The Green Manalishi
Fleetwood Mac, Peter Green
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Now, when the day goes to sleep And the full moon looks The night is so black that the darkness cooks Don't you come creepin' around Makin' me do things I don't wanna do Can't believe that you need my love so bad Come sneakin' around tryin' to drive me mad Bustin' in on my dreams Makin' me see things I don't wanna see 'Cause you're da Green Manalishi with the two prong crown All my tryin' is up, all your bringin' is down Just takin' my love then slippin' away Leavin' me here just tryin' to keep from followin' you
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10 facts about this song
Initial Release"The Green Manalishi" was initially released by Fleetwood Mac in May 1970 in the United Kingdom.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Fleetwood Mac's guitarist, Peter Green.
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Chart PerformanceIt climbed up to number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Different InterpretationDespite its psychedelic blues-rock sound, "The Green Manalishi" is interpreted by some as a song about money, referencing money's color in the U.S.
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Song MeaningAccording to Peter Green, the song was about the devil, whom he perceived as a green dog. The title "Manalishi" came to him in a dream and does not possess a specific meaning.
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PersonnelApart from Peter Green, the song featured John McVie on bass, Mick Fleetwood on drums, and Jeremy Spencer and Danny Kirwan on guitars.
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Album AppearanceThe song was included on several compilations albums, such as "The Pious Bird of Good Omen" and "Greatest Hits."
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Famous CoverIt was notably covered by heavy metal band Judas Priest in 1979, and that version became one of their live staples.
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Last Single"The Green Manalishi" was Peter Green's last composition for Fleetwood Mac before he left the band.
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Later PerformancesMick Fleetwood's supergroup, The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, performed "The Green Manalishi" as part of their live shows in the 2000s, and the song also featured on Mick Fleetwood's personal tribute album to Peter Green.
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