the drummer. The original bass guitarist was Bob Brunning and not John McVie. The band’s debut had been at the Windsor Jazz and Blues Festival. Fleetwood Mac played at the bottom of the bill. Some of the major acts included Jeff Beck, Cream, and John Mayall. Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac eventually added a third guitarist, Danny Kirwan, and their sound evolved into a rock-jam sound reminiscent of the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers.
Live at the Marquee is a must have album for Peter Green fans, however, the album is not without its flaws. The sound quality is quite poor. The performances at the Marquee were recorded on the sound board of the club and the result is that it sounds like it was recorded in a cave. If you are interested in the album, keep in mind is that is more of a historical document. It wasn’t intended for public release as an album. At the time of the recording the band had only been playing together for a month. There are obviously many rough edges. Finally, although it was Peter Green’s band, he didn’t feel comfortable in the spotlight so he shares guitar and vocal duties with Jeremy Spencer. Green’s guitar work is featured on only six of the twelve songs.
(Note: As it says in the info text, these are soundboard recordings and the sound quality is pretty bad. Still, it might be of interest to some die hard Fleetwood Mac fans as a historical document from the band's earliest days.)
One of the interesting things about Live at the Marquee is that is provides a glimpse into the formative days of Fleetwood Mac. It was literally the second gig the band played. Fleetwood Mac rehearsed for only a month prior to the Windsor and Marquee gigs. In addition to Green and Spencer on guitars, Mick Fleetwood was the drummer. The original bass guitarist was Bob Brunning and not John McVie. The band’s debut had been at the Windsor Jazz and Blues Festival. Fleetwood Mac played at the bottom of the bill. Some of the major acts included Jeff Beck, Cream, and John Mayall. Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac eventually added a third guitarist, Danny Kirwan, and their sound evolved into a rock-jam sound reminiscent of the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers.
Live at the Marquee is a must have album for Peter Green fans, however, the album is not without its flaws. The sound quality is quite poor. The performances at the Marquee were recorded on the sound board of the club and the result is that it sounds like it was recorded in a cave. If you are interested in the album, keep in mind is that is more of a historical document. It wasn’t intended for public release as an album. At the time of the recording the band had only been playing together for a month. There are obviously many rough edges. Finally, although it was Peter Green’s band, he didn’t feel comfortable in the spotlight so he shares guitar and vocal duties with Jeremy Spencer. Green’s guitar work is featured on only six of the twelve songs.
(Note: As it says in the info text, these are soundboard recordings and the sound quality is pretty bad. Still, it might be of interest to some die hard Fleetwood Mac fans as a historical document from the band's earliest days.)
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6 comments:
Thanks RR.
All right - no hi-fi sound, as the notes say. But from the very first track one can enjoy the distinctive sound of the Mac, at their very beginning. An outstanding band - and they don't seem to need good sound to show it. Brilliant post, RR!
Didn't realize this recording is so historical until I had a closer look today. So this was right at the very beginning, the very first lineup, even before McVie joined. And the photos are great. Both Green & Spencer still with short hair, Mick Fleetwood with a perm...lol. Thanks again RR.
You're both welcome Bob Mac and George, glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for your comments.
Thanks Red
A great share, always loved the early Fleetwood Mac and the British blues scene from the 60's
Regards
You're most welcome Rhodb, glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for your comment.
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