Peter Green - Albatros

[@nagbagmag1]

As hauntingly beautiful today as it was in 1968 a forever Classic. Thank you Peter Green RIP

[@lauriebhoy1984]

Coming home from work I passed the Albert Hall and stopped at the poster of upcoming gigs , and there's Peter Green playing that night . I bought two tickets at the box and rushed home , told my son to get dressed and pressed I had a surprise for him . Our late tickets were for the no seats attic , who cares , we got to see both of our fav player play Man of the World and Albatross , through tears . Made an old man very happy .

[@chiconeil]

RIP Peter, you were one of the very very best. This song is still beautiful today.

[@laurasands8322]

My dad loved this song ,and when it was rereleased in the 70s in the UK he'd always ask me to turn it up when the radio played it while we were at work when I worked for him. I miss you so much Daddy love you ,I wish I'd told you that when you were alive, if you were here I'd tell you everyday.

[@derrellthomas239]

Heard this for the first time while in the Navy 1970. Still in my top 10 faves. RIP Peter. And would have loved to play this for my late Dad. He LOVED good guitarists.

[@PhilPage227]

@@derrellthomas239 I watched Fleetwood Mac play this live in London in 1969, it was first released in 1968. I am so pleased you love it.

[@johnreynolds6369]

I know how you feel.

[@derrellthomas239]

@Philip Page You lucky dude!

[@PhilPage227]

@@derrellthomas239 Peter Green was stood about 10 feet from me dressed as Jesus.

[@aderrrt]

One of the great guitarists of all time. Rest in peace, Peter.

[@nw8000]

Albatross is the most beautiful piece in musical history!

[@jackn4853]

No Beethoven, Mozart, Bach? Try Claire de lune, Debussy, Moonlight Sonata Beethoven the list goes on.

[@allanhughes7859]

YES IT IS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nw8000]

@ Mere Trifles, sweet treats after the main course...

[@lawrencemcmillan5431]

This has got to be one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in my 73 years.

[@bigbarty8648]

Song? What are the lyrics?

[@maxinedobson6561]

Totally agree listening with tears in my eyes

[@staleeikeland1335]

Had the pleasure of meeting Peter Green at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and very funny. God rest his soul

[@rootsradic]

Nice try Benny Harvey

[@longjohn77]

Would have loved to see hum play and meet him. Closest I got was growing up in a religious cult with Jeremy Spencer.

[@christianrohde1391]

Greeny....RIP. We love you 'till the end. There's no one who's able to play the Blues like you did.

[@mr-wk1pf]

Britains BEST Blues player ever bar none.

[@donaldput7673]

Peter Green: Best British blues guitarist who ever picked up a guitar. I've been playing for almost sixty years and have yet to hear someone surpass his feeling, note choice, and phrasing. Absolutely untouchable in his prime. Rest easy, Peter, you left us a LOT of amazing music to listen to and marvel at.

[@danwebb4418]

Alvin Lee wasn't too bad a British blues guitarist. All a personal choice I guess, and different styles of gtr playing...cheers, from a Rory Gallagher fan , the Irish bluesman..

[@Barnekkid]

Agreed. Listen to the live version on youtube of The Stumble when he was with Mayall. The audio is bad but Greens vibe comes through in a powerful way. He seemed to have an endless supply of riffs. So sad the drugs took it all away from him.

[@maxsno]

Stateside we had Danny Kalb ,Alan Wilson , Bloomfield, Johnny Winter, E C still above them all for the period 66 -69

[@lat1419]

MH issues, and ECT took it away.

[@JaggedRecordsVa]

Nobody had your touch, your tone, your voice Mr. Green. My children’s children will hear of your work as your music transcends through time. Thank you so much, may your soul live forever

[@laneykane8062]

I loved Peter Green…I hate what happened to him as his was a genius musically and had so much more to create 😞

[@gratefulkm]

The English Authorities and the doctors should all go to prison for how they attacked Peter The Establishment lies ,.The untruths spread to the point where the uneducated believe them So sad, so wrong He just wanted to play the guitar and spread love

[@shaunperry1796]

The purity of Peter's playing always brings a tear. He was just brilliant 😢

[@gordontodd1295]

The greatest ever British blues guitarist.

