Yeah, I wish I lived earlier…saw them live in Wacken Open Air 2013…one of the worst live bands ever, I was so embarrassed…! First, I asked my friend: “ who is this bad DP cover band?!”….then I realised, it was them….😢
The icing on the cake of all Deep Purple songs is that organ. It gives all their music such a unique vibe. Coupled wih Blackmore's guitar and Gillian's vocals. Just an amazing sound. I love that Blackmore continued with the organ in Rainbow. @SalvoG you really need to check out Rainbow On Stage - in my top 5 favorite live albums.
Classic song that started many a heavy/hard rock music journey, including mine. The intro is iconic was meant as a statement. Deep Purple had dabbled with some classical collaborative stuff and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore had enough. He wanted to make a hard rock album and Speed King was very much the opening statement. Effectively a music genre started here.
The importance to Deep Purple of the King of Keys,Jon Lord cannot be overestimated. What a heavy sound he got from that Hammond C3,with NO synths. A master,as they all were in that Mk2 line up.
Call and response by the greats, John Lord and Richie Blakmore is to die for; and Gillian, Paice and Glover are simply brilliant ,and a special call out to Marin Birch who captured the perfect collective madness of the band.
Beatles broke up and suddenly we had the trinity of super hard rock heavy bands to compensate the loss, and take over the decade. You are completely spot on, as those 3 bands stood out, way above other bands for that time.
Such as the trinity in the 60s: Beatles, Stones, Kinks. Although the best of the 60s trinity was the least popular (Kinks), while the best in the 70s was the most, Led Zeppelin.
@@Dibbdroid True, just as Sabbath is overhyped in the metal community. But that doesn't change anything. All 8 official Zeppelin albums are good, Purple and Sabbath were slouching before the 70s were even over.
@@dr.juerdotitsgo5119 In through the outdoor isn't good, it is poor at best. They were done by 75. The only consistant on thyeir albums is Bonzo's drumming. Sabbath released one poor album and that could be improved with better production. Purple ended in '76 without any duds, the only downer on their legacy is the Come Taste the Band Tour. Led Zeppeilin are over-hyped in the media and their main asset, aside from Bonzo, was Peter Grant. He is a true legend.
You will definitely enjoy side 2 of that album. 23 minutes of heavy organ / guitar solos and duels, excellent rhythm work and Ian Gillan in the best year of his career. 4 songs unfortunately seldom mentioned when people suggest Purple songs to react to with the best of them closing the album.
Awesome song!! Metallica actually paid tribute to this song and Deep Purple with a solo section in their song "Screaming Suicide" from their latest album. Not many caught it though but Kirk Hammet said it himself!
So many prog bands incorporated classical music, blues and jazz into their music. Many times in the same song, lol. Loved this and was my gateway drug to my appreciation of those genres..
I was basically doing the same thing when I saw em in 73. I was 13. No parental supervision. That was an exceptional show. ZZ Top opened followed by Billy Preston, Savoy Brown , Blue Oyster Cult, and anchored by Deep Purple. Saw Zeppelin a couple months before, Chicago and Santa, after that and Pink Floyd before I moved back to Atlanta. Great summer.
Hi ! Yes it Rocks ! it wasn t my first Album but was probably my fav. one back in early 70s ! My poor mom ! lol she hated when i played that especially Chil in time ! My room was in the basement but i always cranked the volume ! ..like it has to be listened !😋😎
… Yes, there are other bands and not only Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Black S. etc - there is also Deep Purple and they've been making damn good music since 1968... especially from 1969 to 1975 the best songs for me! … Sorry to anyone who hasn't heard Deep Purple as you're missing out on a lot!! 🎸🎹🥁🎤
Hi Sal❤ This one was great...nice pick. If you want to hear a gorgeous song by CSN, do "Find the Cost of Freedom". Another beautiful song by The Eagles is "Seven Bridges Road". I don't think anyone has reacted to either one. Be the first.🥰
they have done some great stuff - I also like Hush (1968) - what I did not realise when I first heard the tune was it was a remake of a Billy Joe Royal tune - Royal's version was a more basic swamp rock tune - I prefer the psychedelic rock of deep purple with the swirling organs
I enjoy listening and reminded of the music of my day, it's fun to hear with a little history 😊Have you ever listened to the "Cranberries" "Linger" is a favorite of mine, maybe you would enjoy it as well.
