They Killed That! Deep Purple - Highway Star Live REACTION/REVIEW

[@AAndromeda-lw7fh]

Rock music is explained like this: There is a lead guitar, an organ, a bass, a singer and a drummer!! ... And then there's DEPP PURPLE!! … There is nothing more to say! 🎸🎹🎤🥁 Thank you

[@Eurynomea]

Ian Paice (drummer) is 73 and still playing at this level.

[@kathleenarchacki7875]

Being a teen in the 70s was a blessing.

[@gingerbaker_toad696]

I am honestly so damn jealous of that blessing. I was born in 94 and got raised on the culture from my fathers youth and always wished i was born at least like 40 years earlier :( at least some of the spirit from that time got preserved. I mostly listen to live stuff from back then and it makes me feel more than pretty much everything i experienced from "my time" Keep Space Truckin' 🤟👹❤

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Damm straight, we had the greatest music and you could buy two pieces of chicken, fries, coleslaw, grecian bread for 99 cents.

[@JDavidHopkins]

Right on!

[@leofabbro456]

Yes true. I was 15 when DP started to play and still listening to them now. No regrets.

[@ghost_z17_08]

My dad Was born in 71, but nonetheless grew up with all of this as an Italian altough his teenage years were in the 80’s

[@sylvansardo4404]

You've got the best rock bands and you have...Deep Purple. Second to none.

[@rodcampbell2391]

Oh my!!! Highway star!! One of the great tunes!! Love it!!

[@tannonwraith4692]

Great F'n jam Deep Purple one of the greatest bands of my youth and today!

[@dgator3599]

Ian Gillan singing this song like it's a walk in the park! Pure fire!!

[@sharenwhitlock7737]

Outstanding - John Lord ultimate on the keyboard 👌👌seen them perform this live a couple of times - magnificent 😍

[@rayr4320]

Im a huge Purple fan and this song rocks.

[@JFinSD2]

1. Great vocal performance. 2. Great keyboard solo. 3. Great guitar solo. 4. Drummer going crazy. What's not to like?

[@yozaseig3870]

DP are the best of the best!! Musicians of epic standards with one of the greatest vocalists in rock ever

[@gregjones861]

This is my favorite live album of all time. 7 songs across 4 vinyl sides and they are on fire.

[@cindysimpson1046]

My favorite banger by these guys! Makes you wanna get out on the open road with the windows down and the music thumpin'!

[@Brandi6666]

Richie blackmore, a founding father of deep purple is pioneer of hard rock 🤘❤️

[@dennismayo4307]

fammin on the day

[@alanwhetstone3922]

This song was born on a tour bus going to Portsmouth in 1971 when a reporter asked the band how they wrote songs. To demonstrate, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore grabbed an acoustic guitar and began playing a riff consisting of a single "G" repeated over and over, while vocalist Ian Gillan improvised lyrics over the top about driving in a fast car. The song was refined and was performed that same night.[5] The song first appears on the 1972 LP Machine Head. The track remains one of the band's staples in live concerts, and was the set opener even before it was released on any album.

[@gandalfshakur8235]

Is there an audio/video footage of this 1971 interview?

[@Dibbdroid]

@@gandalfshakur8235 1971, camera phones didn't exist. There's modern videos of mambers of the band talking about it and an embryonic version of Highways Star recorded on German TV in 71 before they recorded Machine Head.

[@johnfrank3177]

Hey Biz. Deep Purple made great records but they were also a great live band. Shout out to you for reacting to this one. Peace.

[@edgarsnake2857]

I'm not a huge Deep Purple fan but this ROCKS!!! This is not an easy song to pull off live. Great reaction. Thanks.

[@lionheartroar3104]

You need to explore their catalog...tons of great stuff.

[@rk3257]

Great to see another generation discovering real musical craftsmanship. Say them live in 73&74 - good times!!

[@kengunter6903]

These guys never disappoint!!! There rockers!!!!

[@verribarry]

There is a video on youtube of Deep Purple performing... "HUSH"..on a tv show called Playboy After Dark.....Hugh Hefner introduces them and Playboy Playmates are hanging around...it is SO cool....it's crazy good...actually the "Playboy After Dark" show had quite a few high level bands performing live.

[@oldtimer7635]

Thank you, you didi it right, without interruptions!

[@norahdenovan8658]

Kathleen you are so right, I feel so blessed that we grew up with this& all the other genius of the 70’s ❤

[@paulprendergast3184]

Another great live performance. If you want a song to sound exactly like the record, stay home and listen to the record.

