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An embryonic version of Fools, with ad-lib lyrics

Thanks to Igor’s Deep Purple Universe for the clip and to HR for bringing it to your attention.

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Posted by Nick on Friday, February 11th, 2022, filed under News. You can follow comment on this post through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a comment. Pinging is currently not allowed.

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12 Comments to “They smile to themselves”:

  1. 1
    mike whiteley says:

    I like these bare bones demos and jams.I
    t would be interesting to know where this was found.
    This snippet would’ve fit quite nicely among the other bits & pieces on the Fireball 25th,
    back in ’96.

    February 12th, 2022 at 00:09
  2. 2
    MacGregor says:

    A great album Fireball, only listened to it last week, louder than everything else. This earlier version of Fools certainly needed polishing, a good song it is. Cheers.

    February 12th, 2022 at 01:05
  3. 3
    DeeperPurps says:

    I love how raw and bluesy soulful Gillan’s voice is on this take

    February 12th, 2022 at 02:31
  4. 4
    Dr. Bob says:

    I like the raw emotions in Gillans voice on this version. He might be ab-libbing, but he sounds like he really means what he is saying. Good stuff.

    February 12th, 2022 at 04:05
  5. 5
    Gareth Taylor says:

    This is GOLD.Deep Purple need to release gems like these from their archives.

    February 12th, 2022 at 10:39
  6. 6
    Friedhelm says:

    Isn’t this the version released on a six cd box set called “Listen, learn, read on” a few years ago? I’m quite sure …

    February 12th, 2022 at 10:42
  7. 7
    Ivica says:

    Great version ” Space Truckin” with “Made In Japan” spices part “Mandrake Root” and “Fools”

    February 12th, 2022 at 11:22
  8. 8
    Mathias says:

    @6 Friedhelm, you’re absolutely right!

    February 12th, 2022 at 14:21
  9. 9
    muc72 says:

    That’s nothing new, it’s on the Listen, Learn, Read on boxset (Disc 3, track 7).

    February 12th, 2022 at 14:55
  10. 10
    mike whiteley says:

    #6 & #9. Thanks for the info on this piece of Purple history.

    February 12th, 2022 at 22:17
  11. 11
    Ron says:

    Fools is one of their best songs, 5o e. Ritchie is on fire with the notes he chooses in the background music. Love this song

    February 15th, 2022 at 16:50
  12. 12
    Henrik says:

    Next, you should upload Machine Head as a new found gem.

    February 23rd, 2022 at 11:28

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