Legendary Band Almost THREW This RIFF Away… Became MOST FAMOUS in Rock History!

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A flare gun fired by an idiot attending a concert led to the burning of a casino and a towering fire in the sky. The rock band Deep Purple happened to be in attendance and was supposed to record their new record Machine Head there the next day…they saw the whole thing. A few days later the band’s bassist Roger Glover had a nightmare about the fire and a legendary song title came to him Smoke on the Water…. sometime later a riff just as iconic came to guitarist Ritchie Blackmore that he borrowed from a famous classical piece… It would be a chore to record. They were shut down by the Police for playing too loud. Then they had to move to an abandoned hotel to record…It was a disaster. Once they recorded this legendary song. they didn’t think much of it. Ian Gillen sang the hell out of it. One day Deep Purple played it live and got a massive reaction. They decided to release it as the last single off the album and it became their biggest hit. The riveting story of the disaster in Montreux NEXT on Professor of Rock.
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It’s time for another episode of our series. Number one in our hearts where we talk about a song that should’ve gone to the top spot on the Billboard charts. December 4th, 1971. The quintet of Deep Purple and their crew were in Montreux, Switzerland. It was the night before they were to begin the recording session for their new album Machine Head using The Rolling Stones mobile studio that was adjacent to the entertainment complex of the Montreux Casino.
The band decided to take in the Frank Zappa & the Mothers show that was the marquis entertainment at the Casino de Montreux for the evening, and the last act scheduled to play the casino before it was to be closed to the public for winter remodeling.
Deep Purple had reserved the room, since it was going to be empty, to record their next LP. Zappa & the band were jamming along, about 90 minutes into their set, and they were just getting into Don Preston’s synthesizer solo for “King Kong" when someone from the audience fired a flare gun, and all hell broke loose!
The chaotic terror of what went down was memorialized in an unlikely rock standard titled “Smoke on the Water.”Deep Purple lead singer Ian Gillan, was in the audience and recalled two flares being shot by someone sitting behind him that landed in the top corner of the building and instantly set the roof ablaze.
Zappa stopped the show and helped ensure an orderly exit.
DP bassist Roger Glover shared that it was "the biggest fire” he'd ever seen. He remembered feeling very little panic to get out of the building because it didn't seem like much of a fire at first. But, when the band and the other concertgoers were out of harm's way, the casino went up like a fireworks display.
Although there were no major injuries, the blaze destroyed the entire casino complex, along with all of the gear for Zappa & the Mothers.

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@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Poll; What is your pick for the GREATEST rock riff of all time?

@christineml1476 Жыл бұрын

Alice in Chains "Man in the Box"

@SPak-rt2gb Жыл бұрын

The Kinks - You Really Got Me

@catherine6653 Жыл бұрын

Chuck Berry, Johnny B Good. 🎸

@freezer8530 Жыл бұрын

Besides the riff of "Smoke on the Water", I will nominate the riff of "Satisfaction " by the Rolling Stones.

@surlechapeau Жыл бұрын

tie- Kinks - You Really Got Me and Rush- Limelight. runnerups: China Grove- Doobie Brothers; AC/DC - Back in Black; Dire Straits- Money For Nothing; Guns N’ Roses- Sweet Child of Mine.

@carlwalker1623 Жыл бұрын

I remember being a kid at a wedding reception and they had hired a band, and I don’t remember what songs they were playing but I went up to them and asked them if they could play Smoke on the water , they looked at each other like finally we get to rock. With big grins on their faces and mine, they played Smoke on the water , I think I got them to play it 3 more times throughout the night.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Seriously? Good on ya!

@doctorinsomnia5410 Жыл бұрын

You not only saved the wedding reception, but you probably saved their marriage too...

@zorantaylor3190 Жыл бұрын

I once saw an outdoor wedding band rehearsing. I wish I got to see the wedding. Now maybe I'll never know what a bunch of people in gowns and tuxedos dancing to all eight minutes of "Roundabout" looks like...

@zorantaylor3190 Жыл бұрын

It was just a few blocks from my house at the time, too!

@maryrowe3981 Жыл бұрын

That’s right!!! Rock on!

@v2vroth Жыл бұрын

Love deep purple! I am a professional guitarist/musician. I got to play smoke on the water with Ian Gillan singer of the purple. What a great time. As Wayne and Garth would say, I absolutely was not worthy lol.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Serious? So cool!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

How'd that happen?

