🎵 Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers REACTION

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[@Cadinho93]

This song is nearly 40 years old and still gives me goosebumps, quite simply a classic rock masterpiece. Also, if you don't like this song, then we must remain perfect strangers.

[@reallymysterious4520]

Easily my 2nd fav Deep Purple song - behind Child in Time, which is miles ahead at #1, and comfortably ahead of Smoke on the Water in 3rd

[@alienlifeform7490]

Ah. Yes! It never gets old. Cheers.

[@pmoran7971]

@@reallymysterious4520 You have nailed it in one! my feelings exactly, I bought this on the Rock for Armenia Cassette, and the whole album of different bands is an absolute hidden classic, just one example on the album is the terrifying version of Mama ,by Genesis, before they became pop stars this song reflects the trials and traumas that happened inside the Band and shows them meeting up again after being apart, sadly it did not last and the argumentative Blackmore, one of the top five guitarists of all time, went to live in America and formed an acoustic medieval style band with his girlfriend, I believe they are still playing together, but are they still together! because both have massive egos

[@clannad99germany70]

I liked this song too, was the best on that album, guess in1984, after reunion of the band.

[@radman8321]

Musically it's very interesting and the riff is killer. For me the vocal performance drags it down to just ordinary DP level.

[@samuelgirard1407]

Lex, you mentioned about it sounding dark. That's a good observation. During the 70's Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath & Deep Purple were considered The Unholy Trinity of Hard Rock. Like you said, not really Metal but these bands were the forefathers that spawned it. You also guessed at what the song was about. It's poetic but it was made after the reunion of many of the original members at the height of the band's success. A few of them didn't get on to well in the early years, hence the reason for the split. Some feel that the lyrics are a metaphor for them being a part of each other's past, but that their futures may not go in the same direction. And of course some didn't soon after touring together again. But deservedly after many years, they finally received the recognition due them. Truly great band!

[@neillenet291]

This was a huge come back album for Deep Purple. The previous year the lead singer Ian Gillan had done an album with Black Sabbath and no one expected Mark II Deep Purple to reunite

[@evilfantasy69]

According to Ian Gillan he agreed to join Black Sabbath while blackout drunk. He still kept his word and made the album. I love that album. It's probably in my top 10-15 for albums of that era.

[@ronparsons8786]

@@evilfantasy69 Born Again is an underrated gem!!

[@robertkaplan7001]

I AM THE ECHO OF YOUR PAST!! YES YOU ARE IAN!

[@Mr.johninjax]

Not so much dark as it is Heavy. Heavy Metal 🤘

[@dabarzubati6631]

Best band ever (made in Japan 1972 best live album ever)

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Right on man!'63 years old and still rockin' 🤟🤟

[@marioslider6337]

My favourite band........... my mates older brother sat me down and played space truckin. Sold!

[@charlesberton2581]

Now you're back in my wheelhouse! Those clips were from Ritchie's place in CT before he moved to Long Island, 15 minutes from me.

[@michaeljordan5131]

Great Lazer show associated with the concert tour supporting this album.

[@landonetobar]

What makes me like this youtube channel is the girl's smile and friendliness, she is so beautiful! The guy shows no reaction.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Mark II Deep Purple, still the best. Saw them twice in one snowy weekend in New England on this tour, Worcester, Mass and Providence, R.I..

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

The song is about the return of all 5 members of the band which had split up to form new bands (Rainbow) and work on other projects due to a torrent of internal dissent. It was more about learning to get along by being perfect strangers. Very normal at the time with members of great bands. Peace!

[@chrisbutler5975]

Great song, with legendary guitar riff. Great choice!

[@bobbyblanton5523]

Thanks for doing a reaction video to this song. This song meant a lot to me as a teenager growing up and inspired me to take up music.

[@TheStarcruiser]

One of the Best Rock Bands in the World! Ritchie Blackmore👍

[@scotttempleton7277]

Saw this show in New Haven, CT! So happy I got to see Deep Purple in Concert! Ian Paice is definitely top 10 drummers of all time!

