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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I wonder how this is going to go. . . ❤

[@chrisbanks6659]

Oh Elizabeth, you know she's going to end up stealing your 'secret' boyfriend. LOL. 😁

[@MetalPersonJ]

Brilliant!

[@joergojschaefer3521]

I think this collab between J&E will be very nerdy and very giggely...😁👍

[@DarrellW_UK]

0:00 Do I detect the likelihood of a Julia swoon? Definitely gonna be a great deal of giggling and nerdyness 😍

[@kajlennartsson4234]

👍👍🌹🌹Dio is the greatest

[@matthbva]

Who else is re-watching months later for the sheer joy of seeing Julia and Elizabeth fawn over RJD?

[@charlesbarr3561]

guilty as charged...

[@Optic_Delusion]

I watch this one two or three times a week. It's positively delightful on several levels. The flickering emotions on Julia's face are priceless, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience for her. Look closely and there is a moment when she is in FEAR of how good Dio is. Elizabeth is tortured by attempting to hide the fact that she's clearly having the time of her life, an odd combination of factors. An epiphany occurs when Elizabeth finally drops her reserve. The technical comments are on point but as is mentioned, Dio's perfomance is an endless series of one incredible aspect after another after another, and it is impossible to analyze more than a small percentage of them. The honesty of the entire production is rare indeed, and most cherished. (except... do they know the vocals are not a live recording?) Are there awards shows for reaction videos? This is easily the greatest reaction vid of 2023, if not of all time. It deserves 1000 times the amount of views it gets. Still, the virtuosity of Dio and Blackmore deserve 97 percent of the credit. Without those two, there is nothing.

[@knightheaven8992]

yup same

[@alglen9208]

Listen to Mario Lanza - left an impression on Ronnie. These educated twits know nothing of passion. Long live old Leather Lungs.

[@pekkalempinen1088]

Thats the way you listen music.

[@jvoxfox]

I feel like I descended into more excited shrieks in this video over any other. What an absolute MONSTER of a vocalist. I cannot wait to get into more Dio... want to help me choose? Comment what I should look at next.

[@dirkboing4219]

Rainbows version of Mistreated, best performance of this song ever

[@cristiansegura4998]

Dont Talk to Strangers Live 84...and Gates of Babylon

[@davidfrench5407]

"Don't Talk to Strangers". It'll surprise you, it has a change up you won't be expecting.

[@Nicoepsilon]

Yes, Don't talk to strangers is a good option. Children of the sea or Rainbow in the dark

[@politikilter6446]

Holy Diver, or Heaven and Hell.

[@ifallthehippies]

Welcome to the voice of the greatest voice to ever grace rock, metal or for that matter music. Ronnie was so underrated and sadly he hasn't gotten what he deserves and that is to be in the Hall of Fame. Ronnie didn't sell out. He stayed true to his craft and was known as a humble man by all who knew him. The fans were what mattered to him. He NEVER lost sight of that. He literally lived to perform for those who came to see him every night. Oh and by the way... He was , is , and will ALWAYS be The Man On The Silver Mountain.

[@dennisbestii6942]

@Thanos_La it is a sad joke, and should change its name since they are inducting those who aren't rock in leu of those who are....

[@MarkWinn-rl1nk]

@@ifallthehippies Dio is still a GOD in UK every concert I went to was sold out with Sabbath and as DIO,

[@MarkWinn-rl1nk]

♟️

[@Dutchmexican]

Heartwarming comment

[@teijaflink2226]

That's insane, I would have thought the by many considered possibly greatest metal/rock singer would be obviously in rock and roll Hall of fame. They don't care about rock voices I mean they don't like Bruce Dickinson and Rob Halford either.

[@Chamomileable]

Forever, the 5 foot man with the 10 foot voice. We'll never get another Dio, but damn is it always a pleasure to go back and listen to the gems he left.

[@taras3702]

A great way to describe Ronnie James Dio. He was the sort of person who may have been small in stature but a giant of a man in terms of the person he was. His passing was a great loss to us all.

[@Greg-io1ip]

I went to a concert that Rainbow opened. Judas Priest I believe. Hey it was a lonnnggg time ago. I was laughing at this little guy in huge clog lift shoes coming out on stage. Then he started singing. I was stunned. Truly amazing. He had some serious lungs to go with that great voice.

[@Andrew-fy9wu]

He wasnt 5 foot

[@Andrew-fy9wu]

@@taras3702 Inaccurate describtion.

[@Andrew-fy9wu]

@@Greg-io1ip Never judge by a cover.

[@JF-Sebastian]

Dio had no formal vocal training but he learned to master breath control from playing the trumpet as a child. He sang in bands from high school onwards and began his recording career in the late 50s, so he had plenty of experience by this point in time.

[@zackguitar07]

I came here to say this. Just saw his Showtime documentary “Dio: Dreamers Never Die” last night and it was fascinating to hear how he practiced trumpet 5-6 hours a day as a kid and sounded so good singing doo-wop and early rock music before he became a metal icon.

[@Stefan-]

From what i remember from the autobiography he started playing trumpet at 5 years old and he played it into his teens and actually did a lot of gigs playing trumpet which i didnt know before.

[@curtarmmar]

@@zackguitar07 I just got my hands on that and I’ve gotta watch it! Dio is amazing

[@jeremiahrose4681]

@@zackguitar07 Saw the Bio also, thought it was fascinatng. Then again love bios and Dio. so it was neat.

[@neilmcintosh5150]

It was such wonderful training for Dio, because he sings the same way he would play trumpet in the 50's. He did it from his diaphragm, there’s a proper technique to do it. So, he just applied what he did as a trumpet player to that all the time.

