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[@AlexHefner]

No lie. Yall could probably make money if you buy a shirt, wait until they're gone and then sell em on ebay. ;) haha love you guys so much. enjoy the reaction!

[@AkumaZabuza]

Alex Hefner no "Rainbow in the Dark"? Wtf alex....

[@tinsarcevic9557]

Alex Hefner you have to react to the Dream Theater cover by this song! Same as you did the Killswitch Engage cover reaction to holy diver

[@albvzter]

Fuckin love your videos, always wait for them! You should react to Mr. Crowley by Ozzy Osbourne

[@archangel9187]

I'm keeping mine!

[@thatcher00]

Alex Hefner alice in chains man in the box you need to listen to it

[@ahgrancha6571]

Cozy Powell: Monster Ronnie James: Pavarotti of Rock. BUT Richie Blackmore: The freaking MAESTRO.

[@ghozer909]

Hellyeah!!!!

[@scottcole842]

I love Richie. Best guitar player ever.🌈🎸🎶🎼

[@ahgrancha6571]

Scott Cole Amen to that 👊🏼

[@kurtsherrick2066]

@@scottcole842 Yes Ritchie is the Guitarist.

[@OrgaNik_Music]

Welcome to the magical world of Dio. You'll never look back.

[@geggs13]

and if you do look back, you'll see a rainbow rising.

[@luismiranda4024]

And Blackmore :)

[@standel178]

Get your facts right - Dio was the singer BUT its Richie who formed the band.

[@blackdeath6085]

@@standel178 indeed,its actually calles Richie Blackmores Rainbow the first album ;)

[@simongrainger8265]

If you like RDJ then listen to Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath. He replaced Ozzy for a while. This album was their best under Dio. He was one of the best singers!

[@zorrozorro42]

In my opinion, probably the best heavy rock song ever produced. All the stars aligned for this one. RIP all those who have passed. And a beer for those who remain.

[@kingkiller_1001]

#facts

[@josephbarr1659]

Amén, my brother. I wish Dio was still with us. Same with Cozy Powell. But their legacies live on in their music.

[@osio4783]

Best heavy rock song is Kashmir, but Stargazer is close.

[@andressen]

Last week some silly facebook chain letter asked me to name the "best song overall" - and my choice was stargazer. Dio was one of my favorite vocalists. Blackmore on Guitar (while being no Vai or Gilbert) is a master of the Guitar. The Drums and the the arrangement, the Synths in the Background, the solos and an the story being told in this song is a superb combination. When I heard this song the first time it struck me - and that was more than 35 Years ago.

[@jvidalw]

Actually, the second best. The best song ever created is Burn , by Deep Purple

[@larrybinmtn709]

This version of Rainbow was incredible. Three legends with Dio, Blackmore, and Cozy Powell on drums. I saw Dio live in the early 80s (yes I'm old as fuck) and he was something special. You could not take your eyes off him. I love seeing young folks listening to this stuff and getting it. It makes me sad though that you'll never get the chance to see him live.

[@HellBrYnger]

no need to be ashamend of age dude, i was born in '91 and always thought i'd be better placed in the 70's, one can only do so much ;P

[@tunameydan]

I born in Turkey at 2000. Look at this curse. And no clip of dio high quality in the web. The last chance was Blackmore's but he is not making metal songs, but "his night" is perfect too. Whatever. You are so lucky, lucky as hell!

[@CZed-uq4on]

True. So true. But don´t forget tony carey.

[@glyngasson8450]

I'm even older, I saw Rainbow on the Long live Rock and Roll tour, with all three there

[@cecillancaster9462]

@@glyngasson8450 I saw them during the Rainbow Rising Tour at Southern Methodist University's McFarland Auditorium in the late seventies. Great Concert!

[@BloodTar]

Ronnie James Dio had probably one of the best rock voices, ever.

