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The Penguin Discography: Black Magic Woman




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Black Magic Woman
    Authors »
Peter Green

    Year Written »
1968

    Lyrics »

Got a black magic woman
I got a black magic woman
Yes, I got a black magic woman
Got me so blind I can't see
But she's a black magic woman
And she's tryin' to make a devil out of me

Don't turn your back on me baby
Don't turn your back on me baby
Yes, don't turn your back on me baby
You're messin' around with your tricks
Don't turn your back on me baby
'Cause you might just break up my magic stick

break:

You got your spell on me baby
You got your spell on me baby
Yes, you got your spell on me baby
You're turning my heart into stone
I need you so bad, magic woman, I can't leave you alone

Yes, I need you so bad
Well, I need you darling
Yeah, I need you darling
Yes, I want you love me
I want you love me
Whoa, I want you love me, ah
Whoh, yeah
Oh, whoa, baby
Yes, I need your love
Oh, I need your love so bad
I want you love me

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Performance #1:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
25 Years: The Chain (1992)
Fleetwood Mac
The Very Best Of Fleetwood Mac (2002)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #2:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRemixed Stereo Version. Recorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Original Release: Blue Horizon #57-31387 (A-Side). Source: Original analogue tape
Appears On
English Rose (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #3:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
Greatest Hits (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
The Pious Bird Of Good Omen (1969)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #4:
Performers Peter Green (Guitar), Peter Green (Vocals), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), John McVie (Bass)
CommentsBBC session
Appears On
Green & Blues (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #5:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
The Best Of The Original Fleetwood Mac (1999)
Fleetwood Mac
The Best Of Fleetwood Mac (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #6:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRemixed Stereo Version. Recorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Original Release: Blue Horizon #57-31387 (A-Side). Source: Original analogue tape
Appears On
Black Magic Woman (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
The Blue Horizon Story 1965-1970 Vol. 1 (1997)
Various Artists
Performance #7:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions: 1967-1969 (1999)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #8:
Running Time 6:45
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), Danny Kirwan (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums)
Comments(P) 1984
Appears On
The Blues Collection (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
The Blues Years (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #9:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
The Blues Years (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #10:
Running Time 6:45
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), Danny Kirwan (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums)
Comments(P) 1984
Appears On
Live In Boston (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
The Boston Box (1999)
Fleetwood Mac
Live In Boston - Remastered: Volume One (1998)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #11:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
25 Years: The Chain Sampler (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Selections From 25 Years: The Chain (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #12:
Running Time 6:53
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitars), Peter Green (Harmonica), Peter Green (Banjo), Nigel (J.) Watson (Vocals), Nigel (J.) Watson (Guitars), Roger Cotton (Keyboards), Roger Cotton (Rhythm Guitar), Roger Cotton (BV's), Pete(r) Stroud (Bass Guitars), Pete(r) Stroud (Double Bass), Pete(r) Stroud (BV's), Larry Tolfree (Drums)
Appears On
Reaching The Cold 100 (2003)
Peter Green Splinter Group
Performance #13:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
The Collection (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #14:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRemixed Stereo Version. Recorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Original Release: Blue Horizon #57-31387 (A-Side). Source: Original analogue tape
Appears On
Fleetwood Mac/English Rose (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #15:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
