The talent in this group is totally amazing! All of these guys are great musicians. Listen to the base line, it is so melodic, in sync, it's perfect. Keyboards awesome, lead guitar, and Ian Paice - great drummer. First time I heard this song, I love it, and still love it today.
Many things a man can lose.....his self, his rights his views....
but never his heart, or his love.
So take this hand of mine, and climb baby climb....
This was Rod Evans doing the lead vocals and Nic Simper on base.
But the best Deep Purple lineup was Ian Gillan, Jon Lord, Roger Glover, Ian Paice and Ritchie Blackmore. Ian Gillan is one of the best rock singers ever. Right up there with Robert Plant - in his prime.
I got into Deep Purple in the late 80's since it was before my time (born in 1965). but, as I get older, I like this early "Mark I" stuff better than the riff-bashing stuff they did in the 1970s. This is just a very inventive pice of music - perfect for Rod Evans weird voice.
@PicnicHikeMusic Good remark. For those who like Rod Evans's voice, check the group he belonged to after his time in Deep Purple: it is called Captain Beyond.
Take this hand of mine and climb , baby climb...Wow, haven't heard this in years... my Purple Passages album is in amazing shape but I have nothing to play it on.
you know whats never mentioned about deep purple?how good the drummer is.altough he is senzational:D.one can feel every note he is playing.its like the drums magically turned themselves into sheets of music.u dont get that with bands these days.u dont get to hear the notes just some likeable rythm
Love that rhythmic, melodic minor mode introit: the rock minor mode -- rock chamber orchestral sophisticated, meaningful, rebirth rite of passage, tone poem, indigenous pioneer
Whatever people say about how MK II that it was a significant transformation to DP I feel more attached to the MK I lineup and quality of production. So innocent, inspired, haunting and magical . . art in its purest form and quite honestly I don't miss Gillan's yelling and screaming, not one bit !
This song has been a Deep Purple favorite for years, whenever I let someone hear this thats not heard it before I usually hear things like "odd"..."melodic"...."trippy".... "head music"
Excellent Song, I always find myself drawn back to early Purple, the only thing is I think this Rod Evans is singing on this track not gillian as in your picture!
If you listen to the guitar solo at 3:50, you hear Blackmore playing things that Van Halen got credit for. In fact listen to all of Ritchies early playing, he did a lot of things that many guitarists are getting credit for today. This Deep Purple was the best.
Rod Evans and Nick Simper were in Mark I DP! Obviously the guy who put the picture on the video is not a true DP fan or he would know that...silly twat!
Rod Evans and Nick Simper were in Mark I DP! Obviously the guy who put the picture on the video is not atrue DP fan or he would know that...silly twat!
Rod Evans and Nick Simper were in Mark I DP! Obviosuly the guy who put the picture on the video is not atrue DP fan or he would know that...silly twat!
@AmericanFireBrand man, relax a bit... if you don't know who is in the band doesn't make you a non true fan.. You know everything about any band you like? besides this song is almost 50 years old!!! it doesn't matter anymore, it is legendary music just listen and don't try to proove via youtube that you are a mentor on DP, go write a biography about them ...smelly fart!!
saving this post to my favorites to back another posting of the tune.Both are good .Just as long as I can keep listening to it! Balckmore at his best!
love that
TheSWORDSMAN123 8 months ago
Hooray for real music! :]
SugarFreeMentosGum 8 months ago
The talent in this group is totally amazing! All of these guys are great musicians. Listen to the base line, it is so melodic, in sync, it's perfect. Keyboards awesome, lead guitar, and Ian Paice - great drummer. First time I heard this song, I love it, and still love it today.
Many things a man can lose.....his self, his rights his views....
but never his heart, or his love.
So take this hand of mine, and climb baby climb....
to the hills up above.
(Awesome lyrics, awesome song)
HighMomentum1 11 months ago
Always one of my favorite songs by Deep Purple.
This was Rod Evans doing the lead vocals and Nic Simper on base.
But the best Deep Purple lineup was Ian Gillan, Jon Lord, Roger Glover, Ian Paice and Ritchie Blackmore. Ian Gillan is one of the best rock singers ever. Right up there with Robert Plant - in his prime.
HighMomentum1 11 months ago
I got into Deep Purple in the late 80's since it was before my time (born in 1965). but, as I get older, I like this early "Mark I" stuff better than the riff-bashing stuff they did in the 1970s. This is just a very inventive pice of music - perfect for Rod Evans weird voice.
PicnicHikeMusic 1 year ago
@PicnicHikeMusic Good remark. For those who like Rod Evans's voice, check the group he belonged to after his time in Deep Purple: it is called Captain Beyond.