[@lmlCOBHClml]

Best voices period. I forgot where I saw this but he doesn't layer his vocals(except for harmonies). His voice is so fucking powerful that there is only one vocal layer. That's fucking insane!

[@chiefjayhox]

not probably....has the best

[@christianwentz5020]

PROBABLY? HERESY!!!! BURN HIM! HERETIC!!!!

[@Ledyba165]

1. Freddi Mercury 2. Ronnie James Dio 3. Robert Plant

[@jimmyandersson59]

KawaiiMilotic nah man, Ronnie at the top with Freddie at second. ;)

[@willturnbull91]

I wholeheartedly believe that Stargazer is the best rock/metal song ever written. It's truly magical, and I get goosebumps every single time I listen to it. Glad to see that it gets some appreciation.

[@tjg555]

"This is the best song I've played on this channel since I started." "Fact."

[@ricoblade9790]

This is easily one of the best songs ever recorded

[@NewWaveOfBritishHeavyMetall]

Dio - Rainbow in the Dark! 🤘

[@stephenjacobs8500]

This song is a masterpiece. I'll never forget my first time hearing it, I couldn't stop listening to it over and over. And you're so right, the music and vocals paint the picture so perfectly, I feel like I'm in the middle of the story when listening.

[@NateAlyn]

This song is so incredible on many levels! Glad you chose this one! 🤘🏾👽❤️#NateAliens

[@V.F.D.DaleSalvador]

Nate Alyn Aye, I know you! I'm a Sub of yours! Keep it up man!

[@NateAlyn]

Dissonant Fates Thank you! 🤘🏾👽❤️#NateAliens

[@MetalMann-de3xi]

Totally agree with you Nate, this song is so underrated. It's a very powerful song, and if people take away the literally meaning of this song, it carries a great message.

[@mix6809]

watched ur reaction to this song, loved it

[@MrTech226]

Nate, I agree with you, Ronnie James Dio does it!

[@jorgmuhlberg3632]

RonnieJames Dio: The greatest voice ever lived on earth. I'm a fan since 1983. And I never heard a greater voice.

[@kevinunger433]

Been a fan since 1975. RIP Ronnie , I will miss you

[@arrolate]

This song is complete magical! One of the best songs ever!

[@creaturebeechx]

My good sir, I believe you have FINALLY reached enlightenment. You *get it*, it's clear on your face. YOU HAVE FELT AND EXPERIENCED WHAT WE ALL HAVE BEEN FEELING FOR ALL THESE YEARS. WE METALHEADS HAVE LITTLE TO NO NEED TO COMMUNICATE OUR FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS VERBALLY, WE JUST KNOW. IT'S NOT TO BE EXPLAINED. You're ready. Now, start with Rocka Rolla and begin your metal journey. 😂🤘🏻

[@kingkiller_1001]

It is certainly a certain insight... You can't be taught, you can't be shown... You have to experience

[@luigivampa9895]

Amen Hannah Smith!!

[@h161161]

You baptised him Hannah

[@Krycek_29]

Dio - Don't Talk To Stranger (Live at the Spectrum 1986)

[@olgakuznetsova_bass]

Diego Alvarez Oh yes fantastic song and fantastic performance!

[@EpicZadrani]

same song, live in holland 1983 though

[@MrAcidKnight]

Yes!!

[@JimmyRJump]

Cozy Powell, the best drummer of his era combined with Ritchie Blackmore, the best guitar player this side of Hendrix and Ronnie James Dio on vocals, and people didn't think this song would get their train off the rails? Seriously? I was fifteen when I bought this album back in 1976 and I still haven't recovered completely. All hail to thee, senior Hefner, for thou art now immortal. Greetings and well-wished from Belgium.

[@claudiavalentijn1457]

haha, great reaction!

