Fleetwood Mac-Albatros

[@MrMoggyman]

One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever recorded. Thank you Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac.

[@michaelsheridan5794]

53 years ago today, my late wife and I bought this on our way home from our wedding reception, then sat by the firelight in our first little home listening to it . I'm off to the same now.

[@ronnie9187]

This is my number one, how this guitar playing is taking me into a warm, dreamworld, back in time when I was a very young kid. Its magic, pure magic.

[@AnnaBean83]

This was my grandmother's favourite song, and she always used to wish she could be reincarnated as an albatross, just gliding through the skies forever more, so we played it at the end of her funeral and it was the most beautiful moment.

[@nugsymalone1247]

Awesome Grandma! I have yet to meet anyone in real life that actually knows this song, young or old

[@Itchicoo-Park]

Everything you play it she will be gliding......

[@stevenevoevans7749]

@@Itchicoo-Park meeting wrong people lol ✌️

[@Peabody10]

Beautiful

[@fatwhitejen5035]

Also my Dad's favourite song which he chose for his funeral which was held on March 23 2020. Wonderful memories of sitting in our 1970s living room listening to Dad play it on the guitar. Exquisite. ♪

[@tracysweet1322]

Perfect. Peter's finest hour. The pleasure on his face as he plays it. An absolute legend in his own lifetime and waaaay beyond. I hope he's found the peace he so desperately craved. Thanks for the music Pete.

[@erscott13]

No matter what your problems are, listening to this will make you feel better.

[@Bren-ms3ml]

Elisabeth Scott,so very true..

[@EnterThunderShock12]

Amen to that , The Green God will live on forever...

[@andresbart9020]

Or sad very very sad.

[@tetrahedron1000]

@@liarborisjohnsom4136 Don't forget Danny Kirwan also, without whom Peter Green said he wouldn't have been able to make this record. Sadly, he seems to have been largely forgotten about. A prodigy if there ever was one.

[@marcomorbeck831]

RIP Peter! Your music changed my life. This song was a lifechanger for me. Now @ 43 enjoying life, and put my bad period behind. Cheers, mate. Let god enjoy your guitar skils

[@MrAlistar99]

Good lad Marco👍🏻

[@sounder9393]

And do some jamming with Jimi and Terry Kath.

[@clairesmith1964]

What a lovely thing to say. Blessings..rip Peter

[@Johnnyfive55]

RIP Pete, I hope your passing was a peaceful as this tune.

[@mctavish23]

Amen.

[@love-vy1ry]

Nice Words.

[@nealjones2901]

I was 17. living in London. Great! What a time. My lead guitarist was a phenomenal 15 year old whizz kid who later went on to great things in LA himself. I heard this song and went nuts. I have no ear but I figured this one out on my own. Called my guitarist and said " Guess what I just figured out? " He said " No way" so I played it to him over the phone. The rest is history. Thank You Peter for all the memories and all the Great Music. Yes, I know, later line-ups went on to greater commercial success but.....

[@stpwadds]

R.I.P Peter Green, The world has lost a guitar hero

[@johnt7630]

And a great singer/songwriter.

[@glenrogers4573]

True there

[@oystersource]

@@johnt7630 Yep, Peter Green had it all. R.I.P

[@mrzimmy]

Free now. Flying with his albatross...es.

[@ahmedhazim5163]

💚

[@wolfgangweller2525]

One of the greatest instrumental songs of all time, RIP Peter Green!

[@jimimes]

Agreed. I am mesmerized by the song. I listen to it almost every evening before bed. The best written and played instrumental that I have ever heard, and I've been playing guitar since I was 15. I'm 73 now. Wow

[@imanomad557]

the older I get the more emotional I get.

[@royyates6865]

Wisdom can be a curse?.....

[@suemilner9691]

Me too :-/ the older I get I’m more sentimental .Time changes our music our memories don’t :-)

[@ramirogigena1663]

I imagine Peter arriving heaven with this song playing. RIP

[@paulandersen9492]

That is a wonderful thought. May we all arrive with this song.

[@saihospitality402]

with danny

[@elysiumfire4230]

Always a favourite. I was 9 years old when this played over the radio, it stopped me in my tracks and I stood silent all the way through. It was a seminal moment, one where a piece of music became part of the soundtrack of my life. I was lucky to born at the start of the sixties, and grew up through the best three decades that music ever produced.

[@leanneheinemann3862]

I was born late 50’s. This is the music of my youth.

[@tonyseymour2428]

I'm with you

[@MrHoefnix]

Let's all stop for a moment and gather together here to praise Peter Green's guitar playing. RIP Peter Green.

[@aldito7586]

What a guitar player ! What a tone !