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

You’re so lucky! I wish I got an opportunity like that…

@v2vroth Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock It was via a radio contest where I sent my playing to backing track of Smoke on the water. They liked it and by luck I was selected to play with Ian Gillian.He was such a cool person and musician I Was awestruck. I have video of it on my website. Thanks for what you do love your channel I watch when I am practicing scales

@Oldcrow77 Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtWbgrGotrvFZoE.html

@scottymoondogjakubin4766 Жыл бұрын

I knew when my daughter found my machine head album when i came home from work one day ! I had to listen to that riff for weeks but it was all good !

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It’s guaranteed to hook you in.

@scottymoondogjakubin4766 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 right ! Gotta luv the memories !

@pistolpeteOH Жыл бұрын

Their live album Made in Japan is outstanding. The version Smoke on the Water is thunderous. The version of Highway Star is one of the best live tracks I’ve ever heard. For those of us who listened to it through real stereo systems with great speakers, it was an experience.

@tracy2762 Жыл бұрын

yes a transitor radio doesnt do it justice.

@theunbeliever603 Жыл бұрын

Definitely the best version

@Jenny-kg7zb Ай бұрын

"Highway Star is one of my favorite rock songs ever. I shred an air guitar on that one! Now I'm finally learning electric guitar and not quite there yet, but I will get there. Right now just the opening riff of "Smoke On The Water" 😂

@StevenEveral Жыл бұрын

I will never get over the fact that Frank Zappa was indirectly responsible for the greatest guitar riff of all time.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

True! Thanks Steven!

@zorantaylor3190 Жыл бұрын

And directly responsible for plenty besides. "I'm The Slime" and "Eat That Question" spring to mind. Actually, I think the only trick "SOTW" misses is working "King Kong", the song The Mothers were playing when the fire started, into the guitar solo. It wouldn't be that different from the actual solo, either.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable, right?

@zman890 Жыл бұрын

Zoran, you beat me to it. I’d add Willy the Pimp and Montana.

@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like someone wanted Frank Zappa dead.

@danielleal1037 Жыл бұрын

Jimmy Page has said, when asked about a famous bit from “Wayne’s World”, that salespeople at musical-instrument stores have a hard time hearing potential customers play not only “Stairway to Heaven”, but “Smoke on the Water” as well. That’s certainly a testament to its role in the history of rock and roll...

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Both classics from golden gods.

@No1Foghead Жыл бұрын

No shit brother!

@ronricherson6685 Жыл бұрын

Having worked in music stores for many years, "Crazy Train" by Ozzy got on my nerves! Kids would come in and say, "Can I try out that guitar?" (I'd think to myself, "You mean the one you can't afford? Sure!") But just before they'd start playing I'd say, "Please don't play 'Crazy Train!'" And every time, the response would be, "How'd you know I was gonna play that?" I'd say, "Because everyone your age comes in here and plays it!" I'll take SOTH or "Stairway" any day.

@nwerd7584 Жыл бұрын

@@ronricherson6685 should have demanded it could only be On Bark at The Moon. lol

@beenaplumber8379 Ай бұрын

@@ronricherson6685 I think I worked at Guitar Center after you were done because during my time Crazy Train was out and the double-tempo version of Enter Sandman had taken over. One of our guys from Accessories (a real prick) actually unplugged a kid who was playing it without saying a word.

@bat2275 Жыл бұрын

A riff so famous that Jake wouldn't stop playing it on two and a half Men one episode

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

A lot of people are obsessed with that one riff.

@foxglove404 Жыл бұрын

You have a way of painting a picture of how things played out that puts things in a context that I can really relate too. The stories always feel like memories, thanks for that!

@Whisper_292 Жыл бұрын

I concur. He's a storyteller who tells stories about storytellers.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tina! You made my day!

@danielwolski873 Жыл бұрын

Deep Purple has so many great songs no matter which version of the band. My all time favorite has to be Child In Time, so good.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Wonderful song. Thanks Daniel!

@KG-kl9gc Жыл бұрын

Mine to. The live version from Made in Japan cannot be matched!

@questionmanga3963 Жыл бұрын

Great song!!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Child in Time is a 10 minute epic. Highly recommend.

@YYZ1166 Жыл бұрын

Same here! That song really shows off Gillan's pipes. Just wow.....

@MyName-pl7zn Жыл бұрын

Now that was a deep dive on the most recognized and play riff ever created. To think the song would have never been if the band didn't have to improvise just to get it recorded. This song will live forever, my first riff my cousin taught me when I was 9. Great in depth story professor

@Doadab13 Жыл бұрын

Machine head is one of the few albums that every song is great. Ac/dc back in black. Def leopard,Pyromania and Hysteria. Metallica the black album. There’s more. But these are great.

