Mitzi Dupree
Deep Purple · Child In Time [1995]
Lake city
Seats 3a and b
I was down and needed
A window
But in 3a sat mitzi dupree
She said hi i am mitzi
The queen of the ping pong
Where you going boy
I said nowhere
She said i'm moving on
I thought what is this
I cannot resist
Here she is
And i've always wanted a girl
With a name
A name like mitzi dupree
She said what do you do
I said i'm a singer in a band
She said ya i'm an entertainer
Reached out and took my hand
She was going to a mining town
Way up north to do her show
I said it must be cold up there
She said depends on who you know
Oh that look in her eye
I can tell you no lies
I'm just a man
She made me feel like a king in my mind
I love you mitzi dupree
I said what is this queen of the ping pong business
She smiled what do you think
It has no connection with china
I said oow have another drink
Well i knew right away
That i'd seen her act before
In a room behind a kitchen in bangkok
And three or four times more in singapore
She may not be the first
But i know she ain't the worst
She was mine but i ran out of time
I miss you i love you mitzi dupree
My darling mitzi dupree
Mitzi Dupree
Deep Purple's "Mitzi Dupree" stands as a defining track from their 1995 compilation "Child In Time," showcasing the band's enduring power and stylistic versatility. Recorded in the English language, the song reflects the group's ability to blend their classic hard rock roots with a more mature, polished approach characteristic of their later career. As part of a collection of their greatest hits, the recording highlights the band's signature sound, featuring the iconic guitar work and melodic sensibilities that have made them a cornerstone of progressive and hard rock history. The track serves as a testament to their longevity and continued relevance in the music industry decades after their initial breakthrough.