Hush
Deep Purple · Essential [2011]
No doubt about it she looks so fine
She's the best girl that I ever had
Sometimes she's gonna make me feel so bad
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
She broke my heart but I love her just the same now
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
I need your love and I'm not to blame now
Love, love
They got it early in the morning
Love, love
They got it late in the evening
Love, love
Well, I want that needing
Love, love
Oh, I gotta get ahead of it
She's got a love like quicksand
Only took one touch of her hand
Blow my mind and I'm in so deep
That I can't eat and I can't sleep
Listen
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
She took my heart but I love her just the same now
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
I need your love and I'm not to blame now
Love, love
They got it early in the morning
Love, love
They got it late in the evening
Love, love
Well, I want that needing
Love, love
Oh, I gotta get ahead of it
Hush
Deep Purple's 'Hush' stands as a definitive early example of the band's heavy, blues-inflected hard rock sound. Originally a cover of the Bobby Bloom composition, the track was transformed by the group into a dynamic showcase of their instrumental prowess. The recording features the distinctive interplay between Ritchie Blackmore's searing guitar work and the powerful vocals of Ian Gillan, who delivers the song with a theatrical intensity that became a hallmark of the band's classic era. This version helped establish Deep Purple's reputation for reinterpreting existing material with a heavier, more aggressive approach. The song remains a staple of their live performances and is widely recognized as a key song in their extensive discography, illustrating the group's ability to blend rock energy with melodic sensibility.