[@ddguitars1969]

Ronnie is just simply the greatest heavy metal singer ever. That voice is effortless...and he sounded like that til he was in his sixties. Endless power.... Total legend.

[@SugoiEnglish1]

Yes sir

[@2Times22]

So Ritchie found him..And it was thanks to him that Dio become a star..So cudos to Ritchie i suppose..Right??

[@antoniojimenez189]

​@@2Times22 yes and no. Dio was going to be the best with or without blackmores help. It would just take Dio a little longer than what actually happened. You cant thank someone for finding or exposing someones talent when the talent was already there. He helped dio with putting him on the spotlight quicker than dio doing it on his own.

[@thewestfaceofdhaulagiri6697]

Greatest singer period.

[@harolddeschenes4640]

The only one that can approach his range and agility is Devin Townsend. I say that with the most humble opinion.@@SugoiEnglish1

[@sarahburns870]

I am 52 in November one of my biggest regrets I never got a chance to see Ronnie James Dio live and I really wish I had done.

[@cochisetoolshed3608]

saw him in Germany back in the 80's. so much fun

[@barrydesmore5629]

I'm 50, by pure luck seen him 2 times, same venue. House of Blues New Orleans early 2000s about 6 years later, both shows Queenrych open the show. Never will I experience that again. Both were on Fire

[@KrawmKruach]

i just turned 52 and one regret i will always have is never getting to see him perform live. May he rest in peace in Metal Heaven upon his Golden Throne.

[@SeanPorter.]

I'm 60 in April '25, and I feel the same.

[@kris2k]

'm 66 black sabbath heaven and hell nyc at beacon after work on Friday in tie and suite with suitcase

[@michaelsamu7082]

You two are like giddy school girls. That switch to total professional music critics and back again. Your joy is contagious.

[@Sir_Catnip]

No, its obnoxious....

[@nimeryaspawnbrd1049]

@@Sir_Catnip no, it's totally understandable... most metalheads do that every time they hear this song 😅

[@greg-warsaw4708]

And yet actually they are serious professionals. It's the emotion stirring from the music that turns them so. Joy to watch them this way and at the same time I am full of envy about how great artists in music have the ability to drive pretty women to nearly delirious state, using their talent rather than machismo.

[@Templarofsteel88]

My cheeks actually hurt after watching this from all the smiling.

[@kerriecrowther3893]

Ronnie James Dio's father used to make him practice the trumpet from when he was 5 years old for 3 hours a day. He learnt how to use his dirapraym playing trumpet and transitioned the skill into his singing. It is all in the Dio Documentry "Dreamers never die". He was not only an amazing singer but he was an amazing giving person. The end of the documentry made me cry.

[@guringai]

Thanks, I'm gonna look for that video

[@toddvandell85]

Diaphragm.

[@joesretrostuff]

That’s really useful insight, explains a lot about his breath control

[@seamus19640]

french horn i believe

[@aijcadd]

@@seamus19640 Trumpet I believe. I recall watching a video with his wife and she showed a picture of the trumpet still in its case he had as a kid.

[@davidbewick9208]

Don't forget Cozy Powell on drums. Another legend.

[@LaKodiakthewolf]

Yes! Cozy is a monster!

[@TheNizem]

100%Agree

[@ibrstellar1080]

The man was an octopus on the drums.

[@dungerrr]

Cozy is so underrated as as drummer

[@sandorfintor]

that drum intro is absolute tops ever.

[@lallare99]

The cheeky smile of @TheCharismaticVoice around 14:04 when she knows what's coming is great. Good job both of you, nice video

[@malcshone4409]

R.I.P. Ronnie. A small man with a gigantic voice who never gave up his fight for life.

[@martinklaus2203]

❤

[@arubisudesu]

Dreamers never die.

[@flavio_spqr]

The Man on the Silver Mountain

[@michellemysliwiec2975]

Happy New Year, Malc!! I hope you're well☺

[@malcshone4409]

@@michellemysliwiec2975 Well hello again! Happy New Year to you also. I’m good thank you. Been travelling around the 1970’s in my Time Machine as usual.

[@brentmonnett953]

Ronnie was classically trained as a trumpet player, but self-taught as a vocalist! He explained that he simply applied the breathing techniques he had learned on trumpet to vocals at the time. Great video! Keep up the good work, much love!

[@craigoliver3709]

That explains a lot

[@blaspheed]

That's... Pretty damn amazing

[@bradleymabb2735]

Agreed! His dad took him to a music store and said which horn would you like, then made him practice for hours every day.

[@JeffreyNovak-o4f]

Exactly what I came here to say. Dio adapted the breathing techniques for trumpet to his singing.

[@Heidinskapur]

Stargazer is the most epic song I've ever heard. Long Live Rock 'N' Roll.

[@roaringivory]

It has eastern tones so no. Better listen more music since is not even Rainbow`s most epic song. Light In The Black

[@FoamySlobbers]

@@roaringivory and what's wrong with that. It is top 3.

