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Rating: In 1970, Fleetwood Mac, a renowned band representing the British blues scene, faced a turning point. Peter Green left the band, and the reins were, of necessity, taken over by Jeremy Spencer but especially by the genius of Danny Kirwan, who is often not even mentioned in the various line-ups of the Mac. In my opinion, he is one of the greatest songwriters that the land of Albion has ever had the honor of hosting. Thus began the recordings of "Kiln House"—a mixed album featuring the more vintage R'n'R influences of Spencer contrasted with Kirwan's elegant compositions. The album also marked the entry of Christine McVie (formerly of Chicken Shack and future wife of John McVie), who designed the cover and lent her voice for a track.
The opening "This Is The Rock" is all Spencer, a pastiche of 1950s rock'n'roll, followed by "Station Man," a track signed by Kirwan and Spencer that the band continued to perform live in subsequent line-ups. "Blood on the Floor," "Hi Ho Silver" always nod to the rock'n'roll beloved by Spencer, leading to a remarkable track by Kirwan, "Jewel Eyed Judy," a ballad that manages to show its claws in the choruses. Along with "Station Man," these are the most interesting tracks on side A.
Side B opens with "Buddy's Song," a tribute to Buddy Holly, followed by "Earl Gray," an instrumental by Kirwan, an enveloping sequence of chords and melodies created by overlapping guitars, creating a very clever texture (a gem). "One Together" reminds us that Spencer is still there with the Mac, and you can feel it. "Tell Me All The Things You Do," another track written—guess by whom?—by the great Kirwan. The melody lingers in the mind long after the track ends, a galloping representation of the early '70s period with engaging breaks. It closes with "Mission Bell," an epilogue of the album with Christine's voice. As mentioned earlier, the album marks an important turning point in the band's history, laying the groundwork for what was to come, particularly the next two albums with the arrival of Bob Welch and the compositions of Danny Kirwan.
Tracklist and Lyrics
03 Blood on the Floor (02:47)
Written by Jeremy Spencer.
Well goodbye world
It's sad but true
Got a date with the hangman
I have to leave you
I shot my Darlin'
Three times of more
The reason I'm goin'
Is blood on the floor
The nights are so lonely
The days are so long
I'm in the jailhouse
Cause they say I've done wrong
I don't say I'm sorry
I just say I'm sore
The reason I'm goin'
Is blood on the floor (blood on the floor)
Well I came home one night
She were lyin',
With her legs around
Another mans bod
She saw me, stared laughin'
But she cried, when she saw my gun
Goodbye world
I guess we must part
They're taking my life
Cause I shot my sweetheart
I don't say I'm sorry
I just say I'm sore
The reason I'm goin'
Is blood on the floor
Oh the reason I'm goin'
Is blood on the floor
Oh the reason I'm goin'
Is the blood on the floor
06 Buddy's Song (02:12)
Written by Ella Holly.
Blue blue days, and long black nights
Lonesome tears you're gonna cry for me
And little baby
You'd better start baby
And leave
Think it over before you leave
I got the love - that kind you need
And little baby
You'd better start baby
And leave
I'll rave on with the things you say
You say you're gonna leave but that'll be the day
Maybe baby, you don't know
I left Peggy Sue, a long time ago
She's the girl on my mind
Everyday through all the time
And little baby
You'd better start baby
And leave
solo
I'll rave on with those things you say
You say you're gonna leave but that'll be the day
Maybe baby, you don't know
I left Peggy Sue, a long time ago
She's the girl on my mind
Everyday through all the time
And little baby
You'd better start baby
And leave
And little baby
You'd better start baby
And leave
10 Mission Bell (02:33)
Written by William Michael and Jesse Hodges.
Say you love me
Say those three words and
I will give my love to you
My love is higher than a mission bell (how deep?)
Deeper than a wishing well (how strong?)
Stronger than a magic spell
My love, for you
It's wider than the widest sea (how long?)
Longer than a memory (How sweet?)
Sweeter than a honey tree
My love, uhmmm, for you
Give me your heart of gold
Your heavenly magic touch
To cherish have and hold
I need your love so much
Say you love me
Say those three words and
I will give my love to you
My love is warmer than a day in spring (how bright?)
Brighter than a diamond ring (how great?)
Greater than a mighty king
My love, for you
Is taller than the tallest tree (how soft?)
Softer than a summer breeze
Oh I ask you please
Give your love, your love
Sweet love to me
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