The Pious Bird of Good Omen

Description

Anyone unfamiliar with the early Fleetwood Mac, when they were led by the consummate guitarist and songwriter Peter Green, would do well to start here with this remarkable 1969 collection. It is comprised of their initial four non-album UK singles and their B-sides, a song from their self-titled debut album, two tracks from their second album, ‘Mr. Wonderful’, and two pieces by blues artist Eddie Boyd, featuring Fleetwood Mac, and sourced from Boyd’s Blue Horizon album, ‘7936 South Rhodes’. Capturing the essence of the band during this period, it’s a compelling document of their unique fusion of Chicago and British blues. Cuts like ‘Albatross,’ ‘Black Magic Woman,’ and ‘I Believe My Time Ain’t Long’ are enduring classics and among their very finest work.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Need Your Love So Bad – Fleetwood Mac (3.50)
2. Coming Home – Fleetwood Mac (2.38)
3. Rambling Pony – Fleetwood Mac (2.40)
4. The Big Boat – Fleetwood Mac (2.35)
5. I Believe My Time Ain’t Long – Fleetwood Mac (2.55)
6. The Sun Is Shining – Fleetwood Mac (3.10)
7. Albatross – Fleetwood Mac (3.10)
8. Black Magic Woman – Fleetwood Mac (2.46)
9. Just the Blues – Fleetwood Mac (5.35)
10. Jigsaw Puzzle Blues – Fleetwood Mac (1.33)
11. Looking for Somebody – Fleetwood Mac (2.50)
12. Stop Messin’ Round – Fleetwood Mac (2.18)