Strange Kind Of Woman
Deep Purple · Essential [2011]
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.

