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Child in Time

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"Child in Time" is a rock song by British hard rock band Deep Purple. Featured on their 1970 album Deep Purple in Rock, the song is 10 minutes and 17 seconds long. Written by the band in 1969, it is said by the band members themselves to have been inspired by a riff featured in a song by Purple contemporaries It's a Beautiful Day, called "Bombay Calling". The riff was played on violins and very much faster in tempo. "Child in Time" is an essentially simple composition, featuring an organ intro, three power chords, and a two minute long solo. Lyrica… read more
"Child in Time" is a rock song by British hard rock band Deep Purple. Featured on their 1970 album Deep Purple in Rock, the song is 10 minu… read more
"Child in Time" is a rock song by British hard rock band Deep Purple. Featured on their 1970 album Deep Purple in Rock, the song is 10 minutes and 17 seconds long. Written by t… read more

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Deep Purple is an English band that formed in Hertfordshire in 1968. They're regarded as pioneers of the popular music genre of along such acts as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Ian Gillan's singing and Ritchie Blackmore's playing approach proved to be influential to many rock bands of 1970s and 1980s (including but not limited to Rob Halford of "Judas Priest" and Brian May of "Queen"). "Deep Purple" were also very influential to music as well, with their style evolving over the years and incorporating a… read more
Deep Purple is an English band that formed in Hertfordshire in 1968. They're regarded as pioneers of the popular music genre of along such acts as Black Sabbath a… read more
Deep Purple is an English band that formed in Hertfordshire in 1968. They're regarded as pioneers of the popular music genre of along such acts as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Ian Gillan's singing and… read more

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