That’s one of the reasons we’re here. Also, in the same vein, I not only don’t mind when you sing along, I love it. It is at the most unique, memorable sections, the ones that make an impression and stay with you that also bring back memories of our first impressions.
Ian Paice, (Paicey) was and is one of rocks greatest swing drummers. THIS was the lineup, and the album “Made In Japan” is a timeless classic, from 5 killers. 🤘😎 ( still have the vinyl)
"Smoke On The Water" is their most popular song. Everyone has heard that famous riff. The events sung about really happened. It happened in Montreux (Switzerland) in 1971 when, around the end of a concert by "Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention", a spectator fired a rocket that ignited the whole casino & it went up in flames (it had to shut down and reopened only in 1975). My favorites are their covers of Joe South's "Hush" & Neil Diamond's "Kentucky Woman". Also like "Lazy", "Woman From Tokyo", "Fireball", "Speed King", "Space Truckin'", etc.
Deep Purple the biggest band in the world in 1973. Biggest gate receipts and sold more LPs than any other band that year. Welcome to the riffs riff master's Ritchie Blackmore.
Seeing them live visually is always a plus. However, their live version of this off of their - *_'Made In Japan'_* - live album is much more of a masterpiece to listen too. I feel that you should give that one a go. On the local radio station in my hometown that live version was played waaaaay more that the studio version was.
You should listen ho Deep Purple MK2 doing Strange kind of woman. Needs to be live in ghe early 70s. Voice versus fender , enough to blow your headphones apart
I have a story for you. When I was 7 years old, my brother was 17 and he got an electric guitar. He sat me down in front of him with the guitar in front of both of us and he taught me the rhythm of Smoke on the Water and had me strum it out while he manned the frets. When an actual song seemed to magically happen, I thought I was possibly a musical genius, lol.
After learning in your live stream, and you mentioned it again here, that you like keyboards, the best song I could think of for you is a one hit wonder from 1970, Ride Captain Ride by Blues Image featuring a keyboard.
Really got my heart pumping. I love the lead singer, Ian Gillan and the drummer Ian Paice. This band opened the flood gates for hard rock and heavy metal. That's my opinion. Back in the day, the top three bands were Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, and Black Sabbath. DP is by far my favorite. I never got into Black Sabbath but did listen to Led Zeppelin.💜💯💜🎵🎶🎸🎤🎹
Piano was used a lot in early rock, but mostly disappeared through the early to mid 60's. When electronic keyboards started to enter the scene, they sounded out of place and were often considered a cheat: Too easy to play. But many bands used them to great effect and they became acceptable.
The first, and only guitar riff I learned to play! They really stretched this one out when I saw them in concert, getting the crowd to sing along. Like, "everyone on the right...now everyone on the left, now everyone in the cheap seats .."
This is a true story, and I didn't hear you mention it or I missed it. You can find vids of the fire on YT. And check out the lyrics; it'll all make sense. In 1973, Machine Head was this 12 year old girl's first rock album bought with her own money, so lots of nostalgia for me in this song, too. Enjoyed your 'ranting' and I really enjoy the background/trivia you do. Check out "Woman From Tokyo" by DP, I think you'll like that one, too.
The best version of this, for me, is the one from the album Made In Japan (the whole double album is one of the best of all time). They were all in sync for that concert. Give it a listen, and compare it to this version. ua-cam.com/video/uRCz3k4wRmU/v-deo.html
This wasn't the most famous live version. That was recorded a different night for the Made In Japan album and is definitive. Good ears for Isn Paice's drumming too - one of the GOATS
You have to listen to Made In Japan. It is absolutely the greatest live Album in History. It is kick ass! It has two of the greatest solos ever recorded. Blackmore"s Solos on Highway Star and Child iIn Time. Others say three because of Strange Kind Of Woman. Ian Gillian's voice was at its peak. Paice's Drumming is so powerful and Paice was the Original Energizer Bunny. Lord"s Hammond and perfecting Rhythm Organ was on Fire. Glover laying out some wonderful playing.
