Deep Purple have had several line-up changes and were broken up for eight years from 1976 to 1984, with drummer Ian Paice being the band's only constant member. The first four line-ups, which constituted the band's original 1968–1976 run, are officially indicated as Mark I (1968–1969), Mark II (1969–1973), Mark III (1973–1975) and Mark IV (1975–1976). Mark I comprised the founding members of Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Rod Evans (vocals), Jon Lord (keyboards), Paice (drums) and Nick Simper (bass), while Mark II was the most commercially successful line-up, with Ian Gillan and Roger Glover replacing Evans and Simper respectively. Mark III saw David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes replace Gillan and Glover respectively, while Mark IV featured Tommy Bolin replacing Blackmore. The band split in July 1976 and Bolin died from a drug overdose five months later. In 1984, Deep Purple reformed with the Mark II line-up, which remained in place until Joe Lynn Turner replaced Gillan in 1989. Gillan rejoined in 1992, with Blackmore leaving for the second and final time the following year. He was replaced temporarily by Joe Satriani and then permanently by Steve Morse. In 2002 Don Airey replaced Jon Lord, which saw Deep Purple settle into its longest running line-up, unchanged for the next twenty years, until Morse announced his departure from the band in 2022. His place was taken by Simon McBride. Paice, Glover, Gillan, Airey and McBride comprise the current line-up of Deep Purple.
Deep Purple were ranked number 22 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock programme] and a poll on radio station Planet Rock ranked them 5th among the "most influential bands ever". The band received the Legend Award at the 2008 World Music Awards. Deep Purple (specifically Blackmore, Lord, Paice, Gillan, Glover, Coverdale, Evans, and Hughes) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
Strange Kind Of Women
Deep Purple Lyrics
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A strange kind of woman
The kind that gets written down in history
Her name was Nancy
Her face was nothing fancy
She left a trail of happiness and misery
I loved her
She loved everyone and gave them good return
I tried to take her
I even tried to break her
She said I ain't for takin' won't you ever learn
I want you, I need you, I gotta be near you
I spent my money as I took my turn
I want you, I need you, I gotta be near you
Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman
She looked like a raver
But I could never please her
On Wednesday mornings, boy, you can't go far
I couldn't get her
But things got better, she said
"Saturday nights from now on, baby, you're my star"
I want you, I need you, I gotta be near you
I spent my money as I took my turn
I want you, I need you, I gotta be near you
Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman
Ooh, my soul, I love you
I want you, I need you, I gotta be near you
I spent my money as I took my turn
I want you, I need you, I gotta be near you
Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman
She finally said she loved me
I wed her in a hurry
No more callers and I glowed with pride
I'm dreaming
I feel like screaming
I won my woman just before she died
I want you, I need you, I gotta be near you
I spent my money as I took my turn
I want you, I need you, I gotta be near you
Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman
The song "Strange Kind of Woman" by Deep Purple is a story of a woman named Nancy who is described as a strange kind of woman. The singer talks about her in the past tense, saying that her name would be written down in history as someone who left a trail of happiness and misery. He and everybody else loved her, as she loved everyone and would always give good returns. However, the singer admits to trying to take and break her but she refused these advances by stating she was not someone who could be taken.
The singer is infatuated with Nancy and spends his money to be closer to her. They have trouble getting together as he cannot please her, but he gets better with time. Eventually, she confesses her love for him and they quickly get married. However, it seems that their happiness was short-lived as Nancy dies soon after. The singer is left dreaming and screaming, feeling like he won his woman just before she died.
The song is a mix of different genres, primarily rock and blues. However, it also has elements of jazz and funk. It was written by Deep Purple’s lead singer Ian Gillan, lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, bassist Roger Glover, drummer Ian Paice, and keyboard player Jon Lord. Interestingly, Gillan has said in interviews that the song is based on a real-life experience he had with a girl named Nancy.
Line by Line Meaning
There once was a woman
The story begins with the introduction of a certain woman.
A strange kind of woman
The woman in question was unusual or uncommon in some way.
The kind that gets written down in history
She was noteworthy enough to be remembered for a long time.
Her name was Nancy
The woman's name was Nancy.
Her face was nothing fancy
While not unattractive, the woman wasn't particularly beautiful either.
