Stop Messin' Round
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"Stop Messin' Round" is a song first recorded by English blues rock group Fleetwood Mac in 1968. It was written by the group's principal guitarist and singer Peter Green, with an additional credit for manager C.G. Adams. The song is an upbeat 12-bar blues shuffle and is representative of the group's early repertoire of conventional electric blues. The lyrics deal with the common blues theme of the unfaithful lover and share elements with earlier songs.
"Stop Messin' Round" | ||||
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Single by Fleetwood Mac | ||||
A-side | "Need Your Love So Bad" | |||
Released | Mid-1968 (1968) | |||
Recorded | 28 April 1968 | |||
Studio | CBS, London | |||
Genre | Blues rock | |||
Length | 2:38 | |||
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Producer(s) | Mike Vernon | |||
Fleetwood Mac singles chronology | ||||
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"Stop Messin' Round" was first released in mid-1968 as the B-side of "Need Your Love So Bad", which appeared on the UK singles chart. A different take of the song was later used as the opening track on Fleetwood Mac's second UK and US albums. Music writers have viewed the song favourably, with Green's guitar work singled out as a highlight. Other artists, such as Gary Moore and Aerosmith, have recorded renditions for their blues-inspired albums.