Dio - Children of the Sea - Live `83

Live performance from Vredenburg, Utrecht in Holland on December 4th 1983. Dio Mk1 line-up.

[@MetalMistress888]

When Dio sings, the mountains shake, the sky falls down and the sun goes black.... with the power of his voice!

[@chefmastershake]

JFK was listening to this in his limo.

[@eriel3154]

Now.I am peace for you! War for Peace! I have a sea. and now i live! Where are you Brothers!

[@ideaaddict923]

Could he be the dragonborn?

[@petar6987]

The mountains shit*

[@nickspencer9262]

@Jakob Randy Get lost buddy

[@verncrank7921]

Best Heavy Metal Voice Ever. RIP DIO.

[@davidwatts1930]

RONNIE JAMES There will never be another to sing wth such passion ultimate story teller ...

[@notsoaveragejoe2039]

I would say as far as story telling goes Bruce Dickinson has him beat. But as far as vocal ability Dio is practically unrivaled (except by maybe Bruce and Halford)

[@Joe93819]

\m/

[@jimshelby406]

NOT So Average Joe Bruce, Rob and even Freddie for that matter, aren’t even in the same league as Ronnie is and it’s not even close really. If you don’t believe me just ask Bruce and Rob and they’ll tell you. There’s video of both of them saying it. As far as story telling goes I’ll take Ronnie as well. Two reasons why... Ronnie actually writes his own lyrics where as Steve Harris does 99% of the lyric writing. Steve, at times, seems to write his lyrics without thinking about phrasing and whether or not it’s going to work which leads to Bruce trying to fit in an extra 2 or three words into a phrase that really can’t handle anymore which leaves us with Bruce sometimes speed singing at the end of verses just to get all the words in which really messes up the flow abs the rhythm of the song. If you listen to a lot of Maiden you’ll find that it happens more than you know. Of course this is my opinion and obviously the problems mentioned haven’t stopped people form listening to IM obviously. Just not my cup of tea.

[@dablindscooter1973]

It’s between dio and bruce for me

[@Maidensfan1]

Having a dislike button on any Dio's video, it feels like an insult to the greatest Heavy Metal's singer ever...

[@luisnunes2010]

Gotta let the envious accuse themselves...

[@derricklarsen2919]

THATS WOULD BE BLASPHEMY 😡😠👹

[@tmage23]

0:49 That vocal transition gives me goose bumps

[@WetAdek]

SOOOO TRUE, ME TOO! By the time he comes to the ''...before we learn to FLY! (1:06) I just dont know what happens with me, I feel like IM about to pass out, I feel almost es I would take a fucking extasy pill, really intense! It just hits me so hard.... I feel like I'm lacking words to describe this!

[@8MCDonalds8]

Which one" HEHEHEHE he throws them around like a pitcher but the thing is, everything Ronnie throws is a strike!

[@timothyrice6379]

I am an Ozzy fan, but I always felt Dio put stronger emotion in his vocals.

[@vincer9960]

Me too. It's like he's motivating the world's army of "good" to stand up and fight for the good of humanity or something.

[@TrueIronMaidenFan]

That is a great way of describing his voice

[@paulstowell3318]

Im going to go out on a line here. Perhaps one of The greatest men who ever lived..

[@craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185]

Paul Stowell Absolutely. I love his interviews as well as his music.

[@briancunningham9037]

I disagree. I feel dio is a wizard who is forcing his views upon you with his amazing powerful voice, whereas ozzy just kind of half-heartedly sings, but you feel his pain. You know this guy is a tortured soul singing about real life problems instead of wizards and dragons (which is also cool like, but maybe not everyone's cup of tea). Both so different but in the end equally as amazing for different reasons.

[@praetorianus72]

Ronnie always wrote very intelligent lyrics, with multiple meanings. Duality of life. The mark of a great poet. I'm sure the guy has read a lot RIP DIO

[@aryansigrid]

Dio was born with natural talent, I agree? But he wanted to set himself apart from the rest so early in his career Dio chose the Ultimate price, yip, he sold his "Soul" for Rock n' Roll! El Diablos' "contract is payable upon death & Dio fulfilled his end of the deal to the very end. This man entertained us like no other!

[@Kelly-ir5hq]

He spent a lot of time in his library...

[@Kelly-ir5hq]

Anyone have any more live performances you could please share??

[@averyellis]

@@aryansigrid sold his soul? jesus. you saying god can't rock like satan? well, you might be right.

[@benjaminward5295]

Dang his voice freaking commands attention. What a powerhouse.