[@imrekalman9044]

Once a reporter called Cozy the best drummer, too, to which Cozy responded with "Second. Bonzo of Led Zep is the best, I'm only the second." He wasn't bragging, just stating facts. 😁

[@TheNizem]

I blame this On stage album for ruining my chance to become aircraft Engr...I listen non-stop high vol. On my earpiece portable cassette player(walkman) till i failed my hearing test after passing the interview...anyway no regret😅

[@xyouzoo]

You need react to Rainbow In The Dark by Dio!

[@bradyblackburn4863]

Seconded.

[@ultracheese420]

I was about to say the same thing

[@wolfydafloof1720]

I second this :3

[@milanhefka2154]

Hamza Screw SS.

[@xyouzoo]

Parker Crook yes me too, thatt's why I wrote this comment

[@toddstevens13]

Same guitarist that you loved in Deep Purple's Highway Star .

[@jackdouneen6481]

Richie Blackmore, What a guitarist

[@TheSweBoo]

Good choice for a favorite. That ending minute is up there among the best vocal performances in history! :D

[@HellBrYnger]

i'd go up there and say RJD was the best voice humanity ever had.

[@kattmat2595]

Remember me 14 years old in chock when i heard this. I was flying AT The end part. Its so sad that when you here The song for The 20 time its still a god song but it loses its magic. Its Hard to get that wow feeling today when you listen to so much music

[@24SparrowJack]

from the guitar solo on wards is pure genius

[@guilegale8942]

The Dio love is pretty heartwarming. He was a huge influence and inspiration for generations of musicians, and so very few have reached the same heights he did. It's always nice to see people finally tune in and see the raw, unrestrained talent in his work. If you like music that tells a story like this one, I HAVE to recommend Coheed and Cambria's music. One of their most well-known is Welcome Home, but Sentry The Defiant, Domino the Destitute, or (especially) The Dark Sentencer from their upcoming album are all amazing songs with actual stories attached to them- the band wrote comic books and actual short stories to accompany their music. Said stories aren't required to appreciate the music, and oh god are C&C talented, but they're half the fun. If you plan on doing your usual research, I'd recommend saving it until after you've heard the song or songs or album, so you can appreciate the music itself first.

[@jimk.905]

Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell

[@AkiraBaikal]

Ronnie James Dio has been one of my top favorite heavy metal vocals of all times. I mean, this guy was THE voice of heavy metal, period.

[@dassaevcabral5542]

React to Helloween - I want out. Helloween is a band that appeared in the mid 80's, have a sound that refers to Iron, Judas Priest and other bands of the time. Highlights include vocalist Michael Kiske who reaches sharp and extensive notes with extreme ease, and lines of melodic guitars. This song in question portrays how much we are suffocated in different spheres of coexistence within society, and there comes a time that we really "want to get out".

[@kirvergalarragacastro1448]

Haha, I just commented that he needs to listen to Keeper of the seven keys, but i think that I want out or Dr. Stein goes better for a first Helloween first time.

[@ThePalindromeAnna]

YES!!!

[@dehoedergia]

Keeper of the seven keys is their best song, by far. No need to ease anyone into Helloween, just go with keeper.

[@pumniezau8147]

Indeed , keeper of the seven keys. He's already entered the realm of masterpieces with stargazer and a couple other. Might as well go for that or even Avantasia - The Seven Angels while we're feeling brave.

[@randpaul7031]

I Want Out really isn't that good of a reaction song. Keeper of the Seven Keys is a much better choice, it's a top three all time power metal song for sure.

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

*STARGAZER = MASTERPIECE!!!*

[@Stefan-]

As a HUGE fan of Ronnie James Dio since the 80´s it seems ive heard this song about million times. It still gives me goosebumps even today seeing your video, its just that good, a true masterpiece !

[@zacharysoares1985]

I agree with you timeless...

[@josephbarr1659]

Well said, sir. My feelings exactly.

