Speed King
Deep Purple
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Good golly, said little miss molly When she was rockin' in the house of blue light Tutti frutti was oh so rooty Rockin' to the east and west Lucille was oh so real When she didn't do her daddies will Come on baby, drive me crazy, do it, do it I'm a speed king you go to hear me sing I'm a speed king see me fly Saturday night and I just got paid Gonna fool about ain't gonna save people gonna rock some people gonna roll Gonna have a party to save my soul Hard headed woman and a soft hearted man They been causing trouble since it all began Take a little rice take a little beans Gonna rock and roll down to New Orleans I'm a speed king you go to hear me sing I'm a speed king see me fly, oh Oh oh c'mon oh oh Good golly, said little miss molly When she was rockin' in the house of blue light Tutti frutti was oh so rooty Rockin' to the east and west Hard headed woman and a soft hearted man They been causing trouble since it all began Take a little rice take a little beans Gonna rock and roll down to New Orleans I'm a speed king you go to hear me sing I'm a speed king see me fly I'm a speed king you go to hear me sing I'm a speed king see me I'm a speed king you go to hear me sing I'm a speed king see me fly
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Written by: IAN GILLAN, IAN PAICE, JON LORD, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, ROGER GLOVER
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"Speed King" is a song by the English rock band Deep Purple, from their 1970 album "Deep Purple in Rock".
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Origin of TrackIt is the opening track on the album, introducing the band's new harder, heavier sound.
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Musical GenreClassified as belonging to the hard rock and heavy metal genres, "Speed King" significantly contributed to the development of these genres.
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Unique Song StructureUnlike traditional rock songs, "Speed King" starts with a 1-minute instrumental introduction that gradually introduces each instrument in the band.
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Specific LyricsThe lyrics to "Speed King" mention several early rock and roll artists, including Little Richard, Elvis Presley, and Chuck Berry, as well as the song "Tutti Frutti".
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Signature Solo SectionThe mid-section of "Speed King" is noteworthy for containing a call-and-response solo section between guitar and organ, showcasing the virtuosity of band members Ritchie Blackmore and Jon Lord.
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Performance JamDuring live performances of "Speed King", Deep Purple would often extend the song with long instrumental jams, sometimes lasting over 10 minutes.
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Inclusion in Multiple VersionsA shortened, single version of the song was released in several countries, but this version omitted the instrumental opening, as well as parts of the mid-section, and end solos.
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Impact on Other MusiciansThe frenetic pace and heavy sound of "Speed King" has been cited as an influence by several later hard rock and heavy metal bands, including Iron Maiden and Metallica.
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Banned from BBC"Speed King" was initially banned by the BBC because of its opening guitar crash, which they believed would make listeners think their radio had broken.
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Inclusion in SoundtracksThe song continues to enjoy popularity, featuring in several movie soundtracks and video games such as 'Almost Famous' and 'Gran Turismo 4'.
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Live Performances"Speed King" was a regular part of Deep Purple's live setlist, and performances of the song can be found on numerous Deep Purple live albums.
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High Chart PerformanceIn 1970, "Speed King" peaked at No.5 on the German music chart, marking one of the highest chart performances for the band.
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