I remember seeing this LP at the old record sales, but I never did follow my impulse to buy it, being aware of it being associated with John and Deep Purple. It's actually quite a good production, albeit eerie to listen to. John must've been on a Moody Blues kick in those days.
I do recall Yvonne Elliman's name, too, but I'm more familiar with Tony Ashton (who later rejoined John in Paice, Ashton and Lord). Tony also performed keyboards (but not vocals) on Family's 1973 LP "Only A Movie."
Do you have the piano solo on this? I used to have this album on vinyl and it's the only time I've ever heard Jon throw in some jazz licks to a piece.
@johnanthonyp Jon and DP did a video for a "Return to Montreaux" of "Smoke on the Water". They did a jazz number before morphing into a blistering Hard Rock version of SotW. It was great. I recorded it on a collection of videos. Worth finding if you can.
I wouldn't say awful, more like twisted....i think it has something to do with the title or the VOCAL part re. it's lyrics, i'm not sure...it's a good album, specially this piece...a big improvement on Lord's 1969 Concerto with DP...!
Tell me about it. I don't know what to think of that album cover...quite frankly I don't want to associated that with Lord. I've always admired him immensely for his talent and skill.
I'm an artist and in the old days I never worked without a Deep Purple album playing at high volume. :-)
I have had this record for around 30 years. It is good music that didn't get much exposure.
Kovna 1 year ago
I remember seeing this LP at the old record sales, but I never did follow my impulse to buy it, being aware of it being associated with John and Deep Purple. It's actually quite a good production, albeit eerie to listen to. John must've been on a Moody Blues kick in those days.
I do recall Yvonne Elliman's name, too, but I'm more familiar with Tony Ashton (who later rejoined John in Paice, Ashton and Lord). Tony also performed keyboards (but not vocals) on Family's 1973 LP "Only A Movie."
YusakuJon3 2 years ago
Do you have the piano solo on this? I used to have this album on vinyl and it's the only time I've ever heard Jon throw in some jazz licks to a piece.
johnanthonyp 2 years ago
@johnanthonyp Jon and DP did a video for a "Return to Montreaux" of "Smoke on the Water". They did a jazz number before morphing into a blistering Hard Rock version of SotW. It was great. I recorded it on a collection of videos. Worth finding if you can.
ObscureJude0 5 months ago
I wouldn't say awful, more like twisted....i think it has something to do with the title or the VOCAL part re. it's lyrics, i'm not sure...it's a good album, specially this piece...a big improvement on Lord's 1969 Concerto with DP...!
velocet1976 2 years ago
what is up with the artwork. It's gawd-awful!
suzartfam 2 years ago 3
@suzartfam
Tell me about it. I don't know what to think of that album cover...quite frankly I don't want to associated that with Lord. I've always admired him immensely for his talent and skill.
I'm an artist and in the old days I never worked without a Deep Purple album playing at high volume. :-)
TheOldShue 2 years ago