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

"Gather together"? How do we do that? Gathering together is a physical action! I bet youre one of those who, "cascades information", keeps everyone "in the loop", takes a "helicopter view", "inbox" me, doesnt keep in touch but, "reaches out". No such thing as in the future here its, "going forward". (Which is actually present tense). Managers quips who think it makes them sound clever when in truth theyre incompetant. Either that or youre a vicar!

[@MrHoefnix]

@@gbwildlifeuk8269 You are sorely mistaken. Now get back to work!

[@philippeceline984]

*Hey yo* ! ... *seriously serious you love so much to be informed 'bout all of the* *latest~slightest~ extremeness* *rumours words 'buzz ~breeze" whispers und babbles* *Then your* *name should be* *MUST BE* *"Mister know~it~all"* *unless yo wanted to kind of make* *All of us* ... *LAUGH LAUGH* *LAUGHIN' and LAUGH* *['bout you...natürlich!]* . . . ... *Well done duddy dude* *yo DID IT*

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

@@kimdonkersley1121 havent you heard we're not celebrating we're "gathering together". Get your coat and toddle off!

[@bea3693]

Dad, Our all time favorite. Finally your free... Fly the world with mum. God bless..

[@AndyMcPandy]

And bless you too, sweetheart.

[@peciacake]

BB King when asked about Peter Green, "Peter Green has more talent in his little finger than I have in my entire body" and "He was the only one that gave me the cold sweats". Rest In Peace Peter, your legacy will live on for decades.

[@stephenkeefe1239]

Remember this tune in late 60's, when l was young, carefree and the summer sun was warm and the beer cold and the young lady at my side was so beautiful and Vietnam was just a noise on the tv !

[@iandlv6835]

I was with PeteR when he wrote Albatros, his inspiration was THE Ralph Vaughan Williams composition, “the lark ascending” one of his favourite pieces of classical music. He wanted to write a piece of music that captured the grace of a bird in flight. He succeeded. Bless you Peter, RIP.

[@MarieProvost77]

I am a huge fan of the original/early Fleetwood Mac (well, actually, through Heroes) but especially the Green-Kirwan era. Thanks for sharing that revealing detail - I also love Vaughan Williams, so it all makes sense to me.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

He must have been a very good spirited person ❤️❤️

[@marklammas2465]

@@MarieProvost77 RVW rules! If "The Lark Ascending" inspired Peter Green, then that's two musicians of quality and greatness inspiring people.

[@marklammas2465]

And Ralph...

[@andymatthews7617]

Ahead of his time, such a sad loss.

[@margaretritchie1047]

I listen to this over and over again, I think of my son who recently passed away. I sit at the beach and silently listen to this. And then I feel better.

[@stanleywissmar3455]

Rest in peace, Peter Green. One of the truly greats! Music as we know it would not have developed the way it did without your tasteful, soulful songs and performances. ❤️🙏

[@aubscottam8560]

RIP Peter Green.. unsung genius. We have lost one of the greatest guitarists of all time

[@andrewmatthews6861]

THE BEST ❤️❤️

[@otisobl]

I am 55 now, so this music is actually before my time. And yet, the older I get, the more I gravitate to the earliest music that made a impact on me.

[@MrRetepyesmar]

I had my first real meaningful kiss in 1969 while this was playing in the background at the school end of term party. I will never forget Sue for giving me my first experience of love....and this song will remind me of that special time back in '69.

[@stephanievieyra4359]

Awesome ❤

[@paulpalmtree9295]

Simply beautiful guitar playing, by Fleetwood Mac.

[@okgo8315]

A masterpiece, someone else said it and they hit the spot. Truly the most beautiful and moving instrumental ever. My first professional guitar was a cherry '58 LesPaul junior, the guy I bought it from said it was Peter's but they all said that in the '60s 🤣👍🇬🇧rip Peter.

[@Charleybones]

It's certainly a great instrumental. I prefer the hinting harmonica of Midnight Cowboy as the greatest instrumental though.

[@Tony_Regime]

RIP Mr Green. thankyou for all the songs. your guitar playing was an inspiration.

[@ronnie5129]

Peter R.I.P. Man, you will never be forgotten, when you played this song, you could sit back, close your eyes, and see the Bird Flying, Cousin Figel

[@nuddleable]

his solo on "another kinda love" is breathtaking and has stayed with me all my life--simply the best--rip mate

[@davidbaker4619]

Thank you Peter...so many times I have chilled out to this piece of music...so many....RIP Peter..I know it wasn't always easy.

[@steveb4207]

Beautiful piece of work, you were adored. RIP Peter Green.