[@chrisbanks6659]

Is it Stargazer? Or is it Long Live Rock n Roll? I think we should be told. Make your mind up!! LOL

[@willmihalopoulos5652]

​@@roaringivorycan't say a light in the black is better. It's the second part of the song. Can't sepate them

[@andychisarick6879]

I still think y'all are misinterpreting the story in Stargazer. One theory says the pyramids were built w/ help of aliens, & they were placed worldwide, strategically, to create a power source- lasers, magnetism, a wormhole even- to propel their ships into space. THAT'S the tower Dio & friends built- a pyramid. Why would he say "where is your star, is it far"? If they only thought it was a tower to fly off of, why would he think it was being used to go to the stars unless the aliens told them as much? Ancient humans thought earth was IT, had no concept of travelling to the stars- but it is a part of folklore in many ancient civilizations that say the gods came from the stars. Anyway. So once there was an accident, the pyramid device failed, spaceship crashed, "wizard" is killed. I know it sounds nuts but Dio must've read the same books I did. It's interesting to think Stargazer (even the TITLE references stars- how can this be wrong?)- yeah. Interesting to think the song is based in literal truth- or at least folk lore that actually exists- instead of being just a 100% totally fictional construct.

[@Hector-yl1kh]

if you listen to the tail end of Ritchie's solo the high end and descending slide signify the fall of the wizard off the tower with the drums expressing the death knell collision at the end. Its story telling and musical synergy at its finest and yet in very simple terms that are so expressive. What a great song. No wonder it is considered a classic rock piece.

[@criddyla696]

Beautiful and Magical…. The music of course and the way you describe and appreciate the magnificent Vocals, insane

[@jamie4993]

Re-watching this and seeing Elizabeth's face during the song intro. She looks like a proud parent watching her child take their first steps.

[@fioddorsuperconcentrado2492]

The very same feeling why we watch reactions.

[@jindas4217]

Lol, Ironic that you mentioned that, since Liz is a new parent. 😊

[@thomasflisk6997]

I thought she was crying with the beauty of the voice and sharing it the other girl! She did this song on her own before this!

[@offthecharts2272]

I absolutely LOVE the fact that vocal coaches and trained singers finally see the brilliance of RJD's voice us metalheads have been saying since forever... this song STILL gives me chills as i find it to be one (if not THE) best vocal performance! Thank you for reacting to this and for appreciating his talent! Much respect!

[@111-p4v]

I agree 100%,Stargazer this is space.🤘

[@chuckfitzgerald2411]

This song is absolute perfection on every level

[@pamelasarris8262]

I get chills every time I listen to Stargazer. The one thing about RJD, is that when you strip the vocals from the music and listen to just him, the voice is pure.

[@BanjoSick]

This is entertainment...

[@greg-warsaw4708]

At one point they observe it's quite hard work to maintain the voice throughout the entire song. And vocalists like RJD do it throughout the entire show, 1.5 or 2 hours long. With no recitatives, orchestral parts or other _dramatis personae_ to fill the time. And with abusive rock'n'roll lifestyle full of some interesting stuff late at night, plus travelling from one city to another - in place of some opera singers' stringent routine of protecting their voices.

[@martingriepentrog4652]

I feel I must express that Stargazer has a forgotten fraternal twin sister in "A Light In The Black" which completes the story and very much deserves to be remembered.

[@sugoruyo]

A Light in the Black is freaking fantastic, very little music since has come close to the brilliance of this Rainbow lineup.

[@toddstevens13]

They should always be played back to back. Cozy is as usual a complete Monster.

[@emjem99]

Yes yes yes... every reactor on KZbin misses the whole point.

[@Elassyahmed]

100%. An amazing song in it's own right

[@emjem99]

Probably the best individual side of an album ever (imho).

[@roldroyd]

This was a delight to watch. Seeing Elizabeth giddy with anticipation, while trying to hold back her comments so as not to spoil things for Julia, was priceless. Throughout the song, Elizabeth knew what was coming and which parts would really grab Julia, but she was holding back her excitement. The same thing happens when fans watch these reaction videos. We sit there thinking, “Just wait ‘til you get a load of what’s coming next!” I wish RJD was alive to see these classically trained vocalists nerd out and swoon over his greatness. Hopefully someone has shared these videos with Dio’s widow, because I think she’d love them.

[@ianoz1]

Thank you for giving Ronnie's voice another forum. His power & control came from his training as a trumpet player in his youth... from the diaphragm. I've seen him live a number of times, several shows where he performed this song. Never had a bad night & always hit those notes with power & clarity. He was a force of nature, unparalleled. RIP Ronnie.

[@dougcarson5202]

Not only did he train as a trumpet player in his youth, he also trained on the french horn. I remember reading this in a magazine article taken from an interview he did back sometime in the 1980s. He pointed out that playing the french horn requires the player to blow through at least 40 feet of tubing. Clearly this would involve building up some serious lung capacity, which would then transfer quite nicely to singing. To hear another fantastic example of Ronnie's abilities, I would highly recommend listening to his performance on the song "Sign of the Southern Cross", when he was singing with Black Sabbath on their 1981 album "The Mob Rules". Furthermore, anything he did with Black Sabbath during his 1980/81 period with them is well worth checking out. Easily some of the best work he ever did.

[@timc3665]

I find it interesting that Dio's vocals in this song match his vocals in The Last In Line. Listen to both songs back to back. I'm not educated enough in music to fully explain the similarity. I don't know if the chords, scales or progressions are similar or what. I find it hard to believe the similarity is coincidental.

[@guytalbot9427]

@@dougcarson5202 please don't forget Dehumanizer and the excellent Heaven and Hell albums. Love Mr. Dio RIP 🙏 🪦

[@timc3665]

@@guytalbot9427 Dream Evil is also an underappreciated Dio album. Especially the song Naked In The Rain.

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

Elizabeth and Julia get together and create the perfect combination of nerdiness and giggles ❤️

[@dalejohnson2047]

Dio was a masterful singer from rainbow to his time in Black Sabbath and his solo career to his last time before his passing with the last incarnation of Black Sabbath that took on the band name Heaven and hell

[@lucharmonmpddrummer4697]

And loveliness..

