In late 1989 the "elite" of the heavy rock genre was gathered in a
project to raise money to help those affected of the big earthquake
in Armenia.
In late 1989 the "elite" of the heavy rock genre was gathered in a
project to raise money to help those affected of the big earthquake
in Armenia.
A new recording of Deep Purples "Smoke on the water" was made, with different vocalists singing each verse, Ian Gillan, Bruce Dickinson and Paul Rodgers. Guitarists who contributed were Brian May, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Alex Lifeson and Ritchie Blackmore. Keith Emerson and Geoff Downes are responsible for the very eighties sounding keyboards, and by pure chance Bryan Adams(!) popped down to the studio and recorded some backing vox with Ian Gillan. The rhythm section was Roger Taylor on drums and Chris Squire on bass.
The recording was made up of five sessions at Metropolis Studios in London and it was produced by Gary Langan and Jeff Downes.
Beside this all star version of "Smoke on the water" there are original tracks by other bands as well as the bands of the different contributors;
Free - Alright now
Rush - Spirit of Radio
Rainbvow - Since you've been gone
Black Sabbath - Headless cross
Genesis - Turn it on again
Yes - Owner of a lonely heart
ELP - Fanfare for the common man
Whitesnake - Fool for your loving
Asia - Heat of the moment
Starship - We built this city
Foreigner - Jukebox hero
Iron Maiden - Run to the hills
Deep Purple - Black night
Mike and the mechanics - Silent running (on dangerous ground)