Fleetwood Mac

Back in May 1972, when Fleetwood Mac delivered that electrifying live performance of "Black Magic Woman" at the Fox West Coast Theater in Long Beach, they were riding high on the wave of their album "Bare Trees," released just a few months earlier in 1970. This album, often celebrated for its blending of blues and rock, reflected a significant evolution in the band's sound during this transitional period. It was the last album to feature guitarist Danny Kirwan before his departure, and you can hear his emotional guitar work shine in that live rendition. Interesting tidbit: even though "Bare Trees" didn't initially set the charts on fire, over time, it’s been appreciated for its maturity and lyrical depth, elements that became cornerstone traits of Fleetwood Mac's rich legacy. That performance really captures a moment when the band was still exploring their identity, straddling the line between artful blues and burgeoning rock stardom.

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