This is their fourth album however it's the first album with Ian Gillan as vocalist. In their first few albums Rod Evans was their vocalist. Ritchie Blackmore wanted a more heavier sound and he realized that if he wanted to continue with that and the release of the Deep Purple In Rock album he would need a vocalist that could fit in with a more heavier sound and he knew Rod couldn't handle it so he fired him and hired Ian for this album and the rest is history.
The first note of this track killed off a whole hippie generation in one blast! Classic album! I used to play the last track to test out the stereo performance of the deck!
It is a shame that in U.S.A. cut off the beginning , and I wonder why. It was full of meaning, the song lost the force as an amazing introducing piece of the album.
I saw them in 1971. The best live band ever. Ever.
Me too Cardiff 1971
Yeah, I wish I lived earlier…saw them live in Wacken Open Air 2013…one of the worst live bands ever, I was so embarrassed…! First, I asked my friend: “ who is this bad DP cover band?!”….then I realised, it was them….😢
Lol troll 😂@Knatter_Knut
Fantastic Group, fantastic song.
The icing on the cake of all Deep Purple songs is that organ. It gives all their music such a unique vibe. Coupled wih Blackmore's guitar and Gillian's vocals. Just an amazing sound. I love that Blackmore continued with the organ in Rainbow. @SalvoG you really need to check out Rainbow On Stage - in my top 5 favorite live albums.
What's start of an album🤘
Classic song that started many a heavy/hard rock music journey, including mine.
The intro is iconic was meant as a statement. Deep Purple had dabbled with some classical collaborative stuff and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore had enough. He wanted to make a hard rock album and Speed King was very much the opening statement.
Effectively a music genre started here.
Yes, even more! 54 years!😊
The importance to Deep Purple of the King of Keys,Jon Lord cannot be overestimated.
What a heavy sound he got from that Hammond C3,with NO synths.
A master,as they all were in that Mk2 line up.
Jon Lord is the GOAT...😎🤘
Seek a little more and ye shall find "Rat Bat Blue".
Call and response by the greats, John Lord and Richie Blakmore is to die for; and Gillian, Paice and Glover are simply brilliant ,and a special call out to Marin Birch who captured the perfect collective madness of the band.
They are my favorite band, just the epitome of hard rock. In Rock is my favorite album. It does not miss.
That intro of the piece is a wall of sound announcing the arrival of hard rock and metal. Awesome!
Highway star, Burn and fireball are all great rockers by Deep Purple. I can't recommend them to you enough. You won't be disappointed.
Black Sabbath,Led Zeppelin,Deep Purple the holy triad of rock music🤘
Beatles broke up and suddenly we had the trinity of super hard rock heavy bands to compensate the loss, and take over the decade.
You are completely spot on, as those 3 bands stood out, way above other bands for that time.
Such as the trinity in the 60s: Beatles, Stones, Kinks. Although the best of the 60s trinity was the least popular (Kinks), while the best in the 70s was the most, Led Zeppelin.
@@dr.juerdotitsgo5119 Led Zeppelin = over hyped, not best
@@Dibbdroid True, just as Sabbath is overhyped in the metal community. But that doesn't change anything. All 8 official Zeppelin albums are good, Purple and Sabbath were slouching before the 70s were even over.
@@dr.juerdotitsgo5119 In through the outdoor isn't good, it is poor at best. They were done by 75. The only consistant on thyeir albums is Bonzo's drumming. Sabbath released one poor album and that could be improved with better production. Purple ended in '76 without any duds, the only downer on their legacy is the Come Taste the Band Tour. Led Zeppeilin are over-hyped in the media and their main asset, aside from Bonzo, was Peter Grant. He is a true legend.
My favourite Purple track. Absolute fire!
Salvo-- the entire album is FIRE!! Dive in,bro...T
You will definitely enjoy side 2 of that album. 23 minutes of heavy organ / guitar solos and duels, excellent rhythm work and Ian Gillan in the best year of his career. 4 songs unfortunately seldom mentioned when people suggest Purple songs to react to with the best of them closing the album.
