Deep Purple's Smoke On The Water (Film Clip)

Recorded in December 1971, Deep Purple's Smoke On The Water is one of the worlds greatest rock songs. Incredibly the song only became in a hit on the billboard charts when the live version from 'Made In Japan' rocketed into the charts. For a significant period, both the studio and live versions were in the US Top 10. This version is from the #1 Global Album 'Machine Head'

this video tells the story behind the song
Deep Purple featuring Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Roger Glover & Ian Paice. The classic Mark 2 line up.

[martigrant]

Ritchie is the greatest guitarist of all time, greater than Jimi, but Jon Lord is the one who gave Deep Purple its cool hip distinctive sound the made them the greatest band ever. RIP Jon. Thank you for giving the world music that makes me glad that I am alive to hear it. You have brought so much pleasure to my life for 50 years.

[militarybooks]

One of the best lineups of any band without exception.

[andrewmundenandcadfellmast]

I remember as a teenager in 1975 hearing this for the first time, and I was totally blown away. Sounds corny, but after only ever hearing my parents music, it changed my life forever, for the better. Still one of my favourite ever songs. Thanks guys!!

[С.Ш-гр]

Многие говорят, что Smoke on the Water легко сыграть. Но никто не может играть эту песню так гениально, как Ричи. Никто его так и не превзошёл.

[jamescupp]

This band was years ahead of every other band of the era...got the chance to see them live in the day...Great....still consider them best live show ever.

[waynekaminski]

The guitar solo and the Hammond organ play hooked me and this song is a favorite of mine.

[CovenGraphics]

the finger board patterns in that solo are a phenomenon in their own right! i was nine when this was new. 57 years old now and this guitar has been with me all the BRAVO
AND NATURES LIGHT? BEYOND WORDS! IN A FEW WEEKS FROM DISCOVERY, IT HAS BECOME PART OF ME AND THE SAME INSPIRED STRINGS ARE INVADING MY SOUL THE SAME WAY. ~THANK YOU~

[chadissimoczardosurais]

Best rock song ever: incomparable and timeless.

[kevinshannon]

Legendary band. Top notch musicians all.

[thebestgeneralchannel]

My favorite song and no matter how long does it take, this is the best hard rock song ever.

[ВладимирВладимир-жг]

Величайший риф всех времен и народов! Слава Deep Purple! Особый респект Риччи!!!

[nikolaykirilov]

DEEP PURPLE DEEP PURPLE DEEP PURPLE DEEP PURPLE DEEP PURPLE DEEP PURPLE DEEP PURPLE DEEP PURPLE DEEP PURPLE

[napoleonwilkie]

Rock and Roll's best performance ever...

[PaulYoungs]

Like the best riffs - very simple but it absolutely grabs you. Narrative lyrics and the bands unique sound just make this sublime

[pjwolfwalker]

Finally, an official version from the people who made it, were there to create it as a part of their lives (RIP Jon) to stand as something of a legacy, since this was how it was "back then"! A time & era when most viewers can't recall... before there WERE rock videos, VCRS or any way to capture those images but film in stills or motion...

[sergframe]

We all came out to Montreux
On the Lake Geneva shoreline
To make records with a mobile
We didn't have much time
Frank Zappa and the Mothers
Were at the best place around
But some stupid with a flare gun
Burned the place to the ground
Smoke on the water, fire in the sky
Smoke on the water
They burned down the gambling house
It died with an awful sound
Funky Claude was running in and out
Pulling kids out the ground
When it all was over
We had to find another place
But Swiss time was running out
It seemed that we would lose the race
Smoke on the water, fire in the sky
Smoke on the water
We ended up at the Grand hotel
It was empty cold and bare
But with the Rolling truck Stones thing just outside
Making our music there
With a few red lights and a few old beds
We make a place to sweat
No matter what we get out of this
I know we'll never forget
Smoke on the water, fire in the sky
Smoke on the water

[ianoz]

50 years and still as powerful as ever.

[IanGillanGurl]

Great Song, Great Band and The Best Singer from all the time on the Planet! The King Ian Gillan! \m/

[krisnadexter]

the song that never dies..
Deep Purple

[МихаилЕфремов-юп]

I like all albums of Deep Purple.
From Russia with love.