Hypnotized

[Wouter Vuijk]

Originally Posted by nicepace

One of the famous FM stories is the one that says that Stevie, when invited to join the band, listened to all the previous albums, and found an element of mysticism that existed throughout the band's history, no matter who the personnel were.

No matter who the personnel was: How about the very first line-up, Peter, Mick, Jeremy and Bob (Brunning). I can't sense any mysticism in their studio recordings as well as the in the Marquee live recording.
OMG, WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME???????

[doodyhead]

They did not need to be mystical. If my memory serves me there were folks calling someone in the band "THE GREEN GOD".

[michelej1]

Rapid City Journal by By John Maron and Bradford Brady

http://rapidcityjournal.com/blackhil...d67a18959.html


Q: In the old Fleetwood Mac song, “Hypnotized,” there’s a line about a place in North Carolina. Where is the place?

A: “Hypnotized” is one of Fleetwood Mac’s early ’70s hits before they changed their lineup and became superstars. Written by Bob Welch, the song from the 1973 album, “Mystery to Me,” is about strange, unexplained events. The lyrics were inspired by a conversation Welch had with a friend who was from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. According to Welch, the friend told him of a crater about 20 miles from town that had “smooth sides like melted glass.” There were no visible access roads to the site so the friend thought the crater might have been caused by a meteor. Welch was a member of Fleetwood Mac from 1971 to 1974. Other than “Hypnotized,” he is best known for his top-10 solo hit “Sentimental Lady” from 1978.

[nicepace]

No matter who the personnel was: How about the very first line-up, Peter, Mick, Jeremy and Bob (Brunning).

Hey ... I'm only quoting what Stevie (supposedly) said. She oughta know mystical when she hears it. (lol)

[slipkid]

Originally Posted by nicepace

Hey ... I'm only quoting what Stevie (supposedly) said. She oughta know mystical when she hears it. (lol)

Actually from what I've read, Peter Green, and his girlfriend Sandra Elsdon were heavy into the mystical hippie BS of the time. Since Stevie Nicks is two months older than Jeremy Spencer, maybe she should've been the one to replace Spencer in 1971, if that could've happened.

"Black Magic Woman." Do I need to say more? (this saves me from serious vs. sarcasm, and the insane).

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Wouter Vuijk

No matter who the personnel was: How about the very first line-up, Peter, Mick, Jeremy and Bob (Brunning). I can't sense any mysticism in their studio recordings as well as the in the Marquee live recording.
OMG, WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME???????

While technically not THAT line-up, just prior to that line-up, Pete did have The Supernatural with Mayall.

And then there was Black Magic Woman...

And the The Green Manalishi...

Of course, it was Lindsey and Christine that all but ripped of Peter with World Turning.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Of course, it was Lindsey and Christine that all but ripped of Peter with World Turning.

Not so much of a rip-off as a jumping off point for an entirely new conception. Welch's "Safe Harbour" has more in common with Green's "Albatross" than the white album's "World Turning" does with Green's earlier version...

[dino]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Not so much of a rip-off as a jumping off point for an entirely new conception. Welch's "Safe Harbour" has more in common with Green's "Albatross" than the white album's "World Turning" does with Green's earlier version...

New conception? Not really, World Turning is both lyrically and musically a rip off World Keeps On Turning.

[luckydimecaper]

I've just recently started working my way back through the Bob Welch era albums and MTM is an excellent. Like someone earlier said, there's no filler on there whatsoever. Definately one of FMs most consistent albums, more so than the White album I reckon.