[@thetruthhurts6652]

Gates of Babylon is another classic with Dio in in Rainbow

[@edbrotherton36]

Dude I'm can't tell you how happy I am to see you react to this song. I was first introduced to it by a good friend while driving around in a car and it was a mix tape. That's right I said "tape". The first time I heard it I didn't know what I just heard. The second time I listened to it. I cried. Years later I had met someone who was wearing a Rainbow shirt. We got talking and I explained my experience and turns out he cried his second time listening to it too. It's my favorite song of all time and I to consider it perfect. It was interesting to hear you make that mention too. There is something truly magical about this song from a very deep level. The music has so many layers to it but the layers don't feel stacked but rather melted into each other. Thanks for this.

[@siddharthagarwal9848]

Thanks for your comment. I feel the same.

[@rjbviking97]

My dad loves Rainbow, not really into metal though. But he showed me this band when I was a kid and it's the first real band I've known, and I like to think it paved the way for me into the metal world. So thanks dad and Dio! This song is badass. ..Also, considering reacting to Sons of Winter and Stars by Wintersun, you will probably die of goosebumps.

[@josephbarr1659]

Believe it or not, I have watched probably close to 10 of these KZbin reaction videos for Stargazer. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST ONE. I'm a long time metal fan, and a huge fan of RJ Dio. This song is definitely one of his best vocal productions ever. Pair that with Ritchie Blackmore's guitar and Cozy Powell's drumming, and you've got a really unique, epic masterpiece. This song was made in 1976, and to this day few songs can match it.

[@v6jim2]

What few have mentioned is the Middle Eastern 'feel' to the song. The phrasing and chord links that Richie uses put you right into the desert. Stunning piece of music. Stunning.

[@polygoncreatures4045]

Absolutely. My thoughts exactly.

[@jasonlarson9018]

This song is absolutely B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L.

[@archangel3169]

React to Rainbow in the dark by dio

[@8ballali]

That huge voice, from that tiny little guy, is incredible.

[@bismarck33]

Cozy Powell, just gotta love that drummer

[@jimmybower4421]

Cozy Powell was outstanding!!!!!!

[@jimilove7773]

The Best!

[@blackmoretheguitargod]

Best drummer ever!

[@Muse31]

I LOVE seeing reactions from the younger people when they hear these bad ass heavy metal songs. There's some good sh$t out there!

[@troymjohnson]

Qwik fact, Richie is the guitarist extraordinaire for both Rainbow AND Deep Purple.

[@Thanos23]

Dude this guitar solo is so underated.. I love it.

[@deegodarkwulf1228]

The fact it fits so well within the lyrical themes of the song is just amazing.

[@nightshadespectre409]

Deep Purple was never the same without Ritchie, but then again Rainbow wouldn’t be the same without Ritchie either. Lol

[@dancurtis461]

and everyone else knows him for 'smoke on the water' smh

[@maurosuch3776]

Dude, I reacted of the same way you did when I listened to Rainbow for first time, specially when I heard that song. Love for Rainbow and Dio will never die! ❤

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Cozy Powell's drumming and fills in this song are some of the coolest ever.

[@Ruhtinas84]

Next RAINBOW song should be "Man on the silver mountain" or "Kill the king"! Or maybe All night long with Graham Bonnet? Eh, can't really decide but LONG LIVE ROCK 'N' ROLL!!

[@larrybinmtn709]

Graham's one of my favorite singers. Is he Ronnie James Dio? No. He's Graham Bonnet. The first Alcatrazz remains in my all time favorites list. But, if I had to pick the next Rainbow song for Alex it would Man on the Silver Mountain.

[@burtknighten1873]

Tarot woman

[@not-a-theist8251]

Ritchie blackmore is an absolute genius. If you like this type of musik you should check out Deep Purple which is the first band he played in. Child in Time is propably the best song EVER

[@holydiver73]

Lukas Schäfer not even close to the first band he played in. His first band was in 1961 and he was in at least a half a dozen more bands before he formed Deep Purple in 1968.

[@mortensen1961]

@@holydiver73: The Outlaws (not the "Green Grass and High Tides" band) and Screaming Lord Sutch come to mind.