@MyName-pl7zn Жыл бұрын

@@Doadab13 couldn't agree more

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

One of the first riffs I ever heard. Absolutely iconic.

@Oldcrow77 Жыл бұрын

Does this sound familiar It’s from 64 Blackmore is bs about the perfect fifths story kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtWbgrGotrvFZoE.html

@michaelbaucom4019 Жыл бұрын

RIP Jon Lord, DP's keyboardist extraordinaire

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Indeed.

@jwine4145 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved the opening riff of Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting

@RC32Smiths01 Жыл бұрын

What an iconic story for a song, even though it really is tragic in nature. Easily the quintessential beginner guitarist riff! Cheers man

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

It really is. What a story. Cheers to you my friend!

@RC32Smiths01 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Thank you!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

The story behind it is CRAZY.

@thunderbiltstormcrow9542 Жыл бұрын

easier than you think, apparently. not bar chorded just plucked the 5th and octave. could be wrong but i seen/heard that somewhere. leaves room for the bass.

@Oldcrow77 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 “Story” is a good word for it. The story about the fire and all is true The riff? Judge for yourself This is from 66 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtWbgrGotrvFZoE.html

@mdmsr2000 Жыл бұрын

I guessed it before you got there. But I'm 67. I lived through it. Loved Deep Purple and Frank Zappa. I had the Made in Japan 8 track in my car. Those were incredible times. And a time of incredible music. Thanks

@mournblade1066 Жыл бұрын

It's absolutely a miracle that nobody was seriously injured--let alone killed--during that blaze.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

No kidding. A miracle.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Thank God

@mournblade1066 Жыл бұрын

_Machine Head_ is such a fantastic album. "Space Truckin'" is a great tune, and "Highway Star" is absolutely epic.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Love Highway Star!

@curtish2541 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock I ride a Harley with a half watt transmitter so I can use playlists with an entire group ride. Everyone in the group can tune their radios in and we all rock to the same badass tunes, not today’s radio trash but good rebel radio. We roll down the road with Highway Star on that playlist. It’s perfect for a biker run.

@MrU4theChillWind Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRocki think Purple wrote Highway Star on the tour bus when an interviewer asked them their songwriting process. They started explaining how they did it, and ended up writing a song. On the road right now so I can't double check to make sure my memory is accurate That might make a good episode for you if there's enough information out there about it.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

There are some serious gems on Machine Head.

@harrisbeatsfrankou6304 Жыл бұрын

Top ten metal

@oddbjrnharberg2045 Жыл бұрын

Machine Head was the first album I ever bought, the year was 1972 and I was 8 years old, this was pure musical magic and the album is as good today as it was then 🎵🎶😍

@mutantryeff Жыл бұрын

Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress for some reason had that coolness of Smoke on the Water

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

I can hear that!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

The former came first, so maybe it was inspo.

@davefordavefor Жыл бұрын

I am a 58 year old guitar playing novice who has just gained some great respect for the riff from Smoke On The Water. Just the other day I took a stab at it that did not go well at all. I have small, weak hands and I had a lot of trouble with it. When I was between the ages of ten and twelve my neighbor, Donny, who played the drums and his cousin, Mark, who played guitar would sometimes set up their equipment outside Donny’s house and jam Smoke On The Water.

@robster7316 Жыл бұрын

Machine Head is a must-have in any 70s album collection. Smoke was one of my first riffs for sure, along with The Kink's "You Really Got Me” and “All Day and All of the Night". Gotta love those power chords. Hey Adam, your Grandpa's old beat up Les Paul would be worth a small fortune by now. Hope you kept it in the family. Thx for the story behind this classic tune!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robster! How's life my friend?

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

The Kinks riffs are undeniable.

@christysbutterfly1612 Жыл бұрын

Hey Professor, i want to thank you for this channel! It's helped me appreciate music so much more! I wanted to share with you todays episode of Deep Purple helped me and my 1st born son who's a bass player, bond even more. He's been tasked with "babysitting Mom"(me) as im having a high pain day from RSD/CRPS. I asked him his thoughts on your poll question and we had a blast reminiscing over our favorite riffs❤ We had a wonderful conversation and I appreciate it! Thank you @professorofrock 😊

@Lubytoons1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Prof, I've listened to a number of your videos. And I've got to say, you're easy to listen to, knowledgeable, and make all your videos interesting. You come across as a really good dude who genuinely cares about his area of interest. Keep up the good work, sir. Robert

@jnmsks6052 Жыл бұрын

When I was in High School, probably my Jr. or Sr. year, it was the late 90s and I was unaware of this song, but at a pep rally or something, this Sophomore started playing the riff on his guitar and he was the hero that day. Everyone was rocking with this kid, and although he started out a bit shaky, everyone cheering gave him the confidence he needed and he was rocking out. That was my first experience with the song, and now I've heard it a lot more, I have to say I think it is best as just an instrumental, no lyrics needed, just rock this one out with the guitars and drums.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this. Rock on!

