In Deep (Argent album)

In Deep
Studio album by Argent
Released	March 1973
Genre	Progressive rock, hard rock
Length	45:03
Label	Epic
Producer	Chris White, Rod Argent
Argent chronology
All Together Now (1972) In Deep (1973) Nexus (1974)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

In Deep, released in 1973, is the 4th studio album by Argent; originally released by Epic Records, KE 32195. It features the original full length recording of "God Gave Rock and Roll to You", which reached No.18 in the UK charts (U.S. #114); when released as a single in edited form later the same year. It was later remade by Kiss as "God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You II" for the film Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey in 1991, when it was a massive worldwide hit.

Track listing

Side one
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"God Gave Rock and Roll to You"	Russ Ballard	6:44
2.	"It's Only Money, Part 1"	Ballard	4:03
3.	"It's Only Money, Part 2"	Ballard	5:08
4.	"Losing Hold"	Rod Argent/Chris White	5:30

Side two
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
5.	"Be Glad"	Argent/White	8:38
6.	"Christmas for the Free"	Argent/White	4:15
7.	"Candles on the River"	Argent/White	7:01
8.	"Rosie"	Ballard	3:44

Meaning

The title has several meanings as phrases such as being "in deep (water)" or being too invested in something to quit, being "in deep (shit)" or being in a lot of trouble, or to be "in deep" in general and trying to keep one's own head above water.

Personnel

• Rod Argent – organ, electric piano, vocals
• Russ Ballard – guitar, vocals
• Jim Rodford – bass guitar, guitar, vocals
• Robert Henrit – drums, percussion

References

1. Allmusic review