Vocal ANALYSIS of "Perfect Strangers" and Ian Gillan's breathtaking performance!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@phantom8906]

Yeah u missed nothing even gate keeping metalheads say thats one of the most legendary riffs in history listen to the original

[@ChernyVlastelin]

Maybe next time you do this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZe6ZIOil85mgJY

[@YouLoseSir]

when are ya gonna give Glenn Hughes another listen? He's the best singer Deep Purple ever had imo. His voice has also held up better thru time. Boy Can Sing The Blues, Black Country, Giant's Dead Hoorah are pieces where he really shines

[@erikhayes1]

I name my son after Ian Paice, and his middle name after Alex Van Halen.

[@claytargets]

You may be ready for Yes. Roundabout should make your internal metronome quite happy.

[@thepiratecats801]

Not enough is said about Mr Ian Paice. A truly amazing drummer.

[@okayestguitar66]

And, the ONLY member to have been in every incarnation of the band.

[@fredrikjelkefors9336]

@@okayestguitar66 Yes and are one of the best drummer in history

[@maniacdrums]

​@@fredrikjelkefors9336 IN HISTORY!

[@KenCostlow]

Not enough about Roger Glover on bass, either.

[@spunbearing]

He is in my top 2 of major influences learning to play the drums. Absolutely amazing player.

[@Dwights_Images]

On your first listen, you heard one of the greatest rock and roll riffs ever. Lord, Paice and Gillian recreating the experience, mystery and coolness of whatever occurred with that or those perfect strangers. This song really spoke to me back in the 80's during my single years. I had a lot of perfect strangers and we had to keep it that way. One of my favorite songs ever. RIP Mr. Lord.

[@LtAsaLay]

A friend and I were talking one day back in the 80's about all the crappy bands there around and how great it would be if DEEP PURPLE got back together.....about 6 months later PERFECT STRANGERS was released!

[@debbielockhart7762]

​@LtAsaLay If only you had known how much crappier music would get until it is what we have now. I was so spoiled growing up in the 70s with all the great music.

[@rukh316]

For as much praise as he does receive, I STILL feel Ian Gillan is CRIMINALLY underrated. One of the greatest singers who has ever lived and just, at least to me, not receive the praise and accolades he should.

[@lrh411]

Honestly every part of the classic Deep Purple lineup is as talented as the other.

[@rukh316]

​@@lrh411 Deep Purple could have been classified as a super group before the term was even invented. They remind me of my favorite band, Dream Theater, in that every musician is an absolute master at their instrument

[@francesco_b17]

Ian is the best in the world, stop.

[@digibirder]

Jon Lord was one of the greatest keyboardists ever. So many were influenced by him.

[@marcanglin7127]

One of my major influences.

[@Green-Lyon]

R.I.P. Jon

[@danrussell1057]

Elizabeth, you are stunning. One of the best videos of Jon Lord (and you'll see his hands aplenty) is his intro to Lazy on the Total Abandon live album. Breathtaking. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2O4lYmNbJJ0oKc

[@georgegermain740]

Playing through a Leslie horn on the keyboard also helps make that sound

[@aerogun18]

Also, the only keyboardist that adds heaviness to the music. He was almost a second guitarist.

[@einarthormodster95]

It's Jon Lord. Nothing more to say, other than R I P. What a musician...

[@gliderfan6196]

And that intro is way underrated

[@BigBoy4004]

I had an A101 with twin Leslie's, pimped with JBL speakers and 100 Watt Marshalls. My favourite tune to play life, got me chills and all hair raised...

[@5HlNOBI]

The heavy rhythmic "chugging " part at 09:55 is a favorite part of the song with a unique time sig. The cheers weren't just cuz of the lasers. It is an infamous riff that everyone loves about the song.

[@jensohle1785]

I myself never fully valued the creative partnership between John Lord and Ritchie Blackmore. But you find it so often in their early live performances. In the light of having a reunion , for me, the heavy rhythmic "chugging " part is an ode to their beautiful partnership.

[@Marcus_C51]

@@jensohle1785 Yes, the majestic unmistakeable union of John and Ritchie was so powerful and brilliant. They obviously bounced off each other creatively and man is it incredible.

[@necrosiskoc9617]

Yah, it's definitely because of it being a legendary, signature DP riff and they were just reuniting after a long time so it hadn't been heard live for awhile

[@TheJoan48]

The chugging sound is a musical highlight because it almost sounds mechanical like a train or a herd of buffalo charging.

[@CB-xr1eg]

Legendary riff, not infamous.

[@rukh316]

Jon Lorde is an absolute MONSTER on keyboards. One of the chief reasons Deep Purple is one of my favorite bands of all time

[@fivedogsranch9288]

I think one of the most memorable performances by Ian was during his quick stint with Black Sabbath. The entire underrated and overlooked album Born Again is full of great pieces; but the stand out for me is Disturbing The Priest. What a chilling performance.

[@bobot1981]

Ever been bothered by how muddy the recording sounded? I heard Geezer fucked with the process to boost the bass. I agree, great record. Shitty sound quality, unfortunately.