[@johnt7630]

Peter Green shone briefly, but boy did he shine. He will be remembered as a major player in British rock history. Influenced the Beatles' song "Sun King" on Abbey Road. May his troubled soul be at peace now.

[@paulandersen9492]

Amen to that. He was a tortured soul.

[@paulandersen9492]

@QWERTY I would agree. Albatross is a smooth and calming beautifully paced song. I cannot imagine having that kind of talent and anyone who wrote and played this has something "special."

[@bruceg.6282]

I think Fleetwood Mac's early albums were their best.

[@Inglese001]

@@bruceg.6282 Depends what you like. Early Fleetwood Mac were more of a blues/rock band, the 1970s group were more pop/country/rock band.

[@weeman8796]

This is not just music...this is M&S music.

[@MrJojahe]

That sound from the man with the plan Peter you are missed you will be missed and remember never ever forgotten. Thanks one of many fans Shorty Carter

[@motokev2727]

Thanks for all the great songs Peter Greenbaum, RIP

[@kundendienst171]

Ein grandioser Song von einer tollen Mannschaft gespielt.

[@grndpabryan]

The most beautiful instrumental ever!

[@A66omd]

Remember Greeny didn't just play on the song he wrote it as well. A masterpiece and a work of genius from a great bluesman who was very quiet, likeable and had no ego. The saddest of losses

[@morr8387]

You can tell he had no ego just from this video. He is actually behind the drummer. If you did not know, you would think he is Kirwan. Also, he insisted the band be named after Mick and John (which I know you know).

[@katejones2148]

Amen 🙏 very well said 💁🏻‍♀️👍🏻❤️

[@gordyn5292]

RIP Greenie, you really were the best!

[@anthonyyorath7661]

i can remember listening to this with freinds in a dark room so many years ago its still as good now

[@alanunderwood2961]

Always remember a lady requesting a song on the radio and all she knew about it that it sounded. Like guitars talking to each other

[@jonathan9722]

Rest In Peace Peter. This is my favorite song EVER.

[@michellehanstock284]

Peter Green, a creative genius, thanks for the 'hairs on the back of the neck' may you rest in peace great man x

[@ronedwards1897]

best instramental ever made...you will hear it everywhere...it will never die....peter green rip.

[@skykiss12]

Jeremy Spencer playing slide guitar 🎸 fabulously. ❤😊

[@jfk5star]

RIP bud you left us some great music and thankyou 💕💕🎸🤙

[@chessmoon]

this is not just music, it is Fleetwood mac music

[@peterturley1331]

💜😪😔💔 no more torment Peter. Play on 'upstairs' now, with other legends gone before. Thank you for your music. X.

[@basherspars7211]

This was Father's fave tune! He's up with the Great Architect of the Universe now for some time! Every time I hear this tune I think he's up there in the Clouds flying RIP Pops x

[@ladycplum]

RIP Peter. A true genius has gone from us.

[@theechoofnowzzz5428]

one of the most inspiring guitarists ever

[@howardsimon729]

I was lucky growing up as a kid in Toronto. The DJ's on CFNY and CHUM FM were amazing and introduced this piece to us. I would never have known about it.

[@lindalester7878]

Rest in peace you were the sound track to my youth. God bless and condolences to your family.

[@rogerray1853]

This is just as peaceful as sitting in the middle of the woods

[@dhirajshah4933]

R.I.P. Peter Green. One of the best piece written by him. Those college days good with this music

[@vincentshaw8667]

Loved this since I was a child, primary school assembly used to play it and also remembered from Hart program in the 70s 80s,now trying to play on guitar, RIP Peter Green I will always remember you 🎸🎸

[@frankadams9644]

WISH THERE were MORE TUNES LIKE THIS TODAY. WONDERFUL

[@charlessugg6102]

frank adams agreed

[@nuckinfutz3336]

Check out The Trip by Still Corners...

[@erikcastillo2454]

@@nuckinfutz3336 great tysm

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Absolutely ❤️❤️

[@andrewmatthews6861]

A lovely haunting melody doesn't get any better thanks Peter ❤️

[@julietteandrews9918]

A wonderful song that will live forever. Thank you Peter Green.

[@bicj1179]

The piece of music we played at my dad's funeral. He was a child/ teenager of the 60s and an avid record collector. He lapped up music from his home nation of Britain, especially early Fleetwood Mac, and loved a lot of US artists too. This was the song he always told us he wanted for his funeral. Glad we got to make your wish come true, dad. Miss you x On another note, this piece is truly beautiful - it conjures up this feeling that, no matter what shit deal you experience in your lifetime, that the release of your consciousness from the confines of your physical body and back out into the ether upon death must be intensely blissful. To me, this piece of music is like that experience in music form. So peaceful, balmy, like you're on the most pristine Hawaiian beach with not a care in the world - removed from the societal pressures, emotional pain and the general restrictiveness that can occur with the human experience.

