Fireball
Deep Purple
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The golden light above you shows me where you're from The magic in your eye bewitches all you gaze upon You stand up on your hill, they bebop all around you They wonder where you're from, oh yeah They wonder where I found you Oh, my love, it's a long way Where you're from it's a long way I tried to understand you, tried to love you right The way you smile and touch me always sets my heart alight Your lips are like a fire burning through my soul And people ask me where you're from They really wanna know Oh, my soul, it's a long way Where you're from it's a long way Magic woman wrecking up my soul Things you tell me have never been told Magic woman I don't know Electric before me, I love you so, I love you so Oh-oh You're racing like a fireball dancing like a ghost You're Gemini and I don't know which one I like the most My head is getting broken and My mind is getting bust But now I'm coming with you down the road of golden dust Oh, my love, it's a long way Where you're from it's a long way The golden light above you shows me where you're from The magic in your eye bewitches all you gaze upon You stand up on your hill, bebop all around you They wonder where you're from, oh yeah They wonder where I found you Oh, my love, it's a long way Where you're from it's a long way
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Written by: Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover
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11 facts about this song
Band Membership"Fireball" was recorded by seasoned English rock band, Deep Purple. By the time this album was released in 1971, the band was made up of renowned members: Ian Gillan, Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Ritchie Blackmore, and Roger Glover.
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Album Performance"Fireball", the title track of the band's fifth studio album, helped secure the album's place at No. 1 in the UK charts and No. 32 in the U.S. charts.
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Genre ClassificationThe song, similar to most Deep Purple tracks, is classified under the genre of hard rock and heavy metal. It exemplifies the band's signature use of organ and guitar solos.
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Distinctive OpeningThe song is known for its peculiar opening, which starts with a sound of an air conditioning unit, recorded in the corridor of the recording studio.
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Sonic Differences"Fireball" is unique and stands out in Deep Purple's discography for its fast-paced tempo, unusually prominent bassline, and absence of guitar solo, a regular feature in the band's compositions.
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Track OriginThe song was written by all five members of the band. Its lyrics tell a fantasy story, a common theme in Deep Purple’s repertoire, often drawing from medieval and chivalric imagery.
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Vinyl InclusionSome early copies of the "Fireball" album included "Demon's Eye" as a track, which was later replaced by the song "Strange Kind of Woman" after it became a hit single. However, "Fireball" remained a constant presence on the album listings.
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Concert PerformancesDespite its success, "Fireball" wasn't a regular on Deep Purple's concert setlists. The band performed it rather sparingly compared to their other hits like "Smoke on the Water" and "Highway Star".
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Music VideoThe music video for “Fireball” was one of the earliest to be aired on BBC’s Top of the Pops in 1971; however, other tracks from the same album did not receive the same treatment.
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Cover VersionsAlthough not covered as widely as some other Deep Purple songs, "Fireball" has been reinterpreted by several artists in a variety of styles, including the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters.
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Use in MediaThe song "Fireball" has been used in several media outlets, most notably as the opening theme for the popular comedy television series "The Big Bang Theory".
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