Bing Crosby I believe. The song was Ritchie Blackmore's grandmother's favourite song, which is how the band Deep Purple got their name.
Well, actually, there were several versions of the song recorded between 1933 and the early 1980s, but Bing never had a big hit with it. It was, however Ritchie's grandmother's favorite song, as noted.
They didn't exist in 1940.Deep Purple were formed by Ritchie Blackmore and John Lord in 1968.
It was written by Pete DeRose as a piano solo for his radio show, and sung by Nino Temple and April Stevens. Read the question more carefully before you offer an inane answer. The question was "Who SANG Deep Purple in the 1940's". You're answer just showed a lack of musical knowledge beyond anything "rock" and an inability to read.
Ronnie James Dio
"River Deep, Mountain High" was originally recorded by Ike and Tina Turner. It was later covered by many artists including Deep Purple and Celine Dion.
When he was with Deep Purple, David Coverdale frequently sang "Smoke on the Water" in concert. He was not in the band when it was written or recorded.
Deep Purple ended in 1976.
Louis Jordan
That would be Deep Purple.
Deep Purple
Ronnie James Dio
Deep Purple - "Perfect Strangers" LP
"River Deep, Mountain High" was originally recorded by Ike and Tina Turner. It was later covered by many artists including Deep Purple and Celine Dion.
When he was with Deep Purple, David Coverdale frequently sang "Smoke on the Water" in concert. He was not in the band when it was written or recorded.
Deep Purple ended in 1976.
Deep Purple was created in 1968.
Louis Jordan
ANDY WiLLIAMS!
Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple fame) on the original album; Ted Neeley ("Screamin' Jesus") in the movie.
Rolling in the deep is a song, sang by Adele, a British singer-songwriter.