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The label ordered them back into the studio to write a chart-topper. Resentful of the pressure, the band decided to "humor them" with something they initially thought was throwaway. A Product of the Pub

They stayed until closing time, returning to the studio "completely drunk". In this state of inebriation and creative defiance: deep_purple_black_night

The band spent an entire afternoon at De Lane Lea Studios trying to force a hit, but they came up empty. Frustrated, they gave up around 7:30 PM and headed to the local pub. The label ordered them back into the studio

began playing a riff inspired by Ricky Nelson’s 1962 version of "Summertime". but they came up empty. Frustrated

sat in a corner and scribbled down what he called "utterly nonsensical lyrics" that meant nothing at all.