Jiе™г­ Schelinger - Е: Г­pkovгў Rеїеѕenka

While the original Deep Purple song reflects on the life of a traveler or "soldier of fortune," Svěrák's Czech lyrics reimagine the melody through the lens of the (Šípková Růženka) fairy tale.

is one of the most famous Czech rock ballads, performed by Jiří Schelinger and released in 1976 . JiЕ™Г­ Schelinger - Е Г­pkovГЎ rЕЇЕѕenka

It is a cover of the song "Soldier of Fortune" by the British hard rock band Deep Purple (originally from their 1974 album Stormbringer ). While the original Deep Purple song reflects on

Written by Zdeněk Svěrák , a renowned Czech writer and actor. JiЕ™Г­ Schelinger - Е Г­pkovГЎ rЕЇЕѕenka

Schelinger performed the track with Skupina Františka Ringo Čecha . Meaning & Themes

It warns that "no prince" is coming to the rescue.