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Soldier of Fortune (Deep Purple song)

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"Soldier of Fortune"
Song by Deep Purple
from the album Stormbringer
ReleasedDecember 1974 (1974-12)
RecordedAugust 1974 (1974-08)
GenreBlues rock
Length3:13
LabelEMI/Purple
Songwriter(s)David Coverdale, Ritchie Blackmore

"Soldier of Fortune" is a rock ballad written by Ritchie Blackmore and David Coverdale and originally released on Deep Purple's 1974 album Stormbringer. Although Deep Purple has never released the song as a single and it has never placed on the record charts, it has developed a cult following over the years and has been covered by many artists and bands.

Releases

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"Soldier of Fortune" has been released on several albums since Stormbringer:

Cover versions

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References

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  1. ^ "Opeth: Soldier of Fortune (Single)". Metal Storm. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Soldier of Fortune – Single". iTunes Store. 6 March 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  3. ^ "13 of Roadrunner's Wildest Covers". Roadrunner Records. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
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