[@geezberry8889]

the power of Dio is unmistakable. massive presence

[@ughievox2513]

With the Italian last name of Dio, =(GOD) it explains it all ..God had better plans for Dio ..

[@Phasma_Tacitus]

The Voice Of Thunder

[@marcusperez7799]

Thank You. I couldn't say that any better.

[@jasv49]

Dio's 1983 voice > all.

[@widzewlordi]

too much shouting too less emotion and groove I prefer his voice in the 70s and beginning of 90's (Dehumanizer)

[@joiem1634]

Idrol What are you nuts his voice ruled every decade \m/

[@pinwnero4333]

JazzMan Dio voice always > all

[@generossi963]

THIS IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS FROM RONNIE. LOVE HIS VOCALS ON THIS . TOTALLY AWESOME.

[@iemandanders2577]

yes from the time that ronnie was in black sabbath

[@PerkAngle123]

Dio wrote it. its his.

[@briansauer6695]

Funny! Was just going to say it's one of the greatest Sabbath songs Sabbath never made! I totally equate it with Heaven And Hell for being epic! Was just getting into metal as a teen in the early 80's and Heaven And Hell blew me away, along with Holy Diver which was released about a year after I hear H&H!

[@Natashahoneypot]

Me too I love this song and performance.

[@Watchtower1959]

I'm 56 yrs old, and his strong vocal power still to this day inspires me ** RIP ** Friend..... You Will Never Be Forgotten............NEVER !

[@Dawnabella]

Scott Fici New Yorker ditto

[@vatsiyengar4894]

I saw him sing this song and 'Neon Knights' and several others when he was 65. Still amazing.

[@Dawnabella]

ImI In Dio we Trust........ xo

[@julianenglish2278]

I’m 76 Scott and this always has and always will ... do it for me. Rock on brother.

[@winter599]

What power and passion. There will never be another singer like RJD.

[@oceanking18]

Seen him open for Aerosmith in 83 at San Diego Sports Arena. They blew Aerosmith out of the building!!!!

[@craigholmes9396]

Yep, Steven Tyler is good, but he was outclassed and outplayed by Dio.

[@TheFullKanani]

Yeah, I saw the same tour in Costa Mesa. Of course, Aerosmith was horrible - no Joe Perry in the band on that tour.

[@marcianojuniormaraschin5080]

"Além de estar envolvido com música, Ronnie esteve envolvido com uma série de coisas que as pessoas não fazem ideia, como seu envolvimento com instituições de caridade e tudo mais. sempre me lembro de um incidente que aconteceu assim que terminamos a nossa última turnê. Havíamos desembarcado em Los Angeles e Ronnie recebeu uma ligação dizendo que um sujeito estava tentando se matar e que iria pular de uma ponte, a não ser que Ronnie James Dio fosse lá convencê-lo do contrario. Ronnie olhou pra mim e disse: 'eu não acredito! por que eu? Eu só queria ir pra casa descansar!' Incrível, mas ele foi até lá e passou horas tentando convencer o cara a não se matar. Ronnie foi bem sucedido e o rapaz desistiu da ideia. Esse era o tipo de coisa que ele fazia para ajudar os outros. No funeral de Ronnie, muita gente discursou, dizendo sobre como ele era gentil e como cedia seu tempo aos amigos e fãs. ele podia ter seus maus momentos, mas o verdadeiro Ronnie James Dio era muito amável e adorável. Ele tratava todo fã como um amigo de longa data. Eu simplesmente não consigo falar o suficiente sobre esse cara. ainda não posso acreditar que ele se foi." - Tony Iommi sobre Ronnie James Dio Fonte : Revista Poeira Zine, edição especial #3 No dia 16 de maio de 2010, perdíamos Ronnie James Dio para o terrível câncer, descanse em paz Ronnie, você estará para sempre no coração de todos que o Amam! Seus familiares, e todos os seus fãs.

[@777heavyrocker777]

got to be one of the best bands of all time, Dio and Toni are immense!!!

[@8MCDonalds8]

I think the 90's sab with Older Ronnie and everyone older was the best metal band in world histrory. Absolutely amazing!!

[@michealtodd6116]

Ronnie had the best voice ever

[@toddhartman3069]

This was my first concert. I will remember it forever. There were two Black Sabbaths, each distinguishable from each other. Both accomplished and worthy.

[@79tepes]

not only was dio a monster vocalist but he had such a commanding presence, one that could make you follow him into battle:) may he rest in peace...