[@infinitydreamzz]

They are funny together

[@joeb4142]

And musical knowledge

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

@@infinitydreamzz definitely

[@225pmac]

I've been listening to this son for over 40 years and it still gives me goosebumps. One of the best lineups in rock history.

[@barryrammer7906]

Me too Ritchie Blackmore is the GOAT

[@MusicMan1965]

This line up was the best! Between Rising and Long Live Rock n Roll. One of the best two albums.

[@225pmac]

@@MusicMan1965 Absolutely!!

[@toadfan64]

Same, chills every time!

[@cubrah2189]

Never get bored of listening to it

[@improveourselves3929]

Awesome Julia and you to Elizabeth! I had no idea you knew each other! What a wonderful treat this is to get to see two of my favorite reactors at the same time! Thanks for the wonderful present! ^.^

[@Warlock_UK]

I love the story about Dio going in to record his parts for the Pick of Destiny movie; he brought his own microphone because he knew he'd blow theirs out with his voice :D

[@Scottie_S]

Bloody wow! I'm not surprised.

[@omega1575]

Theres footage of that, he makes a man faint from the vocals he recorded

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

Ronnie James Dio is one singer that was PHENOMENAL his entire career! Not only is not only a fantastic singer, he was an incredible person as well. I met him when I was 19 years old back in 1998, and he is to this day the nicest musician I have ever met. He is the greatest singer I have ever seen the three times that I have seen him. Just incredible how amazing his singing is.

[@chesterlestrange7725]

100 percent agree. His fans were the world to him and he made sure each and every one he spoke to knew that. As well as just being a genuinely good person.

[@111-p4v]

👍🤘👋

[@martinduffy6682]

Not only was Ronnie one of the greatest SINGER'S ever but he also was an amazingly humble, wonderful human being

[@martinduffy6682]

You ladies together should react to the Royal Albert Hall performance of Ronnie doing 'Sitting in a Dream' with full orchestra.. right up your street 🧡

[@jimshelby406]

@@martinduffy6682 agreed…. Definitely the ‘99 Royal Albert Hall performance.

[@doublebassman123]

This isn't a dig he was humble and loved his fans but he could be a real mean bastard. He was tough and funny. Go watch him own ozzy after ozzy talked shit about him being in sabbath. Fucking scorched earth. He also went hard on Richie Blackmore because he thought Richie was a dick.

[@guillaumebillette4078]

I hope to be worthy to have a beer with him in Valhalla one day.

[@idonoywantthisaccount7675]

Mostly... He had a temper and expected perfection from the performers and technical people around him.. ALWAYS.

[@juniusluriuscatalus6606]

This is officially millionth time I'm going to listen this, but I think I got a good reason! Love you both!

[@asi.izzygizmic]

We need to have more reaction videos with both of you in it. Your chemistry is just magical together

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

100%.

[@Progen77]

100 % ×2

[@mentaldisease5193]

This is one of those songs you wish it would never end.

[@cristianstabile3511]

It doesn't. You just play it again.

[@giblin91]

I never really "liked" this song for years, until it clicked and here I am now thinking is his greatest piece and wondering what was wrong with me

[@v6jim2]

The vocals are extraordinary, obviously, but what makes this song for me is the Middle Eastern flavour of it. Richie's guitar work is just mind blowing. It is true genius.

[@phydauex]

The whole arrangement is masterful. Don Airy's(?) Keyboard work creates such a beautiful backdrop for the guitar & vocals. This lineup with Cozy Powell was the best rock group at that time IMHO.

[@Miwna]

@@phydauex Tony Carey played keyboards on this track. Don Airey joined Rainbow after Dio left, therefore Airey didn't record any albums with Dio.

[@guibox3]

You can talk about Sabbath all you want, but in my opinion, Dio-era Rainbow with Ronnie's voice and Blackmore's amazing guitar work was truly METAL and the inspiration of so many metal bands and metal sound decades following.

[@MikePhillips-pl6ov]

​@@guibox3well, it's not a bad argument to be had, this era Rainbow vs Sabbath...we are all winners!

[@benjaminshuetrim9874]

There’s no way you can be ‘trained’ to sing like Dio. Basics yes, but from then on it’s strictly authentic creativity.

[@Deeprooves]

Im sure Ronnie is smiling ear to ear knowing his music is still be enjoyed (and especially appreciated by two Amazing vocalist as well) Cozy Powell is one of the cornerstones of his era (he played on so many hits from that timeframe) so glad you pointed out the drums.

[@grunthostheflatulent9649]

He's a great drummer. I love his style.

[@craigoliver3709]

​@@grunthostheflatulent9649 I heard the best description of his style, bombastic

[@greg-warsaw4708]

How sad three of them (Ronnie, Cozy and Jimmy) are no longer on this world.

[@JamesMoore-un3cu]

Not only is Ronnie's voice phenomenal on this track (and pretty much everything he sings) but this TRACK is (pretty much) the most kick-ass tune, EVER, in heavy metal/heavy rock. Blackmore, Powell, Bain, etc... PHENOMENAL. And Elizabeth is just sitting there GRINNING throughout... you SO rock, girl!

[@michaelehrhart9670]

Cozy was a beast!

[@dremabass1991]

@@michaelehrhart9670RIP Dio, Jimmy and Cozy...

[@mikegallagher2732]

@@dremabass1991 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

[@nikostheodorou6627]

this whole track is insanely well structured, written and performed

[@pete_lind]

Polish Metal Alliance - Stargazer (Rainbow cover) .. with Chainsaw vocalist Maceij Koczorowski does get close .