[@AGDinCA]

It's always a good day to listen to Deep Purple! 💜

[@phonebone81]

I think you have to hear the song called "Lazy" live performanced at the same concert - thats really dope, man. I like it when Ian Gillan plays the harmonica because nobody expected it at this time and the interaction with Richie Blackmoure was also great too. Best regards @all from hamburg (germany)

[@RMForbes505]

This song was responsible for untold speeding tickets back in the day.

[@marthayoung2308]

Biz, can you imagine these old school bands, but with them having TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY back then, when they were live?

[@watchbizmatik]

That would be crazy

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

Most bands are desperately trying to achieve the live mix and power of those old boards and amps...anyone can simulate, few can rock...

[@CHIARAMENTE-j5j]

Deep purple insuperabili sempre👍👍💪💪😍😍💜💜

[@spikebeans9563]

Oh hell yes, get ready to rock out Biz. This was killer live. Opening a concert with it. Thanks. Enjoy.

[@KennyY-bh3zl]

May 30, 1973, New York's Felt Forum. One month after Made in Japan came out in the states. The legendary Rory Gallagher opened. Yes, it was a bit of a loud evening. An amazing show from Purple. Turn on the FM radio in 1973 and eventually you're going to hear "Smoke on the Water" or "Highway Star" off the "Machine Head" album. Biz, I hope you'll play "Woman From Tokyo" or "Mary Long" from 1973's "Who Do We Think We Are" album. They were certainly a supergroup, Blackmore, Gillan, Lord, Glover, Paice. One of the best.

[@timpafundi6321]

If this song comes on while you’re driving, make sure there’s no cops around because this is a pedal to the metal balls to the wall banger!!!!

[@LostMyMojo100]

Same here! I can't help it!

[@rebeccasciutto2722]

My second favorite band. I got to see them in 1975. Would love to see them again. I have several of their albumns. My first one was Machinehead. I love Ian's note range.

[@VintageTealDog]

I saw them live twice and both times it was the most fun I have ever had at a show ❤️

[@VIDSTORAGE]

This is better than the album version and they were in the prime time of their era. .... Check out BURN ,it is from a latter time with David Coverdale add Glen Hughes on vocals

[@ndhudecz]

HELL YEAH...

[@ronforeman2556]

Definintive live version, from "Made In Japan" (1972), matched up with an incongruent video source from a performance earlier that year in Copenhagen.

[@beernmetal6964]

sounds like the version on their "Made In Japan" live album. I wore that cassette (yep, cassette) out at least 3 times. Luckily, digital shit came about, and I only had to pay for it once more. But, I'd pay for it again if......no, fuck that. The entire album is in my head forever. FFS, somebody do a review of Lazy!

[@aramhamparian9641]

One of my favorite bands growing up.

[@billfraser7616]

still my favorite guitar solo of all time

[@bobhope3716]

The best rock bands are at their best live. Zeppelin, Deep Purple,The Who, Rush , etc. I highly recommend Space Truckin from the Made in Japan album. Audio only but well worth it.

[@audreygoode9321]

This was my anthem after I got my first car 🚗😎

[@collincolston8443]

Ian Paice was beating the crap out of those drums.

[@blitztim6416]

This video demonstrates how in so many old film and TV shows, the camera man would not show the person that was actually playing or singing. They barely showed Ritchie during his guitar solo. I think many of them didn't understand music. Or maybe it was the director. Who knows. Anyhow, it's frustrating. Maybe they thought the bass was the guitar.

[@gandalfshakur8235]

i believe DP did Child In Time on the same live performance. while there are lots of reaction videos of the studio version), i think the live version may have only one or two at most. truly live analysis is the best way to gauge real talent.

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

What a fun Performance. Thank you !!

[@arnoldcox9128]

They were too good and I'm jealous of that long beautiful hair

[@barryrammer7906]

Your listing to a top 3 guitarist in the 🌎 at that time. On keys rip Jon Lord also top 3 in the world.

[@billpet4602]

Great choice & reaction. it's incredible that people haven't heard songs like Highway star, smoke on the water, etc. The most overplayed songs along with Hotel California on radio. If you ask a native in Borneo jungle, they will know them. Try also Child in time live (BBC)

[@watchbizmatik]

Thank you

[@Jessica_Roth]

First single off of the "Machine Head" album. They had no idea that "Smoke on the Water" was going to be an even bigger hit. Have you done them performing "Child in Time" live yet? Worth the look. [/soft sell]

[@grahamjeffries4566]

Never before was the first single it flopped

[@davidbowles6923]

Awesome song!! Great solo!!

