Oh Well (Part 1)
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Oh Well (Part 1) by Fleetwood Mac
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Peter GreenAbout
“Oh Well” was recorded in 1969, by Fleetwood’s then vocalist and lead guitarist Peter Green.
The song 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).
Oh Well (Part 1) Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I can't help about the shape I'm in
I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to
Oh, well
[Verse 2]
Now, when I talked to God, I knew he'd understand
He said, "Stick by me and I'll be your guiding hand
But don't ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to
Well
[Chorus]
Oh, well, oh, well
Well, well, well, well
Oh Well (Part 1) Q&A
Who wrote Oh Well (Part 1)'s ?
Oh Well (Part 1) was written by Peter Green.
Who produced Oh Well (Part 1)'s ?
Oh Well (Part 1) was produced by Fleetwood Mac.
When did Fleetwood Mac release Oh Well (Part 1)?
Fleetwood Mac released Oh Well (Part 1) on Fri Sep 26 1969.
What did Fleetwood Mac say about "Oh Well (Part 1)"?
As documented by Rolling Stone, Peter Green said:
It represents my two extremes. As wild as I can be, and my first sort of semiclassical attempt.
What has the media said about the song?
Rolling Stone named it the #26 greatest Fleetwood Mac song, saying:
‘It represents my two extremes,’ Peter Green has said of this nearly nine-minute epic. ‘As wild as I can be, and my first sort of semiclassical attempt.’ Green insisted on releasing the song as a single over the objections of John...