Child in Time
Deep Purple
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I've got a Mandrake Root It's some thunder in my brain I feed it to my babe She thunders just the same Food of love sets her flame Ah, stick it up I've got the Mandrake Root Baby's just the same She still feels a quiver She's still got the flame She slows down, slows right down I've got the power
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Written by: Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover
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12 facts about this song
Group Origin"Child in Time" is a song by English rock band Deep Purple. The band was formed in Hertford, England, in 1968.
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Album TrackThe song is featured on their 1970 album "Deep Purple in Rock", which is their fourth studio album.
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Song LengthThe song is one of Deep Purple's longest studio recordings, lasting over 10 minutes.
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Popular RankingIt made it to No.14 in the Dutch Top 40, becoming their first top 20 hit in the Netherlands.
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Vocal PerformanceThe song is noted for its powerful vocal performance by Ian Gillan. He delivers a range from a soft whisper to a high-pitched scream.
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Instrumental Style"Child in Time" includes an organ solo by Jon Lord and a guitar solo by Ritchie Blackmore, showcasing their instrumental skills.
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Protest SongThe track is widely considered a protest song against the Vietnam War. The lyrics contain imagery related to battle and destruction.
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Re-recorded VersionsThe song was re-recorded in 1988 for their album "Nobody's Perfect".
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Covers and PerformancesNumerous other bands and artists have covered "Child in Time," showing its influence across the rock genre.
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Concert StapleFrom its release until guitarist Ritchie Blackmore left Deep Purple in 1993, "Child in Time" was a regular feature in the band's live performances.
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Song WritingThe song was written by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice, the classic Deep Purple lineup.
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Influence on Other Bands"Child in Time" has been cited as an influence by many heavy metal bands, including Iron Maiden and Yngwie Malmsteen.
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