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Deep Purple — Oh Well
Album: Turning to Crime
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7.3

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Total ratings: 1703









Released: 2021
Length: 4:19
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I can't help about the shape I'm in
I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to

Oh well

Now, when I talked to God I knew he'd understand
He said, "Stick by my side and I'll be your guiding hand
But don't ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to"

Oh well
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Not a patch on the original but worth a listn
Posted 3 months ago by chrisnotlob    [ Reply ]
 davemacc51 wrote:

Sorry, Fleetwood Mac's was better. How about laying the original RP


The funeral bell dirge bit at the end is interesting but I prefer FM or Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon's take. 
Posted 5 months ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:

Pretty good idea for DP to cover this. Not terribly creative execution. Fun, tho'.

Old dudes still in the game.



Hey, you're in till you fade away. That's why I'm believing in rebirth!
Posted 6 months ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 JiffyPark wrote:



 
Posted 7 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
dig this version. 
Posted 8 months ago by jjacque100    [ Reply ]
Sorry, Fleetwood Mac's was better. How about laying the original RP
Posted 8 months ago by davemacc51    [ Reply ]
i swear i was listening to the rock mix friday, this was on it. lots of repeats from friday's rock mix again today, but i'll take it. the main mix was putting me to sleep this morning. 
Posted 11 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Lyrics for middle-age:

I can't sing, I'm all wrinkled, and my belly's big.
But don't ask me what I think of you ...
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
This is smoking hot!
Posted 1 year ago by dirtbagpook    [ Reply ]
The end guitar part reminds me of Trans Siberian Orchestra!

Posted 1 year ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
Nah man!  Anything by Deep Purple is automatically more than 7.2!
Posted 1 year ago by szasz9595    [ Reply ]
Anyhow, i prefere the original version. Fleetwood Mac had the better guitars.
Posted 1 year ago by Anthelme    [ Reply ]
As some have mentioned below, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac recording is definitive.  You should play that instead, it has nuance.  This version is just loud and fast. 
Posted 1 year ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 drucev wrote:

y tho

y not

Posted 1 year ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
IMHO the Fleetwood Mac version of this song is superior, but Deep Purple rates a 'pretty good' on it...because, well...it's Deep Purple!
Posted 1 year ago by Blackcloud    [ Reply ]
7 points for the idea for this cover, plus 1 for the organ. Minus 6 for the the guitar noodling at the end 
Posted 1 year ago by crisssi    [ Reply ]
As covers go, this is not bad but you can't beat the Peter Green original 
Posted 1 year ago by chrisnotlob    [ Reply ]
Played too often. Time to retire this old hat. 
Posted 1 year ago by young923028    [ Reply ]
y tho
Posted 1 year ago by drucev    [ Reply ]
Saw them live a few (10?) years back.  The worst gig I have ever been to .  They didn't seem to notice there was an audience there. 
Posted 1 year ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Steve Morse is playing the hell outa that thar geek-fiddle!   Awesome indeed!!!
Posted 1 year ago by jsd52756    [ Reply ]
A brave choice both by Purple and Bill !!
Much better than it could have been....

Please play Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac's version for those who may not have heard it :)
Posted 1 year ago by TonyTurbot    [ Reply ]
Steve Morse playing Peter Green - wow
Posted 1 year ago by ecojot    [ Reply ]
 morganmike wrote:


Couldn't agree more!



This was my second concert on their "First Reunion" tour for the Perfect strangers album.  It still has that classic DP sound.  Ian Gillians voice has evolved but it's not bad just different.  I mean he must be in his mid-late 70s?  Yup 76.  Jus checked.  I hope to karaoke that well at 76!
Posted 1 year ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
 jpfueler wrote:

count me as one who loved the sound . . . until the singing started 
oy



Couldn't agree more!
Posted 1 year ago by morganmike    [ Reply ]
Yeah, well OK.
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I love the old Purple, and I love this song, but Gillan's vocals let this down IMHO
Posted 2 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
It sounds stripped down and honest. I like it. The vocals have grown on me and for some unknown reason I appreciate their maturity... 
Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 ImaOldman wrote:

Steve Morse can shred! First time I saw him was in early 70's with Dixie Dregs playing in a bar I was part owner of. Another band for Bill to explore.

Yes, we could use some Dregs here...
c.

Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I thought this was something along the lines of Hayseed Dixie...