[@huawietelcom4516]

i can imagine this track playing 3000 years from now

[@corpsia7658]

36 years later, and still the best vocalist of all time. Brings the evil and the beauty. Corpsia loves you Dio

[@ADDISON857]

Hello Corpsia🙌I’m Fan from Ronnie, a long times🤘and this year 2020, I’m listen him always and brings me Chills, happiness, Emotions with gestures🤘💋10 years😷always in my Heart💕NO under Ronnie existing in the world🤘It’s ALRIGHT, it’s ALRIGHT!!! LOOK OUT!! The Sun is coming black, black, black, Look Out🙏🥰i love him🤘bye🙌

[@thomasscoot904]

Dio with that great voice

[@1998DragonbornS]

beautiful voice RIP Dio

[@VesaSuonsyrja]

Ronnie lives as long as i breath in my arm. The voice of metal he was

[@Dawnabella]

I love you

[@RagnaroekChaos]

I get so sad when I hear his voice.... But this music will live on forever because there won't be anyone to defy his rule...EVER!

[@charlesfitze2217]

one of the greats voice of all time

[@arol121]

Dio will continue to live on through his legendary songs...

[@Templarofsteel18]

You will be missed foreved, Ronnie. you have left us and this world but here you will never truly die. You will live on in you music, youre voice and in our harts, R.I.P Ronnie James Dio THE true metal god

[@diagreen]

WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU MR.DIO

[@jotskiaren]

that one there,s yes that singer.... not in a 1000 years you'll ever hear such a powerful vioce, he gives me shivers

[@Baitullmaqdis]

He gave Ritchie blackmore shivers too ... now that my friend is a metalgod 😊

[@keaganwheeler-mccann8565]

Yeah Ritchie is a heart mover himself. He compliments few

[@realrocker777]

Dio is irreplacable. Rest in peace.

[@66oderus90]

Dio's music was so unique. I think all of us can put ourselves in one or (me personally) more songs. There is just something magic about the words and the music all put together that I've never heard and probably never will again but that vast collection of magic and music will live forever and ever. Peace, Love and Magic...Forever and ever! \m/

[@javierUN]

Insanely powerful singing on this one!! Dio forever!!!

[@freedomofpeach9790]

I was lucky enough and hellbent enough to see Dio twice with black sabbath and Dio members as Heaven and hell. It was just as magical as you imagine

[@SandroMassarani]

Great band!! The immortal Vinny Appice on drums. Love Dio Mk1.

[@mixirica87]

King of The Drums, my principal influence

[@leisergeist]

Dio, Iommi, Appice, Butler, Dream team right there. Too bad they didn't get along too well from what I've heard

[@darrendideon5698]

yes vinny was the best when it came to awesome rifts that the song needed. no extra BS just thge basic rifts.

[@blancmel21]

The Metal God lives forever. We love you, Ronnie...

[@omarcapp]

thank u ronnie,you're the best singer of the universe,RIP ronnie.

[@Kelly-ir5hq]

I always feel comfort when I come back to Dio!! He's strong, yet he knows to stay away from the dark!!

[@Ullarsjaldberi]

I got to have a brief conversation with Mr. Dio in 1978. He was a dear, sweet man.

[@Fraevo10]

Wow he was dialed in and so deeply in the zone during this performance!! He owned the story he was telling. What a tight band behind him as well. Took a Black Sabbath song and made it a DIO SONG this night in 1983. Geezer and Tony would love this I'm sure.

[@blancmel21]

Dio isn't gone. Metal Gods live forever...

[@ulissesns]

I saw their show 2 weeks ago in Brazil. His voice sounds the same. He is the man!

[@leemartin1095]

Dio, we will never forget you.A truly 1 of a kind voice. Rip.

[@MrSpantis]

Dio lives 4ever

[@sabbathtribute]

This was certainly Dio's heyday. Great Performance.

[@normajones891]

It's very hard for me to choose, but this is my favorite from the Dio years. The "Live Evil" version is truly amazing. That whole album is "off the charts" Anyone remember that album? R.I.P. Ronnie...........R.I.P.

[@dragonsfire6664]

He’s the king of rock and roll!!

[@petar6987]

Ronnie James 'we made the mountain shit' Dio 2:24

[@dimebagdarrell2390]

To be fair to Ronnie, if he wanted to make a mountain shit he could fucking do it. Hell, if I was a mountain I’d do what he says

[@Kmil0000]

metal will miss you forever, GREAT DIO!!!