[@shadow20262]

Dear Julia I cannot thank Elizabeth more for "passing the curse" onto you. She's been infatuated by Dio's voice for ages. Prepare to adore him for eternity. You are now a metalhead, deal with it! Much love to both of you ladies from Greece!

[@tomfavorite1020]

Two of my favorite KZbin channel hosts. Thanks for what both of you do!!!

[@sportsmom165]

This was so fun watching you two ladies together!! Dio was pitch perfect every time. His last performance, when he had cancer, it looked like something was wrong physically but his voice was as strong as ever. The Elf with the Golden Voice aka The Man On The Silver Mountain.

[@KingEdwardMMVIII]

An absolute legend. Always blows me away.

[@ricoeugene2628]

Two beautiful young women reacting to Dio`s voice . And they are skilled and educated . They know what they are talking about. Yes. One of the most epic songs in hard rock history. ..and , I miss Cozy Powell..

[@brade5874]

Thank you for appreciating Dio. I'm 57 and I was listening to Dio in Rainbow at 12 years old then in high school when he replaced Ozzy and with the satanic panic and his solo career it was just considered noise and no one outside of metal even considered what a remarkable performer he was. Thank you for introducing so many new listeners to his remarkable talents. As a lifelong Dio fan Thank you again.

[@Bastion83]

Dio is an amazing vocalist in general and as far as I am concerned the Greatest of the Metal Gods. I hope you were able to see him in concert at least once since you were around through his prime in terms of performance. Sadly I never got the chance before his passing. Amazing to see new people get introduced to his/his bandmates work.

[@randomchord]

Nobody liked him cuz they were faithful Oz, but ten Heaven and Hell hit and pretty much every track was gold. Their next album was pretty much the same. I still remember sitting in the theater on the opening day of "Heavy Metal" and the entire theater going barking mad when Mob Rules began playing. Legendary. 😁 I miss the 80's. 😉 What an incredible talent. He had special mics because he blew out normal ones. 😂😂😂🍻

[@gunterluber7882]

At a young age he was outstanding. No matter which band he sang in, it was always DIO. Rainbow, Black Sabbath, DIO, everything DIO

[@birdbrainiac]

I love that there's as much appreciation here for Blackmore's playing as Dio's voice. Both of them are amazing.

[@surrealisticpill6457]

He trained trumpet as a child. He said several times that when he started singing, he imagined his voice as the trumpet!! And also it helped hugely with his breathing.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

It would be interesting to know if we could have better results by focusing solely on breathing techniques a lot before even trying to teach singing at all.

[@robertmorano2372]

That's cool. I watched a documentary on notorious BIG and he had a neighbor who was like an uncle figure in his life. That man played jazz drums and they would listen to jazz drummers together. As he got into rapping, he would use his voice as the "jazz drums" on the track and I can never un-hear it.

[@loobkoob]

@@robertmorano2372 if you're familiar with Harry Mack at all, he also has a jazz drumming background. It really shows with how complex some of the rhythmic schemes in his raps are (and is incredibly impressive)

[@chrismahoney246]

As a child I think his parents listened to the opera singer Mario Lanza which also gave him operatic influence, love stargazer

[@nealward8403]

Ronnie also played French horn too when he was young and played bass guitar in several things before Rainbow. I think that gave him more of a feel and flow in his writing style! I watched him 5 times live! He was such an inspiration!

[@NerdGasims]

DIO was just a once & a lifetime talent, the greatest vocalist in heavy metal & hard rock. I’m not a singer, never been interested in singing; in fact this album Rainbow Rising along with Van Halen one made me want to learn guitar; but DIO that’s one vocalist I’ll always listen to & you know it’s him singing when the vocals come into the song. This lineup of Rainbow will always be my favorite band ever, this is one my favorite songs ever & Ritchie Blackmore is always a inspiration for me on the guitar. The album Rainbow Rising is perfect from start to finish, one of the greatest albums ever recorded

[@sandwichman100]

the entire 'rainbow rising' album is perfect, no bum tracks or fill ins every track perfect

[@johntomasik1555]

Always felt that the Dio/Powell era of Rainbow was underrated.

[@joeylummox7330]

Great album but let's be honest Do You Close Your Eyes is kinda filler.

[@geekay4703]

Elizabeth beaming like a proud mother introducing her child. Glad you enjoyed him Julia.

[@martinlehotan8373]

Don't forget that this was the 70's. These guys are amazing. Anything from Blackmore's Rainbow and Rainbow Rising are fantastic.

[@yehudasimon6957]

We need more Julia & Elizabeth shared reactions in our lives! It was so much fun to see Elizabeth sharing one of her favorite singers with another great vocal coach/reactor.

[@reliantncc1864]

Why not Gates of Babylon? Elizabeth loved it.

[@jamesgardner2101]

May as well invite Lolli as well...

[@Rabgiliszta]

@@jamesgardner2101 or Beth from Beth Roars - a redhead trio of vocal experts doing a reaction to anything would be a real phenomenon 😃

[@chriso6719]

I knew Elizabeth couldn't pass up the opportunity to introduce Julia to Dio. 🤣🤘🤘

[@svenjensen9770]

That was truely one of her best ideas ever 🤘❤️

[@arrogant8295]

Hearing Dio for the first time is one of the best feelings, it's hard to believe that someone can be this good. Him and Bruce Dickinson gods of metal

[@ElonMusk-cc2fy]

@@arrogant8295with Rob Halford are the trinity of metal singer gods

[@zon3665]

Besides Ronnie's vocal capacity, he's a master lyricist. The lyrics he has written throughout his career are just as satisfying and profound.