Has Ian Gillan been living in Alabama?
Posted 2 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
Steve Morse can shred! First time I saw him was in early 70's with Dixie Dregs playing in a bar I was part owner of. Another band for Bill to explore.
Posted 2 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
Missing 6 more minutes
Posted 2 years ago by kenbelanger    [ Reply ]
Original is way better. Leo Kotke's is better. I liked this one until the vocals started. Guitar riffs are solid though.
Posted 2 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
 Fionn wrote:

Sweet 'n Amazing sound.  Thought they quit recording years ago; good to hear new music!



And that is the great, and I mean THE GREAT Steve Morse on guitar
Posted 2 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
count me as one who loved the sound . . . until the singing started 
oy
Posted 2 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:

I had no idea Deep Purple covered this. Pretty good. But for me The Rockets 1979 cover remains the best. Oh well.



The Rockets absolutely NAILED it. It is the standard in my book. 
Posted 2 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Purple,  2021 and going - just wow. A shining example for most I recon.
Posted 2 years ago by cropduster    [ Reply ]
 JiffyPark wrote:

Illustrates perfectly my thoughts about this cover. 

Guitar sounds great but then again is almost an exact copy. And worse, they forgot to bring a teaspoon for the percussion. 
Posted 2 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
I was enjoying it until the terrible "singing" started.  Went from a decent 7 to a 4 and PSD.
Posted 2 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
BillG played the original a few hours ago, "What? Again...wait....who is this? Deep Purple...must be new...wow very."

Decent for a bunch of septuagenarians, tho Jon Lord is missed. RIP Jon.
Posted 2 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
Steve Morse's guitar Rocks on this version...
Posted 2 years ago by MKoMOne    [ Reply ]
Holy smokes.  No hush in this group. 
Posted 2 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
For me, this cover doesn't add anything new to this song. In my opinion, it lacks intensity. Two of my favorite covers of this tune are the Black Crowes & Jimmy Page's version on Live at the Greek and the recent YouTube video by Haim. Actually, I like Haim's cover the best, as it really rocks! 
Posted 2 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
 sfoster66 wrote:

Someone's gotta break the seal on the 1 votes...I'll go first...


I'll join you friend. 
Posted 2 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I had no idea Deep Purple covered this. Pretty good. But for me The Rockets 1979 cover remains the best. Oh well.
Posted 2 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Great! Like Keith Richards & Iggy Pop, these guys are like the Energizer Bunny! They just keep going on!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
It gets a 7 just for Steve Morse's solo.
Posted 2 years ago by nEco26    [ Reply ]
Where is Ritchie ? 
Posted 2 years ago by noe.architecte169    [ Reply ]
Wow!!! This is a thing? Who knew?
Posted 2 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
The album cover is worth an 8 alone.
Posted 2 years ago by rporter    [ Reply ]
Pretty good idea for DP to cover this. Not terribly creative execution. Fun, tho'.

Old dudes still in the game.
Posted 2 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Someone's gotta break the seal on the 1 votes...I'll go first...
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
I was listening from across the studio and  thinking to myself, who is this? And then this smoking guitar lead comes in and I had to get up to see. Wow. Love it!
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I'm giving it an 8 for the album cover alone! 
Posted 2 years ago by rezadent    [ Reply ]
 woodchuk wrote:

Woot! First comment!  Great rendition of one of their early songs!!!



It was Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac's 'early song', though not a bad rendition
Posted 2 years ago by Btravelen    [ Reply ]
Sweet 'n Amazing sound.  Thought they quit recording years ago; good to hear new music!
Posted 2 years ago by Fionn    [ Reply ]
 kwacka wrote:

Oh well, much prefer the original.

Almost a direct copy of Fleetwood Mac, but without 'something'


I kind of agree with you but it makes me feel a bit mean minded doing so. 

I would however like to hear more tracks from this album!
Posted 2 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 kwacka wrote:

Oh well, much prefer the original.

Almost a direct copy of Fleetwood Mac, but without 'something'










I think you've missed the point.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
when they get to the guitar solo, they blow the lid off this song.  i would say they definitely "Purplized" this one.  i dig.
Posted 2 years ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by JiffyPark    [ Reply ]
I love (old) DP so am very unsure of this.  Need more listens possibly. Starting off at a 5
Posted 2 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
Oh well, much prefer the original.

Almost a direct copy of Fleetwood Mac, but without 'something'
Posted 2 years ago by kwacka    [ Reply ]
What do I think about this BillG?   9
Posted 2 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
Awesome!
Posted 2 years ago by DrDemento    [ Reply ]
Woot! First comment!  Great rendition of one of their early songs!!!
Posted 2 years ago by woodchuk    [ Reply ]