Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers - Guitar Lesson

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Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers - Guitar Lesson

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Perfect Strangers
1984 5:28
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Perfect Strangers


"Perfect Strangers" is the title track from Deep Purple's 1984 comeback album of the same name, marking the reunion of the band's classic Mark II lineup. Released as the first UK single from the album, the song showcases the signature interplay between Ritchie Blackmore's riff-driven guitar work and Jon Lord's Hammond organ. For electric guitar players, it offers an excellent study in hard rock rhythm and lead technique rooted in Deep Purple's distinctive style.

  • The song served as the lead single in the UK from the Perfect Strangers album, signaling Deep Purple's return after years apart.
  • Running just under five and a half minutes, the track gives guitarists extended sections to study both rhythm and lead playing.
  • Perfect Strangers marked the reunion of Deep Purple's classic Mark II lineup, making it a landmark moment in hard rock history.
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