[@erikthompson619]

The Deep Purple stuff you've covered so far ranges from 1970-74. This track is from 1984, the title track of their reunion album (originally the band broke up in 1976). Not a long break by today's standards, but back in the day it was very uncommon for an "old" band to come back from the dead and prove relevant to contemporary audiences - which Deep Purple did. In fact, "Perfect strangers" is one of the most successful albums in their long career (the band still exists). As you may or may not have gathered, they are one of the "big three" of pioneering hard rock in the early 70s, alongside Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. The big three are often augmented to a big four, also featuring Uriah Heep - a band I don't think you have covered at all! All of these are British bands, coincidentally.

[@collincolston8443]

We need more Heep!!

[@mikenastasi8927]

You basically said everything I was going to say, including Uriah Heep. Well said.

[@MusicMissionary]

I remember being surprised by the comeback. Exactly my music taste in 1984.

[@danmayberry1185]

On this tour Blackmore noodled through a few classic riffs - so stoked to see the Mk II lineup, I didn't care.

[@andrewyoung2796]

Easy Livin'

[@Distortion360]

In high school I was a huge modern metal n thrash listener. But this song came on the radio on 93.3 KDKB in Phoenix, AZ and just stopped me in my tracks. There was a unique heaviness to it and it sounded almost sci-fi to me. I fell in love with it and with Deep Purple. Every lineup!

[@jeffjones6221]

My favorite deep purple tune

[@rutssy]

It was all about the sound!

[@greypossum1]

Knocking on your backdoor is also a brilliant track from this album.

[@robertkaplan7001]

Ritchie came back home baby!!!!; Blackmore!!!!!!! 🟣 Purple

[@cd-vq6dz]

I had this on cassette when it came out. As others have pointed out, this was the reunion of the most famous lineup of Deep Purple (the lineup that did Smoke On The Water). It had been right at 10 years since they had been together as this incarnation/lineup. Perfect Strangers was very successful in the U.S. as the album went Platinum. It was actually highly successful in many parts of the world as well, D Purple has always had a big following overseas. I actually remember reading at the time in a magazine that they sold out every show on their U.S. Reunion tour in 1984. Deep Purple are one of the grandfathers of this type of rock music along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath etc. They were already arguably considered legendary at the time of the release of this reunion album. It was a pretty big deal at the time in 1984 when they reunited for this. The part of the video where they're all situated around the table and they shake hands and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore pauses for a second before shaking was most likely an "inside" parody of sorts considering that this lineup (again the most famous of all Deep Purple lineups) had quite an acrimonious break up roughly 10/11 years earlier around 1973. Perfect Strangers is among Deep Purple's best albums in my view. And that's saying a lot because they're a great band.

[@pookiemartinez1745]

Ritchie demod this with Rainbow in 81 but for what ever reason it was put back on the shelf till 84.. best track on the album. Ritchie was influenced by a familiar track, Kashmir.

[@loisfreeman1646]

You need to listen to their "Strange Kind of Woman & Ted the Mechanic".

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

Whata guy

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Yezzz indeed. 🤟🤟

[@slimsantilli4476]

How the keyboard and guitar intertwine is pretty dope.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Great reaction. More deep purple please thanks

[@sbrenner2561]

Great song, great album. I'll search your videos to see if you've done "knocking at your back door" from the same album. Great lyrics!

[@kmvoss]

Nice reaction!

[@mmcpa]

My second favorite Deep Purple song behind Rat Bat Blue. This just hits deep, constantly powerful. Love the outro.

[@joeltwinx3805]

Great Beautiful Song

[@michellec8450]

I bought this album with my own money in 1984, I was 14, I grew up listening to this kind of music, my parents were young when they had me & all my aunts & uncles were younger than them so I was exposed to great music from birth.

[@eximusic]

This was a reunion of their 2nd early 70s band lineup. Released in 1984, not their heyday, but a great album. Jon Lord is a bit heavier in this vid.

[@chriswiedeman2956]

This was my very first concert in 1985. Amazing experience seeing and hearing such talent with this classic lineup. DP rocks!!