[@robicenco1]

I think "Stargazer" is the pinnacle of both Blackmore's and Dio's careers. Both did many great things over a period of many decades, but I don't think any vocalist brought out the best in Blackmore as much as Dio did, and no guitarist brought out the best in Dio as much as Blackmore did. This is *it*.

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

@@robicenco1 Blackmore definitely brought out the best from Ronnie James Dio, but Tony Iommi did also.

[@LooKerHood]

Stargazers is my favorite song. Period.

[@selvakorpi]

One of the 3 best classic rock songs ever. Try the other 2: "Comfortably numb" by Pink Floyd and "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin. Cheers from Chile!!!

[@dancurtis461]

and 2112 ;)

[@JontyFreaCk]

This is my favourite Rainbow song, brilliant choice to react to. Now on the subject of the vocals and instruments going brilliantly together time to do my usual request, Kingdom (live at EMGTV) by Devin Townsend. In my ever changing list of best vocalists two that will never leave the top 5 is 'evvy Devvy and Ronnie James Dio. I will warn you about the good ol' canadian devil, it is a very deep rabbit hole of musical masterpieces ranging from the most extreme of extreme metal to country and some of the most beautiful songs written in the last 25 years. Also another brilliant Rainbow song is man on the silver mountain.

[@naaaneee4167]

my most favorite song .. played it thousands of times .. always in my playlist since 80's

[@starburstppl]

What can I say? This song is a MASTERPIECE with the Master of Metal vocals, Ronnie James Dio!!!!!

[@MrDeengels]

starburstppl his vocals at the end is pure art.

[@sotis1756]

Btw, Alex this guitarist is called Ritchie Blackmore and hes the same guitarist that played in deep purple, just tought you should know about one of the best guitarist in history

[@PixelatedSpirit]

Rainbows Dio era is pure magic

[@therealaustinpowers1967]

Do Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath. It has Ronnie James Dio on vocals. Rainbow in the Dark by Dio is pretty bad ass too

[@diogomega]

Dio - rainbow in the dark

[@samcockwell987]

This song is very nostalgic for me as this was mum’s favourite album when she was expecting me so I’ve literally been hearing this since being in the womb! I’m glad you enjoyed it so much

[@TheRobotZ]

Metallica - Orion please... been asking for weeks xD

[@mmaarrttyy123]

This could be the best instrumental album.

[@nashidmamoon9151]

ALbum?

[@giacomo2836]

Hell Yeah, been asking too for weeks haha Best instrumental ever written

[@ieronim272]

I've been asking for Death-Voice of the soul for years

[@TheRobotZ]

so comment that man :'D

[@moro7108]

Ritchie Blackmore,guitarist and foundation of the "Rainbow" is also part from other great classic rock band "DEEP PURPLE". So please react to some of theirs songs.

[@agothicromance66]

when hip hop turms into metal head :)

[@allandriver2066]

This track is 40 years old...This generation getting Schooled......🇦🇺🤙😎

[@bobthebear1246]

You've been DIO'd!!!! I am so glad you covered this. Definitely one of Metal's all-time greats!!!! 🔥🤟 And now that you know...go forth and conquer other adventures that await you...

[@henryurbach5431]

Hey Alex, so glad you love that song. You talking about goosebumps, it's how i felt when I first turned the record over to side 2 back in '76. What also makes this song super great for me is the using real orchestra for the coda. Now you gotta react to the part 2 of this saga... "A Light in the Black". It's twice as fast and epic with phenomenal solos from both Ritchie on guitar and a very young Tony Carey on keys, and Cozy Powell's drum intro will leave your mouth wide open. And of course, you got the god like voice of the late RJD. Also highly recommended song by Rainbow from Dio period is "Gates of Babylon" You won't be disappointed.