[@fivedogsranch9288]

@@bobot1981 ya know, I think every band goes through these mix phases. The Sabbath that I dislike the mix the most is Technical Ecstasy. Born was another one off, but the overall vibe of it, for me carry’s it.

[@xenos_n.]

That's my favorite Sabbath album.

[@gregorykenfield3134]

One of my favorite albums and tours!

[@NeonNights80]

@@bobot1981 I read recently that the original master tapes were found, they were MIA for a while, and Iommi is considering doing a remix.

[@UnlimitedPossibilities345]

This was THE super group. The whole band were absolutely the best on their individual instruments. No one talks about Roger Glover. I realize it’s hard not to talk about the rest of the band, but he deserves more credit than he gets. Thanks for the post. Love your channel!

[@garymoore2535]

Roger Glover......Superb Base Player.....content to remain in the background supporting Ritchie, a joy to watch, the oil to keep the band running smoothly, style by the bucket load ......baseline.......solid as rock !!! ❤

[@MrDeengels]

Zeppelin

[@Marcus_C51]

@@garymoore2535 Yes he and Paice really lay it down and yes, it's fun to watch how much he digs being underneath Ritchie supplying the pulse of the band.

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@MrDeengels What about Zeppelin? Do you have a point to make or are you just posting random band names?

[@markg1616]

"A thousand warriors I have known." I didn't know what that lyric meant, until I saw them live. At that phrase, the house light go up, and all the audience becomes his thousand warriors! it was the loudest concert I've ever been to!

[@blademan6075]

Nice!! You just helped me understand that line too!

[@confuzed1946]

It is a reference to Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion, a character who is reborn, again and again, to battle on behalf of fate. The song as a whole was inspired by Moorcock's writings.

[@chrismartinez8390]

Song is about reincarnation and astral projection.

[@-Thunder]

I saw them on the tour when this album came out. It was an epic show. The laser show around the guitar riff in the middle of the song felt like it was synced to the riff. It was so badass I still remember it. I think they're cheering for the riff though. It's such a signature.

[@ganndeber1621]

That sounds awful, what bollocks

[@renatoilsonhunninghausencl5879]

THE WHOLE BAND'S PERFORMANCE IS BREATHTAKING...DEEP PURPLE IS IN MY HALL OF FAME SINCE I WAS TEEN...🙃 THE KEYBOARD REALLY GIVES THE BAND A SPECIAL TOUCH...

[@tomberetta8781]

As I have said before.. Ian Gillan of Deep Purple. Simply Amazing

[@FrancisLightenUp]

Thanks for your videos! Had my pituitary tumor surgery Monday and just got out of the hospital Friday night. I could not sleep at all so pretty much watched all your videos. Between prayer and your videos it helped my recovery process. Thanks

[@barryrammer7906]

Wish you a full speedy recovery my friend

[@johanlaurasia]

Yeah, you're not missing anything, that riff is such an iconic riff that you get that audience reaction.

[@langdalepaul]

I think they were cheering the laser light show. I saw them on this tour and those lasers were pretty groundbreaking.

[@kgf0]

@@langdalepaul Even on the original '85 tour, that point is when the lasers kicked in. The song wasn't nearly as well known yet, and the light show was indeed groundbreaking, so yeah, the crowd went nuts for the lasers.

[@msb3175]

The time change is what makes this riff soar.

[@jimsteele4017]

Lasers were enough of a novelty in those days to get an audience pumped up. On Rush's Grace Under Pressure tour 1984, the crowd roared when the lasers lit up. That was my first large-scale laser show. The Who had that stuff in like 1978.

[@KristiGilleland]

The stage also went iconic "Deep Purple" then too. Everyone recognized it from past album cover. Hush, Purple Passion, Best of...

[@Rwalt61]

This is one of my favorite Deep Purple songs too. Jon Lord can send chills up your spine with his keyboards and you just can't say enough about Ritchie Blackmore.

[@WolfgangAPalm-ju9er]

I was most of my years on stage as an opera singer, but Ian Gillan always was and still is my favorite Rock singer and Deep Purple is my favorite Rock group since I bought my first LP Deep Purple in Rock when I was 13...Now I am 62 years old and I am still so fascinated from this music 👌

[@FashasYouTube]

In Rock was the 4th Deep Purple album (but the first with Gillan).

[@WolfgangAPalm-ju9er]

@@FashasKZbin No, Fireball was before Rock and the first with Gillan

[@nightwishlover8913]

@@WolfgangAPalm-ju9er In Rock 1970; Fireball 1971. I bought them both when they came out - yes I'm that old!

[@repetitivemotion]

MkII: In Rock, Fireball, Machine Head, Made in Japan, Who Do We Think We Are

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@repetitivemotion + Perfect Strangers. The House Of Blue Light, Nobody's Perfect, The Battle Rages On, Live In Stuttgart 1992.

[@danielmartins8929]

You should check Ian Gillan singing Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar.

[@johngrenier3265]

i second , third , fourth and fifth that statement

[@mikepalmer9089]

That's where the "I don't want to taste your poison" comes from.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

It would be a treat at Easter!

[@elinino5275]

Ted Nelley version is better. IMO

[@cottagecraftncrochet]

@@mikepalmer9089 It does?

