Anyone’s Daughter: A Unique Country Twist By Deep Purple

In one of my previous posts, I discussed the song “Anyone’s Daughter”
which is featured on the Fireball album by Deep Purple. The song has been a topic of discussion due to Jon Lord’s comments on how it doesn’t fit in with the rest of the album’s tracks. However, this does not bother me. What does puzzle me, though, is the fact that the song has a traditional, almost country-like sound to it. I always thought it was a cover or a version of some old folk song.

The song tells the story of a man who is trying to find a girlfriend from a different social class. He starts by pursuing a farmer’s daughter, but society raises concerns about their differences, treating him like a criminal. He then moves on to a judge’s daughter but to no avail. The last verse of the song seems to be the moral of the story, as the man finally marries a rich man’s daughter, even if there is no strong sympathy between them. He has finally achieved what he has always fought for.

The structure of the song, with the moral at the end, suggests that it has some roots in folk music. It seems like it could be an old-time ballad or limerick. However, my research has not yielded any results so far. Despite not fitting in with the rest of the hard rock tracks on the album, the song has no clear roots otherwise.

I find this to be a fascinating puzzle and wonder if anyone else has more information on the song’s origins. It’s amazing how music can draw from different genres and styles to create something unique and meaningful. If you have any insights or knowledge on the song’s roots, please share them in the comments. I would love to learn more and expand my knowledge of music history.