[@craigoliver3709]

He could tell a story in one line

[@zon3665]

@@craigoliver3709 "The thrill of the chase is worth the pain." Says a lot and is a good example.

[@Henelund]

Yeah agreed the storytelling is just epic in everything he wrote..

[@Henelund]

i mean a phrase like this "Were off to the witch we may never come back but the magic we feel is worth a lifetime", just brilliant..

[@bly762]

I love Dio! and Richie Blackmore's Rainbow and Black Sabbath with Dio. But my friends and I always made light of Dio's lyrics. They always seem to be about whips and chains and rainbows and magic, but I never cared. The lyrics were just words to say while one feels the music. (Unless you are talking about Rush who actually wrote Lyrics)

[@laneweever2620]

You two were very fun to watch. Thanks for sharing. This song still makes me watery-eyed even now when i hear it. Dio was definitely one of a kind. He will be missed.

[@DocThunderfoot]

The most epic, grand, magical, uplifting, goosebumping, incredibly well crafted 8 and a half minutes of music ever written, played & recorded! Sung by the greatest rock vocalist to ever walk this earth!!

[@davidmastro5406]

This is easily one of the best reactions I have ever seen. The appreciation you both have for Dio is beautiful. Thanks, ladies!

[@damianvc31]

Looking forward for this! Can't believe no one has introduced this legend to Julia yet, but I'm glad it's Elizabeth who did it...and with the best possible pick to start with since you also get to enjoy the Man in Black himself doing some guitar work 🤘

[@MarkWinn-rl1nk]

He was doing that about 8 months before he died bless him, Lincolnshire, UK

[@solarwarden4207]

I must have heard this song 10000 times. But your reviews show me details that I as a non musical person would never notice and therefore new things to appreciate. Sometimes its like hearing these songs for the first time again. And that is a real gift. Thank you for your videos. Amazing!

[@willemtoren6626]

This ^^^

[@Chepo90]

This is one of the best songs i've ever heard!.Incredible and iconic. And Dio probably the best metal singer ever. At least, my favourite for sure. Hope u enjoyed this piece of art 🤗

[@reliantncc1864]

In my opinion, there are three metal singers at the very top. Dio, Rob Halford, and Bruce Dickinson (the last of whom I just heard on the current tour, and he somehow hasn't lost a step). Hard to say which one's best. Halford has unlimited power, Dio has amazing technique, and Dickinson has perfect diction (and stage presence). I just consider them the metal triumvirate and leave it at that. No one else is in their league.

[@Chepo90]

@@reliantncc1864 Agree, great opinion and very well founded. I love Bruce Dickinson too, I feel that his energy, his stage presence and, as you said, his diction, make him outstanding. I think he is also a great storyteller, he generates very special atmospheres. A very complete guy even outside of singing. IMO, Geoff Tate can compete in those big leagues, probably in my personal top 4, I think I say DIO, Dickinson, Tate and Halford, each with their characteristics. Even so, they are still very personal opinions and everything is respectable, my favorites are DIO and Dickinson because they are the ones I listen to the most. Greetings and good life! 🙌

[@reliantncc1864]

@@Chepo90 I'm not terribly familiar with Queensryche and Geoff Tate. I liked "Eyes of a Stranger" well enough, but most of their other songs I tried out didn't do it for me. That said, I didn't grow up listening to them the way I did with Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and others. Got any suggestions for what I should listen to if I liked "Eyes?"

[@Chepo90]

@@reliantncc1864 To be honest, I didn't listen to Queensryche that much either as a band itself. Just a few single songs and then the Operation Mindcrime album, which was always said to be his masterpiece. IMO, an excellent album. I highlighted him as a great singer because from what I was able to enjoy him, it shows that he has an impressive vocal range and excellent resources as a vocalist. So, at least that album if you're interested you can listen to it as a complete conceptual work. Long live metal, greetings!

[@tomfabozzi5353]

Would agree, except for one addition- Geoff Tate. With maybe Ian Gillan (and you can argue Michael Kiske, although I’m not a Helloween fan, really), these are the Gods of metal Vocals. On Mt Olympus alone.

[@jamesdenecochea5709]

Thank you Julia & Elizabeth. Been following Dio since his band Elf. No one, NO ONE, can hold a candle to RJD. Thankfully, he left us with an unmatched catalog of brilliant vocalization & writing. Dio & Blackmore... unrivaled talent... watching, or listening to RJD, brings both unparalleled awe & sorrowful melancholy. A true gentleman with a talent beyond measure...gone too soon. Some will fully understand me when I say that "I truly loved him, for touching my soul & filling my heart with magical emotions. Tears of both joy & sadness each time I hear him"...

[@sparkynm156]

I am with You.... Words fall far short but You put a great combination together that does DIO Justice.. \m/

[@capitaltimingsystems1925]

I fully understand that sentiment!

[@naodoherty]

Absolutely mind-blowing! Ritchie Blackmore was born in the same town where I live - Weston-super-Mare in South West England.

[@bendyparanormal]

The ear to ear smiles and laughing out of sheer, unrestrained joy from what they’re hearing made this so much fun. I caught myself automatically smiling, as well. And the fact that this was a reaction to Dio made it even better. This just made my afternoon! So much fun!

[@toddenderby5583]

He sang from his stomach often, I was fortunate to see his last performance in ohio in 2010 with Heaven and Hell. He was 65 that night..sang as if he was 25..he is forever etched on my skin..he was/is King,so glad you enjoyed

[@theyellowjesters]

Saw them in london Ontario on that tour. My dad took me it was my first concert. He'll of a show.

[@BegToDiffah]

Whaaaa...? Julia's not heard RJD Stargazer... one of the most iconic rock vocal performances of all time? Can't wait to see this!!

