Hush (4:39)

Cover of Shades of Deep Purple

From Shades of Deep Purple and 147 other releases

Hush is a song covered by Deep Purple. It was written by Joe South for Billy Joe Royal and first recorded by him in 1967 (Hush by Billy Joe Royal). Deep Purple recorded which appeared on the Shades of Deep Purple album and was their first hit in 1967, peaking at #4 in the USA and #2 in Canada. They later re-recorded the song in 1988 to celebrate their 21-year anniversary, with Ian Gillan on vocals and Roger Glover on bass. A newer Deep Purple version of this song can be found on the 1988 Nobody’s Perfect live album released for the 21-year anniversary of the band. The single reached #62 on the UK charts. On CD re-issues of Shades of Deep Purple, a live U.S. televised version was included as a bonus track. Other live versions can be found on the live albums Inglewood - Live in California, the only Deep Purple live album with Rod Evans and Nick Simper, and Concerto for Group and Orchestra, with Ian Gillan and Roger Glover.

Kula Shaker, a British psychedelic band released “Hush” as a single in 1997 and it reached #2 on the UK charts.

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I got a certain little girl, she's on my mind
No doubt about it, she looks so fine
The best girl that I ever had
She's gonna make me feel so bad

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  • ramonetMaluco

    hush

    16 Mar 3:09pm Reply
  • Liloucat

    ;)))

    7 Mar 2:34pm Reply
  • nicorebel

    love it and Kula Shaker did a cracking version in the mid 90s.

    27 Feb 1:25pm Reply
  • Sasakr

    I like DP but not this song.

    29 Jan 3:50pm Reply
  • rickenbackeriff

    Every time i hear this i want a slush puppie

    28 Oct 2012 Reply
  • Ezekiel22

    A+

    23 Oct 2012 Reply
  • Roy1968Wood

    Last.fm says that Deep Purple was one of the pioneers of heavy metal along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. The fact is that Deep Purple was THE pioneer of heavy metal as the band pre-dated LZ and BS by at least one year or two. Perhaps an argument can be made that Stepenwolf was the real pioneer of the genre but Deep Purple took it to the next level since Ritchie Blackmore had it all over Michael Monarch. Besides, Jon Lord's keyboard prowess added a rich element to the sound.

    17 Oct 2012 Reply
  • Eye_Gore

    Hush

    2 Oct 2012 Reply
  • oldiesfanjohn

    DP rawkin'...What a debut,eh?

    1 Oct 2012 Reply
  • rdx_TP

    SPEC OPS: THE LINE MOTHERFUCKERS.

    30 Aug 2012 Reply
  • paradrome

    The very best Deep Purple for me! :))^

    27 Aug 2012 Reply
  • deeandy77

    the one and only Deep Purple super : )

    3 Aug 2012 Reply
  • JimiVonMicrodot

    Agreed.

    21 Jul 2012 Reply
  • xDx3xPx

    R.I.P Jon

    18 Jul 2012 Reply
  • naxmenax

    Spec Ops.The Line has a really good ost)

    17 Jul 2012 Reply
  • BlackLTD401

    R.I.P Jon

    17 Jul 2012 Reply
  • BILLTHEBEARD

    MrMister7 "It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday 16th July at the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jon was surrounded by his loving family. Jon Lord, the legendary keyboard player with Deep Purple co-wrote many of the bands legendary songs including Smoke On The Water and played with many bands and musicians throughout his career." r.i.p. :-(

    17 Jul 2012 Reply
  • Oregon_Myst

    Awesome classic. Probably their best song.

    17 Jul 2012 Reply
  • xDx3xPx

    :)

    15 Jul 2012 Reply
  • xDx3xPx

    Best deep purple song :)

    15 Jul 2012 Reply
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