The Golden Era Of Pop Music (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Vintage Years (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #16:
Running Time 6:45
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), Danny Kirwan (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums)
Comments(P) 1984
Appears On
Double Decker Triple Tracker (1998)
Various Artists
Performance #17:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
Man Of The World (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #18:
Running Time 6:45
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), Danny Kirwan (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums)
Comments(P) 1984
Appears On
The Early Years (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #19:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
The History Of Rock Volume Twelve (0000)
Various Artists
Looking Back On Fleetwood Mac (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Collection Gold (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Black Magic Woman (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Original 3 CD Box Set: Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac/Mr. Wonderful/The Pious Bird Of Good Omen (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #20:
Running Time 6:45
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), Danny Kirwan (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums)
Comments(P) 1984
Appears On
Greatest Hits Live (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
In Harmony (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #21:
Date Performance 1970-02-05
Running Time 7:39
Performers Peter Green (Vox), Peter Green (Guitar), Danny Kirwan (Guitar), John McVie (Elec. Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums)
Comments(Unissued Version - 1st Night Boston Concerts)
Appears On
Jumping At Shadows: The Blues Years (2002)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #22:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac: The Early Years 1967-1970 (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #23:
Running Time 6:45
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), Danny Kirwan (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums)
Comments(P) 1984
Appears On
Live (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Live USA (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #24:
Running Time 3:05
Performers Gerry Conway (Drums), Gerry Conway (Percussion), Brian Hodgson (Bass Guitar), Rupert Parker (Harp), Nicky Payne (Flute), Mel Simpson (Keyboards)
Appears On
The London Rock Orchestra & Guests Plays Fleetwood Mac Classic (0000)
The London Rock Orchestra
Performance #25:
Running Time 6:45
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), Danny Kirwan (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums)
Comments(P) 1984
Appears On
Madison Blues Live (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Oh Well: Greatest Hits Live (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #26:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 1998: The Thirteenth Annual Induction Dinner (1998)
Various Artists
Performance #27:
Date Performance 1970-02-05
Running Time 7:39
Performers Peter Green (Vox), Peter Green (Guitar), Danny Kirwan (Guitar), John McVie (Elec. Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums)
Comments(Unissued Version - 1st Night Boston Concerts)
Appears On
Show Biz Blues: 1968-1970, Volume 2 (2001)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #28:
Running Time 3:57
Performers Larry McCray (Guitar), Larry McCray (Vocals)
Commentsby Larry McCray
Appears On
Rattlesnake Guitar: The Music Of Peter Green (1995)
Various Artists
Performance #29:
Date Performance 1998-04-05
Running Time 7:13
Performers Peter Green (Guitars), Peter Green (Vocal), Nigel (J.) Watson (Guitars), Nigel (J.) Watson (Vocal), Roger Cotton (Keyboards), Roger Cotton (Vocal), Neil Murray (Bass), Larry Tolfree (Drums)
CommentsRecorded at Ronnie Scott's in London
Appears On
Soho Session (1999)
Peter Green Splinter Group
Performance #30:
Performers Carlos (Devadip) Santana (Guitar), Greg(g) Rolie (Vocals), David Brown (Bass), Greg(g) Rolie (Keyboards), Michael/Mike Shrieve (Drums), José Chepitó Areas (Percussion), José Chepitó Areas (Congas), Mike Carabello (Percussion), Mike Carabello (Congas), José Chepitó Areas (Timbales)
CommentsPart 1 of the "Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen" medley. Total running time of track is 5:19. "Black Magic Woman" recorded between Apr 18, 1970 & May 2, 1970
Appears On
Guitar Rock: 1970-1971 (0000)
Various Artists
Soundtrack For A Century: Rock-Train Kept A Rollin' (1999)
Various Artists
Performance #31:
Performers Peter Green (Vocals)
CommentsRecorded Live at the Schwimmbad-Musicclub Heidelberg, Germany
Appears On
In The Ruins (0000)
Peter Green
Performance #32:
Running Time 6:45
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), Danny Kirwan (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums)
Comments(P) 1984
Appears On
Jumping At Shadows (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Rattlesnake Shake: Live In Boston (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #33:
Performers Mick Fleetwood (Drums), John McVie (Bass), Bob Welch (Guitar), Christine McVie (Keyboards), Robert (Bobby) Hunt (Keyboards)
Appears On
Please, Stand Up? (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #34:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
Masters Of Rock (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #35:
Performers Mick Fleetwood (Drums), John McVie (Bass), Bob Welch (Guitar), Christine McVie (Keyboards), Robert (Bobby) Hunt (Keyboards)
Appears On
Will The Real Fleetwood Mac Please Stand Up? (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Offhand (AKA: The Return Of Another Roadside Attraction & Live In The City By The Bay) (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #36:
Date Performance 1968-02-22
Running Time 2:54
Sound Clip Listen.
Performers Peter Green (Vocal), Peter Green (Guitar), John McVie (Bass), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), Mike Vernon (Produced By), Mike Ross(-Trevor) (Engineered By)
CommentsRecorded at CBS Studio, New Bond Street, London. Chart: Billboard UK Top 50/40 Singles Peak Position: 37 Peak Dates: May 4, 1968 Weeks on Charts: 7
Appears On
Fleetwood Mac: Guitar Anthology Series (1998)
Warner Brothers Publications Inc.
Instant Peter Green (0000)
IMP Publications (England)
Peter Green: Guitar Legends (0000)
IMP Publications (England)
In Session With Peter Green (0000)
IMP Publications (England)
Black Magic Woman/Long Grey Mare (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Black Magic Woman/Albatross (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Albatross/Man Of The World/Black Magic Woman/Love That Burns (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #37:
Running Time 3:18
Performers Dennis Brown (Vocals), Phil Pratt (Producer)
Appears On
The Prime Of Dennis Brown: 16 Cuts From The Crown Prince Of Reggae (1998)
Dennis Brown
Performance #38:
Performers Carlos (Devadip) Santana (Guitar), Greg(g) Rolie (Vocals), David Brown (Bass), Greg(g) Rolie (Keyboards), Michael/Mike Shrieve (Drums), José Chepitó Areas (Percussion), José Chepitó Areas (Congas), Mike Carabello (Percussion), Mike Carabello (Congas), José Chepitó Areas (Timbales)
CommentsPart 1 of the "Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen" medley. Total running time of track is 5:19. "Black Magic Woman" recorded between Apr 18, 1970 & May 2, 1970
Appears On
Abraxas (0000)
Santana
Performance #39:
Performers Peter Green (Guitar), Peter Green (Vocals), Mick Fleetwood (Drums), John McVie (Bass)
CommentsBBC session
Appears On
Show Biz Blues: Live At The BBC & More (0000)
Fleetwood Mac
Performance #40:
Running Time 2:55
Performers Bob Welch (Vocals)
CommentsBob Welch: "...is the song written by Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green, made famous by Carlos Santana, and sung by me nearly as much as "Oh Well" when I was a lead singer for Fleetwood Mac. I chose not to do a "modernized" version as far as production goes I stuck to the original Fleetwood Mac rendering as close as I could."
Appears On
Bob Welch: His Fleetwood Mac Years And Beyond Two (2006)
Bob Welch
Performance #41:
Running Time 11:36
Performers Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Lead Guitar), Peter Green (Slide Guitar), Peter Green (Harmonica), Nigel (J.) Watson (Vocals), Nigel (J.) Watson (Lead Guitar), Nigel (J.) Watson (Rhythm Guitar), Roger Cotton (Piano), Roger Cotton (Hammond C3), Roger Cotton (Rhythm Guitar), Roger Cotton (Backing Vocals), Pete(r) Stroud (Bass Guitar), Pete(r) Stroud (Backing Vocals), Larry Tolfree (Drums), Larry Tolfree (Percussion)
Appears On
An Evening With Peter Green Splinter Group In Concert (2003)
Peter Green Splinter Group
Performance #42:
Running Time 3:53
Performers Rudy Rotta (Vocals), Rudy Rotta (Guitar), Peter Green (Vocals), Peter Green (Guitar), Michele Papadia (Hammond), Michele Papadia (Piano), Alessio Goldin (Bass), Carmine Bloisi (Drums), Marco Biscuola (Sound Engineer)
CommentsRecorded and mixed at Holophonic Village, Polesella (RO)
Appears On
Some Of My Favorite Songs For... (2004)
Rudy Rotta

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    Last Modified »
2008-09-19

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Lyrics contributed by Ron Chambliss.