[@theOwnuts]

This song, especially the main riff with the 4/4 and 5/4 group is one of my earliest memories of music. I must have been about 3 years old when my father listened to this song. It has stuck with me ever since and is always a reminder of my childhood when I listen to it.

[@WE_OF_THE_NOV]

Richie Blackmore was one of the most inventive, brilliant guitarists of his era. This song is what got me into Deep Purple, I remember it transporting me to a place of epic history, like the being in the midst of an ancient drama in a medieval castle, I can't explain why, it just gave me that feel, and did it so well! They were cheering for Richie, that's such an iconic riff for him.

[@davesuniverse5385]

The song is about reincarnation…

[@billykelly1013]

Same here. Of course knew Smoke on the water. And some of the Rainbow stuff. But Purple was one band I hadn’t really gotten into.

[@Azznbad]

This album absolutely shocked long time fans. Zepplin was clearly gone and no one expected these five to put out a new album, much late a great one. We are all kind of set in our rock ways, and this was different enough to set it apart from earlier stuff. Their volume live though always made them different.

[@Fuxerz]

Ritchie Blackmore is a Mount Rushmore guitarist. Top 3 I'm the world in his day.

[@lossow1]

I'm surprised Elizabeth hasn't reacted to Ian Gillan singing as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar - after all the part was written for him and he certainly set the benchmark foe everyone who has played the part since. I particularly love his rendition of Poor Jerusalem and Gethsemene.

[@julesohrin-greipp3517]

I agree. I saw a performance in Boston Garden, and Ian Gillan was chilling!!!

[@paulhaines1820]

My favorite

[@peterf4625]

I'd love to hear the analysis of this ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pny8nmuolqt5n8k

[@drbassface]

Yes! Ian said he recorded all of his JCS Vocals in Three Hours! Wowsa.

[@vanyadolly]

I was thinking the same thing! She needs to hear Gethsemane

[@daysofnoah1748]

One of the greatest concerts I have ever seen live. Just at a time when everyone thought Deep Purple was dead, they exploded with this album and concert series. My first laser light show as well.

[@GonzoAmerican]

The “ancient-epic” sound is pure Blackmore influence. He did it a lot with his other band Rainbow and with his current band Blackmore’s Night.

[@ejohnson3837]

spot on

[@douglassinclaire9968]

Blackmore is really a god among men.

[@ejohnson3837]

@@douglassinclaire9968 Love his style.

[@irocker350]

And also that Middle Eastern kind of vibe that was most pronounced while he was with Rainbow, especially in Gates of Babylon

[@thischannelhasnoname5780]

@@douglassinclaire9968 Great wig

[@michellec8450]

I took my son to see Deep Purple a couple of years ago & it was a great show. I am so grateful I have one child who has the deep love of the kind of music that I love.

[@metalmamasue3680]

Same here, my older son and I love the same music and go see live shows all the time, we live for them. 😅

[@brianpruden6576]

They cheered in the middle, appreciative of a visible epic moment when you can really tell a band is really into it and on top of their game. I got this album new for Xmas when it came out. GREAT ALBUM. Love me some Deep Purple.

[@Wilson7092-u4n]

I loved Gillan's vocals on the Sabbath album Born Again. Just out of this world amazing!!!

[@FuriousKAMEX]

disturbing the priest is one of my all time favorite Sabbath tracks, that whole album rocks

[@ryanr5319]

Oh god, I forgot about that album! Must need another drink. Thanks Attila. /bow

[@1Deep43VA]

I’ll have to check it out. I know they weren’t satisfied with the audio quality.

[@barryrammer7906]

Zero the hero is epic

[@jeremybrown7075]

​@@barryrammer7906my favorite track as well

[@grantw6833]

Absolutely adore her innocent facial expressions of surprise and delight. Just discovered her a couple days ago. Wonderful.

[@ronaldriis1023]

Thank you, Elizabeth, for recognizing Ian Gillan. It’s always Robert Plant this and Robert Plant that. You’re a breath of hard rock air.

[@davelew86]

My love is in league With the freeway Its passion will rise As the cities fly by And the tail-lights dissolve In the coming of night And the questions in thousands Take flight

[@debbielockhart7762]

I love Ian, and Steve Marriott, Terry Reid, Paul Rodgers. Those British rockers from back then had some amazing talent.

[@woodrowsmith3400]

This song is all about DP MkII telling us they were boys once rocking our brains out, and now they are grown men and still rocking our brains out. Very intricate melody. Mixed timing...4/4, 5/4, something that feels like 7/4 for just a measure. Five of the best at their craft blessing us with their artistry once more...with feeling. This song...and entire album... doesn't feel like a reunion as much as a return from vacation.

[@blademan6075]

That famous Deep Purple organ sound takes me back to when “Smoke on the Water” was playing on every rock station. Some great organ sound on that song.

[@catseyesmidnight2889]

I was lucky enough to see Ronnie James Dio, Scorpions, and Deep Purple all in one night. Incredible experience. 💜💜💜

[@Marcus_C51]

Wow, that must've been EPIC! Those 3 bands together, what monster triple bill.

[@IllusionSector]

Was that at The Greek Theatre in LA in early 2000s? I was there! ^_^\m/

[@L.o.u.i.s..]