[@davidmuecke2878]

Like great wine, the music simply gets better with time. Age has no place in music, fantastic song and Mr. Green is a great artist, a great tune that brings back some beautiful memories. It is music such as this that makes life rich!

[@ContentJapaneseMaples-gk8ji]

A few years ago, i was asked by a young woman, what music I liked. I replied, "Fleetwood Mac, but the old stuff". She replied " like Rumours?" ," i said " no that's their new music to me !" Love this music.

[@stevegriffiths4755]

Quite agree, Fleetwood Mac were never the same for me after Green and Spencer left, and Nicks and Buckingham joined.

[@Aquamaria-99]

Peter Green & Christine Mcvie were head & shoulders above the other members of the group.

[@PL-fc6hm]

absolute legend and a true human being. Rest in peace Peter 🙏 🌹

[@rutlandraider1]

RIP Peter. You gave and leave so much to the world of music. A true talent and legend.

[@adriangoodbrand8400]

Always loved this music.

[@Weteha299]

Dieser grossartige, emotionale Song erweckt Erinnerungen, die unvergessen sind

[@kevinthompson629]

That song still holds the magic. Wonderful to see Peter again.

[@BobFrazer-ix7vq]

I love this tune so much I want it played at my funeral. Bob

[@StarkyStarky-ni5rn]

je aj dlhšia verzia

[@LizardKing0851]

Unbelieveable that anyone would dislike.., why were they here in the first place..., Peter Green is one of the best God ever gave us.

[@bertfrantic]

I saw him with this lineup about 15 years ago. Nigel Watson was playing a lot of the lead parts, but every now and again Peter Green would play or sing something that was a total flash of brilliance. Was he the same as in his prime, certainly not, but I was glad I got to see the Green God. Still the best British blues guitarist there's been IMHO.

[@johnleavy5171]

From being one of the most talented and best guitarists of his time, it makes me a little sad to see Peter in this condition and not playing the lead. Still love his music though. RIP Peter.

[@danlanders9219]

The Splinter Group revived Mr. Green in his later years. Thank You! There will never be another "Albatross".

[@maryburns8150]

What a beautiful legacy to leave the world with ,forever to be played ❤

[@nickbaldwin1668]

The one with the beard is English musician Nigel Watson, Peter’s girlfriend’s brother, who were both responsible for getting him back playing, after about twenty years of living as a recluse,Nigel noticeably playing the lead parts,unselfishly covering for Peter’s fragile state around this time

[@ijustwannaleaveacommentony6511]

thanks

[@keithnewbery8948]

Yes I saw him on one of the splinter group tours and it was pretty much as you say, seemed happier playing harmonica but there were odd flashes of brilliance ,I spoke to him seemed a humble nice person and had a good sense of humour.

[@RJDViewer]

One of the greatest instrumentals of the modern era.

[@leecav214]

what a talented team...my god this is bliss served by a guitar..simply brilliant...❤

[@nicolfoley5309]

Loved ever so much forever, you won’t find anything like him again, so sad.

[@patrickgolden1222]

Still so beautiful after all the years. thanks Peter.

[@andrewdavies6273]

Patrick Golden ......Absolutely beautiful.......

[@nipper44]

Patrick Golden I was a trucker for over 40 years in the old days when we 1st had that old AM cb,s my cb handle was Albatross and needless to say I loved this tune when it came out,I've been retired for a 1 years now but whenever I hear this song I get a shiver down my spine oh happy days.🤗🤗🤗

[@nipper44]

Patrick Golden should read 11 (eleven)years.

[@allymckop9028]

The best ever

[@MrMoggyman]

Yes, Peter Green messed up in his life, but he is still here with us. And just remember what exactly this man has contributed to music over the years before even considering a single criticism. If this man never played again, and let us all hope that that never happens, he has earned his right to be called a guitar ledgend on a par with Clapton, Hendrix, Beck, and the rest.

[@markJaggi]

I love what you said....but maybe he didn't. It was perhaps a beautiful short road that was left for us to follow and for him to find again. We can all find our best path if we so chose :) peace and love

[@nazmoking3171]

Peter Green made a major contribution to be sure. But let's not go so far as to compare him to Beck, Clapton and Hendrix - that is an exaggeration!

