Fav Pre-Stevie & Lindsey FM Song?

[Wouter Vuijk]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

And Bob Welch performed this song (Green Manalishi) far more often than Green himself.

True, but he never managed to put in the suspense Peter added. I do like the commitment and power he showed in playing the song, however.

[David]

Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

^ I have never liked Station Man, no matter who sang it. Stevie and Lindsey's version was annoying.

Liar Liar! Pants on fire!!

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

^ I have never liked Station Man, no matter who sang it. Stevie and Lindsey's version was annoying.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

[slipkid]

Originally Posted by Wouter Vuijk

True, but he never managed to put in the suspense Peter added. I do like the commitment, and power he showed in playing the song, however.

Compared to Green's version, Welch did his best, Judas Priest simply butcher the song. At least Welch is playing it as an homage. Priest riff it up to a metal power chord-fest that removes any darkness, and despair from the original recording. Yet you can hear Green's "Manalishi" in other British metal bands from that period such as Iron Maiden. I hear it in Brian May with Queen. Many don't realize how that song was a real game changer, to those who were listening. I'm sure that was not Peter Green's original plan, but he has a claim in late 70's/early 80's British heavy metal.


Back on topic, my favorite pre '75 song? "Albert Ross". After that it could be "Rollin' Man", "Sunny Side of Heaven", "Oh Well", "Before the Beginning", "Without You", "Merry-Go Round", "Love That Burns", and "Sentimental Lady".

[Almost Simon]

Fave from Peter Green era - Need Your Love So Bad
Fave from Bob Welch era - Woman of 1000 Years

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by Almost Simon

Fave from Peter Green era - Need Your Love So Bad
Fave from Bob Welch era - Woman of 1000 Years

[goldustsongbird]

Originally Posted by David

Liar Liar! Pants on fire!!

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

If it helps, I like the actual music. Once they start singing, I'm like, uhh... *beer break*

[grace_face]

I don't much care for Station Man either.

Oh, I totally forgot Albatross before too. That comes before Man of the World. Whenever I hear Albatross I go in my head to being on a beautiful small boat, floating down a calm river...basking in the warm sun...*daydreaming*

Does anyone notice The Beatles song Sun King is based on Albatross?

[Almost Simon]

Originally Posted by grace_face

Does anyone notice The Beatles song Sun King is based on Albatross?

Oh yes, i've read that before and indeed it is. Very similar.

[slipkid]

Originally Posted by Almost Simon

Oh yes, i've read that before and indeed it is. Very similar.

George Harrison is quoted in print confirming this fact. Despite what era of FM you consider your favorite, the Beatles were very fond of the original band.

For "Albatross", Green said his inspiration was Santo and Johnny's "Sleepwalk", a late 50's instrumental. Thanks to the movie "La Bamba", every time I hear "Sleepwalk", I think of that scene in the movie when Ritchie Valens' family heard over the radio that he had been killed. Ever since, I've always felt an eerie vibe with that song.

[TrueFaith77]

Favorite Pre-75 song:

"Why"

or

"Woman of a 1000 Years"

or

"Dust"

[Angel69]

In no particular order:

Emerald Eyes
The Derelict
Did You Ever Love Me
Jewel Eyed Judy
Black Magic Woman
The Way That I feel
Green Manalishi
Forever
Why
Hi Ho Silver
Come A little Bit Closer
Revelation
Oh Well
Man Of the World
Danny's Chant
Buddy's Song

[Angel69]

Forgot these:

Hypnotized
Sentimental Lady

[gypsy4life]

Originally Posted by vivfox

My choice would be Green Manalishi and you could thank Stevie and Lindsey for introducing me to this song!

Right on, right on!!
also love OH WELL!!

[sjpdg]

"Oh Well". The long version (Parts 1 and 2), without question!!!!!