Stormbringer LP was the last contribution of the great Ritchie Blackmore to the band.He´d quit to form Rainbow while the late Tommy Bolin played guitar on the last LP of Deep Purple,"Come taste the band".You´re right,Blackmore´s guitar work here is amazing
You're right about Ritchie Blackmore bringing his sound to Rainbow. You'll also hear his phenomenal playing on Rainbow's Gates of Babylon and A Light in the Black
Stormbringer is named after the sword and 1965 novel of the same name by Michael Moorcock, part of his series about Elric of Melniboné. Though David Coverdale, singer at the time, denied knowledge of either until after recording the song, and claims that the name is from mythology. However, Michael worked with Blue Oyster Cult to write a song called "Black Blade" which is actually about the sword. Also, "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" is also about Elric. He also worked with Hawkwind on a lot of tracks such as: "The Black Corridor", their album Warrior on the Edge of Time, and "Sonic Attack"
Biz……💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 great reaction and your knowledge of these bands is becoming apparently clear ! Spitting out Blackmore comparisons to Rainbow “Stargazer” is impressive ! Your becoming a Rock & Metal guru ❤️
Actually, 'Stormbringer' is album #10 by Deep Purple (not counting the live album 'Made in Japan' in 1972) w/ the Mark III line-up of David Coverdale (vocals), Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Jon Lord (keyboards), Glenn Hughes (bass+vocals) and Ian Paice (drums) : 1) Shades of Deep Purple, 2) The book of Taliesyn, 3) Deep Purple, 4) Concerto for group & orchestra, 5) In rock, 6) Fireball, 7) Machine Head, 8) Who do we think we are, 9) Burn, 10) Stormbringer. Late keyboardist Jon Lord recalled that he and bassist Glenn Hughes wrote most of the music for 'Stormbringer' and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore did not like the 'funk' style of Hughes' bass playing or the record and reluctantly contributed ... Blackmore quit the band during their 1975 tour to form his own band Rainbow. Deep Purple hired American guitarist Tommy Bolin for their 1975 album 'Come taste the band'... and Glenn Hughes said he had fun recording that album... However, it was very different for a Deep Purple record w/ Coverdale and Bolin writing most of the songs and Hughes giving the songs a 'funk' sound... On tour, fans were not interested in a Deep Purple without Ritchie Blackmore on guitar... 'Come taste the band' still sold gold but the tour was fraught w/ mishaps and tragedies... Glenn Hughes became a heavy drug abuser and Tommy Bolin was also struggling w/ drug addiction, and that affected their live performances. At the end of the tour in 1976, Jon Lord and Ian Paice opted to quit... David Coverdale minutes later quit the band and they told him that there was no band to quit. Tommy Bolin died months later of a drug OD. Glenn Hughes spent the 70's and 80's wrecked on drugs and alcohol and finally got sober in the 90's... He's been busy recording albums by Black Country Communion... The Dead Daisies ... California Breed... and solo albums. Hughes did vocals for one Black Sabbath album in 1986 - 'Seventh Star'.
"Stormbringer" and "Lady Double Dealer" are the hardest tracks on the album, although as you mentioned, the bass part on the title track has a funky feel to it. For a further reaction to Deep Purple you could try "You Can't Do It Right (With the One You Love)" on the same album, which is much more in the funk rock style, not unlike Stevie Wonder's "Superstition"!😉
I remember requesting the following song a couple of times...but don't think you've done it yet Burn, Deep Purple, live at California Jam, 1974. Link below... David Coverdale (Whitesnake fame), on lead vocals on this and Stormbringer. Both my favourites. Thx in advance Biz ruclips.net/video/t4fDCwDiWJQ/видео.htmlsi=z_YKxYFh3Kb-TFi3
Another classic from DP. One of my favorites. Check this live version out by Leonid and Friends. ruclips.net/video/9nv145Y_-lc/видео.html It's a really great version. Thanks.
Of course its a banger - its Deep Purple 🤩
Stormbringer LP was the last contribution of the great Ritchie Blackmore to the band.He´d quit to form Rainbow while the late Tommy Bolin played guitar on the last LP of Deep Purple,"Come taste the band".You´re right,Blackmore´s guitar work here is amazing
You're right about Ritchie Blackmore bringing his sound to Rainbow. You'll also hear his phenomenal playing on Rainbow's Gates of Babylon and A Light in the Black
Great song and reaction
Stormbringer is named after the sword and 1965 novel of the same name by Michael Moorcock, part of his series about Elric of Melniboné.
Though David Coverdale, singer at the time, denied knowledge of either until after recording the song, and claims that the name is from mythology.
However, Michael worked with Blue Oyster Cult to write a song called "Black Blade" which is actually about the sword. Also, "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" is also about Elric.
