The Green Manalishi

Fleetwood Mac, Peter Green

About The Green Manalishi

"The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown)" is a song written by Peter Green and recorded by Fleetwood Mac. It was released as a single in the UK in May 1970 and reached No. 10 on the British charts, a position it occupied for four consecutive weeks.


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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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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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Written by: PETER GREEN

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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.
Song Writer
The song was written by Fleetwood Mac's guitarist, Peter Green.
Chart Performance
It climbed up to number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Different Interpretation
Despite 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.
Song Meaning
According 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.
Personnel
Apart from Peter Green, the song featured John McVie on bass, Mick Fleetwood on drums, and Jeremy Spencer and Danny Kirwan on guitars.
Album Appearance
The song was included on several compilations albums, such as "The Pious Bird of Good Omen" and "Greatest Hits."
Famous Cover
It was notably covered by heavy metal band Judas Priest in 1979, and that version became one of their live staples.
Last Single
"The Green Manalishi" was Peter Green's last composition for Fleetwood Mac before he left the band.
Later Performances
Mick 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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