The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown)
Fleetwood Mac, Peter Green
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Song Creation"The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown)" was written and recorded by the British rock band, Fleetwood Mac. The primary songwriter of this track was Peter Green, who was the band's lead guitarist and singer.
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ReleasedThe song was released as a single in the UK in May 1970 and reached number 10 on the British charts, making it one of the band's biggest hits.
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InspirationPeter Green wrote the song following a dream he had about a green dog that represented money. Green interpreted the dream as a sign of his discomfort with wealth and material gain.
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Final Contribution"The Green Manalishi" was Peter Green's last composition for Fleetwood Mac. After suffering from schizophrenia and drug issues, he left the band a few months after the song's release.
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Unique SoundDespite being categorised as blues-rock, "The Green Manalishi" features a distinctive heavy metal sound, which was unusual for its time. It is considered one of the earliest examples of heavy metal music.
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Song TitleThe title of the song, "The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown)", has been a source of speculation and debate over the years. Peter Green once explained that "The Green Manalishi" is money, with the "two-prong crown" representing the devil.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by numerous artists, most notably by Judas Priest in 1979. Their version has been used in many films, like 'Bad News Bears' in 2005.
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Peter's InstabilityAt the time of the song's recording, Peter Green's mental health was deteriorating rapidly. He would often wear religious robes and crosses, and his bandmates noticed a stark difference in his personality and behavior.
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Recorded VersionsFleetwood Mac recorded two versions of "The Green Manalishi". The first one was a studio version while the second was a live version released on their 1980 album 'Live'.
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Critical AcclaimDespite its disturbing background, "The Green Manalishi" has garnered critical acclaim for its melody and lyrics, and is considered one of the highlights of the Peter Green era of Fleetwood Mac.
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