Chong would say, "I SAW GOD!"

[@debbielockhart7762]

​@@CB-xr1egYou are wrong, and what does "on the same people" mean?

[@chriskline5159]

I had the great pleasure of seeing this tour in 1984. It was my first time seeing any kind of lazer show, bringing down all the house lights and the lazers bouncing throughout the arena. Truly breathtaking!

[@dashriprock5720]

Elizabeth, sadly this is not Ian Gillan in his prime. This may actually be one of his low points prior to being fired from DP and before the "when a blind man cries" video. Unfortunately, Ian didn't take great care of the gift he was given (cigarettes and whiskey). Also bad energy in the band at this point. Blackmore was stewing over working with Gillan who was not taking care of his voice. You have to go back to the 70's when his voice was crisp and there wasn't a note this man could not sing. Deep Purple Made in Japan album. Trust me please you have not heard his best yet. From Made in Japan, I recommend. 1. Strange kind of Woman. The live version focuses on his vocal ability with a fun back and forth between Blackmore and Gillan with a great surprise at the end. 2. Space Truckin he is at his rawist hardest singing voice. You may make a lot of Halford comparisons. Note: In the live version, the song is followed by a long instrumental you may want to skip. 3. Highway Star. Another DP hallmark tune that is a must hear. Phenomenal guitar solo. I believe this song and the guitar solo shaped the direction of a lot of music that followed. ICONIC! After that there is still a lot more of Gillan to explore. Ian in Jesus Christ Superstar - Gethsemane Ian with Deep Purple. The Royal Albert Hall - Ian Gillan (the best performance) in Concerto for Group and Orchestra 69. I love this early Gillan with no High pitched screams or displays of vocal dexterity. Just his pure basic beautiful voice. Some stuff from an unreleased solo album he did right after he left DP in 73. I just discovered this recently. It's a mix of styles, overall the music is not something I enjoy, yet I was blown away when I listened to it because after all these years I had no idea of the versatility this man possesses. Music in my head...I honestly believed it was a woman singing. Sounds nothing like Gillan. Driving me wild.. there is a display of vocal skill that takes my breath away and I have to listen to a half dozen times. One of his best displays of his ability.

[@Steven-xd5kn]

Strange kind of woman would be perfect. Absolutely loved blasting that album in the day. Oh my sooul...I love you baby... OWWW!!! 🤘🏻🍻

[@Selteeck]

yeah Strange Kind Of Woman and a voice-guitar duel with Blackmore was awesome

[@frankpentangeli7945]

I don't disagree, but I can't see anybody being able to scream for 25 years like Gillan did and not lose their voice, whether or not they "took care" of it. I'm actually surprised his voice lasted as long as it did. Now of course it's almost non-existent and the band as a whole should just pack it up at this point. They're my all-time favourite band, but enough already!

[@philgallagher1]

@@frankpentangeli7945 See Devin Townsend before saying you can't scream for 25 years and keep your voice. Devin STILL has the power and (most of) the range he had 25 years ago.

[@EnricoAnsaloni]

I agree 100% with your post

[@toddkaiser7594]

Two powerhouses: Ian Gillan and Jon lord.

[@Fuxerz]

Rip Jon Douglas Lord 😢 🙏 💔

[@stephenflowers8516]

I went to the " Perfect Strangers " tour in 84 -85 at The Worcester Centrum in Massachusetts. Great show. VERY LOUD! My ears literally rang for 2 days.

[@lovehunter726]

Saw the same tour!!!

[@FrankieRod777]

With the 1.4k comments I can't possibly read them all to see if someone already mentioned this but the audience cheering twice for that special catchy riff was exactly what they were cheering for. A very signature riff for Richie Blackmore in that song and special muffled thump rhythm is a huge part of what made that song so catchy.

[@ThePanickedMonk]

Thanks Elizabeth! I don't think I've really appreciated the nuances of this song until now. So much more going on than I had ever noticed. You're the best!

[@DHARMN00]

the family tree that branches out from Deep Purple is incredible, ties to Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Whitesnake and so many more

[@johnpeace971]

Year there was a point where about 50% of people in the industry were either in a band related to Sabbath or Rainbow or they were in Jethro Tull

[@johnperkins6324]

Ian Gillan without any doubt the greatest rock vocalist ever in my opinion.No one comes anywhere near him.🎸🎤🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@msdownunder]

There's Ronnie James Dio...equally as great. The line is so thin. No two like them. Love them both.

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@msdownunder Also David Coverdale in his prime.

[@carmenmusiclover.0532]

In my opinion Ian is perfect and still is and also such a lovely sweet man.

[@FatalArrivalMetal]

One of the most epic Purple songs ever. Their live performances were and are even more epic than the studio version. Purple forever ❤️🤘

[@siamhie]

I'm looking forward to this. I saw DP in '85 for their Perfect Strangers tour at the Cow Palace in San Fransisco, CA.

[@Soulreaver6]

I was at that concert too, sadly i dont think they host concerts anymore

[@keith3516]

Saw them in Feb of 85 on the Perfect Strangers tour at the Worcester Centrum. Still one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. This seems a few years later and a rather tame performance by comparison. Still, this shows they’re one of the best British hard rock bands.