[@jimimes]

The first Fleetwood Mac song I ever heard was "On Well". That was supposed to be their genre. I loved that song until I heard Albatross. I have ear worm as the call it. When you can't get a song out of your head. Usually from hearing so much. Well, I listen to it every day. Especially just before bedtime. It makes me relax and it's the best instrumental of all time, in my opinion. Like all musicians that died before their time. I always wondered what songs they might have written for us to enjoy. Maybe love.

[@j.c.marshall2374]

One of a kind. Among the finest guitarists of all time. Thank you Peter. Beckoned to the light.

[@megadave1197]

Danny Kirwan was not only an amazing guitarist is seems that he also had the super power of being invisible

[@sams220guy3]

RIP Peter Green ,,,a sad day for the muzic industry & us old Mac followers

[@philipcorrigan507]

This was one of my first record I bought. Pure Gold.

[@StratGuy00]

To see the original lineup is fabulous! Thanks!

[@chetpogostin34]

Amazing combination of guitar talent: Peter Green and Danny Kirwan.

[@pasgas12safe58]

ALWAYS be remembered for this beautiful piece!!!! RIP Peter. xx✌🙏

[@grahammccartney8493]

We will mourn the loss of one of the world's greatest blues guitarists

[@shandyshandy-hm4ql]

Remembering today the late great Peter Green who gave us this beautiful instrumental and soo much more. RIP Peter.

[@stevethomas5849]

Farewell Peter Green, thanks for the music.

[@cindyosborne8351]

An incredibly beautiful piece of music. RIP Peter Green

[@vincenzoamatruda6080]

Great talent and extraordinary musician. When these artists leave us, also a part of us goes away....RiP

[@tonysouldays]

Another part of our musical history gone so sad RIP Peter Green you left us some great music and lovely memories 💙

[@cathrynboag6474]

Rest in eternal peace Peter.

[@タカ-b1v]

Goodbye Danny. Thanks for your good music.

[@howlindonster6131]

Sweet sweet sweet, damn you can only remember the great incarnation of Fleetwood Mac here on You Tube or our old lps.. Love them days..

[@John73850]

R..I.P. Peter, another one of the True Greats is gone but will never be forgotten!!!!

[@thesecond5588]

Back when I had a reel-to-reel, I used this on one side of the reel of tape to let me know it was near the end. Fleetwood Mac. I had all their stuff up to the Rumors album. It was given to me as a gift; I never opened it.

[@bonniemoerdyk9809]

I remember this...long long ago. so peaceful.

[@2SKH]

I do not have any words to describe this Masterpiece..Only God above could give these young Men the Gift of Talent to Compose such a Tune !!!...Nothing can compare to this !!! Godbless x

[@rolffriedrichwitte]

Just Wunderfull. ❤ i Love this Gread Band.

[@SkeligMichael]

Rest easy, bro. A part of my youth is forever gone.

[@roytudor854]

How can a good day turn So Sad, RIP Peter Green.

[@hannesbeltermann9667]

So beatiful. Is the best 11😀

[@hannesbeltermann9667]

Thats Music,thats freedom. Gruss Hannes elmshorn

[@marionschoeller2980]

Love this! Thanks for posting along with the wonderful video of the band and the birds.

[@charliewoodstock8453]

Wolfgang, thanks, you are the best 🌷

[@ilantonio32]

Peter green the best ever! Rest in peace!!!

[@maddy7]

Awesome song with Peter Green at the helm. RIP Peter. You are missed.

[@colinsloanes9264]

RIP to one of the great guitarists of all time and yet ranked only no 58 in the Billboard top 100 greatest guitarists when he should have been one of the top ten! BB King recognised him as the guitarist with the sweetest tone.

[@margaretritchie1047]

I love this piece, it’s very calming and relaxing.

[@andredubois6745]

Timeless , Thanks Peter !

[@daveberry9922]

hey i remember to listening to this on a radio in class at school, i had ear phones, i smuggled it in, i loved this track

[@8lenorman]

One of the greats of contemporary music. RIP

[@Oldcarnut63]

This is my first time hearing this sing in love it ...

[@johnm2558]

I’m always in danger of forgetting song titles but the pics kept reminding me. Thanks!

[@dchampagne68]

RIP Peter Green. Great singer composer and incredible guitarist.

[@friedrichbarbarossa8001]

Einfach geniale Musiker🤔💖

[@MyChrissyb]

What a beautiful song,It's has everything to calm our thoughts. Rest Mr Peter Green

[@YaroSz16]

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