Mistreated

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About Mistreated

"Mistreated" is a song by the British rock band Deep Purple taken from their 1974 album Burn. The song was written by the band's guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and new vocalist David Coverdale, who, along with new bassist Glenn Hughes, brought new blues and funk elements to the band. At live performances Hughes would introduce "Mistreated" as a song that Blackmore had written a few years prior to Burn. The song had been considered for the band's earlier album Machine Head, but Ritchie held it back. When work on Burn started, Coverdale wrote the lyrics to "Mistreated", and it is the only song on Burn where he sings the lyrics entirely himself. In the booklet of the 30th Anniversary Edition of Burn, Coverdale commented on the recording of the vocals on "Mistreated": "We recorded "Mistreated" from 11pm to 7:30 in the morning. I heard the first playbacks and thought it was terrible. It was so bad I just sat down and cried because I wanted it to be so good. Then the next night we had another session and I did it on the second take. It's like progressive blues. I wasn't raised in a shack by the railroad tracks but I've still had emotional hassles and that's the only kind of blues I can interpret. I tried very hard because I knew it was essential to get the strong emotive quality the song needs. The thing I wanted was for somebody listening to the song to think: 'I know what he's talking about' and get the feeling, then the song would be worth it. It's essentially a physical feeling. The reason it didn't come off straight away was simply that I was trying too hard." 


Year:
1997
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I've been mistreated 
I've been abused
I've been struck downhearted, baby
I've been confused
'Cause I know, yes, I know 
I've been mistreated
Since my baby left me 
I've been losing my mind
You know I have

I've been lonely
I've been cold
I've been looking for a woman to have and hold
'Cause I know, yes, I know 
I've been mistreated
Since my baby left me 
I've been losing, I've been losing
I've been losing my mind
Baby baby baby

I've been mistreated
I've been abused
I've been looking for a woman, yeh
I've been confused
'Cause I know, yes, I know 
I've been mistreated, oh, oh
Since my baby left me I've been losing, losing
I've been losing my mind, baby, baby, baby
Oh, oh, oh
Oh woman, oh woman, oh woman

I've been losing my mind

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Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members claimed that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre. They were once listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band", and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide, including 7.5 million certified units in the US. Deep Purple were ranked number 22 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock programme. more »

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Written by: Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale

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16 facts about this song

Deep Purple Composition
"Mistreated" is a song composed by the English rock band Deep Purple and was first released in 1974.
Album Inclusion
It is included in the album "Burn", which is the eighth studio album of Deep Purple.
Songwriter
The song was written by Ritchie Blackmore, one of the founding members of Deep Purple, and David Coverdale, who later went on to form the band Whitesnake
Deep Purple Lineup Changes
The song was released during a period of significant lineup changes for Deep Purple, marking the recording debut of new vocalist David Coverdale and bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes.
Lyrics
The song is a bluesy piece about a man who feels mistreated by his lover. Its lyrics are often referenced as a hallmark of David Coverdale’s songwriting ability.
Lengthy Tracks
"Mistreated" is one of the longer tracks by Deep Purple, clocking in at approximately 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
Performance
It was a regular part of Deep Purple's live performances and became a classic song in the band's repertoire.
Subsequent Versions
"Mistreated" was later recorded by Whitesnake, a band formed by former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale.
Whitesnake's Version
Whitesnake’s version of the song was included in their live album "Live... In the Heart of the City", released in 1980.
Ritchie Blackmore's Credits
Besides Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore developed much of his career in the band Rainbow which also performed "Mistreated", with different vocalists including Ronnie James Dio and Doogie White.
Live Performances
Even after leaving Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore performed "Mistreated" during his live concerts with his subsequent band Rainbow.
Tribute Bands
The song has also been covered by various Deep Purple tribute bands around the world.
Popular Among Fans
Over the years, "Mistreated" has become popular among fans of Deep Purple, Whitesnake, and Rainbow.
Multifaceted Song
"Mistreated" showcases the multifaceted nature of Deep Purple's musical style, combining elements of hard rock and blues. It highlights the diverse musical backgrounds and influences of its band members.
Coverdale’s Vocal Skills
The song is often hailed for exhibiting David Coverdale's powerful vocals and his ability to carry a blues rock tune.
Influence
"Mistreated" has further cemented Deep Purple's influence in the hard rock and heavy metal genres.

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