I’m amazed that you’ve never heard that riff! The Top 100 was considered “pop” because it was almost impossible for a rock group, let alone a “hard rock” group to chart on it! Now that you’ve heard this riff you’ll notice how often it’s played in the background of life!
This is based on the true story of when Deep Purple went to a lake Geneva resort in Switzerland, to record an album. It was owned by Frank Zappa ( The Mothers of Invention) who rented out time in the new state of thee art recording studio. Their was a combination Hotel/Casino (think Las Vegas) next to the studio building. Just as the song's lyrics describe, some drunk dumb ass "with a flare gun...burned the place to the ground." Hence the title of the song, "Smoke On The Water. The opening guitar Riff by Ritchie Blackmore, is probably the most recognized, and played by every teenage kid with an electric, or acoustic guitar, that's ever been played. Thanks
Check out DEEP PURPLE live at The California Jam !! Or try SPEED KING , or FIREBALL , or BURN , or RAT BAT BLUE , or LAZY , or SPACE TRUCKIN ,,, or ,,, too many cool ones to name here !!!! It just shows that DEEP PURPLE was and is the greatest hard rock band ever !!!!
There is another live version from 1973 at Hofstra University in New York..and it’s in color..if you like keyboards check out lazy from machine Head and space Truckin live 1973 from said Hofstra University..
Flight of The Rat Off the Deep Purple in Rock album. And Rat Bat Blue off the Deep Purple album Who Do We Think We Are. If you want to hear Jon Lord At his best. Ian Paice really jams also in Flight Of The Rat.
As good as they all were in Deep Purple for me it is John Lord on the Hammond B3 and Ian Paice on Drums that were the heart and soul of Deep Purple, check out the Mule Live for some of the most impressive drum work you will ever hear.
@@AGDinCA Glover' bass really drives the pace of Deep Purple, he gets pretty intricate at times too, in fact most of Deep Purple solo's are far from solos they are being played by all 3 together, Glover, Blackmore and Lord it created a very unique sound.
Saw them live in concert late fall of 72. It was definitely a party. Almost nonstop wine and joints being passed through the crowd. You just took a hit and passed it on. That was probably a disservice to the band as far as the appreciation of the music goes, but it sure was a blast!
They must have muted Roger Glover in the intro. Normally, when he finally joins at the end of the intro, that is the moment when the train leaves the station. In this particular perfomance one could barely hear Roger’s bass in the intro.
Rant accepted and liked, lol! never heard this version. Pretty cool, but I agree with others here that the iconic "Made in Japan" live version of this and other DP songs ("Space Truckin" and "Lazy" are amazing, too) rise above. (Not sure if there's vid for that, tho.) "Hush" and "Kentucky Woman" are two others with supersonic keyboards. It also surprised me to see those dudes "barge in" to the vid and start blabbing, lol! Eddie Trunk was one. Rock EXPERT! His "That Metal Show" is a GOLDMINE!
It's good but I burned out on it in the 70s. Lazy is an awesome song. Check it out. Every kid in the 70s that had access to a guitar learned that riff. To this day if I pick up a guitar I play it. So simple.
some music history. So to learn about the famous fire after a Zappa concert that Deep Purple was present for which sparked the foundation of this song, I became incredibly intrigued! On top of that, it's listed as the number 4 greatest guitar riff of all time by Total Guitar Magazine. That's quite an endorsement!
I guess it's great to see other's point of view but, for me, I'd much rather just be able to watch the concert without commentary, I know it was at the end of the song but still, that's just me, I guess. I hope you listen to the audio version as well, believe me, it may not be live, but it's still worth a listen. Thanks for the reaction.
@@joescott8877 Yeah, it did read like a documentary, I'm sure he didn't know, that there would be any comments included in that video, too bad still, a great performance!