[@guidosarducci]

5 of the best musicians you'll ever see in your lifetime all in one package................

[@matthewashman1406]

Not Glover, he's okay

[@edwardking4784]

Cut him some slack ... helped a lot with writing and production! Plus never played a bad note ... Between Ritchie, Jon, and Little Ian , there wasn’t much room for flashy bass slapping !

[@timothybush9633]

Hi Brad & Lex, Deep Purple is one of the groups that I was heavy into as a Keyboardist in the 70s, many good songs😎

[@SuperPrince1007]

Perfect Strangers is the best Deep Purple Song ever & one of the best Rock Songs of all time. I never get tired of listening to it.

[@cwillece3128]

This song is really a reflection of the Band break up and then reforming for this album.

[@tommyc6066]

Brad is good with lyrics & what they mean while Lex is all about the music. That's why you guys are so awesome. Love your channel 🥁

[@tomsext1634]

Give "Wasted Sunsets" a try, also a great tune from that album!

[@mikenastasi8927]

Regarding them being rock or metal the answer is yes. They're mainly rock but have paved the way for metal. Bands like Metallica, Iron Maiden, etc, etc point to Deep Purple. They're also influential in prog rock / metal -- bands like Dream Theater, etc cite them as an influence.

[@timothyryan3031]

Dream Theater covered this song, in fact.

[@mikenastasi8927]

@@timothyryan3031 Exactly my point. I have the Dream Theater album that they covered it and I have the Dream Theater album that they recorded this with Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden on vocals.

[@jimtatro6550]

I saw this tour and it was incredible.

[@justineapril7922]

I saw them in 1984 in Jacksonville. It was a mid size theater and I was about 10 rows back in the aisle. They were fantastic!! ✌💜

[@MarkHodgettsWriter]

The song is about reincarnation. The protagonist must remain perfect strangers to his former self. For years I thought it was about a failed or doomed relationship. The song had a deep effect on me at the time it was released, as I related it to a girl I knew. and I've written about this in my book Postcards From Hell Notes From a Purple Mind. Only years after initially hearing it did I pick up on the reincarnation angle which given that the band itself was being reincarnated at the time was very cool.

[@ninoorjon]

Exactly, Gillan also says it's about reincarnation.

[@ponytrekker8996]

Exactly. The second verse a strand of silver hanging through the sky, the astral cord.

[@nodaysback8390]

If the protagonist is the reincarnation of his former self, doesn't that mean the former self must already be dead? How could he have any contact with him at all? Isn't there only supposed to be one guy alive at a time?

[@electricladyguitarsdevonuk1414]

It's about the band returning to It's established fan base not knowing how the reunion will be received after an 11yr absence. "The echo of a point in time" Could Deep Purbe as relevant as they once were?

[@nodaysback8390]

@@electricladyguitarsdevonuk1414 That's what I thought it was about also.. "If you hear me talking on the wind..." => If you hear me coming over the air (on your radio).

[@bryanforis1839]

Great live performance by deep purple great show

[@JoinTheProgress]

Cheers guys, my favorite DP song. For the record, when they performed this in concert, there would be a laser light show timed to the rhythm and riff during the 3:07 parts that was quite awesome; most of the other lights were either off or down, and just the lasers in the arena moving to the riff. SO cool.

[@neillenet291]

Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, the unholy Trinity.

[@johnvance3011]

Great song, I remember when this cassette came out, we cruised around all night long listening to it,

[@mattroberts3204]

I first heard this song as a teen in the 90s when Shane Douglas would walk to the ring in ECW to the song, and I spent a while trying to figure out who did it. Ever since then I've been a huge fan of it, and the rest of Deep Purple's tunes.

[@roberthoage679]

I remember I was 13 when this came out, and to this day the hairs on my arm raise up when I hear it. Nice pick.🤘

[@unclefido6484]

🤘🤘 Great concert. I wasn't the only one in awe that they were back together. I had just seen all of them in different bands! Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Whitesnake. Didn't see Ian Paice in Gary Moore though.

