For the first time in 40 years, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan performed session versions of the band's classic tracks as well as songs from his new solo album, ‘One Eye To Morocco’, on U.K.'s Absolute Radio.

A clip of the performance can be viewed below.

For the full session and interview, tune in to Absolute Radio on Friday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. (U.K. time).

To listen to the program via the Internet, go to AbsoluteRadio.co.uk.

‘One Eye To Morocco’ entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 97. The CD was released on March 31 in North America via Eagle Rock Entertainment.

In Europe, ‘One Eye To Morocco’ is available in the following formats: standard CD, limited-edition CD (details to be announced), 2CD (standard CD + CD single) and 2LP set.

Produced and recorded in Canada with maestro Nick Blagona, the music was written by Ian Gillan together with longtime collaborator Steve Morris, as well as Michael Lee Jackson and Rodney Appleby — who both performed on the ‘Gillan's Inn’ U.S. tour, as featured on the double album/DVD ‘Live in Anaheim’ (released through Edel Entertainment).