Strange Kind of Woman
Deep Purple
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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 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
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Written by: Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
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10 facts about this song
Origin of Composition"Strange Kind of Woman" is a song by British rock band Deep Purple that was originally written and composed in 1971.
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Song ThemeThis song was inspired by an old girlfriend of band member Ritchie Blackmore. Its lyrics depict a complex love relationship between a man and a woman.
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Album ReleaseAlthough it wasn't initially included in an album, the song was later featured on the U.S. version of the band's fifth studio album, ‘Fireball.
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Single Status"Strange Kind of Woman" was released as a single in the U.K, where it reached number 8 on the pop singles chart.
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Live PerformancesThe song was heavily performed in Deep Purple's live concerts and became one of the band's concert staples, especially appreciated for its instrumental section in which Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Gillan would often indulge in a call-and-response guitar-vocal duel.
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Re-issuanceIn 1996, the song was reissued as part of a double A-side single with another Deep Purple's track "Black Night", achieving the 22nd position in UK chart.
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Cover Versions"Strange Kind of Woman" has been covered by several artists, including Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen.
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Unique RecordingThe song was one of the few Deep Purple tracks recorded by the band as a non-album single and had a different sound, showcasing the more straightforward rock side of the band.
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Iconic Guitar OpeningMany fans and music critics have described Ritchie Blackmore's opening guitar riff as one of the best in rock music.
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Band CompositionAt the time of recording "Strange Kind of Woman", Deep Purple's line-up consisted of Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Jon Lord (keyboards), Roger Glover (bass), Ian Paice (drums), and Ian Gillan (vocals). Considered as the ‘classic lineup’.
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