She left a trail of happiness and misery
The woman's actions had a polarizing effect on people, either making them really happy or really unhappy.
I loved her
The singer was in love with Nancy.
Everybody loved her
Due to her unique charm, Nancy was well-liked by everyone.
She loved everyone and gave them good return
Nancy had a kind heart and treated people well, resulting in her being loved in return.
I tried to take her
The artist attempted to win Nancy's affections for himself.
I even tried to break her
The singer may have taken drastic or harmful measures to try and make Nancy his own.
She said I ain't for takin' won't you ever learn
Despite the artist's advances, Nancy made it clear that she wasn't interested.
I want you I need you I gotta be near you
The singer expresses his strong desire to be close to Nancy.
I spent my money as I took my turn
The singer may have spent money to try and win Nancy's affections.
Ooh I got a strange kind of woman
The singer acknowledges that Nancy's personality and attitude were unconventional.
She looked like a raver
Nancy's appearance was perhaps unconventional, like that of a raver.
But I could never please her
Despite his efforts, the artist could never make Nancy happy.
On Wednesday mornings boy you can't go far
It's possible that on Wednesday mornings, Nancy was preoccupied or unavailable.
I couldn't get her
The singer was unable to win Nancy's affections.
But things got better, she said
Despite the previous setback, Nancy expressed that things would improve.
Saturday nights from now on baby you're my star
Nancy made it clear that she would be spending her Saturday nights with the artist, as if he were a star.
She finally said she loved me
Nancy eventually expressed her love for the artist.
I wed her in a hurry
The singer and Nancy quickly got married.
No more callers and I glowed with pride
After getting married to Nancy, the artist was proud to show her off and no longer had to worry about competition from other suitors.
I'm dreaming
The singer is experiencing a surreal or dreamlike state.
I feel like screaming
The singer is overwhelmed with emotion, possibly to the point of wanting to scream.
I won my woman just before she died
Tragically, the singer was able to win over Nancy's affections and marry her just before she passed away.
Ooh I had a strange kind of woman
The artist reflects on Nancy's quirky and unconventional personality once again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
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There once was a woman
A strange kind of woman
The kind that gets written down in history
Her name was Nancy
Her face was nothing fancy
She left a trail of happiness and misery
I loved her
Everybody loved her
She loved everyone and gave them good return
I tried to take her
I even tried to break her
She said, "I ain't for takin' won't you ever learn"
I want you, I need you, I got to be near you
I spent my money as I took my turn
I want you, I need you, I got to be near you
Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman
She looked like a raver
But I could never please her
On Wednesday mornings boy, you can't go far
I couldn't get her
But things got better, she said
"Saturday nights from now on baby, you're my star"
I want you, I need you, I got to be near you
I spent my money as I took my turn
I want you, I need you, I got to be near you
Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman
She's my soul, I love you
I want you, I need you, I got to be near you
I spent my money as I took my turn
I want you, I need you, I got to be near you
Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman
She finally said she loved me
I wed her in a hurry
No more callers and I glowed with pride
I'm dreaming
I feel like screaming
I won my woman just before she died
I want you, I need you, I got to be near you
I spent my money as I took my turn
I want you, I need you, I got to be near you
Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman
Who do you think you are?
Superstar
Who do you think you are?
Superstar
Superstar
Who do we think we are?
Oh my soul, I love you baby
@davidjohn5639
Just fantastic! Ian Gillan you legend.
@ramuhrahtasar4544
0:55-0:57, if you are a drummer, heck, any kind of a musician you need to know how advanced this fill was for this era, I don't know, but those bands back then, all were ahead of their time, gods. Chills dudes, chills...
@brothermike2506
No B.S. was raw and real.Was a great time to be a Rockin' kid with an 8 track.. 🎶
@jonathanbirch2022
Prog rock
@notargetbg
Thank you. Will note.
@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568
the early paice drummings in many instances show him as a skilled jazz drummer imo.
@mchaggis622
Absolutely. I noticed that right away. Killer clean fill.
@ashleyburns6752
Zeppelin, Queen, Purple, Sabbath, amazing era
@DaleTHFC
+Ashley Burns We were spoilt in that time. All those bands were Brilliant Live, then came Iron Maiden.
@bonesjones3003
+Ashley Burns Ah yes! My teenage and young adult years were defined by these bands and others! Awesome.