Strange Kind Of Woman

Deep Purple · Essential [2011]

There once was a woman

A strange kind of woman

The kind that gets written down in history



Her name was Nancy

Her face was nothing fancy

She left a trail of happiness and misery



I loved her

Everybody loved her

She loved everyone and gave them good return



I tried to take her

I even tried to break her

She said, "I ain't for takin' won't you ever learn"



I want you, I need you, I got to be near you

I spent my money as I took my turn

I want you, I need you, I got to be near you

Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman



She looked like a raver

But I could never please her

On Wednesday mornings boy, you can't go far



I couldn't get her

But things got better, she said

"Saturday nights from now on baby, you're my star"



I want you, I need you, I got to be near you

I spent my money as I took my turn

I want you, I need you, I got to be near you

Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman



She's my soul, I love you



I want you, I need you, I got to be near you

I spent my money as I took my turn

I want you, I need you, I got to be near you

Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman



She finally said she loved me

I wed her in a hurry

No more callers and I glowed with pride



I'm dreaming

I feel like screaming

I won my woman just before she died



I want you, I need you, I got to be near you

I spent my money as I took my turn

I want you, I need you, I got to be near you

Ooh, I got a strange kind of woman



Who do you think you are?

Superstar

Who do you think you are?

Superstar

Superstar

Who do we think we are?

Oh my soul, I love you baby

Strange Kind Of Woman

Deep Purple's "Strange Kind Of Woman" stands as a defining track from their 1973 album *In Rock*, showcasing the band's transition from hard rock to a more polished, progressive sound. Written by Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Gillan, the song features Blackmore's iconic guitar work and Gillan's soaring vocals, blending melodic sensibilities with the group's signature power. It remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a key example of the band's evolution during the early 1970s. The recording captures the essence of their mid-period style, balancing heavy riffs with intricate arrangements that influenced countless rock acts to follow. Its enduring popularity highlights its status as a classic within the hard rock genre.