Yeah a notable loss and even better many of the non rock focused radio stations took the time to acknowledge it as well. I do not know if you can download it/if there are any IP blocks but you might find http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/podcasts/The-Absolute-Classic-Rock-Podcast/2010-11-08/ interesting (interview he did back in late 2010 released as a podcast and he covers quite a bit of good stuff).
As for the song at hand I am somewhat more used to the shorter renditions of it (various live albums being the normal deep purple sources back in my youth) but I must not think that way and although parts feel not unlike some extended solos (not quite Cream levels but noted) I certainly do not skip the track when it comes along.
Blondie - One Way Or Another
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xKIfKhIEMA
As for the song at hand I am somewhat more used to the shorter renditions of it (various live albums being the normal deep purple sources back in my youth) but I must not think that way and although parts feel not unlike some extended solos (not quite Cream levels but noted) I certainly do not skip the track when it comes along.
Blondie - One Way Or Another
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xKIfKhIEMA