Albatross - Peter Green with The Splinter Group

[@utzenstorf]

One of the greatest blues guitarists of all time- RIP Peter Green

[@veronaverdasco3911]

Alvin Lee, 2!

[@pstick9934]

Yes, the writer of black magic women , classic stuff

[@PhukIT1865]

Yes sir. Peter Green. GOD? no but one of the best. I miss him

[@tycey101]

One of the best guitarists full stop.

[@TheTherams1]

This is the very real and only Fleetwoodmac and the unreplaceable Peter Green RIP. An amazing musician

[@benzykaram]

Anyone can shred on a guitar and bang on the drums. This exists on a different realm. The sheer tranquility and bliss that this composition has achieved is pure love. Thank you Peter Green.

[@keithnewbery8948]

Nigel Watson was a great support for peter green,saw them 4 times as splinter group and they played locally in our village hall and was privileged to have seen them do the sound check and have a brief chat with him,it was a moment i will never forget.

[@MAX34911]

Yep i saw them in Brighton and managed to shake Peter’s hand during the interval Brilliant

[@kerrysworld7920]

My heart is breaking today, what a timeless contribution he made to music history...Few will ever come close to the personal emotions he infused into each piece he composed and performed...

[@runeborren6951]

It couldn't be better said. Peace

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

Says Kerry who hasnt heard anything from him for 50 years and is probably too young to have ever heard the original.

[@kerrysworld7920]

@@gbwildlifeuk8269 thank you for assuming that I know nothing about Peter Green Fleetwood Mac or Peter Green Splinter Group...you couldn’t be more wrong. Go judge someone else, oh ! And have a lovely day!

[@Blacksmith1959]

@@gbwildlifeuk8269 If ignorance is bliss, you must be very happy.

[@dennisbjones]

@@gbwildlifeuk8269 Man..... really?....did u haf to?

[@MrDallman]

Farewell to the master.....rest easy Peter. Can’t help thinking that as you entered heaven this was playing in the background.

[@petercannon8468]

The best ever,well come back to the 60,s

[@mrdeafa25]

The most beautiful piece of music in the modern era. RIP Peter. A guitar GREAT in every sense of the word.

[@jptheflipper3825]

Today we lost a truly rare and talented human being, may he at last be at peace. Peter Green RIP

[@lolly_bread]

The power of a slow, gentle and memorable melody.

[@japsley6172]

Beautiful piece of music. As this sat at number one in the charts, I as a 15 year old walked into a room in the local youth club as this exquisite piece took off. Everyone just melted. No one moved. Immobile in time. A moment I hold till I am no more.

[@briantaylor2.023]

Thank you Peter for the music you gave us in the late 60s to 1970! 🙂 Although we all wish it could’ve been more, it was plenty enough to show just how wonderful your soul was and just how talented of a musician you were!

[@austinreid5032]

Outstanding. I doubt a more beautiful piece of music has ever been played on a guitar 🎸 🎶

[@323v6]

My head, body and soul floats the clouds whenever I hear this, such a touching tune

[@maddy7]

Peter is a genius even now after 45 years. I just love him.

[@williamjc7195]

RIP Peter and Danny...thanks for some of the very best.

[@allanhughes7859]

THE KIDS OF TODAY WILL NEVER EVER FEEL OR SEE THIS MUSIC AGAIN HOW SAD IS THAT ????????

[@jamesproffitt4868]

Such a rare talent. I hope most of us are able to focus on what he gave instead of what might have been.

[@marymenet]

Your comment reminds me of Jumping at Shadows. Everybody points their hand at me I know I'm just a picture Of what I should have been I've been Jumping at Shadows Just thinking About my life

[@briantaylor2.023]

Well said! 🙌

[@briantaylor2.023]

@@marymenet Love that song!

[@pippipster6767]

He already WAS that … long time back yes, but was most gifted, most revered … 🎸

[@mikecartlidge5355]

Way back to my time at school and trying to learn to play guitar Peter Green was a guitar hero to me and still is to this day.

[@russ01539]

He turned up to our local pub around autumn 1995 completely out of the blue and played to us for the next 7 hours, with the odd break to have a drink and a chat. What lovely man and mesmerizing guitar player. RIP Pete let the angels take yo to your favourite place.

[@svarttrost1]

What a beautifully meting and a lovely memory to take with you thought life

[@frederickhill7181]

One of the best pop instrumentals of all time. I don't think Peter ever saw an albatross in flight, but I did - from the stern of a ship crossing the Tasman Sea towards New Zealand just before I was to play the evening show. 35 years later I can't think of any other music to go with that image. Olov hashalom, Peter, and a long life to the rest of us.