[@kevinhall7347]

@nazmoking3171 imo Hendrix is an exaggeration. He's not in the same class as Beck,Green or even Brian May

[@MrMoggyman]

@@kevinhall7347 Correct! Hendrix was in a league of his own.

[@arescohen1280]

RIP Peter Green. As I am living in this world, I will never forget you. Forgotten superstar. Rest in peace.

[@rael1999]

RIP Peter lad....one of the pieces of music in my lost youth of warm summers in the sun back in the 1970's !

[@allanhughes7859]

I WILL GO WITH THIS TUNE TO MY GRAVE ITS BEEN WITH ME FOR TOOOOO MANY YEARS !!

[@michelgervais1874]

UN GRAND MERCI POUR TA MUSIQUE...PETER GREEN. SOIT EN PAIX.

[@paddington3028]

Pete was a force, a legend never to be forgotten.

[@noonsight2010]

We could have let him tell us about his life... But it would have been a sad tale. R.I.P. Peter Green. Thank you for the music.

[@helenevans3513]

Your legendary guitar music forever with us

[@wolframdebris8102]

I recall hearing this as a youngster in the 60s it still evokes memories, great music

[@R-11034]

One of the best instrumentals ever written and Peter Green one of the best guitarists ever. RIP.

[@rej1960]

Thank you for the music. May you now find the peace you sought in life.

[@georgeblow-up3439]

A great loss!!! From now on, fly with your Albatros in deep blue sky ! R.I.P.

[@Sortedman23]

Peter Green, legendary genius guitarist, inspirational musician for countless generations, , thank god he's still around , by far one of the finest guitarists to have graced this planet, the tranquility and sheer beauty of his compositions are still without equal , almost 50 years on . how lucky are we to witnessed this phenomenon, peace and love PG

[@burtonlad3294]

I agree totally with your comment.Pity we lost him for so many years to his many demons

[@markportch]

is this Treo video on LP.?

[@1sortedman]

Not sure Mark, LP ? doubt it would be on vynyl DVD more likely ,

[@Georgie2047]

Brilliant summation and totally agree with you. Not to digress too too much, most of the lead on Albatross was in fact played by Danny Kirwan. Saw them live when the record first came out and was somewhat surprised when Danny took most of the lead. Peter was as usual very giving to his fellow musicians and played along masterfully with Danny et al. :-)

[@bluesfan582]

Peter Green himself has said that there would not have been an Albatross without Danny.

[@kaspersky9869]

Peter's masterpiece! RIP legend.

[@grantwetherall9397]

Yes, so sad to see him like this. I owned a restaurant in Richmond, Surrey in the mid 80’s . He was a frequent customer of mine. Very sadly he had a lot of hangers on, especially when he got paid once a month. Sad to see so many take advantage of him. He was always polite and kind. Such a great loss.

[@fccwebmeister]

On the other hand, unlike so many others, he has left a legacy of joy. Perhaps he enjoyed giving. Maybe not so sad? Just an idea. :)

[@sydhughes6041]

I lived in Richmond in the 80s and he used to get a bus to east sheen, and I often meet him at the bus stop near my home.

[@mitchconnerandsometimesjlotoo]

Sad that he got older and put on a few pounds. Its part of getting older, heppen oftern.

[@knowmusicman157]

​@@RM-je5qwPeter looks fine. He's an older man here. No prob.

[@richardyoung7415]

IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER HE WAS BEAUTIFUL, A MASTER CRAFTSMAN AT PLAY, RIP PETER GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. PEACE TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@antonelloschiano5815]

God Bless you Peter! Magic guitarist! 💙R.I.P. 🙏

[@porkstack]

Incredible to see Peter performing again after so much he faced in life. Any negative comments on here are by ignorant people who know nothing about the history of Fleetwood Mac or the dangers of LSD drugs

[@timesis1]

The very great Peter Green, thank you.

[@daveoblivion4753]

One of the greats. Loved his music

[@vicstar32]

He meant a lot to people of my generation . I was privileged to see one of his final performances . A well respected gentleman 🙏 RIP Green god

[@troobloo480]

Can you believe I had a Siamese cat who loved this ! Of course I had to buy the 45 .. it was that long ago ! 😂

[@realmusiklover]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. RIP Peter.