[@thattowtruckguy777]

Type O Negative Black no1 Dream Theater Pull me Under

[@qwertc1400]

COZY, DIO, RITCHIE, ALL GENIUS

[@MrDeengels]

His whole heart and soul is on full display in his vocals at the end of the song.

[@joedaniels6014]

1st time i heard the song it was literally just a 9 minute onslaught on my senses so you're not on your own 😂 His vocals are unbelievable, and so clean. Great video mate. Keem 'em coming

[@kachdragonfly]

this is the genius of ronnie james dio and richie blackmore. I challenge the world to find this talent in the here and now

[@simongrainger8265]

2019...and still one of the best songs ever! I remember playing in the park with my portable cassette radio...truly a masterpiece. I see a Rainbow Risinnnggg!!

[@foodit3ms444]

Fear of the Dark (Live) by Iron Maiden With your mom. Come on Alex.

[@kurtsherrick2066]

It's not Dio but Ritchie Blackmore on guitar and Cozy Powell on drums. It was Blackmore that gave Dio a chance to become a legend. This is one of the best line ups in History. Blackmore is a genius.

[@dreamerdeceiver6592]

fuck yeah,that´s what i was thinking

[@toddvandell85]

And don't forget Tony Carey on keyboards, and the late great Jimmy Bain on bass. This line up was also on the killer live album Rainbow On Stage which featured the first appearance of Kill The King which then appeared in a slightly altered version on Long Live Rock'N'Roll. Slightly altered because David Stone had replaced Tony Carey on keyboards and Bob Daisley had taken over for Jimmy Bain on bass at that point. The late great RJD was still the lead vocalist, and the late great Cozy Powell was still slamming the drum skins like the beast he was. That WHOLE album is awesome. If you want to hear how amazing Dio was as a vocalist and lyricist, check out at very least the songs "Kill The King", "Lady of the Lake", "Gates of Babylon", and "Rainbow Eyes" By itself, "Rainbow Eyes" is quite possibly one of the most beautiful, heartbreaking ballads Ronnie James Dio EVER sang. And he truly sang on that one. Pretty song, pretty vocal, pretty guitar. Very Spartan song. Pretty much Ritchie playing guitar and Ronnie singing. That's it. (But just from hearing this song, you kind of see where Ritchie's later Renaissance project Blackmore's Night came from.) Ronnie used to say he never sang/wrote love songs, but if "Rainbow Eyes" is NOT a love song? I don't know what is. Sounds like one to me. :-)

[@thericker41]

right on bro!...

[@mikejon1784]

No its dio dont be a fool!!!

[@thericker41]

@@glaurung8644 Dio was in Rainbow b4 bBlack Sabbath...Dio was in a band called Elf that toured with Deep Purple and Electric Light Orchestra...I was there...

[@alexperry4691]

The single most best and epic vocal delivery on a song ever.. I defy anyone who listens to music to argue that ronnie james dio was an absolute vocal monster...the best ever and there will never be the like again 👌

[@liamjorgensen8746]

Bro, I haven't seen you get lost in a song like this in ages. This is amazing. I love your work my dude. Brings some light to the void that we call life

[@ST0RMBRINGR]

I remember when this album was first released. It’s definitely A shining moment for the band and definitely showcases Dio in his finest hour. This song still sounds as incredible as it did when I first heard so many years ago. Thanks for reviewing this epic masterpiece

[@gastonruiz4061]

This theme sounds like it was made in HEAVEN.

[@jimshelby406]

How can you not love Ronnie Dio?!?! Sometimes we forget just how fucking great this man was. Even for those select few who weren't in line the day God was handing out ears you still have to thank him because time and time again he raised the bar and made other musicians work that much harder to put out quality music. Without a doubt the single most influential metal artist ever as well as the humblest and most gracious person I've ever had the privilege of meeting. There will never be another like him.

