A vivid compilation of rare and unreleased material, live performances, archival interviews and studio/television footage, History, Hits & Highlights chronicles the years 1968-1976 when the band survived four line-up changes and produced such classic albums as In Rock, Fireball, Burn, and Machine Head.
It was at this time that essential tracks like “Hush,” “Speed King,” “Black Night,” and, of course, “Smoke On The Water,” were produced. These solid rock staples, plus many more, are prominently displayed on this set. As a bonus, a photo gallery is included on the second disc.
Hot on the heels of front man Ian Gillan’s new CD One Eye To Morocco (March 31, Eagle Rock), this 2DVD set is a revealing look at the band. It also follows a grand tradition of great Deep Purple releases from Eagle Rock, such as Around The World Live 5DVD set (June 2008), and They All Came Down To Montreux DVD (June 2007).
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Track Listing:
Disc #1:
History – 20 minute history of Deep Purple from 1968 to 1976
Hits – full performances:
Mark One Line-Up (March 1968 – July 1969) – Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Rod Evans (vocals), Jon Lord (keyboard), Ian Paice (drums), Nick Simper (bass)
1.) Help
2.) Hush
3.) Wring That Neck
Mark Two Line-Up (July 1969-June 1973) – Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Ian Gillan (vocals), Roger Glover (bass), Jon Lord (keyboard), Ian Paice (drums)
4.) Hallelujah
5.) Mandrake Root
6.) Speed King
7.) Black Night
8.) Child In Time
9.) Lazy
10.) Strange Kind Of Woman
11.) Fireball Writing Session
12.) Fireball
13.) Demon’s Eyes
14.) No No No
15.) Into The Fire
16.) Never Before
17.) Highway Star
18.) Smoke On The Water
Mark Three Line-Up (July 1973-1975) – Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), David Coverdale (vocals), Glenn Hughes (bass/vocals), Jon Lord (keyboards), Ian Paice (drums)
19.) Burn
20.) Mistreated
Mark Four Line-Up (June 1975-March 1976) – Tommy Bolin (guitar), David Coverdale (vocals), Glenn Hughes (bass/vocals), Jon Lord (keyboards), Ian Paice (drums)
21.) Love Child
22.) You Keep On Moving
Disc #2:
Highlights – bonus performances and interviews
Mark One Line-Up
1.) And The Address (Playboy TV)
Mark Two Line-Up
2.) Wring That Neck (Bilzen Jazz Festival 1969)
4.) Wring That Neck (“Pop Deux” Paris Concert 1970)
3.) Mandrake Root (“Pop Deux” Paris Concert 1970)
5.) Black Night (Promo Clip)
6.) No No No (Take 1 – Rockpalast Rehearsal Session)
7.) No No No (Take 2 – Rockpalast Rehearsal Session)
Mark Three Line-Up
8.) Jt. Nuit (French TV 1974)
9.) Leeds Polytechnic Student Project 1974 – featuring Burn/Space Truckin’
Mark Four Line-Up
10.) New Zealand TV Documentary (November 1975)
11.) Smoke On The Water (New Zealand TV)
12.) Tony Edwards (Deep Purple’s manager) – French TV Interview 1976