For a little more good organ in rock, try Argent - Dance in the Smoke (1970). No reaction required unless you feel inclined, just an honest recommendation. An often overlooked track too. ;)
Fellow Argent fan here. Much respect to you for mentioning an Argent song other than Hold Your Head Up, Woman. One of my favorite Argent songs is Music of the Spheres from their Nexus album, written by Jim Rodford. I've given up requesting it for reactors, having tried hundreds of times. Too deep of a track, so it doesn't get liked by all the mainstream Clones.
@@AncientHermit With some reactors I do this: Hey, great reaction I really appreciate what you do. Could you please react to a song by Ar.......... from their album Ne........., called Mu............. I'd really appreciate it.
@@mrnobody3161 Yup, been there done that, got no tee shirt, and no tracks either. LOL However if they say they really like something then I pay attention and say, well what would I suggest so they get something they might well enjoy. I don't need a reaction from them, because I know the track anyway, but if they like it that much then they just might. Others might like it too. It can be tough if you can't afford Patreon subs, and I just can't.
Dude this is UA-cam, do a search and you will find a hundred videos of this live from everywhere in the world. There is much better quality out there if you spend a few minutes searching.
But you're a rambling guy. When they were playing in Japan they were recording it but Purple didn't want a live album and said they didn't want it released outside Japan. But when Glover listened to the playback he couldn't believe how good it sounded. So they released Made in Japan and it was one of the biggest and best live albums. Yeah. Peace
This is the version played at the Budokan in Tokyo on August 17, 1972, on the MIJ album there is the version recorded in Osaka on August 15 (two days before).
sorry about the 7 minute rant at the end 🤭
That’s one of the reasons we’re here. Also, in the same vein, I not only don’t mind when you sing along, I love it. It is at the most unique, memorable sections, the ones that make an impression and stay with you that also bring back memories of our first impressions.
That's why we watch reaction videos - to get to know other music lovers. 👍
@@conrad4667 THANK YOU!
@@AGDinCA Thank you!!!
So... Ian Pace.. is a MONSTER! so underrated.. still kicking butt today!
Smoke on the Water is a classic. Those of us born back in the day can recognize the song in the first 3 notes.
Ian Paice, (Paicey) was and is one of rocks greatest swing drummers. THIS was the lineup, and the album “Made In Japan” is a timeless classic, from 5 killers. 🤘😎 ( still have the vinyl)
Dam, that’s awesome!
They may be my favorite lineup of the 70s. They were just individually so damn talented.
"Smoke On The Water" is their most popular song. Everyone has heard that famous riff. The events sung about really happened. It happened in Montreux (Switzerland) in 1971 when, around the end of a concert by "Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention", a spectator fired a rocket that ignited the whole casino & it went up in flames (it had to shut down and reopened only in 1975). My favorites are their covers of Joe South's "Hush" & Neil Diamond's "Kentucky Woman". Also like "Lazy", "Woman From Tokyo", "Fireball", "Speed King", "Space Truckin'", etc.
They covered a Neil Diamond song? I wouldn't think they'd listen to ND. 😁
Deep Purple is legendary. All top performers and masters of their instruments. Ritchie Blackmore killing it on the guitar with that riff.
Deep Purple the biggest band in the world in 1973. Biggest gate receipts and sold more LPs than any other band that year. Welcome to the riffs riff master's Ritchie Blackmore.
The first song everybody who picked up any stringed instrument, violin then guitar then bass for me, learned to play was Smoke On The Water.
I just love watching you hear these gems from the past!!
Seeing them live visually is always a plus. However, their live version of this off of their - *_'Made In Japan'_* - live album is much more of a masterpiece to listen too. I feel that you should give that one a go. On the local radio station in my hometown that live version was played waaaaay more that the studio version was.
This live version doesn't have the kicking base that the studio version has or the made in Tokyo live version.
@@craigplatel813 yeah, when that bass comes in on the MIJ version, it OWNS you!
