From The Underground: Deep Purple
Derek Boltwood, Record Mirror, 25 January 1969
AND WHILE the rain falls in Britain, Deep Purple look out of their windows in America and the sun is shining a spotlight upon them because there, in the space of a few short months hit records happen and they earn money and praise is received.
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