[@ianboyle1026]

I just got goosebumps reading your comment, Frederick, because my one and only albatross sighting was also from the stern of a ship crossing the Tasman to NZ, in 1972. I stood at that rail for a whole day, as this bird swooped down to almost touch the waves with its wingtips, then soared upward, then moved up to pace us alongside, just a few yards from me, then back to its station a hundred yards behind. Over and over, and never flapped its wings once. Not once. Oh, and yes, this is for sure one of the best instrumentals ever.

[@garybradbury3286]

Our beautiful Peter Green! Respect and Love to you for giving our world such lovely songs for us to listen to, for ever!!

[@johnscottreardon]

Amen!

[@mortonwilson795]

Such an elegant, beautiful piece and what an amazing, lyrical player Peter Green was - I listen to his early stuff now more than ever. I still have the original single - bought it when I was 13 😀

[@Turk-yi9lr]

the greatest piece of music ever written God bless him

[@jimlabos]

One of the greatest players and songwriters of that era. The people that are complaining about his playing should have some sympathy or better yet some empathy. Listen to his legacy and also realize that medication can affect one's playing. I saw and met Peter several years ago and although not playing as fast as his former self his "SOUL" still came through. He still knows how to phrase and get a great tone and if you play Blues you would know that those qualities are the most valuable to have. Respect.

[@Baby-zy8hb]

+Jim Labos Thanks Jim...People are so dam heartless and cruel..This Beautiful Man went thru a Hell we no nothing about..This make me cry now...He does not need meds but I know the problem etc etc..

[@mojorising0071950]

how could anyone criticize this man's musical expertise, he has heart, passion, craftsmanship, and he is a true virtuoso. There will never be another one like him. Just never accept drugs from strangers, it has happened to too many musicians, always seems to happen in Munich

[@gavinjones7612]

His playing is a medicine of its own

[@lmnopotay7433]

@@gavinjones7612 Well said

[@chrisbarnstable945]

@@mojorising0071950 Like Sid Barrett. Sad. Don't believe he ever came back.

[@lordchristopherkaymak8967]

The best blues guitarist by far, such a huge loss to the world of music, his music will be played all day today in my home, RIP LEGEND X

[@robertschueneman6799]

A gift from the GODDS to all of us that have souls that are guitar focused.... Peter was very extraordinary. Singularly inspiring.....

[@lindakelley2676]

How refreshing to see Peter playing,again, it’s like he’s back in the arms of a long lost soulmate, reunited. He is a legend and I hope generations of kids dig through the old Fleetwood Mac archives, and watch a real master play. I loved him with Danny Kirwan, but there’s tons of albums preceding that incarnation of Fleetwood Mac. Back in the day when they made the guitars do the singing.Bless your talented heart Peter...keep on playing.

[@tomthebomb557]

Peter Green is among the legends now...RIP Brother...you will be forever remembered.

[@scottmeeks662]

RIP what a loss. Rick and Roll heaven just gained a helluva guitarist.

[@dukecraig2402]

Peter Green and Olivia de Havilland in one day, good God.

[@vc5183]

Rick Helluva is a great dude maaaan

[@daveberry9922]

imagine what was going through his head when he was playing this, the memories, the love, pain, happiness, good times upsetting times. a life well lived, rip mate

[@michaelevans1738]

I’d give almost anything to have been able to see him in his prime back in the late 60’s to early 70’s !

[@stephenpearson3875]

Greatest instrumental all time.

[@gregj.gotham4402]

As a young man of 17 I found Fleetwood Mac the Original Fleetwood Mac album. I got every vinyl record after that until Tusk. I listen every week to Peter Green I’m so lucky to own so many of Peter Green songs many of them I have three copies of the same songs all different. I love his raw stuff. Such a brilliant song writer, lyric’s simple genius behind the man.

[@saxonanglo3956]

Incomparable, unforgettable and magnificent, the aura and the music of Peter Green will live forever. God bless you Peter.

[@b4mky]

Peter Green was amazing for sure .... but let us not forget Nigel Watson also a brilliant musician in his own right and they were great friends. Nigel helped him passively for a long time.

[@macjam9090]

my favorite guitarist of all time from when i first heard him as a young kid in the sixties. My brother was playing the first Fleetwood Mac LP and even at that young age i fell in love with his guitar playing. Strangely enough just the day before i was watching the story of Peter Green on BBC4 that i had recorded. 3 years ago. Something must have been speaking to me. Man of the World one of the greatest songs every written and the lyrics are so poignant and the guitar work so sweet and sensitive. RIP Peter Greenbaum.

[@Hoxton66]

Just keep playing that lovely music up there in heaven Peter. Never forgotten.

[@bobbybananas]

R.i.p mr green.. never forgotten ❤

[@billtaylor4224]

Peter Green. One of the beautiful people.

