Oh Well

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About Oh Well

"Oh Well" is a song first recorded by Fleetwood Mac in 1969, composed by vocalist and lead guitarist Peter Green. It first appeared as a Fleetwood Mac single in various countries in 1969 and subsequently appeared on revised versions of that year's Then Play On album and the Greatest Hits album in 1971. It was later featured on the 1992 boxed set 25 Years – The Chain, on the 2002 compilation album The Best of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac as well as on the 2018 compilation 50 Years - Don't Stop. "Oh Well" was composed in two parts, "Part 1" being a fast electric blues song with vocals (lasting 2:19), "Part 2" being an entirely different instrumental piece with a classical influence (lasting 5:39). The original 1969 single features the first minute of "Part 2" as a fade-out coda to the A-side and then "Part 2" begins again on the B-side. Later releases varied in length. At concerts, only the first part was played, and live versions of the song have been released on many Fleetwood Mac live albums throughout their career such as Live and Live at the BBC, as well on the B-sides of singles. After Green's departure, the song was sung by various other members, including Bob Welch, Dave Walker, Lindsey Buckingham, Billy Burnette and Mike Campbell. 


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1980
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Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band formed in 1967 in London. Due to numerous line-up changes, the only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood. Despite band founder Peter Green naming the group by combining the surnames of two of his former bandmates (Fleetwood, McVie) from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, bassist John McVie played neither on their first single nor at their first concerts. The keyboardist, Christine McVie, who joined the band in 1970 while married to John McVie, appeared on all but two albums, either as a member or as a session musician. She also supplied the artwork for the album Kiln House. more »

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10 facts about this song

Composition
"Oh Well" is a song first recorded by Fleetwood Mac in 1969 for their album "Then Play On".
Creative Forces
The song was written and performed by Peter Green, the frontman of Fleetwood Mac during the band's early blues period.
Popularity and Recognition
It's often considered one of Green's most important compositions, becoming a rock radio standard. - "Oh Well" was the first Fleetwood Mac song that made the UK Singles Chart.
Song Structure
Unusually, the song is split into two parts "Oh Well, Part 1" and "Oh Well, Part 2". The first part is a fast electric blues song, while the second part is a slower, more orchestral piece.
Inspiration and Lyrics
Despite its success, Peter Green has said in interviews that the song was little more than a lark. He also complained that listeners seemed to emphasize the music and not the lyrics, which meant a lot more to him.
Commercial Success
It reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 55 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Live Performances
The band often performed the first part only in concerts, and it was even included in their live album "Live at the BBC".
Cover Versions
It has been covered by several artists, including Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Rockets, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
Impact on Fleetwood Mac's Style
The song marked one of the pivotal points in Fleetwood Mac's evolution from a pure blues band to more of a pop/rock group.
Peter Green's Contribution
It is one of the last hits written by Peter Green before he left the band due to mental health issues.

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