You should listen ho Deep Purple MK2 doing Strange kind of woman. Needs to be live in ghe early 70s. Voice versus fender , enough to blow your headphones apart
Highway Star is another head banger....just don't drive while your listening to it!😂😂😂
Totally bopping my head... a great rock out song
Stopppp, we like rambles!
just making sure :p
I have a story for you. When I was 7 years old, my brother was 17 and he got an electric guitar. He sat me down in front of him with the guitar in front of both of us and he taught me the rhythm of Smoke on the Water and had me strum it out while he manned the frets. When an actual song seemed to magically happen, I thought I was possibly a musical genius, lol.
The song that everyone learns first when one picks up an electric guitar. Greets from Germany!
Lololol…. Epic🎸🤘🏻
love it
After learning in your live stream, and you mentioned it again here, that you like keyboards, the best song I could think of for you is a one hit wonder from 1970, Ride Captain Ride by Blues Image featuring a keyboard.
I covered this song in my band in the early 70's, It was a right of passage
Really got my heart pumping. I love the lead singer, Ian Gillan and the drummer Ian Paice. This band opened the flood gates for hard rock and heavy metal. That's my opinion. Back in the day, the top three bands were Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, and Black Sabbath. DP is by far my favorite. I never got into Black Sabbath but did listen to Led Zeppelin.💜💯💜🎵🎶🎸🎤🎹
Deep Purple better live that anyone in those days. I seen all 3 in the 70s it's always Purple.
@@barryrammer7906 you are very lucky. I never got to see them live.
Those bands were to be forever known as the Unholy Trinity.
@@sylviamc56 yes I was
@@barryrammer7906 I was so excited because I got to see them twice, always blown away not other band does that for me
Piano was used a lot in early rock, but mostly disappeared through the early to mid 60's. When electronic keyboards started to enter the scene, they sounded out of place and were often considered a cheat: Too easy to play. But many bands used them to great effect and they became acceptable.
The first, and only guitar riff I learned to play! They really stretched this one out when I saw them in concert, getting the crowd to sing along. Like, "everyone on the right...now everyone on the left, now everyone in the cheap seats .."
This is a true story, and I didn't hear you mention it or I missed it. You can find vids of the fire on YT. And check out the lyrics; it'll all make sense. In 1973, Machine Head was this 12 year old girl's first rock album bought with her own money, so lots of nostalgia for me in this song, too. Enjoyed your 'ranting' and I really enjoy the background/trivia you do. Check out "Woman From Tokyo" by DP, I think you'll like that one, too.
The best version of this, for me, is the one from the album Made In Japan (the whole double album is one of the best of all time). They were all in sync for that concert. Give it a listen, and compare it to this version. ua-cam.com/video/uRCz3k4wRmU/v-deo.html
an absolute effing classic by one of the best bands that ever was
This wasn't the most famous live version. That was recorded a different night for the Made In Japan album and is definitive. Good ears for Isn Paice's drumming too - one of the GOATS
There are various videos of Deep Purple playing 'smoke on the water' live.
Your in the car with your buddies and this came on. You turn the volume all the way up and blasted this classic.
You have to listen to Made In Japan. It is absolutely the greatest live Album in History. It is kick ass! It has two of the greatest solos ever recorded. Blackmore"s Solos on Highway Star and Child iIn Time. Others say three because of Strange Kind Of Woman. Ian Gillian's voice was at its peak. Paice's Drumming is so powerful and Paice was the Original Energizer Bunny. Lord"s Hammond and perfecting Rhythm Organ was on Fire. Glover laying out some wonderful playing.
Jon Lord ran his Hammond through Marshall stacks. That's how he got that harsh, abrupt sound, the famous Jon Lord Hammond growl.
I’m amazed that you’ve never heard that riff! The Top 100 was considered “pop” because it was almost impossible for a rock group, let alone a “hard rock” group to chart on it! Now that you’ve heard this riff you’ll notice how often it’s played in the background of life!
You really believe everything those people who "react" say?
