Which 1968 Fleetwood Mac song later became a major hit for Santana?

The 1968 Fleetwood Mac song that later became a major Santana hit was “Black Magic Woman.” Peter Green wrote the song, and Fleetwood Mac released it as a single during the band’s original British-blues period.

Fleetwood Mac’s recording came out in the United Kingdom on 29 March 1968 and reached No. 37 on the UK Singles Chart. Green’s composition blended a minor-key blues structure with a Latin-tinged rhythm, helping distinguish it from a straightforward blues number. The original recording featured Green on vocals and guitar, John McVie on bass, and Mick Fleetwood on drums.

Santana recorded a substantially expanded version for the 1970 album Abraxas, with Gregg Rolie singing. Santana’s version became the familiar one for many listeners, reaching No. 4 in both the United States and Canada. It was often paired with “Gypsy Queen,” making the track an important showcase for Santana’s Latin-rock sound. The common mix-up is assuming Santana originated the song; Fleetwood Mac recorded it first, two years earlier.