MrPsychopump 2 months ago
Rod Evans es un grande también.
nesstooor 1 year ago
Take this hand of mine and climb , baby climb...Wow, haven't heard this in years... my Purple Passages album is in amazing shape but I have nothing to play it on.
Thanks!
TheBlueRose2008 1 year ago
you know whats never mentioned about deep purple?how good the drummer is.altough he is senzational:D.one can feel every note he is playing.its like the drums magically turned themselves into sheets of music.u dont get that with bands these days.u dont get to hear the notes just some likeable rythm
octygirl 1 year ago
Love that rhythmic, melodic minor mode introit: the rock minor mode -- rock chamber orchestral sophisticated, meaningful, rebirth rite of passage, tone poem, indigenous pioneer
davidfaubion 1 year ago
Lot's of memories connected to this LP!
venturesagogo 1 year ago 9
The Guitar Solo...The Guitar solo, I still dream about it !!!!!!
CHURINFUNFLAIS 1 year ago
Whatever people say about how MK II that it was a significant transformation to DP I feel more attached to the MK I lineup and quality of production. So innocent, inspired, haunting and magical . . art in its purest form and quite honestly I don't miss Gillan's yelling and screaming, not one bit !
pianist007 1 year ago
@pianist007 - amen - machine head was the end of DP for me
ELP's 1st came along just in time
& King Crimson, &, &, &...
CAS1xtz 1 year ago
@pianist007 Amen!!!! The music on the first three purple albums is deeper than smoke on the water.
MrkI was never topped in my book. Mrk III went to funk. MrkII was the version everyone seem to love most.
Deep Purple could have been up there with Led Zeppelin if they changed there muisic and stuck with MRK 1, just my opinion.
oberfour 1 year ago
This song has been a Deep Purple favorite for years, whenever I let someone hear this thats not heard it before I usually hear things like "odd"..."melodic"...."trippy".... "head music"
MightySaturn5 1 year ago
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Excellent Song, I always find myself drawn back to early Purple, the only thing is I Rod Evans is singing this track not Gillian as in your image!
SuperGlooBand 1 year ago
Excellent Song, I always find myself drawn back to early Purple, the only thing is I think this Rod Evans is singing on this track not gillian as in your picture!
SuperGlooBand 1 year ago
Wish someone would reload this song, something's wrong with this video....
Thanks!
inogi339 1 year ago
If you listen to the guitar solo at 3:50, you hear Blackmore playing things that Van Halen got credit for. In fact listen to all of Ritchies early playing, he did a lot of things that many guitarists are getting credit for today. This Deep Purple was the best.
alleycatmusic1 1 year ago
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Rod Evans and Nick Simper were in Mark I DP! Obviously the guy who put the picture on the video is not a true DP fan or he would know that...silly twat!
AmericanFireBrand 1 year ago
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Rod Evans and Nick Simper were in Mark I DP! Obviously the guy who put the picture on the video is not atrue DP fan or he would know that...silly twat!
AmericanFireBrand 1 year ago
Rod Evans and Nick Simper were in Mark I DP! Obviosuly the guy who put the picture on the video is not atrue DP fan or he would know that...silly twat!
AmericanFireBrand 1 year ago
@AmericanFireBrand man, relax a bit... if you don't know who is in the band doesn't make you a non true fan.. You know everything about any band you like? besides this song is almost 50 years old!!! it doesn't matter anymore, it is legendary music just listen and don't try to proove via youtube that you are a mentor on DP, go write a biography about them ...smelly fart!!
argonauths 1 year ago
very creepy but brilliant song
Gagovoid 1 year ago
This song has a good vibe. Great tone from Blackmore
kubrick681 1 year ago
My second favorite song from the album, next to Wring that Neck (the BBC version)
Kynatics 1 year ago
WRONG FOTO MARK II
THIS IS A MARK I SONG
AND WE NEED ROD EVANS FOTO AND NOT IAN GILLAN
Markking11 1 year ago
so damn catchy
alanboro 1 year ago
This song haunts me...I first heard it when I was about 5. I still love it, almost 40 years later.
wmacisaac 1 year ago 11
@wmacisaac This has to be double tracked guitar parts there is no way one person can play the riff at 00:21 and the solo at 00:16 at the same time
spacepatrolman 1 year ago
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@wmacisaac so i guess you are about 45
d1versify 1 year ago
@wmacisaac Me too! I'll be 48 in September!
lfior789 10 months ago
saving this post to my favorites to back another posting of the tune.Both are good .Just as long as I can keep listening to it! Balckmore at his best!
Cyanblu 1 year ago 4
great song
VelicPavelic 1 year ago 3