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The track peaked at and remains one of the most successful rock singles in history, selling over 23 million units worldwide. Its influence is so pervasive that it is often the first song beginner guitarists are forbidden from playing in music stores due to its over-saturation.
Music fans often recall the song as a turning point in their musical journey. deep_purple_smoke_on_the_water_audio
: Ritchie Blackmore composed the riff using a four-note blues scale in G minor . Interestingly, he has claimed it was inspired by a reversed interpretation of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony .
"Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple is legendary for its simple yet powerful riff, but the story behind its audio production is as chaotic as the fire that inspired it. Facebook · We Pretend it’s Still the 1970s
“Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water' changed my musical direction... I traded my Merle [Haggard] for Terry's Deep Purple... and dove into rock and roll.”
Facebook · 1970s Memories by DoYouRemember.com · 4 years ago : Ritchie Blackmore composed the riff using a
“Everything teen, wannabe guitarist learned how to play “Smoke on the Water”.”