[@barbarasweeney2801]

J.B Mac Forever

[@neillalewis]

He played a Gibson on the original. It's unlikely that he has any of his old guitars after his "disappearance" because he didn't play for many years.

[@dezionlion]

+J.B Mac Forever that guitar has a modern 2 point bridge, so it's probably a newer one, but it does sound vintage

[@johnaldred2503]

Bill Taylor hut he duke wore jeans

[@markusbuergin6934]

@@neillalewis He gave the Gibson Les Paul to Gary Moore for next to nothing.Peter wanted it to have a good home. It got broken when someone crashed into Gary Moore's car while parked on the street.

[@colinbrown7021]

A genius, I hold no one above him. ❤️😓. I was so blessed to see him live, I’ll never forget.

[@jeanherman8298]

Our beautiful Peter Green,He is a undisputed guitar hero whatever you say

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

In the old days, this lullaby of guitar wonder played in the background of an overnite party which reached the early morning coming down stage of distant color dissolving, and stamping a moment of time in our life. (1971 ISH)

[@jimihendrixfan7691]

The one and only, i hope you have a happy and bluesy time in heaven with all the other bluesman, who are there forever playing this wonderfull music all day and all night long!!!!!!!

[@stuartwalker7168]

That’s what you call talent. It’s also why it’s stood the test of time. Fabulous music.

[@allanhughes7859]

1000% AGREE!!

[@willpayne6249]

Rest in peace Peter Green what a great Guitarist.

[@trevorgibb1019]

RIP Peter Greenbaum. This is a tune that will live with me till I pass. Such an amazing tune. I never tire of hearing it. Thanks for the memories!

[@ralex3697]

Trevor Gibb Peter Allen Greenbaum

[@MyatHtoo]

even at this age he still was the master!!! there will never ever be another Peter Green!!! may he RIP

[@antoniodelrey585]

My favorite guitar instrumental along with Beck's Bolero but this song is dreamy and special! I hope that you are playing your awesome tunes on the other side Peter!

[@frankstecker5675]

Einer der besten Gitarristen 🎸blues war sein Leben...Rest in peace..Peter...🎸

[@EdExploresScotland]

I grew up with this. It's just such a lovely bit of music that inspired me no end.

[@stevejohnman68]

I dont care if peters not playing or not playing much its peter green ffs i saw him live in 2000 and it made hairs stand up on back of my neck. Just magical. ❤

[@chuckiemcd]

I’m fascinated by this man! What a talent. The music flowed through him. What a gift.

[@same5952]

There is fragility around him and his music. Sad but lovely.

[@peterbza]

rest in musical heaven, maestro ..I shed some tears today ..Your music was not often liked..it was loved, and always will be

[@annsmith6336]

Reminds me of the heady days of college during the hot Summers of the mid 70's when I played this music by the swimming pool when it was too hot to sleep in the dorm.

[@p.jacobs643]

I was thinking along similar lines: Summer nights on the beach or by the lake; our entire lives in front of us; friendships we thought would last forever but rarely lasted longer than a a few years... the anticipation, the magic, the viscosity of warm youth...

[@jonfisher349]

So sad you're gone. RIP Peter.

[@TomCoppell]

So sad, didn’t even hear anything on the news about his death. RIP Peter

[@mathewpaul4207]

...my god, I had completely forgotten all about this wonderful song, it always put my mind at ease, thanks guys...

[@patlatorres7000]

This piece of music goes back to my musical formative years, back when rock-n-roll could be so much more than just three chords! Peter, you WILL be missed!!!

[@jiros00]

Actually there are only two chords in this song. It's how you play them of course!

[@haitang]

This always brings me to tears. The thought of my beloved passed parrots..... May they fly high and far liked an albatross.

[@cagr54]

For these hard moments we are experiencing...this is the kind of music that helps to feel better and relaxed

[@danielpacheco7445]

Amazing , pure enjoyment, you have brought great peace to my life with your amazing talent, may you enjoy Heaven, peace love and happiness

[@georgm4]

RIP Peter Green. Thank you so much for songs like this.

[@thomasmckinlay2134]

What a great instrumental played by a great man I never get tired of hearing this peter green will always be one of the best blues guitarist around

[@nige-g]

Beautiful, Just Beautiful. Missed but never forgotten.❤ Peter and Nigel ❤🎸🎸

[@paullangridge8332]

RIP Peter Green. Such a talent died way too early :-(

[@keithmartin9179]

One of the truly great blues guitarist, will be sadly missed, one of the first blues I heard as a teenager " Need your love so bad" brilliant deserved so much more recognition than he got R I P Peter.

[@jobebrian]

I’ve been listening to different versions of Albatross for the last few weeks, and I think this one is my favorite. Green’s guitar work is just lovely, as usual, but the organ stoking the fire below it all is wonderfully subtle addition.

