Powerhouse (Deep Purple album)

The following text is taken from the original album's sleeve:

Powerhouse is a 1977 compilation album by Deep Purple, including a collection of previously unreleased live and studio tracks from the halcyon days of Deep Purple.

Painted Horse was recorded in Autumn 1972 for inclusion on the WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE album. Left unmixed because of internal conflict, it appears here for the first time. Subdued but interesting solo from Ritchie on guitar and Ian Gillian's LUNCH WRAPPER (mouth organ!).

The next three numbers are all from a short set which preceded Jon's Concerto for Group and Orchestra on 24th September 1969, and they give a unique glimpse into Deep Purple's first stage act. Probably nervous, and already worried about the way the press might (and did) misconstrue the reasons behind the Concerto, they were nonetheless anxious to prove themselves in their own rights. Gillan's vocals give "HUSH" a new dimension (listen for evidence of his early passion for Elvis) and the Albert Hall acoustics give Jon's Hammond a superb atmospheric sound.