{"product_id":"purple-people","title":"Purple People","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious Artists – Purple People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1973 on Purple Records, \u003cem\u003ePurple People\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating snapshot of the wider musical world surrounding Deep Purple during the early 1970s. More than a straightforward hard rock compilation, this 12-track collection brings together established names, emerging acts and adventurous artists associated with the label, revealing the breadth of its catalogue beyond Deep Purple's celebrated heavy sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obvious attraction is “Smoke On The Water,” Deep Purple's landmark hard rock anthem, but the album offers another essential moment for fans with “When A Blind Man Cries,” a much-loved song that originally appeared as the B-side to the band's “Never Before” single. Together, these tracks provide a compelling reason to explore the compilation, while the surrounding selections offer a broader perspective on the label's early-1970s output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Ashton contributes “Celebration,” bringing a bluesy, roots-oriented character to the collection, while Hard Stuff's “Libel” represents the heavier end of Purple Records' roster. Rupert Hine's “Hamburgers” is a particularly intriguing inclusion: Hine would later become known for his work as a recording artist and producer, and the track adds an unexpected dimension to a compilation otherwise strongly associated with rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYvonne Elliman appears twice, with “Hawaii” and a spirited interpretation of The Who's “I Can't Explain.” These selections hint at the diversity of her early recording career before her later international success. Elsewhere, Tucky Buzzard's “Gold Medallions” and Silverhead's “Rolling With My Baby” contribute further examples of the British rock sound developing around the label at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second side broadens the picture with “Clouds In My Hair” by Maldoon, “Vermouth Rondo” by Buddy Bohn and “Look Out Cleveland” by Carol Hunter. The variety of artists and approaches makes \u003cem\u003ePurple People\u003c\/em\u003e an interesting document of Purple Records as a label in its own right, rather than simply an extension of Deep Purple's discography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of 1970s rock vinyl, Deep Purple enthusiasts and listeners interested in the musical connections between hard rock, blues, singer-songwriter music and the wider British progressive scene, this compilation offers an engaging way to discover lesser-known names alongside familiar favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its mixture of headline tracks and less familiar material, \u003cem\u003ePurple People\u003c\/em\u003e captures a distinctive moment in the history of Purple Records and provides a rewarding glimpse into the label's eclectic early catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1. Deep Purple – Smoke On The Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2. Tony Ashton – Celebration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3. Hard Stuff – Libel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4. Rupert Hine – Hamburgers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5. Yvonne Elliman – Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA6. Tucky Buzzard – Gold Medallions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1. Silverhead – Rolling With My Baby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2. Deep Purple – When A Blind Man Cries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3. Yvonne Elliman – I Can't Explain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB4. Maldoon – Clouds In My Hair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB5. Buddy Bohn – Vermouth Rondo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB6. Carol Hunter – Look Out Cleveland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/30DyvZ1ItvY?si=493bs4j9wJeIuHX9\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purple Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55800529387862,"sku":"TPSS 1","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/1000098731.jpg?v=1792168975","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/purple-people","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}