😂😂
This is based on the true story of when Deep Purple went to a lake Geneva resort in Switzerland, to record an album. It was owned by Frank Zappa ( The Mothers of Invention) who rented out time in the new state of thee art recording studio. Their was a combination Hotel/Casino (think Las Vegas) next to the studio building. Just as the song's lyrics describe, some drunk dumb ass "with a flare gun...burned the place to the ground." Hence the title of the song, "Smoke On The Water. The opening guitar Riff by Ritchie Blackmore, is probably the most recognized, and played by every teenage kid with an electric, or acoustic guitar, that's ever been played.
Thanks
Check out DEEP PURPLE live at The California Jam !! Or try SPEED KING , or FIREBALL , or BURN , or RAT BAT BLUE , or LAZY , or SPACE TRUCKIN ,,, or ,,, too many cool ones to name here !!!! It just shows that DEEP PURPLE was and is the greatest hard rock band ever !!!!
By far the best rock group ever with the best riff ever.
No need to apologize. You have some great insights. I enjoy your thought process expressed.
thank you!
Every guitar player I've met says this is the first song they learned to play or very nearly.
One of the most iconic riffs in Rock❤
There is another live version from 1973 at Hofstra University in New York..and it’s in color..if you like keyboards check out lazy from machine Head and space Truckin live 1973 from said Hofstra University..
Flight of The Rat Off the Deep Purple in Rock album. And Rat Bat Blue off the Deep Purple album Who Do We Think We Are. If you want to hear Jon Lord At his best. Ian Paice really jams also in Flight Of The Rat.
The famous version was off the 1st show in Osaka.
Wow!
Great reaction
Ian Paice is impossible to unhear when you first notice the drums...
Fabulous song
There is an audio album of this concert if no good footage is available
Def check out the studio recording - those first few cords will be in your head the rest of your life!
As good as they all were in Deep Purple for me it is John Lord on the Hammond B3 and Ian Paice on Drums that were the heart and soul of Deep Purple, check out the Mule Live for some of the most impressive drum work you will ever hear.
Plus Glover's delicious bass work... 👍
@@AGDinCA Glover' bass really drives the pace of Deep Purple, he gets pretty intricate at times too, in fact most of Deep Purple solo's are far from solos they are being played by all 3 together, Glover, Blackmore and Lord it created a very unique sound.
@@simply_psi Yes, yes, yes!!
Saw them live in concert late fall of 72. It was definitely a party. Almost nonstop wine and joints being passed through the crowd. You just took a hit and passed it on. That was probably a disservice to the band as far as the appreciation of the music goes, but it sure was a blast!
Every guy who owned a guitar could play those few bars.
First riff most rock guitar players ever learn.
They must have muted Roger Glover in the intro. Normally, when he finally joins at the end of the intro, that is the moment when the train leaves the station. In this particular perfomance one could barely hear Roger’s bass in the intro.
"Train leaves the station." Yup, well put!
Rant accepted and liked, lol! never heard this version. Pretty cool, but I agree with others here that the iconic "Made in Japan" live version of this and other DP songs ("Space Truckin" and "Lazy" are amazing, too) rise above. (Not sure if there's vid for that, tho.) "Hush" and "Kentucky Woman" are two others with supersonic keyboards. It also surprised me to see those dudes "barge in" to the vid and start blabbing, lol! Eddie Trunk was one. Rock EXPERT! His "That Metal Show" is a GOLDMINE!
It's good but I burned out on it in the 70s. Lazy is an awesome song. Check it out. Every kid in the 70s that had access to a guitar learned that riff. To this day if I pick up a guitar I play it. So simple.
THIS. was. It..❤❤❤❤
Only need 3 notes to recognize this classic!
some music history. So to learn about the famous fire after a Zappa concert that Deep Purple was present for which sparked the foundation of this song, I became incredibly intrigued! On top of that, it's listed as the number 4 greatest guitar riff of all time by Total Guitar Magazine. That's quite an endorsement!
The whole Machine Head album was the Holy Grail for Deep Purple.
React to Highway star made in japan, that was one of best performances, trust me.
