Kentucky Woman
Deep Purple
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Kentucky woman She shines with her own kind of light She'd look at you once And a day that's all wrong Looks all right And I love her God knows, I love her Kentucky woman If she get to know you She goin' to own you Kentucky woman Well, she ain't the kind Makes heads turn at the drop of her name But something inside That she's got turn you on just the same And she loves me God knows, she loves me Kentucky woman If she get to know you She goin' to own you Kentucky woman I don't want much The good Lord's earth beneath my feet A gentle touch From that one girl, and life is Sweet and good Ain't no doubt I'm talkin' about Kentucky woman If she get to know you She goin' to own you Kentucky woman
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Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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2 facts about this song
Deep Purple" Version1. (Debut and Context) "Kentucky Woman" was a song written and originally performed by Neil Diamond, but it was covered by the English rock band Deep Purple in 1968 as the band's fourth single.
2. (Genre and Music Style) Deep Purple's version of "Kentucky Woman" reflected the band's early incorporation of progressive rock, hard rock, and blues elements, with a noticeable organ riff.
3. (Band Line-Up) The Deep Purple version featured band members Rod Evans on vocals, Jon Lord on keyboards, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Nick Simper on bass guitar, and Ian Paice on drums.
4. (Chart Performance) Deep Purple's version of "Kentucky Woman" peaked at number 38 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
5. (Album Inclusion) Though it was released as a single, "Kentucky Woman" was also included in Deep Purple's second studio album called "The Book of Taliesyn".
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Neil Diamond" Version1. (Writer and Composer) "Kentucky Woman" was written and originally performed by acclaimed American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, which was released in 1967.
2. (Genre and Music Style) Neil Diamond's version is classified under the pop rock genre, showcasing Diamond's heartfelt songwriting skills and his mellow vocals.
3. (Chart Performance) The original version of "Kentucky Woman" by Neil Diamond reached number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was a big hit in Canada, reaching number 3 on the RPM Top Singles chart.
4. (Album Inclusion) This song was included in Neil Diamond's second studio album "Just for You".
5. (Impact and Other Covers) Aside from Deep Purple, "Kentucky Woman" was also covered by other artists like Buck Owens and Waylon Jennings, reflecting the song's impact and wide influence across different genres.
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