[@damianvc31]

It seems she's not heard ANY RJD at all, which means she still have it all to discover Lucky girl

[@shspurs1342]

I don’t know how old Julia is. But i hadn’t here’d this song until my late 30’s.

[@rollingmetal949]

@@shspurs1342 late 20s early 30s I would assume

[@jancarder3703]

I've been the biggest Ronnie James Dio fan since I was 10 years old I'm 57 and I'm still a huge fan greatest voice ever❤

[@tjiwanski2354]

I recently watched the new Dio documentary and it was phenomenal. Although he never had vocal training he attributed his ability to sing to playing the trumpet and that using both instruments comes from the diaphram. As a child his father made him practice trumpet for 3 hours every day which made it a more natural and comfortable when he started to sing.

[@jalkabre5904]

He also listened to opera, Mario Lanza when he was growing up. Seems like a great recipe for a great singer.

[@alexandernicholas7150]

TJ - do you have a link to the Dio documentary?

[@tjiwanski2354]

@@alexandernicholas7150 I do not. I watched it on Showtime.

[@JVMultiProds]

We always need more Dio, but after watching this, we also need more Julia and Elizabeth reactions :D

[@Witlash101]

Ronnie was a wonderful person. I was lucky enough to hang out and chat with him many times and he has to be one of the nicest people I think I’ve ever met. Glad you got to hear his magnificent voice. He’s one of the few people who you can hear on an album and sounds exactly the same live, every time.

[@torrid94]

Dio is amazing!! One of the all-time greats. Gotta give a shoutout to Blackmore too. An influential guitarist in his own right!!

[@ClockMonsterLA]

It's so cute seeing them fangirl so hard for Dio's vocals.

[@fatboynick4104]

Dio is one of my all-time favorite singers. I have been fortunate enough to see him live many times. His live performances are nothing less than spectacular. I was amazed to learn that he never took vocal lessons. Prior to singing, he trained on the trumpet and that is where he learned breath control. In Dio's own words, " I've never taken vocal lessons. My early trumpet training and a fortunate talent for singing has always been enough for me. In the case of rock singing, I've always felt it was better to remain a bit untrained to maintain your individuality"

[@rhythman69uk]

And he sang like this throughout the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, 2010s and he was singing in the 60s too. 6 decades at least.

[@Cchouette]

Julia & Elisabeth, together for a reaction video 🤗 Without a doubt, the 2 most authentic vocal coaches on the web ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Cubilim]

I watched him live back in 2003 and managed to grab his autograph on my show ticket. One of my prized posession ever since. He was a mighty little man.

[@SomeYouTubeTraveler]

"mighty little man" They oughta react to Steve Burns next XD

[@nigeldepledge3790]

Well, this was heaps of fun and no mistake! Watching Julia encountering Dio for the first time was wonderful. And seeing Elizabeth's glee at Julia's reactions was icing on the cake. And having two such joyful vocal coaches nerding out together over Dio's singing was the cherry on top.

[@nigeldepledge3790]

@@giuliogrifi7739 - yes. And Dios in Spanish; Dieu in French; Deus in Latin.

[@kingnothing07]

Watching anyone experience Dio for the first time is an absolute treasure. I get emotional watching their candid reaction to this legend. Dio was the best vocalist there ever was or will be.

[@johnniemaxwell1033]

Amen

[@marksmusicobsession]

I had the overwhelming pleasure of meeting Dio in New Orleans. He was such a great human being. Humble and kind, a special person who was an asset for this world.

[@keithbadeaux2741]

In what year was this?

[@marksmusicobsession]

@@keithbadeaux2741 I believe OCT 2004, I saw him the day before seeing Queensryche. Have met the old lineup from them several times.

[@JamesCain-o9w]

​@@keithbadeaux27411976 I really believe

[@JamesCain-o9w]

😊 1976 this this came out they started recording it in 1975

[@gonzalorochasblacknight7199]

Elizabeth and Julia two powerhouses of singing analysis come together, it's nice to see them together. Dio is one of my favorite singers of all time, he was pure talent and magic. Since Rainbow, Black Sabbath, being a soloist or a guest in another band, his voice always shone

[@SoulsborneKnights77]

And Both are insanely easy on the eyes as well !!! Sorry Elizabeth and Julia i had to throw this remark 😻😻😻

[@rockunstank8554]

JAYSUS CHRIST... my two favorite gals reacting to my favorite vocalist....my grin cannot be peeled from my face

[@yadaroni]

You ladies together...GOLD. This is one of the best things I have seen this whole year. Amazing.

[@GergC0521]

The joy Elizabeth is obviously getting sharing this with you and seeing your reaction is the same exact way I felt when I watched her enjoy this for the first time.

[@echofive1178]

this song always brings tears to my eyes, we lost such a magical voice and beautiful person too soon. So much more music could have been created

[@mikegallagher2732]

SAME HERE...One of THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND INCREDIBLE songs EVER Sung....LONG LIVE RONNIE !!!!!! I teared up BIG time watching his documentary ...ESPECIALLY THE END... There will NEVER, EVER be another like Him...

[@charlesparell4166]

Showtime has The Dio Documentary. It's awesome. He had training. He started playing trumpet, which is where he said he got his lung power. He also DID SING some opera. Watch the Documentary on showtime!!

[@crunchy0kittens]

Even as the song is fading out, he is just pouring it on at full volume. What an absolute titan.

[@robgas7507]

This was so fun to watch. The enthusiasm you both have for signing makes the experience fantastic.

