That Scream gave me GOOSEBUMPS | Deep Purple-Child In Time | MrBiscuitSpeaks

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  @RobertLopes-y5k · 5 months ago

  John Lord RIP. One of the greatest keyboardist in Rock and Roll!

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  @DebbieDirickson · 5 months ago

  Jon Lord is the awesome organ player 🎹💜

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  @thrashersheaf7440 · 5 months ago

  You defo know SMOKE ON THE WATER riff... the whole planet knows that riff.

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  @thrashersheaf7440 · 5 months ago

  Deep Purple’s “Child in Time” is widely understood as a protest song about war, violence, and the loss of innocence, written during a period of intense global tension. The band has consistently framed it as a reflection on the Cold War, though its imagery resonates with the broader brutality of modern conflict. The lead singer  Ian Gillan described the song as a response to the futility of the Cold War, capturing the fear and uncertainty of the era. : The “blind man shooting at the world” symbolizes leaders or forces that unleash destruction without understanding or regard for consequences.  Many interpretations connect the song to the Vietnam War, emphasizing its critique of indiscriminate violence and the suffering of ordinary people caught in the crossfire.

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  @Guvament_bs · 5 months ago

  Highway Star is a really rockin song by deep purple.

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  @lisarainbow9703 · 5 months ago

  Ian Gillian singing,  "Gethsemane" from the rock opera , "Jesus Christ Superstar" will give you chills.....

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  @starburstppl · 5 months ago (edited)

  Slapping reaction!! I love Deep Purple, and this song!! Ian Gillan's vocals give me goosebumps, especially in this!!  In addition to his main work performing with Deep Purple and other bands during the 1970s and 1980s, he sang the role of Jesus in the original recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar (1970). He also had a year long stint as lead singer for Black Sabbath. It was an epic time growing up in the 70's and 80's! This is the first time I've heard anyone breakdown the lyrics of this song, and your commentary on this is super mind-blowing! Keep cooking Mr. B!  You should check out their song "Highway Star" or "Perfect Strangers" next. That's the magnificent Jon Lord (RIP) on the organ, Richie Blackmore on guitar, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums.  Thanks and peace!

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  @WanderingWriter · 5 months ago (edited)

  Ah you might not know them by name, but you'd recognize the riff from their song Smoke on the Water from anywhere

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  @gregorykenfield3134 · 5 months ago

  The organist in the late Jon Lord, one of the best to ever do the thing. The same can be said for the rest of the band...truly among the greatest ever.

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  @simeik · 5 months ago

  I love when they suddenly stop, and then start all over again, as in history repeating itself.

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  @Anton...M · 5 months ago

  Где-то в середине 90х, когда мне было лет 14, я увидел это выступление по российскому телевидению. И сказать, что я был в шоке - это ничего не сказать. Конечно, слов я тогда не понимал, так как почти не знал английский язык, но Ян Гиллан и смог передать смысл и без слов.<br>До сих пор - это одна из самых моих любимых групп. И я просто обожаю смотреть реакции на это выступление, чтобы еще раз на несколько мгновений почувствовать, то что почувствовал тогда.

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  @VinceEmbry · 5 months ago

  Ian Gillans When A Blind Man Cries Live is beyond Top Tier.

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