BLOODSUCKER As recorded by Deep Purple (from the 1970 Album "Deep Purple In Rock") Transcribed by Slowhand
Words by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord & Ian Paice Music by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord & Ian Paice
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