Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. The band is among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical approach changed over the years. Originally formed as a progressive rock band, the band shifted to a heavier sound in 1970.[ Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the „unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies”. They have sold over 100 million copies of their albums worldwide. After almost ten years disbanded, Deep Purple reformed in 1984 with the Mark II lineup of Gillan, Blackmore, Glover, Paice and Lord. However, after just two albums – 1984’s Perfect Strangers and 1987’s The House of Blue Light they reformed again.
Perfect Strangers
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
Songwriters: Ian Gillan / Ritchie Blackmore / Roger D Glover