第２期deep purpleのライブ音源は本当にエネルギッシュで素晴らしいです
是非こちらの、highway starのライブ音源も聴いて観てください！
ua-cam.com/video/7zKAS7XOWaQ/v-deo.html
This one got the most air play
I guess it's great to see other's point of view but, for me, I'd much rather just be able to watch the concert without commentary, I know it was at the end of the song but still, that's just me, I guess. I hope you listen to the audio version as well, believe me, it may not be live, but it's still worth a listen. Thanks for the reaction.
musta been taken from a documentary. too bad there's no vid from the MIJ version(s).
@@joescott8877 Yeah, it did read like a documentary, I'm sure he didn't know, that there would be any comments included in that video, too bad still, a great performance!
That song was kind of a big deal in those days. Kids bought guitars to learn this song.
keep spirit sir
For a little more good organ in rock, try Argent - Dance in the Smoke (1970). No reaction required unless you feel inclined, just an honest recommendation. An often overlooked track too. ;)
Fellow Argent fan here. Much respect to you for mentioning an Argent song other than Hold Your Head Up, Woman.
One of my favorite Argent songs is Music of the Spheres from their Nexus album, written by Jim Rodford. I've given up requesting it for reactors, having tried hundreds of times. Too deep of a track, so it doesn't get liked by all the mainstream Clones.
@@mrnobody3161 Thanks. I suppose we should not mention Stray or Atomic Rooster I've managed not to mention ELP so far ;o)
@@AncientHermit
With some reactors I do this:
Hey, great reaction I really appreciate what you do. Could you please react to a song by Ar.......... from their album Ne........., called Mu............. I'd really appreciate it.
@@mrnobody3161 Yup, been there done that, got no tee shirt, and no tracks either. LOL However if they say they really like something then I pay attention and say, well what would I suggest so they get something they might well enjoy. I don't need a reaction from them, because I know the track anyway, but if they like it that much then they just might. Others might like it too. It can be tough if you can't afford Patreon subs, and I just can't.
@@mrnobody3161 My 2 Argent faves are Dance of Ages & Only Money pt 1
If you start playing electric guitar, ... well: THIS is the first riff you'll learn! :)
Please do burn studio version incredible song and the drums are basically soloing from start to finish
Dude this is UA-cam, do a search and you will find a hundred videos of this live from everywhere in the world. There is much better quality out there if you spend a few minutes searching.
It's greazy and dirty BUT with a sabayon de Champagne topping..
But you're a rambling guy. When they were playing in Japan they were recording it but Purple didn't want a live album and said they didn't want it released outside Japan. But when Glover listened to the playback he couldn't believe how good it sounded. So they released Made in Japan and it was one of the biggest and best live albums. Yeah. Peace
If you like keyboards in organs you really need to check out the Edgar Winters group Frankenstein live
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Check out Edgar Winter Group - Frankenstein
this is not from made in Japan I have the the album
You're absolutely right!
thank you. I thought it sounded a bit different
This is the version played at the Budokan in Tokyo on August 17, 1972, on the MIJ album there is the version recorded in Osaka on August 15 (two days before).
True. The MIJ version is THE ultimate version. Here it is:
ua-cam.com/video/jlHEdkL1VoM/v-deo.html
Thank you for pointing this out, I thought there might be a discrepancy and turns out you’re right
True story.Recording an album and the place burnt to the ground.
Was there a verse missing?
Made in Japan versions of everything are so much better, forget about watching them, just listen instead.
With the made in Japan version(the discographic one, exactly from Osaka)simply the greatest ever, you reacted on this one? ..why?
I’d say the best live recording is from Made In Japan. Also, this version leaves out half the song.
lazy
This is a bad version. Smoke on The Water live in New York is the best video quality. Live in Made In Japan is the best live version.
Nobody wanted to follow them on stage.
You had better "check" the other live videos, This sucks.
Please do burn studio version incredible song and the drums are basically soloing from start to finish