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"Black Magic Woman" is a song written by British musician Peter Green, which first appeared as a single for his band Fleetwood Mac in 1968. Subsequently, the song appeared on the 1969 Fleetwood Mac compilation albums English Rose (US) and The Pious Bird of Good Omen (UK), as well as the later Greatest Hits and Vintage Years [2] compilations.
Gregg Alan Rolie (born June 17, 1947) is an American keyboardist, singer and songwriter. Rolie served as lead singer of the bands Santana and Journey – both of which he co-founded. He also helmed rock group the Storm , performed in Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band until 2021, and since 2001 with his Gregg Rolie Band.
Black Magic Woman is a compilation album by British blues rock band Fleetwood Mac, released in 1971. It is a double album, composed of songs from two Peter Green-era albums, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac (in its entirety, making up the first LP of the two) and English Rose, as well as several non-album tracks. The U.S. Epic double album contains ...
In September, Brunning was replaced by John McVie, Green and Fleetwood's original choice for the role. [2] [3] Danny Kirwan was added as a third guitarist following the release of Mr. Wonderful in August 1968. [4] Green suddenly left the band in 1970 due to problems with drug abuse and mental health issues, playing his last show with the band ...
The album was successful in the UK and reached no. 4, although no tracks were released as singles. Later in the year, the singles "Black Magic Woman" (later a big hit when covered by Santana) and "Need Your Love So Bad" were released, both going top-forty in the UK. [14] The band's second studio album, Mr. Wonderful, was released in August 1968.
The Original Fleetwood Mac is a compilation album by British blues rock band Fleetwood Mac, first released in May 1971.It consists of various outtakes recorded by the first incarnation of the band in 1967–68.
In 1998, Sony published a remastered version, which included three previously unreleased live tracks: "Se a Cabó", "Toussaint L'Overture" and "Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen", recorded at the Royal Albert Hall on April 18, 1970. In 1998, SME records in Japan, part of Sony Music, also released the remastered version as an SACD. This disc is ...
The album, highlighted by a reworking of "Black Magic Woman" by Fleetwood Mac that peaked at No. 4 in the US Billboard Hot 100, was released in September 1970 and rose to number 1 on the US Billboard 200. By 1971, the group were still struggling to maintain a strong musical direction. [19] From January to July they recorded Santana III.