[@4graces]

what a way to start the new year! The energy and intensity in this performance are undeniable...like I just went to church. Man, I still miss dio everyday. Like all kinds of music but seem to keep gravitating back to something from the little big man! One thing is for certain, you will never mistake another vocalist for dio. truly a one in a billion voice with such character

[@pedraw]

I saw Dio on this tour and I was mesmerized. Those were wonderful times indeed!

[@sharrer2]

Dio. Plant. Gillian. 3 voices in music you sure as hell better not forget!

[@henrikbas1]

Rip the great Master 😢

[@accousticmoert]

R.I.P Ronnie one more of the best we´ve lost.......RESPECT!

[@FusionIndustries]

RIP Ronnie, 1942-2010, we miss you! :°|

[@MyGemini48]

there's none better, I never tire of listening to Ronnie singing, I will miss seeing him live but I watch the videos daily, thank you to all who put them on the internet to be seen

[@Sugarisweet]

It can't be, this voice... this is magic...!

[@chibz92]

I love this man. R.I.P!

[@ericscottstevens]

Definitely the best live version of this song with the mini solos added in by Viv. I wish this song were available in high def audio. Other live versions Children of the Sea on CD are: Dio. Donnington UK: Live 1983&1987 Dio. Evil or Devine Live in NYC

[@teo_sk]

Everytime I hear Dio sing like this, I drop a tear.. Amazing.. Dio is my god.. Let's all pray for him to get well and defeat the cancer.

[@leandroluis2085]

Melhor vocal heavy metal q existiu até os dias de hoje descanse em paz rjd

[@TheNikmetallica]

the best singer in rock and metal history!! without a doubt

we are your children of the sea! DIO, YOU WERE AND YOU'LL BE THE BEST OF ALL TIME!...RIP

[@crewdogz]

What an amazingly expressive voice Ronnie had! He was always totally absorbed in telling the story and brought words to life. Backed by Tony Iommi’s powerful riffs and licks and a great bassline. I’ve loved this song since I bought Heaven and Hell on vinyl in 1980

[@Dawnabella]

Beautiful!

[@Batsinthebelltower]

1:05 that swagger and vocal delivery timing is just perfect , each word perfectly on time with the drum hits , Dio ultimate power

[@Gingergryphon]

I loved Ronnie's mythic material. He starts out soft, "Once upon a time," then lets rip and takes you on an incredible journey. Many people didn't get it; for them the world is black and white. Just because those ignoramuses botched their Enigmas roll doesn't mean something is Satanic..

[@DoYouWorry]

The very opening "Shame" moment gives me goosebumps. Wow. What a voice.

[@level4245]

One of the best rock albums of all time! Summer of 1980 listened to this every single day back then! we truly lost the rising SUN! RJD May god bless you and may you sing with the angles!!! RIP MAN!

[@trentoleksuik534]

Man,..RJD...nobody conveys a song more than he did..still my fave vocalist to this day..

[@notsoaveragejoe2039]

Ronnie James Dio, Bruce Dickinson, and Rob Halford are the greatest singers of all time, not just metal.

[@jmb1666]

Agree with Dio and Dickinson....but I think Shaun Morgan of Seether is way better than Halford.

[@notsoaveragejoe2039]

LOL!!!! What drugs are you on?! Are you even familiar with Halford's work?! Listen to Victim of Changes (unleashed in the east version) and tell me that that nobody you mentioned is better.

[@jmb1666]

Very familiar. Just not a fan of his style. But that's what makes us individuals. Shaun blows him out of the water...although Rob would just prefer being blown by him :D

[@notsoaveragejoe2039]

I'll bite, could you tell me three vocal performances by this Shaun Morgan that you think are most impressive?

[@notsoaveragejoe2039]

So I just listened to the first few Seether songs I came across so I'm not claiming to be an expert on his voice, but to me he just sounds like a Chris Cornell imitator. It seems weird that you would cite him of all singers as replacing Halford as one of three best when there are so many other better choices. Chris Cornell, Ian Gillan, Geoff Tate, Steve Perry, Jeff Buckley, Paul Rodgers, Mike Patton, ect.

[@MannyH80]

There was some analysis done on Freddie Mercury’s voice and what made it so unique and universally appealing. I’m guessing an analysis of Dio’s voice would find similarities between the two. This is the golden age of Rock music imo.

[@Stratonini]

One year ago today, Total Heartbreak. DIO HORNS FOREVER.

[@FontediCalore]

goosebums kicking in at 00:51!!! Timeless DIO thank YOU for all the music!

[@daves4645]

Thank god I was lucky enough to see Dio in '83.

[@richardcarchia7037]

Saw him 4 times ! The scared heart tour I'll never forget!!

[@user-ob9qw2tj7w]

What a voice!