[@frankstecker5675]

Peter green 🎸einer der besten Gitarristen.....für mich.. keiner spielte so mit Leidenschaft und Hingabe..die Gitarre 🎸 wie..seine solo.. vinil. Wie LITTLE DREAMER ..oder IN THE SKIES. usw.gehören zum besten was es gibt an rockblues...Rest in Peace...Peter green.

[@richardstiers9010]

One of my all time favorite songs.

[@joebaxter6811]

Lovely. He was never the same, but every now and then the magic showed through. The reason why I'm a musician.

[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

Mr. Green always had the ability to speak to this guy's soul.

[@derekbeauchamp2409]

I went to see this concert, it was great to finally see Peter Green. Rest in Peace Peter Green.

[@kurtmullins9463]

Just heard this song on the radio, googled, only to find that you passed. RIP PG

[@marthastephens2179]

RIP. LEGEND🌹

[@ianrobinsonreikizen]

Simply stunning ❤ so much respect for mr green! A massive influence on so many! RIP you beautiful soul 🙏 your legacy and music lives on.

[@SirReginaldBumquistIII]

​@ginaparker-langleyyour a stodgy person arent you

[@aquamarine99911]

This is why John Lennon called "Sun King" his Fleetwood Mac song. Part of the greatness of the Beatles was that they listened to everybody else and incorporated the good stuff - like "Albatross" - into their music.

[@shirleycornelius6256]

" GREATEST OF ALL, ALL TIMES, PAST,PRESENT , FUTURE FOREVER ,EVER,EVER AND EVER BEYOND. " I'M 70 & I'LL NEVER STOP LOVING THIS ONE & ONLY. "💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🥨💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🌴🌺

[@williamparker1085]

imagine living a life that created something this beautiful and lasting

[@messenger8279]

I remember hearing this on top of the pops in the uk when it first came out. It had a marvellous video of an Albatros flying around some cliffs. It was so beautiful. I would have only been about 9 or 10.

[@Stefan-ht3tv]

Just can't get enough of this tune. Thank-you Peter, RIP.

[@allandavies1642]

This is around the last time I saw Peter Green playing with a brilliant line up of musicians at the Queen's Theatre in Barnstaple,North Devon. What a wonderful evening it was too ! Years earlier I had also attended a concert Fleetwood Mac played at the Yeovil Techical college, in Somerset, when Albatros was first realesed as a single. Those were the day my friends !

[@altair8598]

Stone cold classic. Nice to see Peter in acoustic mode and refreshing to hear a different version, even if it can't quite match the old.

[@Ninky100]

I have been humming this all afternnon. Couldn't think what the song was, tried humming it to my Grandson, nope he didn't know it. Had to wait 4 hours for my husband to come in and he named that tune for me. Doesn't help that I am tone deaf. Now am enjoying it for the 4th time. Beautiful tune.

[@AnnetteRead-m4k]

One of all time favourites, beautiful peaceful record sooo relaxing, I remember all those years ago when it was released, music was wonderful back then😊❤❤

[@marthastephens2179]

RIP PETER AND THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC 🌹

[@ianterry991]

I was privileged to see him perform this in Kings Lynn (UK)

[@theoppiesghost]

God bless Peter Green. A lost soul, but now he is found.

[@oldgit4260]

Oppie Oppenheimer just about found, just a fragment of his former self really....

[@j.j.1064]

Oppie Oppenheimer Yes indeed you can thank Nigel and Michelle Watson for helping him recover.

[@johndavies802]

Oppie Oppenheimer ii

[@queensbridgemilitia4510]

This isn't Peter, this is the body of Peter, nothing more. The world's greatest guitarist is long gone.

[@roseblake5803]

Shaun Morgan He is not gone for all us people that truly love him. Please have some respect.