@gtrgar4561 Жыл бұрын

The first riff I learned (11 year old me) was "(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone" which was the B-Side of the Monkees 45 - "I'm a Believer". It would be a few years later before I acquired a 'Lawsuit' era LP copy and had started listening to Rock music. That is when I worked out the "Smoke on the Water" riff. Many years later (2006ish), our local Rock station held a contest to play "Smoke on the Water" as part of Ian Gillan's tour to support his album "Gillan's Inn". I was the lucky one, and got to go on stage with Ian sit in with the band for "Smoke on the Water" play the riff and sing along with Ian on the chorus. A very happy day. 🎸😎

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I remember that song! Great start to your riffing journey.

@kfemme68 Жыл бұрын

So do you consider all of the Monkees music to be pop or something else... since you specified it was a few years later that you started listening to rock music? I ask because I don't see the Monkees as only pop, especially Steppin Stone. That one isn't something that I would put in the bubblegum pop that I'm a Believer is in but I don't know that I has to negate the other.

@briansnow9865 Жыл бұрын

Eddie van Halen has sighted many times that Ritchie Blackmore was one of his biggest influences.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

I've heard the same!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

You know you’re a legend when even EVH thinks you’re a musical teacher.

@urbanurchin5930 Жыл бұрын

@Brian Snow.......CITED many times......nice sentiment ruined by illiteracy.......

@briansnow9865 Жыл бұрын

@@urbanurchin5930 Dude....chill. I just spelled a word wrong.

@CynHicks Жыл бұрын

Many, many, many metal riffs have come from #5. I remember noticing that when I first started playing guitar as a kid.

@leonmarkrodziewicz279 Жыл бұрын

My favourite band of all time nothing more to add.

@brentcox7772 Жыл бұрын

Awesome band!! Saw them in OKC ‘76!!! Fantastic riff!🤘🔥

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Rock on to you!

@richardgrahn5500 Жыл бұрын

When I learned guitar my first two licks were Smoke On the Water and Wild Thing then a very basic version of Whole Lotta Love

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

All classics.

@TimPimentel3006 Жыл бұрын

Bass player here, first bass line I learned was the main riff from Rush’s Limelight. It was years later that I finally was able to play the rest of the song. First full song that I was able to play all the way through, from Rush’s first album, In The Mood.

@scottford2776 Жыл бұрын

Machine Head was the first rock album I had, I wore it out, it was so good. I still believe it’s one of the greatest complete albums ever made.

@duromusabc Жыл бұрын

Love that guitar riff - iconic ! Mesmerizing! It makes Rock fans want to pretend they’re holding an electric guitar and performing that riff in the privacy of their bedroom 😅

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I air guitar it as well!

@marynovotny514 Жыл бұрын

I never tried playing it but I remember being in Church for an evening service. There was a local band that had been asked to play on some of the hymns. Imagine the congregation when they played “smoke on the water” to warm up! 😂😂

@AnneDowson-vp8lg 4 ай бұрын

The guitarist at my church always plays Going Home (theme from Local Hero) by Mark Knopfler to warm up before Services. I feel it's like bringing all human life before God.

@johnnydollar666 Жыл бұрын

in the late 90s, I had a 1974 Dodge Dart with an aftermarket cassette tape player - Machine Head was one of my fave albums to listen to while cruising.

@Kaiju-Goji Жыл бұрын

That “stupid with a flare gun” deserves a medal

@mbgrafix Жыл бұрын

1973 Uriah Heep (Demons & Wizards) and 1973 Deep Purple sounded remarkably similar. Both outstanding!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Uriah Heep are phenomenal.

@michaelkarlsson5966 Жыл бұрын

no they don't. They're sort of the same style and both have the "same" line-up but they don't similar. Uriah Heep was good but Deep Purple was always better technically at their instruments.

@mbgrafix Жыл бұрын

@Michael Karlsson Well...I disagree.

@mbgrafix Жыл бұрын

@XxLilly_playsXx Kiz Indeed they are outstanding!

@Hodaggium Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I played this song, but not on guitar. I was in band in high school, and we got to play for the dedication of a new bridge in town, and this was one of the songs our band director had us play. Another song was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel. My instrument was trumpet.

