Lazy
Deep Purple
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Lazy just stay in bed You're lazy just stay in bed You don't want no money You don't want no bread If you're drowning you don't clutch no straw, no If you're drowning you don't clutch no straw You don't want to live you don't want to cry no more Well my trying ain't done no good I said my trying ain't done no good You don't make no effort no not like you should Lazy you just stay in bed Lazy you just stay in bed You don't want no money You don't want no bread
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Written by: IAN GILLAN, IAN PAICE, JON LORD, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, ROGER GLOVER
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Lazy" is a song by British band Deep Purple, which was first formed in 1968. Although the band has experienced various lineup changes, Ian Gillan was the vocalist at the time "Lazy" was released.
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Album DataThe song is included on Deep Purple's 1972 album ‘Machine Head,’ which is considered one of the band's most successful releases.
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Song CompositionThe song's introduction features a lengthy organ and guitar duel between Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore. Ian Gillan's vocals only enter halfway through the song.
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Performance StyleAn interesting feature of the song is the band's performance style. Deep Purple often performed "Lazy" as a live improvisational piece during concerts, allowing band members to showcase their individual musical talent.
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Song LengthThe original studio version of "Lazy" is over 7 minutes long, making it the second-longest track on the 'Machine Head' album.
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Song Genre"Lazy" is best classified as a progressive rock and hard rock song. It showcases Deep Purple's characteristic blend of hard rock, blues, and elements of classical music.
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LyricsUnlike many of their other songs, the lyrics of "Lazy" were composed by Ian Gillan. They speak of a lazy man who does nothing all day, reflecting the laid-back nature of the song.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is notable for its positive critical reception, with reviewers praising its instrumental mastery, progressive structure and the perfect blend of hard rock and blues.
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Impact“Lazy” has been covered by numerous artists over the years, which attests to its impact and lasting appeal. An example of this is the cover by Joe Bonamassa, a renowned blues guitarist.
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Commercial SuccessDespite not being released as a single, "Lazy" has often been included in various Deep Purple compilation albums, reflecting the song's popularity among the band's fans.
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