Lord was a member of Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Paice, Ashton & Lord, The Artwoods, and Flowerpot Men. He is recognized for combining rock and classical music.
In 1968, Lord co-founded Deep Purple, the band he was most well-known for. Lord and the drummer, Ian Paice, were the only constant band members for 34 years. He left Deep Purple after their UK tour in 2002, and was replaced with Don Airey.
Lord had been considering leaving the band for some time, due to his busy touring schedule and his Durham Concerto. In 2001, Don Airey was used to substitute him for a month after a knee injury. This worked out, so Lord decided to leave in 2002.
Lord was well-respected for his mastery of the Hammond Organ. Some call him "Lord of the Hammond", and in his 34-year Deep Purple career, you can hear his distinctive solos amid many classic songs on their albums.
In 2011, Lord was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He died on 16 July 2012, surrounded by his family at the London Clinic after a pulmonary embolism
Discography:
- Art Gallery (1966, with The Artwoods)
- Shades of Deep Purple (1968, with Deep Purple)
- The Book of Taliesyn (1968, with Deep Purple)
- Deep Purple (1969, with Deep Purple)
- Concerto for Group and Orchestra (1969, with Deep Purple)
- Deep Purple In Rock (1970, with Deep Purple)
- The Last Rebel (1971, film score with Tony Ashton)
- Fireball (1971, with Deep Purple)
- Gemini Suite (1972, solo)
- Machine Head (1972, with Deep Purple)
- Who Do We Think We Are (1973, with Deep Purple)
- Burn (1974, with Deep Purple)
- Stormbringer (1974, with Deep Purple)
- Windows (1974, with Eberhard Schoener)
- First of the Big Bands(1974, with Tony Ashton)
- Come Taste The Band (1975, with Deep Purple)
- Sarabande (1976, solo)
- Malice in Wonderland (1977, with PAL)
- Trouble (1978, with Whitesnake)
- Lovehunter (1979, with Whitesnake)
- Ready An' Willing (1980, with Whitesnake)
- Come An' Get It (1981, with Whitesnake)
- Before I Forget (1982, solo)
- Saints An' Sinners (1982, with Whitesnake)
- Slide It In (1984, with Whitesnake)
- Perfect Strangers (1984, with Deep Purple)
- The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady (1984, with Alfred Ralston)
- The House of Blue Light (1987, with Deep Purple)
- Slaves & Masters (1990, with Deep Purple)
- The Battle Rages On (1993, with Deep Purple)
- Purpendicular (1996, with Deep Purple)
- A.Band.On (1998, with Deep Purple)
- Pictured Within (1998, solo)
- In Concert with the LSO (2000, with Deep Purple)
- From Darkness To Light (2000, not released)
- Calling The Wild (2000, film score, not released)
- Boom Of The Tingling Strings (2003, not released)
- Disguises (2004, not released)
- Beyond The Notes (2004, solo)
- Durham Concerto (2007, with Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra)
- To Notice Such Things (2010, solo)
When a Blind Man Cries
Jon Lord Lyrics
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I'm not expecting people anymore.
Hear me grieving, I'm lying on the floor.
Whether I'm drunk or dead I really ain't too sure.
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man and my world is pale.
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know there ain't no sadder tale.
had a good time but it ended much too soon.
In a cold month in that room
we found a reason for the things we had to do.
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man, now my room is cold.
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know he feels it from his soul.
The lyrics of Jon Lord's "When a Blind Man Cries" tell a poignant story of a man who is in a state of despair, and possibly near death, after losing someone or something very important to him. The opening lines of the song are a plea to whoever might be leaving him to "close the door," as he is not expecting anyone else to come to him. As he lies on the floor, he grieves loudly, and is not quite sure whether he is still alive or dead after drowning his sorrows in alcohol.
As a blind man, his world is already pale, and the loss of this person or thing has made his situation even more tragic. The song suggests that whatever it is that he has lost has left him permanently scarred and unable to cope with his surroundings. He remembers a time when he had a good friend who made him happy, but unfortunately, this friendship did not last long enough, and their good times ended too soon. In a cold month in that room, they found a reason for the things they had to do, suggesting that perhaps they made some decisions that they were not proud of in order to cope with their difficult lives.
"When a Blind Man Cries" is a touching song that deals with themes of loneliness, despair, and loss. The lyrics are deceptively simple, but they pack a powerful emotional punch.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're leaving close the door.
If you're going away, please close the door behind you.
I'm not expecting people anymore.
I no longer have any hope of people coming around to help me.
Hear me grieving, I'm lying on the floor.
Listen to me as I grieve, lying on the floor in despair.
Whether I'm drunk or dead I really ain't too sure.
I'm so lost and alone that I'm not sure whether I'm even still alive.
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man and my world is pale.
I am a blind man and my life is colorless and dull without sight.
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know there ain't no sadder tale.
There is no sadder story than that of a blind man in tears, Lord knows it to be true.
Had a friend once in a room,
I used to have a friend with whom I spent time together in a room.
had a good time but it ended much too soon.
We enjoyed each other's company, but it ended too soon, leaving me alone.
In a cold month in that room
It was a cold month when we were together in that room.
we found a reason for the things we had to do.
During that time together, we discovered reasons for what we had to do in life.
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man, now my room is cold.
Now that I am blind and alone, my room is cold and lifeless.
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know he feels it from his soul.
When a blind man cries, Lord, he sheds tears from the depths of his soul.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IAN GILLAN, IAN PAICE, JON LORD, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, ROGER GLOVER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-ds9xv6gh3s
There will never be more real musicians like these people. Ever.
@jerrymangoni
Gillan........ fantastic singer!!!!!! so great!!!!
@plumpskissssss
Love him forever 💓💓💓
@user-ub7qg6zf6h
Пусть земля будет пухоом кто пел эту песню
@user-ub7qg6zf6h
Ведь его ге приняли как музыканта
@hugohn
A real legend
@felipejavier1946
SAINT GILLAN
@emmegy27
Jon Lord is died in July 16 2012! I Remember for ever!!!
@user-gm1el9tc8j
I was a young man when I first heard Ian's voice . I was so lucky to be in the audience that night .now 69 in a few days I look back and thank Ian for getting me into rock music.
@demon_3x
I have cold shivers at how amazing Ian’s vocals still are and have that authentic Ian signature tone to his voice clean as day. A true legendary vocalist.