@leighcochran7303 Жыл бұрын

Gee. I'm older and the "contemporary" piece we got to play was a medley from the Mary Poppins Disney movie. 🙄

@ednurge3848 Жыл бұрын

You’re definitely not the only one to play the riff on trumpet. Randy in 8th grade band did it every day in 1978 (CA). I played trombone.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Bridge Over Troubled Water on trumpet? Wow!

@0786AHA Жыл бұрын

Loved smoke on the water and then perfect strangers came out too. Man so many awesome songs on that album. ❤❤❤

@mikeelek9713 Жыл бұрын

It's interesting how seven (or 12) notes can be so iconic. Love your channel, by the way. Your content is always fun and educational, too. In the 1970s, I kept a Panasonic cassette tape recorder next to the radio, and I would make mix tapes by recording the sound coming from the speaker. I really hated when someone slammed a door, the dog barked or my brother came into the room to complain about not having his driver's license (daily gripe).

@marinebean420 Жыл бұрын

What your bong does, makes smoke on the water.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Ha!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Truth!

@ruminantmelanoid5444 Жыл бұрын

Easily the quintessential beginner *BASS* guitarist riff too! At least it was for me.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@markseay4930 Жыл бұрын

Simple yet instantly recognizable and allows a beginner guitarist some positive feedback. Another lick to feed my ego was Sunshine of Your Love

@CinHotlanta Жыл бұрын

This song is such a great example to give to people who don't understand that a bass guitar brings to a performance - it really gives that song its heartbeat.

@phillipstevens7194 Жыл бұрын

actually, DP II reunited in 1984 and produced 2 albums, Perfect Strangers & House of Blue Light, before dissolving again until the early 90s...I saw them on both those tours, and they rocked just as hard as ever!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard them and they’re solid.

@michaelkarlsson5966 Жыл бұрын

yes, the narrative in the videos is very simplified (and incorrect) about the reunions.

@phillipstevens7194 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelkarlsson5966 Still he was close, and I appreciate all the work he puts into these videos and am usually facinated with the things a learn on here...

@lukeconverse6632 Жыл бұрын

I still really like that song and riff. Classic rock right there

@prd004.2 Жыл бұрын

Nice to hear you give Paice and Glover credit for their contributions

@DC8091 Жыл бұрын

Yep! Smoke on The Water, Iron Man, NIB, Twist Of Cain, Mother, Teen Spirt: classic first riffs learned. (Heh I bet the casino “owners” & insurance company love this song 🤣🤣🤣)

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Good one!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I can only imagine…

@thetruthhurts6652 Жыл бұрын

What people don’t know is the two versions of Smoke on the Water (studio version and live version) were in the top 10 at the same time. Also, In 1973 Deep Purple was the number 1 biggest selling band in the world. So that counts more than the single. The classic line up reformed in 1984 and that world tour grossed second only to Springsteen.

@daviebananas1735 Жыл бұрын

Deep Purple were 😮not the biggest selling band in the world in 1973. That’s absurd. The album had already been around the world in 1972 and it took off only in the US the next year. Total sales worldwide for Machine Head up until today are less than 3 million.

@thetruthhurts6652 Жыл бұрын

@@daviebananas1735 machine head came out in 72 but it took off in 1973 after the release of Made in Japan. The combined sales of Machine Head, Made in Japan and I believe even Who Do We Think We Are made them the top selling band in 1973. That’s a fact.

@daviebananas1735 Жыл бұрын

@@thetruthhurts6652 All those albums have not even sold 5M copies in total, even today. There’s no way that they outsold Dark Side Of The Moon, the years biggest selling album. Elton John had the 2nd and 5th best selling albums worldwide so could have usurped Pink Floyd in total. Only Made In Japan was amongst the top 20 best selling albums of the year in 1973 globally. The Beatles 2 greatest hit was also released in 1973 and were the 3rd and 4th best selling albums, which also boosted sales of every other Beatles album. Houses Of The Holy was another huge album for Led Zep that year. No way all of these bands sold less than Deep Purple that year, the peak of album sales when the top albums regularly sold 10-20M. Total sale for the albums mentioned in this thread:- Deep Purple - Machine Head - 3M Deep Purple - Made In Japan - 2.5M Deep Purple - Who Do We Think…- 0.7M Pink Floyd - Dark Side… - 45M Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick - 20M Elton John - Don’t Shoot Me… - 4M Led Zeppelin - Houses Of The Holy - 12M The Beatles - Greatest Hits 62-66 - 20M The Beatles - Greatest Hits 67-70 - 25M