[@Frostrazor]

Long story short - they were a band in the 70s. They made lots of great music. As they got closer and more (too) familiar, they didn't like who they were becoming. The band broke up because they couldn't tolerate being around each other. 6 years later, they got back together. They made a new album "Perfect Strangers". They were familiar now with each other - but still strangers. So the song is a nod to the idea of "lets keep who we've become and our differences and personal drama to ourselves so that we can function as a band again".

[@incarnate6779]

Technically it was around 10 years later not 6 years. Mark 2 line-up ended in late '73 and didn't reunite until '84.

[@mitchrichards1532]

Lex it IS dark, it is heavy metal, and Deep Purple is part of Rock's "unholy trinity" (Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple). Great reaction, cheers!

[@andersgranstrom7128]

Such a fantastic composition! I should be appreciated and played loud! 🙂

[@johnlesley1763]

I saw them in Italy on House of the Blue Light when I was in the Navy. They played everything!

[@tireshredderjoe8894]

Im glad you guys reviewed this song. Awesome sounding song, what a piece of artistry. Great review!

[@timshelton8535]

Went and bought this album as soon as I heard this song!!! Was not disappointed!!!

[@King14000]

Saw them on this tour which was cool because I already loved the old stuff and never thought I'd get to see it live. They even had Ian Gillian as the lead singer. It couldn't of been much better.

[@ugaais]

I was a freshman in High school in 1984 my guidance counselor was a huge Deep Purple fan and said I should check them out..bought this album for like $4 it’s amazing…Wasted Sunsets and Knocking at your Backdoor are the other standout tracks…

[@charlietwo13]

Favorite song by D.P. Thx for reacting RIP.

[@TheBillbran]

If you were fortunate enough to see them on this tour,as I was, it can’t be beat

[@e.t.in3-d226]

DEEP PURPLE had been broken up for many many years and this was their first album when they got back together. This song is about them getting back together after many years apart. They were kinda like strangers at first, an echo of their past. ALL THE LYRICS ARE ABOUT THEM REUNIRING. Awesome Song and Album

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Getting with Deep Purple again. Way to go man.🤟🤟🤟🤟 been a fan since 1970. Lex you'd definitely dig the song speed king from the album in rock. Love you two. Keep it coming. Rock and Roll Forever!🤟🤟

[@chellj8175]

❤❤❤ have loved it since it’s release. Knocking at your back door is great as well !!

[@carllingenfelser3933]

saw this tour in '86 at 16 y/o. glorious show!

[@brainscott8198]

The classic, best DP lineup, together after nearly 10 yrs in 1984...Ritchie, Jon, Ian G, Ian P, and Roger will always be the greatest lineup IMHO.😍😍Looks like they had a blast on Blackmore's estate.

[@e.t.in3-d226]

DEEP PURPLE Broke up for many years and got back together in 1984 and made a new Album CALLED PERFECT STRANGERS, This Title song from the Album is about WHEN THEY GOT BACK TOGETHER after all the years they ALL WERE LIKE STRANGERS, PERFECT STRANGERS, echos of their past

[@dolphin8077]

Perfect song perfect band, 💜💜💜💜💜

[@brianmasinelli9694]

Wish I could sing like that. Great band to see in concert

[@thomasshaw8130]

Great song. That stacatto guitar riff always reminds me of Led Zeppelin.

[@ivanadams3809]

This is my favorite deep purple song I always envision a Viking raid on a unsuspecting village

[@reallymysterious4520]

Easily my 2nd fav Deep Purple song - behind Child in Time, which is miles ahead at #1, and comfortably ahead of Smoke on the Water in 3rd

[@ivanadams3809]

@@reallymysterious4520 touche child in Time is pretty badass don't get me wrong I love deep purple this is just my favorite I love the feel

[@tedregal8545]

It was a reunion album. The singer Ian Gillian sanged for Black Sabbath previous year. Check out Born Again. Great album.

[@markhaney4770]

I had REALLY hoped you would do a video for this song. One of the greatest of memories is jamming this on my boom box in high school. One of my all time favorite albums. Thank you!