[@6necro66]

Thank you for everything you gave us all, Ronnie. Rest in peace.

[@bobsmith513]

Having been lucky enough to see them many times I can say everyone in that band was a powerhouse. RIP Dio and Bain

[@elciocataldo777]

Fico emocionado ouvindo o Dio!! Saudades eternas 😭 fique em ☮️ eterno pequeno grande homem 🤘🇧🇷 que voz que melodia Dio! Dio!!

[@vaneipontes3824]

Mr. Vivian Patrick Campbell 🔥 🎸 Mr. Vinnie Sansom Appice 🔥🥁 Mr. Ronald James Padavona 🔥🎤 Mr. James Stewart Bain 🔥🎸 And Mr. Claude Schnell 🔥🎹 Simply The True Dio Band 🎵🎼🎶🎹🎤🥁🎸🤘

[@Ev105]

Jimmy Bain is hitting Geezer's lines under the guitar solo almost note-for-note. I wish I could've seen Dio on this first-album tour where they would have had to use a good bit of Sabbath material to fill in the set-length.

[@VenomousSpacePony]

I'm pretty sure this is the stage off the killing the dragon tour....LEGENDARY!! Dio gives my shivers. R.i.p. The god father of heavy metal

[@kanaric]

wow this is a powerful performance

[@darkghost666]

R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio 💜💜

[@jayasjr]

I never get tired of hearing this GOD'S voice, he was a master always will be my favorite metal singer RIP RJD Love you man, \M/\M/

[@smith6812]

Goose bumps up and and down my arms and legs!!!

[@leandroluis2085]

Um dos melhores cantores do heavy metal com certeza

[@luisclaudiodesouza8810]

O maior cantor de Metal na minha opinião

[@clarasanthos7589]

@@luisclaudiodesouza8810 sim!!!!! pra mim também

[@gabrielbatista1712]

Pra mim o melhor de todos, e olha que eu sou mais pro hard rock do que o metal, mas o vocal dele é implacável incomparável

[@luamoliveira3467]

@@gabrielbatista1712 Ele é o tipo de cantor extremamente perfeito vocalmente e com uma estrutura muscular desenvolvida ao extremo por anos de prática, o nível de Impostação, consistência e o soberbo controle vocal que ele tem sobre sua voz é incrível e Dio é muito melhor cantando ao vivo do que em estúdio; Perceba o quão consistente e seguro ele está sustentando aquelas notas com essa distorção harmônica poderosa e em nenhum momento ele apresenta qualquer grau de tensão em suas expressões faciais durante a apresentação inteira, sua embocadura é perfeita e não abre tanto, e ele está cantando numa intensidade rítmica forte e termina a apresentação sem nenhum sinal de fadiga em sua voz; Ronnie é um tipo de cantor perfeito vocalmente e pra mim ele está na mesma liga dos melhores cantores de todos os tempos com os fantásticos cantores líricos Franco Corelli, Jussa Bijörling e Caruso dentro desse contexto ao qual mencionei, o estilo de canto deles é bastante intrincado e complexo de tentar emular perfeitamente.

[@Pimpmoble]

Dio in his prime right here!

[@MyGemini48]

Ronnie is a phenomenon that we will never see the likes of again, so talented and gifted \m/ \m/

[@gceron]

R.I.P. RONNIE JAMES DIO !!!You were THE BEST, We are gonna miss you !!! Descanse en Paz DIO, eres y seras el mejor !!!

[@Hanzoi5]

tem nem como discreve o quão 'fodastico' Dio é ... ontem, amanha e sempre será , sem duvidas.

[@roimlil]

RJD a vocal acrobat, he lived every song

[@Theshark15z]

Ozzy's was Children of the Grave but Dio's was Children of the Sea, never to be confused with one another. RIP Ronnie James Dio.

[@mike300406]

small man with a power full unforgettable voice

[@mmmcosta]

THE VOICE OF HEAVY METAL! PERIOD!!!

[@toddhartman3069]

Bloody angels crash descending. Wow, one of the best lyricists in heavy metal.

[@joseserranobayon7274]

True and pure Heavy Metal\m/

[@danielaburgod1720]

Dio, me favorite vocal in the historia of heavy metal.

[@jessebaseballny3700]

Very talented singer👍 RIP DIO

[@siskokidd]

They couldn't get the Stonehenge backdrop for this show, so they opted for the Misty Mountain.

[@metalrainstorm119]

The 80s were an awesome time for metal

[@AntonioFellini1]

5:10 .That's how you feel when your band is sounding fantastic.