Awesome song!! Metallica actually paid tribute to this song and Deep Purple with a solo section in their song "Screaming Suicide" from their latest album. Not many caught it though but Kirk Hammet said it himself!
Love the track, love the album, love the reaction. Try my favourite - "Fireball" from the album of the same name.
So many prog bands incorporated classical music, blues and jazz into their music. Many times in the same song, lol. Loved this and was my gateway drug to my appreciation of those genres..
On ne s en lasse pas 🎤🎤🎤🎸🎸👏👏👏
I was basically doing the same thing when I saw em in 73. I was 13. No parental supervision. That was an exceptional show. ZZ Top opened followed by Billy Preston, Savoy Brown , Blue Oyster Cult, and anchored by Deep Purple. Saw Zeppelin a couple months before, Chicago and Santa, after that and Pink Floyd before I moved back to Atlanta. Great summer.
The 1st speed metal song.
THIS WAS PLAYED AND LEADS INTO JUST BEFORE SWEET CHILD IN TIME IN STUDIO WITH STUDIO AUDIENCE. You really should have watched that one. Its amazing
Don’t forget to check out Highway Star! 🏎️
Disclaimer: Do NOT listen to while driving! 💀
Check out Flight of the Rat off of this same album. 7 min. jammer.
Great reaction!!!!! 😀
Possibly the first speed metal song...
Hi ! Yes it Rocks ! it wasn t my first Album but was probably my fav. one back in early 70s ! My poor mom ! lol she hated when i played that especially Chil in time ! My room was in the basement but i always cranked the volume ! ..like it has to be listened !😋😎
My 1st album!!
This one and zep II, pioneer albums
… Yes, there are other bands and not only Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Black S. etc - there is also Deep Purple and they've been making damn good music since 1968... especially from 1969 to 1975 the best songs for me! … Sorry to anyone who hasn't heard Deep Purple as you're missing out on a lot!! 🎸🎹🥁🎤
Correct...then there was purple...
We had the Stormbringer art painted on the side of our van, man...
@@AncientActivist … ...I can imagine that it looks very good! 👍🏻
@@balticstain7150 … 👍🏻
@@AAndromeda-lw7fh I wish I could post a picture of us in front of the van....
Man, if you liked this one, you really need to listen to Hard Lovin' Man, from this same album.
Nobody played faster and better back then.
Hi Sal❤ This one was great...nice pick. If you want to hear a gorgeous song by CSN, do "Find the Cost of Freedom". Another beautiful song by The Eagles is "Seven Bridges Road". I don't think anyone has reacted to either one. Be the first.🥰
When driving try slowing down when listening to this song, it cannot be done.
You should check out my favorite song it's called stormbringer it's a different era of Deep Purple but they're still jamming
they have done some great stuff - I also like Hush (1968) - what I did not realise when I first heard the tune was it was a remake of a Billy Joe Royal tune - Royal's version was a more basic swamp rock tune - I prefer the psychedelic rock of deep purple with the swirling organs
2nd album I bought.
I enjoy listening and reminded of the music of my day, it's fun to hear with a little history 😊Have you ever listened to the "Cranberries" "Linger" is a favorite of mine, maybe you would enjoy it as well.
This is their fourth album however it's the first album with Ian Gillan as vocalist. In their first few albums Rod Evans was their vocalist. Ritchie Blackmore wanted a more heavier sound and he realized that if he wanted to continue with that and the release of the Deep Purple In Rock album he would need a vocalist that could fit in with a more heavier sound and he knew Rod couldn't handle it so he fired him and hired Ian for this album and the rest is history.
I never knew this. I thought Ian was always the singer. No kidding. Wow good to know thx.
Take me to church in the beginning....
Side 1 has Speed King and Child In Time. Side 2 may be better. YMMV.
The first note of this track killed off a whole hippie generation in one blast! Classic album! I used to play the last track to test out the stereo performance of the deck!
Hippie here who always loved Heavy Rock so did my Friends
@@heinruh9788 Love it! But was thinking more of the musical aspect!
Do you realise this album is almost half a century old...?
Growing up listening to bands such as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin & Deep Purple made all other rock/metal 2nd rate, for me.
It is a shame that in U.S.A. cut off the beginning , and I wonder why.
It was full of meaning, the song lost the force as an amazing introducing piece of the album.