Deep Purple is a long-standing standard that had been recorded by numerous artists since the 1930s. However, the 1963 version by the brother-and-sister duo Nino Tempo & April Stevens transformed the track into an intergenerational hit. Their recording featured a smooth, sophisticated arrangement with gentle vocal interplay between the siblings. April Stevens' breathy, seductive voice and the warm, romantic harmony, coupled with Nino Tempo's saxophone accompaniment, created an intimate atmosphere