[@wesalker3479]

Once you know the song(s), the live versions are almost always better. They're usually longer and more improvised. Especially with Deep Purple who were, at the time, the loudest live rock band in the world, as per Guinness World Records.

[@vickieray]

Here is your next LIVE video from Deep Purple 🔥 It’s called “Strange Kind Of Woman” There’s a killer section that starts around the 5 minute mark featuring “Call & Response” between Ritchie Blackmore on guitar & Ian Gillan vocals 🎤🎸 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpOnd2h-ZcaMoc0

[@johndelutio8968]

Back in 1979, maybe 1980, when I was fourteen, I, to this day could swear I heard a version of this song on someone's radio at the beach. The D.J. said that version was by a band called Iron Maiden. I have been a fan of Maiden since 1982 and I know they were strongly influenced by Deep Purple. Does anyone know if Maiden ever did a version of Highway Star?

[@DimTod-ps2wi]

Тhe Greatest Band Ever!!!!!!!

[@workingman6681]

This is one if three bands that completed the British Holy Trinity of Heavy Metal. 1. Led Zeppelin 2. Deep Purple 3. Black Sabbath

[@mjeffn2]

Ahhhh. The sound of a Strat through Marshall amps and a Hammond B3 through a Leslie Cabinet is so missed in music today.

[@bobhope3716]

Check out the whole Made in Japan album ! Try Space Truckin next.

[@mrnobody9104]

hands down the greatest version(lineup) ever assembled in DP's long history! not a Coverdale fan personally although i'm sure many would disagree only i don't care Gillan was the only front man needed to make this epic! Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Gillan.......

[@genabourassa7962]

I'm 100% in agreement with you Ian Gillan and Deep Purple they are perfection. They are at their best when playing live not any band I have seen live did it better

[@sergiaopiccioni]

Just DOPE!

[@Eurynomea]

Dang! I’m headed to Stuttgart in a few months to see them!

[@marthayoung2308]

Get out! Happy for you. Wish I could be there. Hope you have a blast!

[@ralpholson7616]

This song is a speeding ticket waiting to happen.

[@helmutkurtneumnn2026]

They've been huge in those days the best payed live band then and there you may see why Maybe you like to check out their first outfit April for example or why didn't rosemary

[@randyjohnson6960]

Speed metal 💯👍👌👊❤️🇺🇸🎸🎸🎸

[@tourhead]

Thanks Biz!! I got this one cranked!!!! Loud!!! ( Check out Flower Travelin Band! Album called Satori Parts 1-5 )

[@watchbizmatik]

🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@kengunter6903]

Oh yea RB is BAD ASSon that guitar.

[@mjeffn2]

This me with a freshly minted driver’s license in my dad’s car shortly after DP released Made in Japan. 😊

[@BeeLineEast]

In my opinion the best song on the Machine Head album.

[@tablatom]

8 out of 10? 😂😂 10 out of 10 dude!! This rock perfection.

[@watchbizmatik]

🤣🤣🤣 the video wasnt great the song was lol i took 2 points off for the poor video quality

[@tablatom]

@@watchbizmatik agreed. What was the video editor doing with Ritchie’s solo? Terrible editing

[@Frank-jf2jm]

Yo biz. Anotha one 👊

[@fisheye209]

First record i ever bought.....Disappointed? Don´t think so hahahahahaha. Still one of the best albums out there! If not the best!

[@addjen1972]

Ian Gillan has the best scream in rock.

[@Steve-yf2th]

AC/DC and deep purple had a full on punch on at Sunbury rock festival 1975 AC DC were meant to preform after deep purple but the roadies for deep purple started taking the equipment apart and it would have been hours before AC DC could play so the band's went for it When AC DC where looking for a replacement for Bon Scott if the singer asked to a deep purple song he was told to fuck off Brain Johnson manager told brain don't sing a deep purple song if you want the gig AC DC holds a grudge Cheers Steve 🇦🇺

[@seandouglas5429]

You can hear Eddie Van Halen was inspired by Ritchie Blackmore despite what he says

[@dolphin8077]

Today it's Ritchie Blackkmore ' s bday. Living legend

[@Patrice-rs1jg]

Geant 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎤🎤🎤🎤👌👌👌👌

[@dianps1135]

Their highway star's live version (made in japan) is better than studio one. Just like their child in time's (at BBC) live version better than the studio 🎙️ one. Listening to deep purple of their 70's era is always lovely 🌹

[@alrivers2297]

🤘😝🤘

[@carlosserbero4592]

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[@hannahqaunaq1273]

Do the song Perfect Strangers. Double fire!!

