Deep Purple - Child in Time - Made in Japan (1972)

Inspired by the Cold War, Child in Time is featured on the band's 1970 album Deep Purple in Rock.
A live version later appeared on the 1972 album Made in Japan. The band were well known for their strong stage act, and had privately recorded several shows. The tour was successful, with strong media interest and a positive response from fans.
I couldn't find any video of Child in Time from Japanese tour. So I created a video of this legendary performance from different concerts.
The urban legend is that man committed suicide with gun when they were performing Child in Time. You can hear it at 10:02
Gillan said: Never heard about that… it is probably a made up fact like most things…
If you know something more, please leave a comment.
A Rolling Stone readers' poll in 2012 ranked Made in Japan the sixth best live album of all time.
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Deep Purple:
Ritchie Blackmore – lead guitar
Ian Gillan – vocals, harmonica, percussion
Roger Glover – bass
Jon Lord – organ, piano
Ian Paice – drums

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[katjo]

Who would think a song about war could be this beautiful? Deep Purple, Ian Gillam. Perfect pitch, perfect lead guitar, perfect kb, perfect rhythm section, and 100% pure rock and roll. I might be old now but i will never regret being here for this fantastic music. When younger people think us older folks don't know much about music, i just look the other way, i don't think many would understand it.But, there are some that do, i thank them for that. We grew up hearing music from the great generations of 60's, 70's, 80's. We heard, we learned and we appreciated all the glorious sounds from those days.

[ksenyakk]

this is my dad's favorite song. i remember driving with him in late evenings as a kid and 'child in time' always was the first song to play in his car. as a little kid i didn't quiet understand this music but now i'm so grateful to my dad for showing me this masterpiece. we still listen to rock music in my room in evenings sometimes or watch live concerts together - my 60-year-old dad and me (his 17-year-old daughter). this song will always remind me of those warm evenings in his car and that tenderness between us. i can't express all my feelings in words i just love my dad he means the world to me. he'll never see this comment but thanks daddy for raising me right and showing me real music. you don't know how much i love you much more than you could ever imagine

[bluetopaz]

I first heard this in back in 1972 and immediately loved it. It’s now 51 years later in 2023 and it’s still gives me chills when I hear it. An absolute mind blowing masterpiece ✨💜 🎸🥁 🎹 🎸🎤 💜✨

[utekrause]

could not stop listening when I was 15 years old, 61 now and think this is still hauntingly magnificent

[keithkellner]

As a mid 50s metal head I am so grateful for YouTube. I blew off a lot of bands in my youth only hearing a song or two. Now I hear what I missed 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[garyedwards]

This was their best version ever of this song! The whole album was and still is a masterpiece.

[magnolia]

Помню 1974 год, магнитофон, и мы танцуем, почти стоя на месте... Я не знала, о чем песня, о чем крик сердца, но было так печально и тихо в душе. Это было мое время хиппи.
Сейчас мне за 60, и я проживаю снова и снова эти минуты глубочайшего проникновенного состояния души. Мира всем нам. Бог нас любит.

[syahmahadi]

First heard at 17 and now in 2021 at 59 still giving me the same goose bums.Rock on, from Malaysia

[nickbarton]

One Purple concert, 72 or 73, was so loud that my ears rang for two days after. Couldn't lift my head from off my pillow either my neck ached so much from so much headbanging. Oh happy days!

[sandybell]

This is THE BEST version of this song... EVER!! In my opinion only Child in time....Stair way to heaven...are the best rock ballads for ever!!🤗🤗 And... Nothing else matter... 😃👋👋👋👍

[chrisbruner]

Made In Japan....I wore this album out. I'm 65 and still love it. This is my favorite song, but, a whole album side of Space Truckin'...Wow!!!

[itallia]

I was 19yrs old when this came out!
I was Deep Purple mad, i loved their music, still do!
I remember when they came to my home city of Newcastle upon Tyne & they played at the City Hall.... it was AMAZING

Then i spied a guy just behind me & he was Ian Gillans double...
I didnt know which way to look,
The stage or behind me.
So as we were in the aisles dancing, i grabbed this guys arm & got him dancing...

We were a couple for 4 years
He really was gorgeous looking
But we split up, as we were rather volatile but so passionate
We would never have made each other happy though.

As the years have passed, and mellowness settled in, we accidentally met up again after
40 years & the old magic was still there.
Wed both had a couple of marriages between us but this time we'd really mellowed out &
After that meeting we married within 8 weeks...

Been blissfully happy ever since
Its our 10th wedding anniversary this year... no regrets & pleased we didnt do it
When younger.
Brilliant song always
Peace & Good Cheer to All
🇬🇧👧

[mikesangster]

I'm now 61 years old, been listening to rock music most of my life. This song, mostly due to Ian Gilliam's AWE-INSPIRING vocal, gives me chills to this day. If anyone asks me to give them a song with amazing work by a lead vocalist, this is Number1 on my list!

[katjo]

Deep Purple and Ten Years After was the first concert i ever attended. My God, can you imagine those bands on the same ticket? This was such an excellent performance, not enough words can describe it's greatness.

[Baltihunter]

This song will always remind me of my dad shouting “ turn that noise doon “ up the stairs Happy days 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[danyrattini]

No band could ever be compared to D.P.in rock history. Ritchie blackmore 's solo is truly insane. Drumming is out of this world. Ian gillan ..mesmerising performance.MONSTERS OF ROCK

[nicolasttk]

My dad made me listen to this song when I was 10. I'm 42 now ! Thanks Dad !

[oedanesi]

Ian Gillan the most beautiful and powerful voice of world rock! It will stay forever!

[DeeperPhantom]

Best recording of all time. So much feeling by Ritchie. And whomever mocks Ian Gillan for his present day aged vocals as a 75year old, should come here, listen to this and hang their head in shame for having spoken disparagingly of the man who produced this unmatched vocal masterpiece.

[СТАРИК-си]

Дип Перпл, моя самая любимая группа. Слушаю с 70 - х. Сейчас мне 70, я каждый день не уставая слушаю их. Если мне было бы больше 100 - а лет и не мог бы ходить, то от удовольствия стучал бы по полу костылями. Жил с вами и умру с вами .
❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