[@tombombadilindisguise1912]

Saw them during the “Perfect Strangers” tour at Joe Louis arena in Detroit, 85’ I believe. Yes they dimmed the lights in middle of song for the lasers. Probably the best sounding concert I’ve ever heard, and I’ve heard many throughout the 80s.

[@geneboris33]

I saw Purple on Feb. 19 1985...Joe Louis Arena. INCREDIBLE!

[@brendalasich1550]

I was privileged to see them here in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in 2017. Everyone in the band was gray haired but I’ll tell you, their intensity hasn’t wavered! This is my all time favorite from them! Crazy it’s being reviewed now, but it’s cool too!! I’m happy music I grew up on is still popular and still being exposed to younger generations!! Rock and roll will be timeless! Great review! Thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@russward2612]

Perfect Strangers was such a good album. 'Knocking on your back door' has really clever lyrics. Richie Blackmore was one of the OG guitar heroes. Ian is among the pantheon of prototypical Metal vocalists. They defined the sound of the era. The musical phrase at the end was a live audience thing, absent from the studio album.

[@LostMyMojo100]

Clever cunning linguist...

[@ChicagoJ351]

Gypsies kiss was my favorite song of this album. Great guitar work by Blackmore as usual.

[@jonathanguitard984]

Especially considering it was released at a time when explicit lyrics were impossible to do if you were a big name. Dp managed to sneak a song about anal sex into the mainstream

[@sclifford9818]

Saw the original in Worcester MA 1985. Phenomenal

[@Fuxerz]

Giants stadium sold out 85k Deep Purple fans. BTW, guns and roses and Aerosmith. But Purple stole the show. But G&R were awesome upstart. Look at them now.

[@davidhanksguitarist9388]

We all sing that rhythm. Deh deh deh deh deh deh deh deh deh. It's one of the most epic parts to any song ever. And that's why they were applauding. Another is Knocking at your back door.

[@bitman666]

I saw them do this song for the first at a live outdoors concert for their reunion, it had been raining most of the day, they were running late (about an hour) it was about 10pm and quite dark. When the riff started and the lasers (who doesn't like lasers) came out it was such an emotional thrill, even now when I hear that riff I'm carted back to that emotional night in that field and it brings a tear to my eye.

[@sjt959]

Knebworth. Absolutely soaked and stuck in car park mud. No regrets. Tickets to see them this October.

[@langdalepaul]

@@sjt959 yup, I was there too. Bottles of piss being thrown around too, just to add to the rain and the mud!

[@TabaquiJackal906]

For one, long summer, I listened to nothing but this album. In my house in my little boom box (that played both sides without having to manually flip the cassette), and in my car. Just this album, over and over and over. Hell. Yes. :D

[@OeHomestead]

It's really one of my all time favourite Purple songs. What a brilliant performance :-)

[@antoniomoraes3163]

I WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS! Thanks so much

[@okayestguitar66]

The crowd is cheering for Mr. Blackmore! One of rock's greatest players to strap on 6 strings and a loud, and I mean LOUD, amp!

[@djastrocreep]

The second one is, the first one is for both that and where Gillan is supposed to come back in with vocals and instead misses his cue, coming in instead halfway through the line haha

[@axsup7g140]

Overrated. Thank god there is no 10 minute guitar solo in that epic song!!

[@alexanderparkes5487]

That riff when the crowd cheers, and the lyrics is what's got me hooked on this song. I at first thought it was a violin. Master musicians at work here...all of them.

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

I love it when singers uses their voice as an extra instrument instead of the voice being on top of the instrumentation, it give song like this a very different flow then a lot of other music.

[@1313jerry1313]

The reason everyone is cheering during Richie's riff is because it's the classic Deep Purple sound they came back with upon making this album... especially in this song. In other words... We DP freaks really dig it! 😁

[@steelbat54]

I saw Purple twice in the 1980’s. When I heard this lineup was back, the best lineup, there was no way I was missing them in concert. Back in the 1970’s listening to their Machinehead “eight track” was a staple for literally years..

[@colrhodes377]

It's a real shame that so many people are saying that this is Ian way past his prime. His voice is like shifting sand and over the years , it has constantly changed. That said, this is still a masterclass of how to sing rock !

[@IllusionSector]

_It's a real shame that so many people are saying that this is Ian way past his prime._ If they are referring to him circa that 1993 Birmingham concert, then he's definitely NOT past his prime. On the other hand, if they mean the current Ian, well... while DP is by no means past their prime in terms of the new material they write (which, if anything, only keeps getting better), Gillan is understandably no longer capable of his former amazing feats of vocal sportsmanship due to age.

[@Aeolos67]

"Perfect Strangers" was the Deep Purple song that made me stand-up and listen to DEEP PURPLE for the first time. I told people for a long time that it was my favorite "hard rock" song growing up.

[@metalmamasue3680]

I've read that this is Ritchie's favorite song, even though it doesn't have the typical guitar solos in it. I concur it's a great song.

