History in Five Songs Episode 366: The Four Pre-Perfect Strangers Albums

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In Episode 366 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin traces the four key albums recorded by future Deep Purple members before their reunion on Perfect Strangers. Martin further explores how disparate projects with Whitesnake, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Gary Moore set the stage for one of rock's most celebrated comeback albums. Gary Moore – “Don’t Take Me for a Loser” Whitesnake – “Saints an’ Sinners” Rainbow – “Stranded” Black Sabbath – “Hot Line” Deep Purple – “Perfect Strangers” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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