Child in Time
| "Child in Time" | |
|---|---|
1972 Belgian single | |
| Single by Deep Purple | |
| from the album Deep Purple in Rock | |
| Released | June 1970 |
| Recorded | 4 December 1969 at IBC Studios, London |
| Genre | |
| Length | 10:18 |
| Label | Harvest (UK) Warner Bros. (US) |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Deep Purple |
| Music video | |
| "Child in Time" on YouTube | |
"Child in Time" is a song by English rock band Deep Purple, released on their fourth studio album, Deep Purple in Rock in 1970. It is the longest track on the album, running over ten minutes. The song's lyrics are loosely inspired by the Cold War. The song is notable for showcasing singer Ian Gillan's full vocal range and the instrumental jam section between guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and organist Jon Lord.