Perfect Strangers

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About Perfect Strangers

"Perfect Strangers" is a song by the British hard rock band Deep Purple. It is the title track of their 1984 comeback album Perfect Strangers. It is one of the few Deep Purple songs not to feature a guitar solo. Nevertheless, founding band member and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has called it his favorite Deep Purple song. The song's lyrics are inspired by the Elric books by Michael Moorcock.


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1993
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Can you remember, remember my name?
As I flow through your life
A thousand oceans I have flown
And cold spirits of ice
All my life I am the echo of your past (echo of your past)

I am returning the echo of a point in time
Distant faces shine
A thousand warriors I have known
And laughing as the spirits appear
All your, all your life shadows of another day

And if you hear me talking on the wind
You've got to understand we must remain
Perfect strangers

I know 
I know, I must remain inside this silent well of sorrow

A strand of silver hanging through the sky
Touching more than you see
The voice of ages in your mind
Oh, is aching with the dead of the night
Oh oh precious life
Your tears are lost in falling rain

And if you hear me talking on the wind
You've got to understand we must remain
Perfect strangers

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Deep Purple

Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members claimed that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre. They were once listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band", and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide, including 7.5 million certified units in the US. Deep Purple were ranked number 22 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock programme. more »

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Written by: IAN GILLAN, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, ROGER D GLOVER

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Band History
"Perfect Strangers" is a song by the British hard rock band, Deep Purple.
Album Information
The song appears on their 1984 comeback album, also named "Perfect Strangers."
Song Release
It was released as a single in November 1984.
Line-up Change
This album marked the return of the 'Mark II' line-up that made Deep Purple successful during the early 70s. The line-up included Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice.
Ritchie Blackmore’s Role
Ritchie Blackmore, the guitarist for the band, was instrumental in the bringing of the group back together for the album.
Chart Performance
The song "Perfect Strangers" reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number 5 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Songwriting Credits
"Perfect Strangers" was co-written by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, and Roger Glover.
Inspirational Sources
The song's lyrics were inspired by a dream Ian Gillan had, alluding to reincarnation or supernatural meeting.
Live Performances
"Perfect Strangers" became one of the few songs the band continued to perform live at almost every concert even after Ritchie Blackmore left the band in 1993.
Classic Status
Today, "Perfect Strangers" is considered a classic Deep Purple song, often featuring on compilations and live recordings of the band.
Popular Culture
The song was featured in the HBO series "The Sopranos" and in the action thriller film "Speed."
Recognition
The album "Perfect Strangers" is Deep Purple’s most successful album of the 80s, solidifying their successful comeback.
Revived Interest
The band’s reunion and the release of "Perfect Strangers" led to a resurgence in interest in Deep Purple, revitalising their career.
Artistic Direction
Ritchie Blackmore’s guitar work and the overall musical direction of "Perfect Strangers" is often credited as a return to the band’s hard rock roots, which had been somewhat diluted in their later 70s output.
Song Length
The original album version of Perfect Strangers is 5:28 minutes long.

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