If you went to a bar and saw a cover band perform this song like this you would say, "Man these guys suck!!!" And you would be right!!!! Bobby should really stop using guitar tracks and learn the songs.
I fear the day when I'll no longer be able to see Mark play "Closer To Home", the very song that so perfectly defined the youth movement that began so long ago and defined the greater part of my life. On that day I will cut off my thinning gray ponytail, put away my faded blue jeans and tie-dyed shirts, hang up my dirty red bandana and thank Mark for the long, strange but beautiful trip it's been. And when it's my turn to cross the great divide as well I'm sure I'll hear this song again 'cause you just know that, "if there's a rock n' roll heaven, well you know they've got a hell of a band". Mark would have it no other way.
A song from the best ever Deep Purple album (IMHO) "Burn" from 1974. I never forget when it was out in 1974. Have loved it ever since. For me, also the best line-up with two great lead vocalists feeding off one another.