BLOWN AWAY‼️ Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water 

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Zappa is an eccentric genius. Definitely do some Zappa.

Ian Paice is no joke, he's a BAD ASS Drummer.

One of the most instantly recognizable riffs ever recorded. 🎸🎶🔥

Don't ever stop......if you've never played air guitar or drums to your favorite rock music then you've never truly rocked out

The bass player who rarely gets mentioned is Roger Glover who left the band to go into the other side of music, recording, producing etc. but came back to play when Ritchie Blackmore, the lead guitarist, started the band Rainbow and asked him to play bass, even though it was Blackmore who had him fired from Deep purple. Rainbow is another band you should check out with awesome lead vocalists such as Graham Bonnet, Ronnie James Dio!

That is Ritchie Blackmore on the lead guitar. Probably the most famous guitar riff on the history of rock music. Guess what Ritchie Blackmore confessed that this guitar riff is the 5th symphony of Beethoven played backwards.

When I was about 12-13 (early-mid 1980's) years old I was at a guitar shop looking to buy a new guitar and I was playing this song and out of no where Richie Blackmore came around a stack of amps and showed me the correct way to play the guitar intro!! Man I was so lucky!

'Who is Frank Zappa?' You may not be ready for the genius that is FZ....

Deep Purple, Zeppelin & Sabbath members new each other and hung out together! ✌

Oh my dude...Ritchie Blackmore has a whole career, including Deep Purple. One of the most underrated guitarists to this day. Rock on 🤘😎

Ian Gillan on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Roger Glover on bass, Jon Lord on organ/keyboards, Ian Paice on drums. Ritchie Blackmore then formed Rainbow with Ronnie James Dio on vocals. Dio sang in Elf (3 albums). Rainbow was the drummer, bassist and singer for Elf (Ronnie James Dio) with Ritchie Blackmore on guitar. Then Dio recorded 2 albums singing for Black Sabbath. Then Dio went solo and Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan recorded 1 album with Black Sabbath -- Born Again in 1983. Then Deep Purple reunited.

Ritchie Blackmore can give any guitar player a run for their money! One of the best.

Holy crap, Smoke On The Water was THE event memorialized in a song. The Mothers Of Invention were there. Claude Nobs was helping kids get to safety. The place burned down and the smoke settled on lake Geneva....

Ian Gillan - when a blind man cries this is such a beautiful song play please VAN

Frank Zappa is a fun listen. He doesn't take things to seriously and his playing is ridiculously good.

Brother don't you dare stop playing air guitar. It is a rite of passage that every young Soul has played air guitar. I still do it to this day. Never stop being you man.

The "Funky Claude" running in and out is referring to Claude Nobs, the director of the Montreux Jazz Festival who helped some of the audience escape the fire.

Don't stop doing you. And Zappa is probably the most underrated guitar player ever

You can’t compare zeppelin and deep purple they’re both absolutely amazing in they’re own right and jimmy and Richie were so ahead of their time love them both.

Deep Purple is the G.O.A.T. imo.

This song is about true events that happened to them. look up the lyrics... some stupid with a flare gun burnt down the gambling house. It's the most well known riff around the world, became one if not their biggest hit song.

I saw this in concert in Tampa in 1972! Smoke on the Water, Highway Star ! IT WAS AMAZING 🤩💜😎

As good as this is... it's nothing compared to their Made in Japan live album version. Deep Purple truly killed it in that recording of this song. Give it a listen if you have time.

Deep Purple had the best musicians period....Ian Paice, John Lord, Ricihie Blackmore, Roger Glover and Ian Gillan are true musicians.

“Lazy” & “Space Truckin’!! Bangers 🔥🔥

You are correct about this drummer, Sir. Ian Paice was tough. I agree with you. He and Ritchie Blackmore, guitar, were hard. I was Blessed to see Deep Purple in the 80's. Love ya

Ritchie Blackmore (guitar) is one of the best. Wont go as far as saying better than Jimmy. Ritchie plays the riff of this in many different ways including using only his thumb. He was and still is his own and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. Deep Purple was really one of the best of all at the time.

5:20 Don't worry about it. All rock fans play the air guitar. I started in the 80's, myself! 🤘🤘

At 55 years old, I learned to play bass to this tune. My wife thought I was going through a mid life crisis. Until I bought a Harley. Then she thought I lost my mind. Now I am a 65 year bass jam'n Harley rider.

