The song was written by Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac in 1968, and it was made famous by Santana in 1971, combined as a medley with “Gypsy Queen”.
It is the second track of Santana’s best selling second album, Abraxas.
Fleetwood Mack had in 1968 a moderately successful (in the UK) version.
[Intro: "Gypsy Queen" Instrumental]
[Verse 1]
Got a Black Magic Woman
Got a Black Magic Woman
I've got a Black Magic Woman
Got me so blind, I can't see
That she's a Black Magic Woman
She's trying to make a Devil outta me
[Verse 2]
Don't turn your back on me, baby
Don't turn your back on me, baby
Yes, don't turn your back on me, baby
Stop messing 'round with your tricks
Don't turn your back on me, baby
You just might pick up my magic sticks
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Got your spell on me, baby
You got your spell on me, baby
Yes, You got your spell on me, baby
Turning my heart into stone
I need you so bad, Magic Woman
I can't leave you alone
[Outro: "Gypsy Queen" Instrumental]
Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen was written by Peter Green & Gábor Szabó.
Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen was produced by Carlos Santana & Fred Catero.
Santana released Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen on Wed Sep 23 1970.