[@warwickcurtis7744]

Good songs come and go.. The triumvirate of Blackmore, Dio and Powell combined to make this great song absolutely timeless. It's an absolute masterpiece of musical craftsmanship that should be revered as a gift from the Gods of Rock n Roll. Long Live Rock and Roll. Long live RAINBOW 🌈

[@i.q369]

GREATEST.SONG.EVER.

[@arrolate]

No doubt

[@paulokotipelto]

Supreme song!

[@toddchenard2332]

Gates of Babylon is pretty darn good to

[@alihas1981]

So glad to finally see you react to this absolute masterpiece. You should definitely check out A Light in the Black now. (Stargazer Part 2 pretty much) More goose bump inducing music.

[@MetalHeadDudelml]

DEATH - CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN

[@efriamantoniogarza9388]

This was awesome! Stargazer is one of metals great compositions. Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie were a perfect match. This song and album are epic, grand, cinematic. It's a masterpiece. A Light In the Black is it's sister song on the album. I loved this song since I was a preteen. Toney Carey on Keys, Jimmy Bain on bass, Cozy Powell on drums and the London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra joins at the end. I'm glad you liked it so much Alex. I always have as well. This is one of the greatest songs ever written. I hope you've listened some more, there's a lot to absorb in this.

[@TRSbigjim]

An outrageous drum pattern eh Alex?! :) One of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time.

[@spoogemop]

I'm glad you liked it. These songs have been part of my soul for 35 years. It's truly lovely to see them hitting you like artillery shells. Glorious. Thank you for being so open-minded.

[@Baldur1975]

7:05 Haha Your Face looks like: "Are you kidding Me?"

[@qivarebil2149]

Very well summed up - it's an image of society and the humans. I've been listening to this song about 25 times a week, for the last ten years. The combination of lyrics and sheer performance, keeps me from going totally insane.

[@Joszim100]

Ronnie James Dio - "Temple of the King"

[@george_photo]

Right reaction! This song released 1976.... !!!! Light years ahead of its time!

[@MrDeengels]

George Grigoriadis Ronnie’s vocals at the end is absolutely killer! His heart is on full display.

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

I love the Ritchie Blackmore eras of Deep Purple big time, but Rainbow in my opinion is his greatest creation ever! I am so glad that he left Deep Purple and created the band Rainbow. Ritchie Blackmore was at his peak in guitar playing and songwriting during his Rainbow days. This song is a MASTERPIECE!!! It is so PHENOMENAL to this day.

[@stephenquimico]

MAAAAAAN, my dad had this LP and I've started hearing these songs (the whole album) when I was a little child and I remember loving it since I can remember of hearing any song. I've loved to realize that you're going through some good experiences with rock and metal. Try to listen to the whole album and react to it, you will love it all like you did with this song. TRUST ME! hahaha

[@partyguinness]

“So Ronnie, how epic do you want it?” Duo:”yes”

[@rufus231]

Failed.

[@Po3oB]

Here, Alex, you are facing a DOUBLE greatness and epicness - you have Dio here (and I think his Rainbow albums were the best masterpieces he has done in his whole career), and you also have that guitar god Ritchie Blackmore! One of the best guitarists in the world, the best albums Deep Purple had, they had with HIM! Hey, even triple greatness here, there's also magnificient Cozy Powell on drums!

[@Uni-Coder]

I cried when I listened to it for the first time. And when I listened a second time... I cried again. Guess what I am doing now...

[@bhobo09]

Crying?

[@Silver_Something]

I knew, the first time I heard this song, that it truly was something special! Alex, I'm glad you feel the same way. Love your channel.

[@scottcole842]

The grand wizard of metal always makes you a believer.🤘🎸🌈⭐🌠🎶🎼

[@dmytrolomakin6589]

I know this song for many years. And this is the only song that makes me feel tingles down my spine. Each time I listen to this song I feel them. I mean it - EACH F.....G TIME! Incredible RJD!