[@edubfromktown]

Such an amazingly talented musician. RIP

[@robnamowicz8073]

Met Peter Green in a dressing room at a teen club they were booked into for two nights in Michigan. Handed him my Stratocaster, he handed me his Les Paul. He had the strap screwed down on the upper bout. A nice chunk of leather, an old cinch from a saddle. You can see it on many of the videos from around that time. Maybe one of the most quietly charismatic men I've ever encountered. My admiration deepened from the songs he wrote, he was really tuned in to the big power of the universe at that time. A fragile soul, and just a lovely man. All we local Michigan guitar stranglers were sitting down front, with Peter and Danny Kirwin blowing our hair back with Twin Reverbs. We started to take bets on when Mick Fleetwood was going to crash a cymbal. Me, Geri Zubal, Phil Bliss and Thomas Weschler, some other fellows too. Two nights of inspiration, and amazement. Great band,,,great,,,

[@salimoalemo]

I feel peace in my heart everytime I listen to this music.

[@lenashevchenko247]

Good! I like...

[@deborahbrown6408]

Me too, peace & calmness, which is much needed now more than ever😘💞😘🎶🎶🎶🎶💓💓

[@taffcad]

No blasphemy intended. I did not think that a human could produce something that could be heaven sent. What a wonderful way to spend 3.03minutes of my life. Thank you.

[@davideckersley9930]

I saw one of these concerts and although he wasn’t the same just to have him on stage was enough. RIP a legend.

[@ShoJ369]

Peter Green was and remains a Genius, both my kids were born to this, I played it during Labour.

[@mikeonfreeserve2926]

It's playing it during conception that's impressive

[@worldmikel]

This song just came to mind last week. Weird. RIP Peter Green.

[@Frederick-in2rz]

Fantastic, Real Music, Real musicians. should be more of that no rap or hiphop

[@nucleusmedicalmedia]

This reminded me of Sun King by the Beatles, and then I read this song was George Harrison's inspiration for it. Harrison said: "At the time, 'Albatross' (by Fleetwood Mac) was out, with all the reverb on guitar. So we said, 'Let's be Fleetwood Mac doing Albatross, just to get going.' It never really sounded like Fleetwood Mac... but that was the point of origin."

[@alanhill4335]

No song cut through to my soul like this (perhaps Greensleeves ), never got old always took me away from the shit of the day.RIP Peter Green

[@davewilson9738]

One of the greatest instrumentals of all time. And my favourite in my mellow out sessions of my youth xD

[@moonman535]

Rest In Peace... Thank you for the Music...

[@beverleybutler7685]

One of our all time greats🙌❤

[@railwaystationmaster]

We should all just be grateful PG was able to come back from that dark destructive place that devours so many talented musicians, so many don't !

[@frankstecker5675]

The greates British Blues 🎸all time..rip.⚘️ Peter green and Nigel Watson..🎸

[@jackreacher5667]

Never heard it played like this before, a really sublime experience.

[@waltraud734]

Unforgeteable ❤❤❤

[@jhuranim]

Legendary guitarist BB King on Peter Green: "He has the sweetest tone I ever heard; he was the only one who gave me the cold sweats."

[@georgepierresteinraht2964]

jhuranim 78

[@fishingfanatic3204]

79

[@gt40mk21]

This is the kind of thing he was talking about. Totally superb sound: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2HLn59mqNt4ZqM

[@alansturgess1324]

Personally, I've always liked this little'known recording featuring Peter. His use of silences as much as the guitar is an object lesson for those guitarists who feel that every nano-second has to be filled with riffs, runs and sound. The brief solos in this really do send shivers up the spine kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5aoZJKNi7SWZrM

[@muttley918]

jhuranim At least I got to see BB. It was his birthday. I believe 70th in Cleveland. Very memorable show indeed

[@janolaful]

my dad loved this so much we had it for his funeral way to go frankyboy x

[@firejam78]

janice pettigrew great song to send him off on his final journey keep the memories close to you

[@gt40mk21]

That's so nice.

[@briantaylor2.023]

This group of people has given us one of the greatest gifts... Peter Green with the desire to go back on stage and share his wonderful music to all!

[@morrisbrookes2301]

Peter green thank you for the days .

[@bikerclivew]

Wonderful way back when, still wonderful 🇬🇧

[@bobbymeyerti9300]

Peter Green was a great musician💐💐💐

[@guitarprism]

Lovely Peter Green, and his wonderful band.

[@irajic1]

One of the most beautiful instrumental melodies in the history of blues rock 🎵