Yeah, “Lazy” is another good one which shows their blues side.
I love “When a Blind Man Cries”, which is also blues influenced. Such a sad song. I have no idea why Blackmore hated the song and refused to play it. Metallica and Richie Sambora have recorded their own covers of the song.
I like “Hush” but my favorite song from DP’s original lineup is “April”.
The first three albums by Deep Purple are quite different from the others. As you said April is a fine song and I like Shield on the album titled “The Book Of Taliesyn”. The first three are more on the psychedelic side of things being recorded in 1968 and 1969. Rod Evans on vocals and Nick Simper on bass...different style as opposed to Ian Gillian and Roger Glover.
My favorite Deep Purple was the second lineup that had Gillian and Glover. I sort of lost interest after the album titled Who Do We Think We Are, although Burn wasn’t a bad album...just didn’t think David Coverdale was in the same class as Ian Gillian. Gillian’s vocals were perfect for the sound of DP for those albums “In Rock” through “Who Do We Think We Are”.
The classic lineup returned in 1984 for the album “Perfect Strangers”...another fine album with the title track and Knocking At Your Back Door.
Yes, “Machine Head” and “Fireball” are my two best. As you said Fools is a great one but I like No No No slightly more...Gillian’s vocals are astounding!
“Machine Head”...what a great album...Pictures Of Home, Highway Star and Space Trucking!
I think I’m just gonna have to crank up my DP playlist tonight and turn the Logitech speakers UP UP Up!
Hey, I see you’re an AL girl...I’m next door in MS but Orange Beach has been my second home for 30 years now. My folks lived on the beach there since 1985 and I hope in just a few years me and the wife can sell and move down.
Thanks for your comments...stay well and vote Trump!
AR15