@thetruthhurts6652 Жыл бұрын

@@daviebananas1735 to say all those albums have not sold over 5 million is ludicrous. I know it’s impossible to know exactly what the sales number is it’s pretty well excepted that Deep Purple has sold over 100 million albums. The bands you mention no doubt sold much more than Deep Purple but you have to consider that Dark Side of the Moon had most it’s sales after 1973. Also, as big as Purple was in 73, North America was their most unsuccessful continent. In other parts of the world the success of Machinehead put 5 other albums in the charts at the same time. In Rock alone was in the European charts for 52 weeks and it’s unheard of here. I read several times and I know I seen the chart somewhere showing they were the number 1 in record sales for 1973. I wouldn’t make something up.

@thetruthhurts6652 Жыл бұрын

@@daviebananas1735 I just quickly found this list. The Top 5 Highest-Selling Deep Puple Albums Until 2023 5. Deep Purple - Fireball Play Number Of Sales: 5.1 Million 4. Perfect Strangers Number Of Sales: 5.5 Million 3. Burn Number Of Sales: 8.2 Million 2. Deep Purple In Rock Number Of Sales: 13.2 Million 1. Machine Head Number Of Sales: 36.7 Million

@hugome778 Жыл бұрын

So crazy that you did this today. I was just watching the legends from Queen, Rush, Black Sabbath, etc. record this song for the Armenian earthquake in 1989. I never knew about it before. I woke up with this riff in my head this morning!

@reneebennett643 Жыл бұрын

I was six when I first heard this song, and I remember teenagers playing it constantly! Best backstory of a song ever!!! I never knew what it was about but now that I know, I play it all the time, and tell anyone who will listen the story behind it! Thank you Professor, for breathing new life into these songs, by explaining the mystery behind the music❤

@Sweet--Richard.4981 Жыл бұрын

The bong song

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@constipatedinsincity4424 Жыл бұрын

The 1st song I learned on guitar was the theme to Sanford and Son. Just think that the guy who taught me how to play guitar Ngwie Malmstein He had never heard of Sanford and Son.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Ha ha. YOu always have the best stories!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

My mom and aunts grew up with Sanford and Son and can sing the theme song from memory.

@constipatedinsincity4424 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Hey Silly Lilly 🤪they're pretty good ! Considering that it's all instrumental !🤔

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

@@constipatedinsincity4424 The 70s theme songs reigned supreme.

@michaelkarlsson5966 Жыл бұрын

Nobody in Sweden has ever heard of Sanford and Son so it's not strange that Malmsteen does not know about them since he not only comes from Sweden but also lived (lives?) under his neo-baroque-ish rock 🤣

@randallsmith1664 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Machine Head was the first album I ever bought with my own money. That was the Summer of 1974. I still listen to the album in it's entirety. Not a weak song on the album.

@georgemorley5926 11 ай бұрын

From Australia , The legendary DEEP PURPLE , greatest classic British Rock band of the late 60s early 70s no question about , Ritchie Blackmore if full flight at that time live was something to behold , lucky to see them live numerous times in those great days of unbelievable music , Peace from down under

@TheSteveBoyd Жыл бұрын

Deep Purple has been one of my favorite bands since I can remember. When the classic Mk. II lineup reunited for "Perfect Strangers" (3 weeks before my 14th birthday!), I could not have been happier! I still think that record is amongst the greatest ever recorded. Anyway, a Deep Purple story! Back in 2004, Ian Gillan held an essay contest on his website, in which entrants were to provide a thoughtful answer to this simple question: "What time is it?" The top 2 respondents would win tickets and backstage passes for any Deep Purple show on the "Bananas" tour - IN THE WORLD. I don't remember most of what I wrote, but in keeping with the spirit of Ian's wicked sense of humor, I began my answer with "It depends on what your definition of 'is' is" and just rolled on from there. Long story short, my drummer and I had a BLAST at the Las Vegas House of Blues one summer night in 2004 as we got the VIP treatment from one of our favorite bands of all time. ☮

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I’m happy to hear.

@beemers417 Жыл бұрын

It was Smoke on the water on a 73 Jazz Bass.

@daBEAGLE1017 Жыл бұрын

Imagine seeing Zappa back then.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

No kidding. Love him.

@daBEAGLE1017 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock we love him while other people just don't get him.

@Sweet--Richard.4981 Жыл бұрын

@@daBEAGLE1017 I'm one of those

@daBEAGLE1017 Жыл бұрын

@@Sweet--Richard.4981 there are many who don't understand his music while others call him a genius.

