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A cover of Joe South's song, transformed into a psychedelic rock anthem.
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4 catalog entries, grouped by year.
About Deep Purple
Deep Purple developed in Britain during the late 1960s, combining forceful rock playing with classical influences. Its changing lineups included the Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Roger Glover and Ian Paice configuration heard on In Rock and Machine Head. Later changes brought David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes, while concert improvisation remained an important part of the band's identity.
Artist background sources
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Deep Purple induction essay by Jim Farber
Museum essay read for British beginnings, classical/hard-rock mixture, specified lineup, albums, subsequent members and concert improvisation. Omit sweeping first-ever claims and inconsistent release-market dates. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1968
1972
Smoke on the Water
Deep PurpleReported release: 1972 / 1973Date needs verification | Recent carryover
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A fire at the Montreux Casino
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Smoke on the Water
Deep PurpleReported release: 1972 / 1973Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #50Supplied note - not independently verified
Features one of the most famous guitar riffs in rock history Inspired by a real fire at the Montreux Casino
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Woman from Tokyo opens Deep Purple's 1973 album Who Do We Think We Are in the band's official archive. The track sits in the original seven-song program alongside Mary Long and Rat Bat Blue. Its documented album year...
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