[@djl9919]

Outstanding tune. Rock on Brad & Lex

[@justitia257]

Mi fate morire..siete fortissimi...troppo simpatici

[@steveyoung2317]

Love it. Great song. That military march beat and drummer improvising the beat with great fills. You need to do some more rainbow, the band. Has guitarist and bass player. They have tunes know haven't covered yet

[@davidhutchinson5233]

Ian Gillan....one of a kind voice. I remember when this came out in the early 80s. Had tickets but had to work.

[@terrence6041]

The beauty of growing up through the 80s is that you experienced all cultures

[@rnrsteev]

I bought this on cassette when it was released. I love my "Couch Gang" t-shirt.

[@5ivetk347]

I take the meaning of this song as an awkward and temporary reunion...great content..thank you.

[@yeahboiii6640]

Great tune! I was about 14 when it came out. Deep purple has some very iconic riffs. This is one of them. That guitar at the end as you were saying. I hear that and I am taken back many decades.

[@ronmoore5497]

One of my favourite purple songs

[@fidgetyram9222]

knocking at your back door ===another great tune from this album sounds alittle diff

[@colrhodes377]

A real anthem!

[@ugaais]

Real rock royalty estate at the beginning…amazing driveway

[@joedonlewis9820]

Y'all are the only ones to deep dive into Deep Purple. They weren't a hit making band. They were well respected in the hard rock world. Hard rock didn't get a lot of airtime at first.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love it

[@alfredogarzzia]

Listen Deep Purple In Concert With The London Symphony Orchestra (Live) at the Albert Hall in London 1999. You'll be amazed. Happy Holidays! Cheers.

[@reallymysterious4520]

Easily my 2nd fav Deep Purple song - behind Child in Time, which is miles ahead at #1, and comfortably ahead of Smoke on the Water in 3rd

[@retiredfirelt586]

I agree except the third... mine is Woman from Tokyo. Peace 😎

[@reallymysterious4520]

@@retiredfirelt586 Woman from Tokyo would be my 4th so we are very much on the same page. Peace my friend

[@retiredfirelt586]

@@reallymysterious4520 My 4th would be Nobody's Home then Lazy.

[@MrScottsearles]

This is one of my faves.

[@kramerbassplayer]

The ending is the best

[@chuckgraf8141]

Saw them on this tour. It was my first concert. They were outstanding!

[@e.t.in3-d226]

After being broken up for many years, Deep Purple got the original Band back together and made the Album PERFECT STRANGERS, This song is the title song from that album and it's about how they felt like perfect strangers when they got back together. Listen to lyrics. KNOCKIN AT YOUR BACK DOOR is another good song if of this album you should listen too

[@BeatniksVids]

I remember this concert, they had Lord's Hammond chained down to the stage so he could lean with it while rocking out ;

[@jackcade68]

This was SO welcomed by the head banging stonies of that period of the 80's that grew up with Deep Purple in the 70's. This was their first collaboration in years. The entire album is fire. 🔥

[@peteseegiii3201]

One of my all time faves. It was about 1987 and I was 15 or 16 when I first heard it. That album is INCREDIBLE. BTW, After Dio parted ways with Sabbath, Ian Gillan of Deep Purple stepped in and they cut an album called BORN AGAIN. It's worth checking out.

[@allenfackler]

I've seen them a few times in concert. Great shows! I really like "Maybe I'm a Leo," "Lazy" and "Demons Eye." "Wasted Sunsets" was another great one on this album.

[@uslegions2619]

Demon's Eye is so underrated! Yngwie did a really respectful cover of it actually. (I know how he can get carried away 😆)

[@tiggerwoods100]

my childhood. Black Sabbath, Zeppelin, Deep Purple and The Who. That right there covers some of the greatest talent and music ever made.

[@Stefan-]

"Something between rock and metal" Ever heard of hard rock ? ;-) I really love this album and song by the way.

[@aWOKEn1445]

I lived through that era but strangely didn't follow DP except for radio hits. Thanks for the guided tour. I am loving what I'm hearing!