[@billtbodger]

Dio really was something special, his phrasing and choice of notes to give the words the maximum impact were second to none, I saw him many times either with Black Sabbath or DIO and right up to the end his voice never lost any impact, he would cut words with so much abruptness that you became focussed on the words, his songwriting was fantastic, with Rainbow he gained a new power that he carried until the end, Dio = God of metal

[@mikegallagher2732]

ONE OF A KIND he was... There will NEVER be another...A small man with THE Biggest( AND BEST ) pipes...AND HEART.😢

[@robsmackhead]

Loved watching you two. This was awesome watching this

[@symbiosisai]

That Rainbow lineup was as good as the likes of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath but never mentioned enough

[@MB-co6qj]

Facts!

[@NickConner]

I'm a middle aged music lover raised on Zeppelin and Floyd. I've never heard of that rainbow before today. I'm shocked, excited, and about to go down a rabbit hole...

[@symbiosisai]

@@NickConner Ritchie Blackmore is my favorite guitarist from that era, his stuff with Deep Purple and Rainbow is phenomenal

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

Blackmore, Dio, Powell, Carey and Bain. Simply awesome.

[@highwaystar3780]

@@NickConner 😳

[@zon3665]

I wish Dio could've heard your analysis. He would sit down with you two and discuss this. He loved intelligent conversation about his work.

[@dantreadwell7421]

I think on some levels hearing the absolute love of his voice would probably make him blush. He was so humble of his skill and abilities. I mean, don't get me wrong, he was a vocal God and he knew it, but it never ruled over him. He would have appreciated it deeply though.

[@petahpunk]

2 of my 3 favorite gingers!! When you talk about his stamina, keep in mind shows in the 70's and 80's two and a half hour sets were the norm for headliners. This reaction was golden!

[@MisterPoppy-sc1sj]

Dio was a lover of opera and lyrical singing, and although he did not follow any formal training, he sang from an early age and he worked a lot, he was quite young professional and has always been perfectionist. We must not believe that he never worked his voice, it is false, he worked a lot. He deserved his talent, he was a very perfectionist worker

[@j0hnn13K]

The two of you together is so very entertaining, two peas from the same pod for sure. And Elizabeth goading Julia "no go back further, no further , yes!" (only so she can hear those amazing vocal parts again and again) is so very funny. It's so obvious that the both of you truly and deeply love music and vocals in any style, and you both clearly being good friends as well, which makes for very entertaining videos with a ton of extra information and insights we viewers are being made aware of. I'm sure more collaborations will follow, and i for one cannot wait to see them :D

[@valentine_puppy]

I am so proud to have been one of the people who wouldn’t shut up about Rainbow and Dio when TheCharasmaticvoice asked who they should do next. Your excitement is exactly what I felt in the same obsessive way. After I heard Stargazer I had to listen over and over. There is a reason we call him “The God of Metal singers” It also helps that Dio means god. I loved this so much. I was totally with your guest as she was going oh she will love this part. Such a great video. Thank you so much for it. More Dio in the world the world the better.

[@shrtal]

Dio is one in a lifetime. I also adore his performance of ‘Mistreated’ from Munich in 1977.

[@dearmrdead8181]

My favorite song of all time!!

[@SupaDupaFli79]

I've never been so glad to discover a song as I was to discover this one. My new favourite of all time.

[@goldie1605]

Same!

[@SignOfCross]

Many eargasms at this video! I think everyone has that same feeling when hearing Dio for the first time! I have been listening to Dio for 25 years and I still feel like that

[@nealward8403]

Agreed!!! RJD’s voice was amazing

[@metalheaded666]

Please do more collabs together, this was amazing to watch! Loved it so much

[@efakter1]

Richie Blackmore is a guitar wizard. I’m glad you enjoy his guitar playing Julia can’t wait to hear more Ronnie James Dio from Black Sabbath, and when he went solo. so exciting

[@erikthompson619]

That's Ritchie, with a t.

[@efakter1]

@@erikthompson619 Who cares.

[@gregivey183]

Heaven and Hell....live Sydney..2 nights in a row Iommi was spellbinding....Dio sounded like a giant.

[@neuromancer13]

Enjoyed you both having "eargasms" with the Blackmoore's great solo!

[@Twotontessie]

Rainbow’s peak moment. Cozy Powell and Dio had such a massive sound together. This song is interesting because it’s not a heavy guitar riff song. It’s the drums and vocals that provide the power.

[@brianm5831]

And the keyboards!!! Without those chorus-eys phrases, the song would lack so much!

[@PlymouthT20]

How many songs start with a Drum solo, just to fit one in?

[@partyguinness]

Rock’ peak moment

[@barryrammer7906]

Ah, nah, Ritchie Blackmore steals the show as usual. But you can't say a bad word about this song, and musicians are top 3 in the world at that time.

[@omega1575]

Your talking about massive sound while not mentioning Ritchie Blackmore?

[@stevenhopwood8195]

Wow! Have I died and gone to heaven? Two of my favourite young vocal analysts , reacting to one of the greatest metal vocalists of all time. Love it. ❤️🤘🎸🎻🇦🇺

[@jacquelyndavis7296]

Rainbow's "Rainbow Rising" was gifted to me as a 14 yr old living on a farm in New Hampshire. What a blessing. I had no idea what I was listening to and I became a huge RJD fan from that point on. I was very fortunate to see him in concert. His powerful voice blew us all away. RIP.

[@frankford1115]

The solo. The singing. The drum intro. Incredible. Masterpiece of rock music. Dio. Blackmore. Powell. WHAT A MONSTER SONG THAT STANDS THE TEST OF 50 YEARS.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

The Solo!