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This track by the English rock band Deep Purple appeared on their 1972 studio album Machine Head. The song has become widely regarded as the band's most recognizable work, with its guitar riff achieving status as one of rock music's most memorable and influential instrumental passages.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song's lyrics recount actual historical occurrences, specifically the fire that destroyed the Montreux Casino in Switzerland during 1971.
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