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This article needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: – ( January 2017) 'Black Magic Woman'by'The Sun Is Shining'Released29 March 1968FormatRecordedFebruary 1968Length2: )singles chronology'I Believe My Time Ain't Long'(1967)' Black Magic Woman'(1968)'(1968)' Black Magic Woman' is a song written by British musician, which first appeared as a single in various countries in 1968, subsequently appearing on the 1969 Fleetwood Mac compilation albums (US) and (UK), as well as.In 1970, it became a hit by, as sung by, reaching No. 4 in the US and Canadian charts, after appearing on their album.The song was also covered by erstwhile Fleetwood Mac member on his 2006 album.
Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen. The song was written by Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac in 1968, and it was made famous.
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Although Welch was not a member of the group at the time of the original recording, he had performed a number of Peter Green's songs during his time with them. Contents.Fleetwood Mac version In various interviews, has acknowledged that 'Black Magic Woman' was influenced by ', an song that had been recorded two years earlier by Green's former band, (albeit with, Green's predecessor, on lead guitar).Although not as popular as Santana's arrangement two years later, 'Black Magic Woman' nevertheless became a fairly popular hit peaking at No. It was featured in Fleetwood Mac live set-lists even after Green had left the band when it was often sung by, and during concerts in the early 1970s it would form the basis for long mid-concert jams. The song has the same chord structure, guitar breaks, and even a similar melody to Green's “I Loved Another Woman” from the band's 1968 debut album, and may have evolved out of the earlier song.In 2019, the song returned to Fleetwood Mac's live set list featuring Stevie Nicks on lead vocals and Mike Campbell handling lead guitar duties. It's played with an extended jam with the song spanning 7 minutes with frequent groove and tempo changes, while witness the growing chemistry between Stevie and Mike. They've known each other since the 1970s collaborations with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers where they achieved success with a few high rotation videos on MTV.Structure Set in the key of, the verse follows a twelve bar chord progression alternating between D minor, A minor 7, and G minor 7, and the instrumentation consists of, two,. It is, the voice and lead guitar taking the lead roles.
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The song is set in (4/4), with the rhythm 'pushing' on the upbeat, then breaking into a beat root - after the final verse.D minor 7 D minor 7 A minor 7 A minor 7 D minor 7 D minor 7 G minor 7 G minor 7 Dm 7 - C 7 Bb 7 - A 7 D minor 7 D minor 7The original recording by Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac featured guitars that were slightly below standard pitch. For most performances, it is played in standard. The D minor triad from the 17 fret is played out on one guitar, and a slide guitar playing the same chord is faded in over the top. Santana version 'Black Magic Woman'. Artwork for the US vinyl singlebyfrom the album'Hope You're Feeling Better'Released1970Recorded1970,Length5: 24 (Album Version)3:20 (Single Version)('Black Magic Woman'), ('Gypsy Queen'),Background 's version, recorded in 1970, is a medley with 's 1966 instrumental 'Gypsy Queen', a mix of jazz, Hungarian folk and Latin rhythms. The song became one of Santana's staples and one of their biggest hits, with the single reaching number four on the in January 1971. Reached number one on the charts and hit quadruple platinum in 1986, partially thanks to 'Black Magic Woman'.'
Gypsy Queen' was omitted from 1974's album, even though radio stations usually play 'Black Magic Woman' and 'Gypsy Queen' as one song.Structure While the song follows the same general structure of 's version, also set in common time, in D minor and using the same melody and lyrics, it is considerably different, with a slightly altered chord pattern (Dm 7– Am 7–Dm 7–Gm 7–Dm 7–Am 7–Dm 7), occasionally mixing between the and modes, especially in the song's intro. A curious blend of, 3/2 afro-Cuban son, and 'Latin', Santana's arrangement added, and other percussion, in addition to organ and piano, to make complex polyrhythms that give the song a 'voodoo' feel distinct from the original.The introduction of the song, which was adapted from 'Gypsy Queen', consists of simple, and on the guitar and bass, before moving into the introductory guitar solo of 'Black Magic Woman.'
After the introductory solo, which follows the same chord progression as the verse, the song moves into an eight-bar piano solo in D minor, and proceeds to two verses sung by keyboardist. Two verses of guitar solo follow the two sung verses, which are then succeeded by another verse, before moving into a modified version of the 'Gypsy Queen' section from the beginning of the song to end the piece.There is also a single edit that runs for 3:15.
On some radio versions, the piano solo is omitted, and 'Gypsy Queen' is sometimes omitted. Other longer versions have since been released, including one which runs for 8:56.References.
Very low budgeted Fatal Attraction rip off given a black magic twist finds Mark 'Star Wars' Hamill sharing a one night stand with Apollonia while very happily involved and engaged to Amanda Wyss. After he breaks it off with Apollonia he finds himself falling victim to voodoo curses and snakes and other assorted nonsense. The three talented leads look extremely bored with the material. You will be bored. The so called surprise ending you can see coming from afar. Only for people who want to see Hamill engaged in sex scenes or in his underwear or those who want to see Apollonia nude.
Rated R; Violence, Nudity, and Sexual Situations.
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