[@brianmoser3947]

Releasing the artistic creative genius with a smirk can be bliss, especially, if it is blessed!❤

[@eoindezwaan]

I absolutely love 'Deep Purple'. I love the organ and Ian's strong voice. If I where to hear you analyse another one of their songs it would definitely have to be 'Lazy' or 'Child in time'.

[@lovehunter726]

"Strange Kind of Woman" live with Ian and Richie trading "licks".

[@jonsmith6982]

so cool that was ,call & response they term that but i hadn't heard it done like before Robert Plant was pretty good at that also.

[@jeremytennent7439]

I hope one day you will review this. Takes me back to my teens. The call and response is amazing.

[@GronnSkog]

I was in my twenties during the time of this songs release. The audience applauding at the point you wonder at was due to two things. At the time of this songs performance, Laser lights and the cello-like guitar chugging riff was something exciting at the time for Rock Music and, was a favorite part of the song for many fans, sparking the delighted cheers when the musical interlude begins paired with the lasers. The cello-like riff sound was used in another very popular song by another band Whitesnake for the song Still Of The Night that also drew enthusiastic raves from audiences at the time. The glorious 70's and 80's when Rock Music was at its most innovative and fresh. I'm so happy to have grown up during those mesmerizing years of Rock and Roll wonder.

[@ritchbeatty8624]

Ian Gillan is truly one amazing singer He's one of the few I know that has a vibrato even when he screams it's totally amazing and has always been 1 of my favorite singers

[@thesteadingoffranya4423]

I saw them in Ottawa on the Perfect Strangers tour. It was one of my best experience was one of my top three concerts. I was blown away. All I can say is life long fan and Ian is even better in person. There is something recordings don't carry through as in person .

[@James_Loveless]

The Crowd cheered because the Epic Song Ritchie Blackmore jamming some sweet riffs sounds along with the mood and feeling conveyed to the audience by the entire Band

[@demoncleaner80]

I would love to hear you do a Deep Purple reaction with David Coverdale and Glen Hughes. "Burn" from 1974's festival is one of my favorites.

[@1313jerry1313]

I concur!

[@daviddecker404]

That bit at the end about "I don't want to taste your poison" is a nod to Ian Gillan being the original "Jesus" on the first ever recording of Jesus Christ Superstar back in 1970. It's a line from "Gethsemane (I only want to say). If you haven't listened to this, you really should. Gillan set the bar for "Jesus" on that recording and, in my opinion, that bar has never been met since.

[@teenaguajardo4773]

There isn't a video for the Jesus Christ Superstar that is original. There's one on KZbin that has been made( poorly in my opinion) and one that has Ted Neeley's video with Ian's soundtrack. See if you can find the audio for the original London cast. I think it's amazing! And not just Ian Gillian's proformance. They're all great.

[@henrikl1394]

@@teenaguajardo4773 Yes there is an Original "video" with Ian Gillan Singing Gethsemany kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYDNqnqvZrOFars

[@AnthonyEmery1970]

@@teenaguajardo4773 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYDNqnqvZrOFars

[@zenistfpv]

Ted Neely jumped that bar without missing a step night after night for decades.

[@thetruthhurts6652]

@@zenistfpv maybe Neely’s technique is great but I just can’t get into his voice.

[@theupcman]

Elizabeth: I'm sorry you couldn't see Jon Lord's hands while he was playing the keyboard. But, as a long time Purple fan, I can assure you that those were the hands of an absolute rock god in motion. I would put his playing ability up against anyone in rock history.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Jon Lord was the absolute master on the keyboard. No one can match his expertise on the Hammond.

[@kevinz8930]

Also a brilliant composer

[@theant9821]

Jon is the Lord of Rock.

[@geraintwd]

Keyboard duel between Jon Lord and Tuomas Holopainen would be epic.

[@Azznbad]

You are correct. Few keyboard players could captivate an audience as he did.

[@Raymondzoso]

I saw them at the start of this tour Ian's voice was awesome! He is one of the top vocalists of all time! long time Deep Purple fan.

[@craigstandridge2240]

Need to understand Deep Purple as a whole and individually are masters of their trade.

[@kevinwilliams877]

This is a very hypnotic song. It will stay with you all day after listening.

[@FatherOfStupidMeow]

The audience had a few things to cheer about at the break. Immediate subduing of the main lighting. Laser show that mimics the songs rythym. Those things you pointed out. The riff is epic and they know it well. And it's thrilling (at least for me) to hear the band perform flawlessly even in the dark. All together it makes me shiver.

[@mwfrontier5060]

it was the riff, and not to be over critical of her wondering what it was, she was lloking foir gems and treasure and missed the dragon sitting there, which was that amazing powerful driving riff, from a band who she said had been apart and this album was a reunion on a championship level, needs to sit back with head phones alone in a room and soak it in

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

Yep, the riff. It's DP's "Kashmir"

[@serenaym3974]

I liked your reaction a lot, specially when you point out how Gillan really enjoys singing. It's a delight to see him and the band.