My brother played bass guitar and made me learn to play this song, he wouldn't let me quit till i could play it.. sweet memories. Thanks.

This was made when We Didn't See Color.... when folks ... loved each other... Bro.........

They are killing it. The bass player is exceptional on this song.

Zappa was one of the absolute greatest, no argument, guitarists of all time, a true GOAT!

Hello LFR family! May I suggest a few more great DP songs? 😄 Perfect Strangers 🌟 Hush 🌟 Burn 🔥 Lazy 🌟 woman from Tokyo 🌟 Space Truckin. ❤

Deep Purple always “Takes You To Church”!! 🔥🔥🔥

Although the 1970’s have come n gone and never will be again....the music will hopefully live on. Definitely the best decade of music. Wish I could go back... I hate it here😩

Play air guitar all you want:) This has to be one of the most iconic songs in rock history. Rock was always rebellious. It helped so many people and its great to see it being appreciated and being useful once again. If ever there was a time for rebellion, this is it.

This song is one of the most recognisable rock songs ever based on a true story. Every young guitar player has practiced it. So much that music stores had signs saying, " No more Smoke on the water" 😃

Ian Paice,(Paicey) is one of the great swing rock drummers of all time. A lefty with quick wrists, who was great at adding texture to Purple compositions. Like Bonham they grew up listening to the great swing drummers of the day. He was also the only band member whose never been out of the lineup.

Lol! This always takes me back to when my older brother bought this album. The four of us couldn't wait to get home from school to play it. In those days, records were really thick and flexible, so when our mum had had enough of hearing this one song over and over again, she yanked the record off the stereo, tried twisting it, didn't break, then threw it on the cement floor under the house. My other brother picked it up, looked at it, no scratches, put it back on the turn table and it played perfectly. 🤣🤣🤣👌...... Poor mum.

Frank Zappa is a bizarre genius musician. Eclectic brilliance and was always seeking musical perfection in a unique way. He was also tge first artist to combat sensorship of musical lyrics by US government in the early 80s started by the wife of AL Gore, former Vice President. As for Deep Purple, these guys are massively under rated. They are the masters of building a song up to crescendo. It's a real trademark for them. To me, the best example of this is the song

Oh please! Frank Zappa was the man! His group, The Mothers of Invention, could play ANYTHING. Jazz, nightclub music or anything else. His song "Brown shoes don't make it" shows just how original and demented he was.

Oh, yes!!! Do some Zappa!!! This is a rock anthem.

The late Frank Zappa was a music legend, RIP...

Your best bet is to do a marathon listening to the Live album, "Made in Japan". I think this LP is the best live album of all live albums. Allman Brother live album is consider the best, but I was listening to Made in Japan since 1972 and it was my fix throughout my teenage years. This album will give you a good intro to all the Deep Purple music from the founding members.

The hair under the lip is a soul patch. Great reaction!

Rat Bat Blue, Rat Bat Blue, Rat Bat Blue 💪

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU IAN GILLAN IS SO BEAUTIFUL. You just made all of his videos even better to watch

Any reasonable person going into it blindly and hears Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin for the first time can hear that Purple had the better musicians and singer. Of course the song compositions is just a matter of taste.

You should check out the live version of Strange Kind Of Woman, where the guitarplayer and singer do a crazy duel.

Sending you much love! I love your message... music has always broken down barriers changing 'Us and them" to "We"! Now about Frank Zappa.... get ready for a very different journey! Brilliant, satirical, provocative musical genius!

You MUST learn about Frank Zappa and what he did for Rock and Roll. He actually went to court because the government wanted to sensor the music! I don't think Rap ever would have made it on the air, without his and a few other musicians efforts! He was very smart. I was fortunate enough to see him live. It was the "Frank Zappa and the Mother's of Invention" tour🤩 Awesome

Ritchie Blackmore is the G.O.A.T. of Rock Guitarist (Stevie Ray Vaugh is the GOAT of the Blues)

Bro this was the 1st Rock Concert at the Capitol Centre in Md.I went with my 9th grade Teen Club. They were touring this album. 1973. We got to OK hear about. 3 songs and got rounded up and put back on the bus. Our Teachers were feeling the vibes but they smelled the giant cloud of reefer smoke hanging in the air. Lol So that was that for us 14 yr olds. But bro I saw every super group for 2 decades play there and RFK. So I'll be following you sharing a story or 2. I had it made as a teenager. Rock concert wise anyway.

