The 1966 Song That Made Ritchie Blackmore Emotional: "That Shouldn't Be Allowed!"

Deep Purple guitar master Ritchie Blackmore was absolutely blown away when he first heard the Yardbirds' "Shapes of Things" in 1966. Jeff Beck's guitar performance left him speechless: "My God, who the hell is that? That shouldn't be allowed. It's too good!" Blackmore, already a virtuoso, immediately recognized Beck's revolutionary talent. The song combines psychedelia, heavy riffs and reflective lyrics about war, with Beck delivering an epoch-making solo full of feedback and soul. Since then, Blackmore has become a lifelong fan of Jeff Beck, praising his ability to "make the note ring" and convey emotion. "Jeff cheats on the guitar because he has notes that I don't have on mine," he joked. An iconic moment that shows the admiration between two guitar giants and how great musicians inspire each other. Listen to "Shapes of Things" and understand why this shock!