He also worked with Hawkwind on a lot of tracks such as: "The Black Corridor", their album Warrior on the Edge of Time, and "Sonic Attack"
Banger ⚒🥁🎸⚒
This song is so good! I've had it on repeat..now I'm here
Loved it Biz
BizMatik is feeling it !!!! Ritchie was cooking on this one. Another good song to check out "Sail Away".
Another banger, and underrated is Never Before (funky too)
AMO DEEP PURPLE 💜💜🎸🎸🔥🔥
That was great, thanks Biz
This is a fantastic song. Thanks ❤️
BANGER
David Coverdale of Whitesnake fame on vocals in case you were curious.
Biz……💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 great reaction and your knowledge of these bands is becoming apparently clear ! Spitting out Blackmore comparisons to Rainbow “Stargazer” is impressive ! Your becoming a Rock & Metal guru ❤️
One of the fathers of heavy metal!
Saw them on this tour in Cleveland. ELO and Elf opened for them. Blackmore introduced Elf, and they had this singer Ronnie Dio. Awesome concert. Peace
Son of a gun Ritchie Blackmore is a Gunslinger!!
Great album has many greats on there, Coverdale, Hughes, etc. Every songs is very good, covers many genres!
Great Song and Album!!
Love this gentleman's content .
Ah my favorite band frim the seventies and eighties
Checkout Whitesnake’s live performance of Burn, with Stormbringer sandwiched in the middle. It’s tight…
DP!
You gotta see Glenn Hughes (the bassist and co-vocalist) do his live version of this
There’s lots of covers on this song for a good reason.
Bare back Ryder means no saddle!, great song
Actually, 'Stormbringer' is album #10 by Deep Purple (not counting the live album 'Made in Japan' in 1972) w/ the Mark III line-up of David Coverdale (vocals), Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Jon Lord (keyboards), Glenn Hughes (bass+vocals) and Ian Paice (drums) :
1) Shades of Deep Purple, 2) The book of Taliesyn, 3) Deep Purple, 4) Concerto for group & orchestra, 5) In rock, 6) Fireball, 7) Machine Head, 8) Who do we think we are, 9) Burn, 10) Stormbringer.
Late keyboardist Jon Lord recalled that he and bassist Glenn Hughes wrote most of the music for 'Stormbringer' and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore did not like the 'funk' style of Hughes' bass playing or the record and reluctantly contributed ... Blackmore quit the band during their 1975 tour to form his own band Rainbow.
Deep Purple hired American guitarist Tommy Bolin for their 1975 album 'Come taste the band'... and Glenn Hughes said he had fun recording that album... However, it was very different for a Deep Purple record w/ Coverdale and Bolin writing most of the songs and Hughes giving the songs a 'funk' sound... On tour, fans were not interested in a Deep Purple without Ritchie Blackmore on guitar... 'Come taste the band' still sold gold but the tour was fraught w/ mishaps and tragedies... Glenn Hughes became a heavy drug abuser and Tommy Bolin was also struggling w/ drug addiction, and that affected their live performances.
At the end of the tour in 1976, Jon Lord and Ian Paice opted to quit... David Coverdale minutes later quit the band and they told him that there was no band to quit. Tommy Bolin died months later of a drug OD.
Glenn Hughes spent the 70's and 80's wrecked on drugs and alcohol and finally got sober in the 90's... He's been busy recording albums by Black Country Communion... The Dead Daisies ... California Breed... and solo albums. Hughes did vocals for one Black Sabbath album in 1986 - 'Seventh Star'.
"Stormbringer" and "Lady Double Dealer" are the hardest tracks on the album, although as you mentioned, the bass part on the title track has a funky feel to it.
For a further reaction to Deep Purple you could try "You Can't Do It Right (With the One You Love)" on the same album, which is much more in the funk rock style, not unlike Stevie Wonder's "Superstition"!😉
Black Sabbath,Led Zeppelin,Deep Purple the holy triad of rock music🤘
Biz Bringer
Please do in rock
Ian Gillian, Ian Pace and Richie Blackmore...some of the best singers, drummers and guitarist in the business!
I remember requesting the following song a couple of times...but don't think you've done it yet
Burn, Deep Purple, live at California Jam, 1974. Link below...
David Coverdale (Whitesnake fame), on lead vocals on this and Stormbringer. Both my favourites. Thx in advance Biz
ruclips.net/video/t4fDCwDiWJQ/видео.htmlsi=z_YKxYFh3Kb-TFi3
Stormbringer might still be the hidden gem because that album was not lit with much hype ..Glen Hughes was funky..Check out his solo album
Hughes can hit those highs. I remember him from Trapeze!
Definitely an underated album from them. David or Glen said eons ago proves Ritchie could play anything jazz , funk , blues and with soul
Another classic from DP. One of my favorites. Check this live version out by Leonid and Friends. ruclips.net/video/9nv145Y_-lc/видео.html It's a really great version. Thanks.
Try HI BALL SHOOTER
Blackmore s slide playing s
Whitesnake Singer DAVID COVERDALE
Grind? Maybe that's why after the next album they took a multi year break.