[@dannytapp7259]

That was hot

[@watchbizmatik]

Facts

[@michaeltaylor8835]

RIP John Lord

[@danielstartek1497]

You should know about drive-by Killing in da hood!

[@johncheney950]

Don't drive listening to this song. You'll get a ticket 🎟

[@dropzone9639]

Just don't drive while listening to this song😂😂😂😂

[@williamosborne6866]

Love this song, love the performance.....HATE the guy that did the video. One of the best live guitar solos of the '60s, and he showed every member of the band EXCEPT Richie Blackmore....criminally bad camera work.

[@richardworton4597]

So many speeding tickets are to be blamed on this song 🎵

[@Wilburnator]

The video doesn't go with the audio. They're from different live performances. Great song though, and this is the best version.

[@commentatron]

Yep, the audio sounds identical to the _Made In Japan_ version. Surprised how good the sync was though (especially the drums).

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

You are right. The audio is from the live album "Made in Japan" and the video is from "Live in Denmark '72". That whole concert is great too!

[@micolsen9824]

I need a shower after that.

[@laurakali6522]

Speeding ticket song.

[@christophernichols1379]

In a gymnasium.

[@92Redstrat]

The best live cover of ANY song is this song done by Chickenfoot. You should check it out. The video has 10 million views. Chickenfoot is a super group: Joe Satriani guitar, Sammy Hagar Vocals, Michael Anthony (Van Halen) bass, Chad Smith (RHCP) drums.

[@russellmorgan5611]

Shame the camera man didn't have a clue what was happening.

[@rapson672]

LIVE BYE BYE

[@watchbizmatik]

What does that mean?

[@rapson672]

If you are reacting to videos, watch movies. Yes I know this is your thing but 90 odd percent of the time the studio will be superior to live ! Back in our time before MTV the only time we seen bands was to go see them or if we were lucky catch them on Ed Sullivan or as a guest on a talk show. I'm sure I'm not the only one that has said this about live vs studio. But it kills some of us you are only cheating yourself by hearing only half of what you can and that go's for me wasting time here with live. Keep in mind Some of us are here to relive with you what it was like for us the FIRST time hearing this stuff . Peace

[@pete8707]

Why 8/10, not 10/10?

[@bobschenkel7921]

Great music, but probably the WORST Director of any music video anytime, anywhere. He, or she, managed to MISS EVERYTHING of note in the entire song. I know it was early on in the music video business, but how hard is it to hear where the action is and then point the camera at it. PLEASE. Richie Blaclmore and Jon Lord's solos were almost completely missed, while the director kept the cameras on Singer Ian Gillan, Bassist Roger Glover and Drummer Ian Paice. They are all great, but that wasn't where the action was. Geeez.

[@Wilburnator]

The video you're seeing is not from the actual recording on "Made in Japan", it's just pieced together from other performances to match up to the audio as much as possible. My guess is they were trying not to give that away to easily, by showing Ritchie play one guitar solo, while you're hearing an entirely different one.

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

@@Wilburnator actually the video is from one performance earlier the same year. The video is taken from "Live in Denmark '72" and let me tell you it's just as awful with the original audio. It gets better into the concert but this "Highway star" is awful with the cameras. The whole Denmark concert is great but doesn't have the same good sound quality as the "Made in Japan" recording which is the audio.

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

I agree. How hard can it be? But then again, back in those days it wasn't the same as in more recent times. Who knows what kind of orders the camera people got? "Just film" maybe. Definitly not "stay on the guitarist" 🤣

[@kmars21]

great song..some of the worst 70s camera work tho

[@rondickinson8741]

Major cause of stinkface and hearing loss !

[@whatchatalkinboutwillis9894]

Terrrible Footage Great Performance Great Album

[@Ozarkprepper643]

👍 it's a great song. But this is a crappy recording. Not that you would have known. I would suggest if you do Lazy do the one from the Machine Head LP. This song reminds me of Golden Earrings Radar Love. And Radar Love reminds me of Uneasy Rider by Charlie Daniels. ✌️🤠🏞️🐂

[@Ozarkprepper643]

Okay soon as I went to go to the next song KZbin suggested listening to your last reaction on Highway Star and lazy. Lol You have a vast catalog and I have yet to make it back a year I can't even keep up with the present lol.

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

the audio recording is great and so is the performance!

[@Ozarkprepper643]

@@michaelkarlsson5966 🤣😂🤣🤣