Peter Green Splinter Group - The Very Best Of (Deluxe Edition) [2012] (2 X CD's)

PETER GREEN SPLINTER GROUP

Peter Green Splinter Group - The Very Best Of (Deluxe Edition) [2012] (2 X CD's)

Peter Green was a founding member of Fleetwood Mac (having previously been in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers) and he was a key driver in that band’s early blues rock sound. He left Fleetwood Mac in 1970 due to ill health and was not seen again fully until 1995 when the Splinter Group was formed by fellow guitarist and Peter Green fan Nigel Watson. The Splinter Group saw Peter Green back onstage and the band released a series of albums between 1995 and 2004 when Green left the band. This two CD covers the Splinter Group’s history nicely and goes in chronological order, although as many of the songs were reinterpreted blues classics the music has that classic blues backbeat and there a lot of songs from Robert Johnson, one of Peter Green’s big influences.

The early Splinter Group line-up has a distinctive rock feel as joining Green an Watson were drummer Cozy Powell, bassist Neil Murray and keyboards Spike Edney (later to find fame running the SAS Band and its admirable series of charity gigs and previously the live keyboards player for Queen). As a result, the earlier blues classics like ‘Look On Yonder Wall’ have a real rocking feel to them. The band quickly changed into a more classic blues band when Roger Cotton replaced Spike Edney and they added sax and trumpet to the later albums, plus included more original material. Listen out to for the harmonica playing of Green, which is both powerful and a touch sorrowful at the same time.

Two definite highlights are the Fleetwood Mac covers ‘The Green Manalishi’ and ‘Man of the World’, which is played as a lovely instrumental version. Even if you don’t fancy the album do grab a listen to this song. ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ sees Green team-up with guest Paul Rodgers. Now that would have been some pairing back in the day had it happened. Other guests include Otis Rush, Buddy Guy and Snowy White.

A perfect overview of Peter Green’s comeback, aided by the Splinter Group. Hopefully this won’t be the last we see of his talented playing, even if he just comes back for the odd live appearance. A true British blues legend. (www.getreadytorock.me.uk)

32 of the original guitarist's best Splinter Group recordings 1997-2004. Guests include Paul Rodgers, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Dr John & Hubert Sumlin. If you are a blues fan, or just like the very best in music, then this CD has to be in your collection. An absolute collectable classic.

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Track lists
CD1

01 Peter Green Splinter Group - Look On Yonder Wall [Live] 6:24

02 Peter Green Splinter Group - The Stumble [Live] 4:22

03 Peter Green Splinter Group - Steady Rollin' Man [Live] 3:36

04 Peter Green Splinter Group - It Takes Time [Live] 5:06

05 Peter Green Splinter Group - When You Got A Good Friend 2:42

06 Peter Green Splinter Group - Walkin' Blues 3:07

07 Peter Green Splinter Group - Ramblin' On My Mind 2:56

08 Peter Green Splinter Group - Me And The Devil Blues 3:02

09 Peter Green Splinter Group feat Paul Rodgers - Sweet Home Chicago 4:13

10 Peter Green Splinter Group - The Supernatural [Live] 3:09

11 Peter Green Splinter Group - Shake Your Hips [Live] 5:14

12 Peter Green Splinter Group - Last Fair Deal Gone Down 3:19

13 Peter Green Splinter Group - If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day 4:29

14 Peter Green Splinter Group - The Green Manalishi [With The Two Pronged Crown] 5:35

15 Peter Green Splinter Group - Big Change Is Gonna Come 5:01

16 Peter Green Splinter Group - Heart Of Stone 4:40

CD2

01 Peter Green Splinter Group - Burglar 5:53

02 Peter Green Splinter Group - Hiding In Shadows 4:40

03 Peter Green Splinter Group - Man Of The World 3:02

04 Peter Green Splinter Group feat Hubert Sumlin - Dead Shrimp Blues 2:46

05 Peter Green Splinter Group feat Otis Rush - Little Queen Of Spades 2:59

06 Peter Green Splinter Group feat Dr. John - They're Red Hot 3:49

07 Peter Green Splinter Group feat Buddy Guy - Cross Road Blues 2:52

08 Peter Green Splinter Group - Come On In My Kitchen 3:05

09 Peter Green Splinter Group - Downsize Blues [Repossess My Body] 3:40

10 Peter Green Splinter Group - Feeling Good 4:13

11 Peter Green Splinter Group - Time Keeps Slipping Away 4:41

12 Peter Green Splinter Group feat Snowy White - Underway 4:45

13 Peter Green Splinter Group - Ain't Nothin' Gonna Chnage It 3:26

14 Peter Green Splinter Group - Look Out For Yourself 4:27

15 Peter Green Splinter Group - Don't Walk Away 4:30

16 Peter Green Splinter Group - I'm Ready For You 4:37

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