| "Soldier of Fortune" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Deep Purple | |
| from the album Stormbringer | |
| Released | December 1974 |
| Recorded | August 1974 |
| Genre | Blues rock |
| Length | 3:13 |
| Label | EMI/Purple |
| Songwriter(s) | David Coverdale, Ritchie Blackmore |
"Soldier of Fortune" is a rock ballad written by Ritchie Blackmore and David Coverdale and originally released on Deep Purple's 1974 album Stormbringer. Although Deep Purple has never released the song as a single and it has never placed on the record charts, it has developed a cult following over the years and has been covered by many artists and bands.