[@jacek_poplawski]

Thank you Elizabeth for another great choice of music :)

[@BillyJoefromMtVernonMo]

I'm so happy I was a teenager when Deep Purple type bands were my soundtrack

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

1984. Memorial Drive Adelaide, South Australia. I'll never forget that awesome night, that band, all at top of their game. Plus, it was Richie's birthday that day, and we sung an absolutely appalling Happy Birthday to him. But he 𝘥𝘪𝘥 smile! So, after everyone recovered from that rarity, the show went on, and I remember hearing this song for the first time live, and it was even more powerful than on the vinyl. Best years of my life.

[@gliderfan6196]

Perfect Strangers had literally changed my whole life. Actually, it shaped my life, my career, my path as a human and professional. Decades later in a small cafe at the Warsaw airport I was sitting next to Ian Gillan, interviewing him when he came to Poland to make a documentary about Frederic Chopin. That was for me the like completing a circle.

[@E_M-l4h]

How fantastic to have interviewed Ian Gillan....wow !!!!

[@mikelehmann6256]

A perfect analysis of Ian Gillian's voice Elizabeth! He doesn't force his singing voice he just lets it flow so fluently! The song "Smoke on the Water" should be your next choice to analyze it is their most popular song to date right along side Perfect Strangers! Can't wait for another analysis of Deep Purple! Cheers Elizabeth have a great day!! ☕🎤🎶😎😷

[@King14000]

I saw the tour for this album. Loved finally being able to see Ritchie, Ian and, of course, Mr. Lord.

[@King14000]

Obviously, Ian Gillians voice was beginning to age at this point. It still rocked!

[@jonathanmartin3767]

To me, Deep.Purple is set apart because of the organs/keys. That is thier sound. Heavy metal, power metal.

[@benjaminbaird9303]

Love the Deep Purple. There is no singer other than Ian. I even love the Black Sabbath record with Ian. It's unique unto itself.

[@ichabod722]

I saw these guys twice on the Perfect Strangers tour - their 1st show of the tour in San Antonio, and the last show of their world tour at the Cottonbowl in Dallas at the Texxas Jam (Texxas World Music Festival). They were amazing both shows. I kept meaning to sit down for the people behind me (I stand 6'6") at 8th row center, but wound up standing right back up on every song because i was so enraptured...

[@Tjocksnorriss]

I love this song, i can't put my finger on why really, John Lord on keyboard and Blackmore on guitar set the vibe for sure and Ians approach vocally makes it SMOOTH, the only word that pops up in my mind.

[@iron_rush_theater1246]

This is likely my favorite DP song - simply love it. Of course it doesn't hurt that Dream Theater did a pretty awesome cover it on Change of Seasons.

[@andrewkarp5067]

Don’t leave out the rhythm section!

[@borisbabich]

It's easy: just a fantastic song. But, for me, the studio work far outshines their live performances in the second and subsequent comings.

[@Tjocksnorriss]

@@borisbabich Early DP could do justice to the studiowork but like many other bands it's hard to hold that standard over time.

[@michaelpennington9327]

OMG! Heard this song many times, but I’ve never seen this performance. Ian Paice is a stud on the drums. The whole band is great, of course, but what Paice did was incredible. His fills were perfect within the context of the song.

[@zdenkonouzovsky6947]

The best drummer ever

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@zdenkonouzovsky6947 not even in the top thousand , very basic drummer but great for deep purple

[@edwardgensheimer6640]

I was lucky enough to catch this tour and it was amazing I had such a blast. That album was off the charts every song was great.

[@tonykemp8505]

AWWW !!!!! the lord of all lord's on those opening key [ GOD BLESS HAMMOND ] there's no other sound quite like it in my opinion. love it love it love it.

[@Silber7]

This is from the last tour with the original lineup together (1993). At the end, just a few weeks after this performance, Ritchie left the band for good. And regrettedly, while there were some stellar high energy concerts on that tour (maybe even because of personal tension and competition), the one filmed performance might be the worst - Ritchie was mad at the film crew being on stage and at the others (especially Ian), at first didn't even come on stage for the first number and throughout the set playing the bare minimum, keeping guitar solos (he famously improvised a lot) very short, etc. The others tell of a very exhausting tense atmosphere in behind-the-scenes interviews of that dvd. This song however is very strong and not ruined by anything - Ritchie might sound a bit lackluster if you know him well (and some other times he threw in way more guitar frills), and Ian's voice is a bit hoarse (but that was always the case since the 80s for him - might have some vocal damage from his lifestyle combined with careless singing). But it is a great representation of this hymn from their 1980s reunion - a bit more epic in composition than the typical early 70s rock. And the band plays so powerful, especially Jon Lord on Organ and Ian Paice on drums, who seem to carry the song here. Overall for what we get still amazing - hope you enjoyed it!

[@antoniocarlin5026]

"original"?? JAJAJAJAJA..... Ian Gillan no is the Original Singer in Purple :p Rod Evans??

[@Silber7]

@@antoniocarlin5026 you know what i mean

[@antoniocarlin5026]

@@Silber7 Yes!! I saw them on this tour jejeje

[@pinball1970]

@@antoniocarlin5026 Not the the first no, the best.

[@antoniocarlin5026]

@@pinball1970 YES!! the only one who can replace Dio.... and Twice! and Dio was the BEST.... pd.- Today is Dio´s Day! The Heavy Metal Day!!

