Deep Purple Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Deep Purple – Fireball

Ian Paice of Deep Purple is one of the most iconic drummers in the hard rock world.

His groundbreaking technique has influenced many drummers, and the title track that opens the 1971 album Fireball kicks off with a powerful drum solo packed with those techniques.

Incidentally, the song is also famous for the anecdote that Paice incorporated a “twin bass drum” setup, placing two bass drums side by side for rapid-fire hits.

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Deep Purple – Burn 1974 Live Video HQ

For a song that livens up a karaoke session and is easy to sing, I recommend Deep Purple’s “Burn” (Japanese title: “Murasaki no Honō”) for men in their 50s.

You might recognize it from Takuya Kimura’s Tama Home commercial.

While achieving Ian Gillan’s soaring rock high tones can be tough, this song is all about momentum—so put some spirit into it and sing with gusto.

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Deep Purple – Lazy Sod (Official Music Video)

Even just the opening—razor‑tight beats and choppy, slicing riffs—is insanely cool! This track comes from =1, the album released in July 2024 by Deep Purple, the British hard rock legends.

The lyrics strikingly, and with a hint of irony, sing of the chaos of modern society and the sense of powerlessness in the face of environmental change.

The sound woven by the heavy guitar riffs and the distinctive Hammond organ is Deep Purple through and through.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, their music continues to be loved across generations.

It’s a must-listen for rock fans who want to enjoy powerful performances while staying conscious of social issues.

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April

Deep Purple, the legendary rock band from England.

Alongside Led Zeppelin, they are giants of hard rock and have had a major influence on bands around the world.

You might wonder, “Do they even have any hidden gems?” As a matter of fact, they do! Their track April is known among fans as one of their underrated masterpieces.

As the title suggests, it’s themed around spring and has earned high praise.

Be sure to give it a listen.

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Ryo

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Deep Purple – Hush (Official Music Video)

“Hush” is the title track of the debut album released in 1968 by Deep Purple, a hard rock band that is also popular in Japan.

When it was released as a single, it reached No.

4 on the U.S.

charts.

It is a cover of a song by Billy Joe Royal, and the album includes several cover tracks, including “Hush.” Because “Hush” captures Deep Purple before they moved fully into a hard rock direction, it’s interesting to compare it with songs like “Burn” and “Highway Star.”

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Deep Purple – One More Rainy Day

With its rare sound and vocals for Deep Purple, it gives the impression that fans who only know their peak era might be surprised, even taken aback.

What is this freshness? It’s a song that made me rediscover, in a sense, another appeal of Deep Purple—realizing they also sang such a refreshing tune.

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Deep Purple – Smoke On the Water (Official Music Video)

It is a song by the British rock band Deep Purple, included on their 1972 album Machine Head.

In 1973, the U.S.

single release reached No.

4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Alongside “Highway Star,” “Black Night,” and “Burn,” it is one of their signature songs.