[@313slimshaady]

There’s nothing better than listening and playing his songs, you realise what a talent this man had, such a shame 😓😢

[@puttypiss]

A legend sadly lost only very recently....Did he ever know just how much pleasure this humble man gave to the World ?.

[@gw2934]

So glad he pulled it back before his time in this life was up,,,it's all about the vibrato and Peter,s is pure magic !

[@robertschofield9621]

Peter you made a guitar sing so sweet and so open for all of us.

[@jorgenolsson7652]

This just brings tears to my eyes

[@jospan176]

Jörgen Olsson and to mine too. I was born in 1950 and still feel 30 years old. This music defined the most fundamental years of musical experience. I consider myself to be truly blessed to have grown up in the 1960’s.

[@dtmenges]

If ever there was a song that takes me back to the days of my misspent youth, this one does it in an instant.

[@ferdautomaton9904]

Yeah, it makes me ache for the old days. Good times, lost innocence. I feel Peter never lost his innocence, though.

[@RandyWilliams1944]

Albatross by Fleetwood Mac probably one of the most played tunes in the World RIP. Peter Green we thank you for your music...regards .

[@helmutgerhardhoffmann2387]

songs like albatross make you immortal. R.I.P. Peter Green

[@fionahiggins6682]

I was sixteen when I danced in a "disco " to this ..... I am now 65,not In a disco ,but still dancing ! Legendary !

[@bigdavekilbride9972]

Absolutely brilliant nice to see Neil Murray on the Bass God bless you Peter.

[@waderivers99]

This only gets better with age. I loved it back when, I am love with this song today.

[@MrUpinthewater]

The best instrumental EVER,,,this choon is amazing and one of those that just takes you to another place.....................a nice place

[@petre.w.487]

Those guys just kept going man...nice and chilled... I think that's so cool for Peter and his recovery and support !!..

[@mikeford-branch7859]

really a great version , played by the best there is (was) , its timeless for sure THank you Mike

[@ducwolf]

This one is for PETER ......... thx for unforgetible moments in my life

[@arescohen1280]

He is a undisputed guitar hero whatever you say. Surely, writing comments easier than playing or composing.

[@Blacksmith1959]

One of the best. Lots of soul and feeling.

[@davidsmith2663]

True guitar genius. RIP Peter God Bless.

[@mishaplaysmsp6698]

Peter Green beautiful music beautiful soul. Had the privilege to watch this genius live .

[@jonettek.shepherd3588]

So in love with this tune!! It’s heavenky💜💜💜💜

[@paulwoodham1119]

RIP Peter Green. Not a bad epitaph listening to this.

[@helmutgerhardhoffmann2387]

R.I.P. Peter. Your music makes you immortal

[@bustermorley8318]

@@helmutgerhardhoffmann2387 RIp Nigel Watson as well. He died in 2019.

[@jamesdonley9820]

The best!!

[@jaikumarvenkatchari3838]

'Not a bad epitaph '. In death can you not find it in yourself to be kind?

[@marymcwright739]

Paul Woodham you are darn right. This man could blow.

[@jamielee5881]

love the late peter green ,he wrote and composed albatross ,see him struggle heartbreaking

[@stillratz]

Another fabulous songwriter-musician passes out from here, Peter your music and Fleetwood Mac will live on, soar like an albatross.

[@daverlb]

RIP Greeny. ..this brings tears to my eyes...

[@loraineturner9077]

So feeling Peter green we all miss you you gave us all so much pleasure xx

[@TheRunner75]

The magic sound is still there after all these years...

[@abor_lanofreshup7432]

RIP PETER GREEN , THANKS FOR THIS NUMBER...BRING ME BACK , TOO GOOD OLD DAY'S...WHIT ANGELA RIP 2008..💙🙏🙏🙏💙...

[@mandograssable]

That is absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@antonioquatela7039]

Sei stato un grande artista, Peter! Grazie a te per le perle di musica che mi hai regalato, mi hai fatto sognare. Riposa in pace, ora.

[@jimmygray4072]

Ever been in a small venue front row head back eyes closed listening to Mr Green and his Splinter group! play this Tune........

[@stephenhudson7039]

One of the best nights of my life meeting Peter backstage at the little picture house in Beverley. 🇬🇧❤️

[@Stefan-ht3tv]

Bravo!! Thank-you Peter. Never to be forgotten. RIP

[@karloarsch1579]

This arrangement couldn't be more simple, but it couldn't be better. RIP

[@bpkline5008]

This is a really wonderful tune, perfectly done to reflect such a calm natural mood. Love it!

[@robertvangelderen5187]

Mr Green thanks for your beautiful music RIP tn the music heaven