@Sweet--Richard.4981 Жыл бұрын

@@daBEAGLE1017 He was half comedy half punk.

@AncientGamer63 Жыл бұрын

in my first band this was the first song we learned together. They had tried with the previous singer but he couldn't sing it in Gillian's style. I learned it in 2 days by listening to it over and over to capture all nuance and style of Ian. Still one of my favorite songs to sing.

@sheryljohnson5906 Ай бұрын

Can't forget that Richie Blackmore also formed Blackmores Knight. It's such a change from Deep Purple, and ! And so amazing ! ❤Rainbow

@jimakin3541 Жыл бұрын

Lots of musicians borrowed riffs from the old Masters. Beethoven, Bach, Schubert, and many others.

@broken927 Жыл бұрын

Waiting on Beethoven's copyright infringement lawsuit.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

…..

@AnneDowson-vp8lg 4 ай бұрын

From the grave?

@ponzo1967 Жыл бұрын

Legendary Rock N Roll story and perfectly placed in this song.

@FreeTheRocks Жыл бұрын

Blackmore has changed this story at least 10 times.

@jamesgordon470 Жыл бұрын

Nope, my first one was Proud Mary by Creedence Clearwater revival

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Classic.

@flavellinator Жыл бұрын

Is there anyone alive who doesn't know this riff?

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

No joke.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

(crickets)

@gailremp8389 Жыл бұрын

Ya just knew it had to be smoke on the water. I knew some of the background so this was really good. Thanks, sir.

@pastorbryonscott Жыл бұрын

I'm always trying to figure out the band/song subject before you reveal it. Today, you said, "The first guitar song we all learn to play," and the riff immediately began playing in my head. Thank you for every one of these videos, Prof, you're doing a great work here.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

That was me too.

@rickmiller7884 Жыл бұрын

As Good as Machinehead was, Made In Japan was like Machinehead on steroids. I would ditch Jr High and me and my friends would wear that double album out.

@bretrobison5529 Жыл бұрын

I wore out my Machine Head 8 track tape in my first car in the early 70s. I am still listening to the awesome music from this album!!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@trinapatterson8872 Жыл бұрын

I was only 4 when this came out but my father listened to it my whole childhood!! That riff is so imbedded in the my life. I think I could recognize it in the first few bars. Your right guy I know that played guitar learned that first including my son almost 30 yrs later

@geminidreamno2 Жыл бұрын

Machine Head was one of the first albums I ever bought. Smoke on the water was the reason I bought the album. It’s still my favorite album by the band.

@JismIsm-en4kz Жыл бұрын

Another winner Prof !!! 1973 was a classic summer & this tune helped define its great times !!!

@ReligionOfSacrifice Жыл бұрын

I could see "Title #1," with no title at the start of the album, going straight to the top with that riff.

@ReligionOfSacrifice Жыл бұрын

Great Tee, by the way.

@idizo2963 Жыл бұрын

I heard that riff and song played by my teenaged neighbour several hundred, maybe thousands of times as he learned how to play it over about a two year period. I love the song and it was cool to listen to him get ever better ... and pretty good eventually.

@Terk131 Жыл бұрын

I remember when I first heard this song (I was born in 72) my dad was so excited to tell me the story behind this song. My dad was very similar to yours Adam, he knew the story’s behind all the songs. The memories I will always cherish and the discussions I miss so much because I know he had more to tell.

@Sherwoody Жыл бұрын

I saw Deep Purple back in 1970 something. My ears are still numb. Great show.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

You’re lucky to have a dad like that.

@Terk131 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 He was amazing. Back in the day he was in a band that didn’t go far and his friend in Ocala FL were the The Royal Guardsmen. He stayed active in the business then just started playing 1 off shows now and then raising me and my sis as a single parent. We constantly talked music until he passed last June. I learned so much from him. I miss him and those talks so much. I actually feel lost.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

@@Terk131 The same Royal Guardsmen who had a hit with Snoopy v. Red Baron in 1966? Sorry for your loss. 🪦

@Terk131 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Yes, those guys. And Thank you.

@JD5DAD Жыл бұрын

I still love SOTW my Dad played it all the time in his old truck he loved country but he jammed on Deep Purple Machine Head on 8 Track

@slaphead8835 5 ай бұрын

I always enjoy seeing the LPs you have featured in your background. I usually have most of them. I invariably recognize them ALL. Obviously we have similar musical tastes...which is one of the reasons I appreciate your program so much!

@randyhimburg7915 Жыл бұрын

Never Before is a forgotten favorite of mine. It's a very underrated song.