[@Po3oB]

Try also Kill The King, Sixteenth Century Greensleeves, Catch the Rainbow - these are only some of the best, try to react to them, BUT listen to full first three albums - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow'1975, Rising'1976, Long Live Rock'n'Roll'1978, and Rainbow On Stage (live)'1979. Hearing them for the first time makes your life better in the most unexpetedly pleasant way!

[@ADDISON857]

I’m like Ronnie a long time🔥my first album is « Catch the Rainbow » so wonderful, gestures... brings Happy🥰( soft and warm she touch my face... I’m believe catch the Rainbow) I’m Proud Alex our reaction, it’s correct, I’m seeing our Pleasure listening RONNIE and Stargazer👋wouah, oh my god, oh.... my god, ‘this is crazy, this is music😂bye, Alex, I’m smile😂💕

[@vickykaushik8764]

*You can't define me without this song ! I don't wanna exist without this song !!!*

[@Galacticat_]

Classic song! You gotta do some Devin Townsend! Try Deadhead live at the royal Albert hall

[@glpf5]

Look up the Rainbow Mistreated live in Munich..such an epic song. So glad to see younger generations appreciating good music, they don't make it like this any more. I just discovered your channel and I love how blown away you are by music, the goosebumps, chills, emotional, so good man. Mistreated live will blow this away...or at least tie it, lol. Thanks for the reaction.

[@brianshev6451]

DUDE. Take Hold of the Flame (Live in Tokyo 1984) - Queensryche. THE SONGLE GREATEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE OF ALL TIME!!!!!

[@peraon-rs]

Plant may want a word with you.

[@rednab2001]

I second this motion!! From 1982-1988, Queensryche had the most amazing vocalist in the world....Geoff Tate. As a teenager, he was trained by his aunt, who was an opera singer. He was the first metal vocalist with an operatic background and style. He could hit high notes with incredible power. The song listed above is an amazing song. They later put out what I consider the best metal album of the decade with "Operation Mindcrime."...which was a concept album that told a story from beginning to end....truly epic. Queensryche's first live show was for record executives. Their very fist song "Queen of the Ryche" will literally pin you to your seat with the vocal range and power. When I first heard it, I swore it was studio tricks.....I saw them live that same year.....and left shaking my head in awe.

[@bousmerang]

OMG great choice, please react to Queensryche !

[@wyzapple]

It's hard for me to choose which Queensryche song is actually "best"...so I always just go with the one that caught me up in it first. I used to hear this one (on pure accident)every time I was on an LSD trip. It "floored" me every time. And, of course, it is "Queen of the Reich".

[@AH-nu2py]

Ricardo Stevens Plant was a really good Singer, I just didn’t like the way his voice sounded. It was annoying to me. But of course I’m aware of their contribution to hard rock/metal. I have tons of respect for them, just can’t listen.

[@blodekont5458]

Produced by Martin Birch, legendary, look him up, he made epic masters and productions!!

[@soakedbearrd]

Probably Dio's greatest vocal. I remember the first time I heard his voice on this track I was like is he for real, holy shit

[@nicoladolby2154]

I had the privilege of seeing a Ronnie Dio concert with Black Sabbath in the early 1990s, and the amazing drumming of Cozy Powell 3 times (Michael Shenker Group, Whitesnake & Black Sabbath in the 1980s). But Ritchie's neo-classical rock guitar playing is on a different level. He's as good in concert as on record & quite honestly makes most rock guitarists sound like they really shouldn't have bothered.

[@justinfearior357]

I love it too. Possibly the greatest intro of all time. I could listen to Cozy playing that forever, what a drummer. It’s just brilliant. And Dio is a legend. But I also love Down To Earth as an album. Graham Bonnet was another incredible rock vocalist. .

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

You LIKE Bonnet? You might be the only one bruh, jus sayin'

[@taxidude]

I just love that you young fellas are bringing all this gold back from the past soit doesn't die with my generation.

[@You-rl7gc]

Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars (live rehearsal at Sonic Pump Studios)