[@keithstirling5880]

I saw them on the tour for this album back in 1985. Was in the cheap seats on second level at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. An amp was tight over us. I blame Jon Lord for my tinnitus today. Such an awesome show! So much talent in one place!

[@contrastprinciple4389]

Ritchie Blackmore's attempt at ambiance behind the bass and drums is extremely underrated. And then ian gillians vocals are great and so is the drummer.

[@haroldjoel2340]

I've always thought of this as Deep Purple's equivalent of Zeppelin's Kashmir.

[@blodekont5458]

..where Led Balloon's song sound like a wet fart compared to this behemoth..always overrated, Led Zeppelin.. only 1/3 is actually electric and that part has only 3 heavy songs... yey what an ambsaador and one of the Three "foundinf Bands of Heavy Meatal" well for me there are two, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple

[@cesarcastillo7129]

Actually Ritchie's "version" of Kashmir was Stargazer with Rainbow

[@Fuxerz]

​@cesarcastillo7129 absolutely 💯 ❤️ this song is pure Purple

[@christophertaylor9100]

that is a great way of looking at it

[@62rockrock]

sooo great, love your analyse and for me Ian is the best singer in rock and saw deeppurple many times live, they have so much fun on stage, its realy amazing

[@jimlab]

If you listen to the studio recording of Perfect Strangers, you can hear how much Ian is having to strain to hit the higher notes in this performance, which (I assume) is resulting in the very nasal tone. This song holds a special place in my past, because throughout the mid- to late-80s, the Perfect Strangers album was frequently used to warm up the audio equipment at heavy metal concerts. I'm not sure if this was just a regional thing and unique to the Seattle/Tacoma area, but it was like meeting an old friend to come into the arena/stadium and hear Perfect Strangers playing before an Iron Maiden, Metallica, Judas Priest, or Accept concert, just to name a few.

[@jgzeta4743]

That song is amazing. Perhaps others you should see are: "Knocking at Your Back Door" and "Wasted Sunsets", also from the same album. Waiting for more reactions.

[@allenfackler]

Wasted Sunsets is a great tune!

[@BobbyPowell7]

That whole album was great.

[@antoniooyanederperez5810]

Wasted sunsets is a wonderfull song and great guitar solo

[@jochenfeuerlein5007]

I wouldn't recommend Knocking At Your Back Door to a lady like her. No smiley.

[@timczifrik]

My favorite part of watching you is the genuine look on your face as you hear some of these iconic guitar riffs and/or lyrics..!!! It is priceless to see. lmao. It makes me look forward to every video you put out..!! Keep on Keepin' on my musical sister..!!!!

[@Krankster666]

The "I don't want to taste your poison" line at the end is from the play "Jesus Christ Superstar", which Ian had done in 1970.

[@mauricedib318]

Would love to see CV do a video on Gethsemane!

[@langdalepaul]

Not the end, but from the beginning of Ian’s most famous solo section, Gethsemane. “I only want to say If there is a way Take this cup away from me For I don't want to taste its poison”

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

Deep Purple and Uriah Heep were two of my favorite bands back in the day ✌️😎 Very unique sounds... 🪶

[@ledzep331]

I loved Uriah Heep. I got to see them one night by accident as they turned up at a pub I drank in. They'd gone the wrong pub (they should have been at another one with the same name) but as there were a few people there that new their music they did a set for us anyway.

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

@@ledzep331 Awesome! That was definitely a time to remember! Led Zeppelin 😁 another favorite of mine! ✌️ 😎 Blessings from Georgia, USA 🙏 🪶🪶🪶

[@paperbagfilms]

Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Pink Floyd… some of the originals of prog rock.

[@TheJoan48]

That was wonderful, so many new details I would never know because I’m not a musician. This is my favorite song. I play it over and over while I’m painting. I’m a wildlife artist. Nothing is as freeing as listening to DP while being creative! Thank you so much!!

[@jaytuma1]

I tend to prefer the original album version. But frankly, the song is just so fantastic it matters not which version is playing, I sing along. 💜

[@Hoganply]

Arguably my favourite Purple song, but this one's my least favourite rendition, sadly.

[@ponytrekker8996]

Check out the one from 84 live in Perth Australia..Great dvd it was there first show with this lineup in 11 years.

[@ianadams5872]

The crowd cheers because the rhythm is frickin kick ass. Feel the music lady

[@572Btriode]

Because that part is in 4/4 and 5/4 time. You could write it as 9/4 but 4/4+5/4 is easier.

[@angelkalchev101]

You, Elizabeth, have been transferred into a hard rock fan. Great . Rock music will never die. And you appreciated it. Something very nice!

[@gavindadds4414]

The classic Mark 2 line up, one of the greatest bands ever. What a shame they didn't get on better, especially Gillan and Blackmore. Imagine the music they could have made in those years apart. At least we can always enjoy the genius that they did give us to listen to.

[@shegocrazy]

Blackmore said that DP songs were turning into "shoeshine" songs and funk before he left to form Rainbow full time. I don't agree with him, but I do think that for me Rainbow (Blackmore & Dio) put out better songs at the time.

[@johnciampoli5311]

​@@shegocrazyThat was because of Coverdale and Hughes changing the sound of the band