Fleetwood Mac – Albatross

“Albatross” – Single by Fleetwood Mac
Released: 22 November 1968
Recorded: October 1968
Songwriter: Peter Green
Producer: Mike Vernon

“Albatross” is a guitar-based instrumental by Fleetwood Mac, released as a single in November 1968, later featuring on the compilation albums The Pious Bird of Good Omen (UK) and English Rose (US). The piece was composed by Peter Green.

The composition and its arrangement suggest a relaxing sea setting, with cymbals imitating the sound of waves (Mick Fleetwood played his drum kit using timpani mallets to give a muted sound) and a dreamy solo from Green’s guitar.

The song was a success in several countries and remains Fleetwood Mac’s only number-one hit in the UK Singles Chart, spending one week at the top in January 1969.

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