smoke on the water lyrics

7 facts about this song. how do we rewrite the stars "Smoke on the Water" is arguably the most famous song by the English rock band Deep Purple - It was released in 1972 as part of their "Machine Head" album - The music was composed by all band members – Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice The song's lyrics were inspired by a real