@kimberleyrumburg9472 Жыл бұрын

In 7th grade I went to my first school dance. In those days it was called junior high. We had a band. As soon as they started Smoke On The Water we all went crazy! All of us knew and loved the song

@derykdawe2202 Жыл бұрын

I used to pick up greatest hits albums from older bands that I heard and liked on the radio. But for me, Machine Head WAS Deep Purple’s greatest hits album!

@hughwright1860 Жыл бұрын

I pride myself on having an above average knowledge of RnR history. Adam I learned so much about this great song/band in this segment. Ty for your this awesome segment. Bravo sir.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hugh. Great to hear!

@teazzer44 2 ай бұрын

MY all time favorite band

@harrytaylor6854 Жыл бұрын

This was a great one and yes played it in a Eaton's store where they had a glass room full of guitars and amps .That was fifty some odd years ago ,I will not remember your name tomorrow but throw on some classic rock and i will sing along.Well done thank you

@SPak-rt2gb Жыл бұрын

Back in high school in the 70s every band I heard played that song

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Everybody knows it.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I bet.

@waynerowlinson6177 Жыл бұрын

I never heard of that song - said no-one in history since the early 70s who wasn't deaf and had access to a radio. Funny thing is I know some people who don't like some of the other greatest rock songs of all time, but can't think of a single soul who doesn't love Smoke on the Water. I now have it firmly planted as an earworm thanks to your video, and that is OK with me. Thanks for the video.

@RickMuirhead Жыл бұрын

The first LP I ever owned ... still have it! Definitely a "desert island 10" for me.

@curtish2541 Жыл бұрын

You asked, so I will tell you. I was born in 63. My first forays into guitar playing was open chord folk songs. Git Along Little Dogies, This Land is Your Land, at about 12 years old. A couple years later as I gained confidence with open chords, I learned bar chords and Smoke on the Water as one of my first rock and roll songs. All the kids could play the main riff, but I sat down and played the record over and over and learned the other pieces of the song, subbing in open chords to help me figure it all out. A couple years into that and Eddie Van Halen brought a whole new challenge into focus - shredding. Eventually played guitar in a pretty strong garage band, nothing came of it of course, but it sure gave me music appreciation.

@matthewharrison9815 Жыл бұрын

Soon as you said casino fire I knew what song it was. Classic

@gioknows Жыл бұрын

How in the world did the band and their friends NOT realize they had something amazing with that song? I remember when it came out I was a kid...I thought it was the greatest song in the world...and I was a kid! Oh and yes, it was the first song I learned to play on the guitar. I still think that Deep Purple was the greatest concert I have ever seen. Such a great story to such an iconic song. They ain't writing em like that anymore. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada🍁

@rticle15 Жыл бұрын

I dont know if it's the case any longer, but it's amazing how every kid who wanted to play rock guitar in the 70s and 80s started with this riff. Every moreso considering how complicated Deep Purple music can be.

@tolstukha 3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah, I’ve definitely learned to play this riff among one of the first pieces. And now my son also have

@Edtimoe Жыл бұрын

I used togive rock guitar lessons and always promote making it fun. Smoke on the Water lights up any new students face.

@moomoomooshit Жыл бұрын

I got my favorite band gig of all time guesting with some dear friends a few decades ago because they told me to start an improv gig by playing "Smoke on the Water." I looked at the band leader and shrugged, "I don't know how to play that shit." He grinned and muttered that I'd do. I played with them for years after happily until defecting to SE Idaho.

@raiderman8203 Жыл бұрын

That line up got together in the 80's for two albums. Perfect Strangers and House Of The Blue Light

@gmjimmi Жыл бұрын

Yes, more deep purple!!!

@What-bq6zl 2 ай бұрын

December 25 2003 I got my first electric guitar. I asked for a bass got a 6 string First Act guitar instead. I wasn't disappointed though. I learned this riff the same day. I consider that to be the day I learned how to play guitar. 20 years later I still play this song. It's a total banger!!!

@kdog1899 Жыл бұрын

my older brother used to rock this for me...good call professor 🤘

@wjatube Жыл бұрын

You have an amazing blend of both Casey Kasem along with such incredible deep-dives into the construction of a song that viewing this should give college credits.

@princevultan6589 Жыл бұрын

Deep Purple is one of my all time favorite bands.

@HoneyBSweet1962 Жыл бұрын

1973 my brother bought a guitar and he showed myself and two younger siblings that riff. Think i was in 6th grade. He was in7th. Wish i would have continued to learn.