Richie Blackmore is the guitarist. He is a genius, but because of his personality, he is shunned by most of rock history. He is a true guitar god.

I haven't seen the reaction yet. I already love what you're saying. Thanks for your openess.

A few more by this band you may want to check out: Woman from Tokyo, Space Truckin, and Strange Kind of Woman from the live “Made in Japan album“, trust me on the value of doing that version. You won’t see the band but you’ll hear the music. Great vocals from your man, Ian Gillan in it. Also, the studio version of “knocking on your back door“

The single version of Smoke On The Water had the studio version on side A and the live in concert version on side B. Both versions got airplay making this a double sided #1 hit.

My favorite guitarist is Eric Clapton. When it comes to musicians, you can't ever pick just one

Old school played it on guitar. 30 years ago. Frank Zappa was a damn good guitarist. Play guitar learn it. It changes you. Express yourself and free yourself. Truth.

Yep that beginning riff is one of the most recognizable openings in rock music. And I really like your air guitar! Keep doing it!

That "Mark II" lineup is amazing. All geniuses and Roger Glover on live bass is crazy what that sounds like.

A song you need to hear, "Strange Kind of Woman". This song introduces Ian Gillan, voice dueling with Richie Blackmore, guitar. This song is a must hear....

I might have told you this already, but this drummer is on the new DMX song.

Rock and Roll saves your soul.

Blackmore is right up there with Page for most folks.👍

You got that Hi-Hat move right. I played many times on my drum kit.

There are certain songs where an air guitar is required (drums, too). This song is none of them. Rock on my friend. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

If you want something by them that makes even this sound rather plodding, listen to Black Night (Live 1972) by them. It is pulsating and electrifying.

Since you're doing a Deep Purple run, I would highly suggest possibly their best song 'Space Truckin' or 'Lazy.' Space Trucking features amazing drums and Ian Gillan's patented screams. Both straight bangers.

Beaucoup de groupes leur doivent beaucoup 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

The guitarist is the one and only Richie Blackmore, a true guitar god and ledgend.

Love love love your self reflection and message. Thank you for including us.

Ian Gillan is THE GREATEST vocalist in rock. Love him. He and Plant . In reality they are only one day apart in age!

Frank Zappa is an artist you will enjoy, his music is alot of innuendo and humor, but is great. Definitely a rabbit hole to go down

The organ player was the late great Jon Lord and the bass player was Roger Glover who also played in Rainbow with Deep Purples lead guitarist Richie Blackmore, and yes him and Jimmy Paige were two of the best at this time!

You have the title wrong. It’s. Smoke On The Water.

I named my first bong "Deep Purple" in 1972 ... It was truly smoke on the water.

Ian Paice and Bonzo are tied for best classic rock drummers of all time Ritche Blackmore is one of the most influetial rock guitarists of all time and influenced many Jon Lord on keyboards was just drop dead awesome! Just 5 super talented guys

NEVER stop doing that, Van!

Zappa was a legend.....

this song is about a place burning true story. GOD BLESS YOU.

Definitely do some Zappa he's the definition of an artist.

Awww... Van made me cry a little tear thinking about everyone out there feeling alone. None of you all are alone, and if you are watching this channel hopefully that makes you see how connected we all are. Keep doing great things Van!!!

Ian Paice is my favourite classic rock drummer

No man do your thang, we have all played some air guitar, air drums, you just get into it.

If you go down the Zappa rabbit hole, you will never be the same afterwards.

Love what you had to say. 🤘🏼 Thafs what it’s all about. Being open to understand others different than you and yours.

As much as you appreciate Led Zeppelin, you need to react to Heart Stairway To Heaven Live At Kennedy Center Honors! It’s so amazing it will leave you breathless!

You keep playing that air guitar, practice makes perfect.

Zappa is genius... Seen him once live. RIP

FRANK ZAPPA A legend, Guitar and lyrical Genius..... You must list to Frank an album at a time may I suggest Over night sensation. You will not regret it

Van, check out Highway Star by Deep Purple. I saw them in concert in 1971. Great live.

That's them.😁

Franks got a soul patch on his chin.. And he's legendary!!

Frank Zappa is sporting a Soul Patch on his bottom lip. Checkout Catholic Girls by Frank Zappa.

With all love and respect! Thanks

Ian Paice, best drummer ever!!

Don't stop doing anything, you do you man.