STRANGE KIND OF WOMAN/I'M ALONE

Their record company was keen on the money they could generate with Purple. That's why you couldn't have "Black Night" on "In Rock".

"Strange King of Woman" is the same story. This song will have a HUGE version on "Made In Japan". With a fantastic "call & response" between Ritchie & Ian. So close to the departure of the former. Blackmore was unbearable to Gillan and force to quit soon after their MIJ tour (which I witnessed in Brussels in March 73. I was 14.

And in December, I will see one of the first appearance of Mark III. Same place. But not as crowded than their previous show in March.

It was really overcrowded. Such a concert could NEVER take by now because of so many risks taken..

A similarity with "Black Night", is that the B-side (I'm Alone") is also a very good, powerful and energetic song.

A solid 4* for this excellent single.

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