Judas Priest - Diamonds And Rust | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@iandestructible1682]

That IS a good version. But this is the album version. I think most people who know this version like the album version better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp6VZnmefZ6pp9U

[@magibiri1]

Check out Teddy Swims “Use me up “and” I can’t make you love me “

[@Phlack]

Jamel_AKA_Jamal I highly recommend the song "run of the mill" from Judas priest as well! Very emotional!

[@mickeyscott7479]

Brother J, this is a way better version. This is what old times like me grew up on. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZacXnt_lLudrac

[@roberthaines1227]

One more version, please? Off of Unleashed in the East. Best version. Also worth checking out is Here Come The Tears. Great Vocal performance.

[@johnathandavis3693]

Jamel, I think you've reacted to Judas Priest in the past- Rob Halford is one of the greatest singers of ANY GENRE. His vocal range spans FOUR OCTAVES....I've been a JP fan for 45 YEARS....

[@paulm.5979]

Rob is the ultimate singer, pure talent and a class act. My favorite singer since I was 10.

[@danwest9900]

Truly one of the best and most powerful singing voices ever - Rob Halford!

[@moss2377]

Agreed!

[@robertbogar1501]

it was six octaves in his prime

[@LoganFK]

It’s 6 if you favorite in every note. Commonly it’s 4 but he’s gone as high as c6, same with Dio and Dickinson. The holy trio.

[@justineapril7922]

Rob Halford is a true singer, not simply a voice. Anytime a singer moves the microphone down away from their mouth, you KNOW they know how to project!! Perfect cover of "Diamonds and Rust!" I also love that Rob Halford is also an openly gay man fronting one of the ORIGINAL metal bands!! Great choice, Jamel! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@andrewlister8906]

"Rob Halford is also an openly gay man fronting one of the ORIGINAL metal bands!!" I really dig that too. As I was watching Jamel listen to him, I started to wonder if Rob had ever written a book about his life, so I looked online and BAM! His autobiography was just released in September! I'm fucking dying to read it.

[@God-ck5yo]

I was really into the rock scene when Rob came out and I remember the reaction of almost the entire rock community was a collective "yea..and?" - no-one gave even the tiniest crap. We rockers are a very accepting bunch. Well, we British rockers are, I still haven't really forgiven the US (even if I've been there many times and love it) for shunning Queen after the video for "I Want to Break Free" came out.

[@justineapril7922]

@@God-ck5yo That is because most American men are insecure about their own bodies and sexuality. Who cares if one man wants to dress like a woman?? That's up to that person. Hey, when I first saw the video for "Bohemian Rhapsody," I KNEW Freddie Mercury was at least bisexual. It was 1975, I was 16, and I liked boys AND other girls. So, why shouldn't anyone else?? Then in 1976, I went to my first Queen concert! Amazing!! I was lucky to see them again in '77. 💜💜💜💜

[@stanleyteriaca2184]

Most Americans of an older age are either under a "yahya your gay, now shut up" or full blown "god hates gays" mode. Gee, god made Steve and Amanda as well as Adam and Eve. Nuff said (and for the record I'm a just turned 50 year old fart).

[@justineapril7922]

@@stanleyteriaca2184 only 50?? I'm about to turn 62! 🤯 mind blown!, 😁

[@TheOriginalAverageJane]

If you like comparing originals and covers, consider Green Manalishi by Fleetwood Mac and then Judas Priest's cover.

[@pammontano7159]

Amazing cover!

[@dragonmike42]

Yes excellent

[@GrievousReborn]

Another song Priest covered is Better By You Better By Me Original by Spooky Tooth should give that one a listen as well

[@pammontano7159]

@@GrievousReborn I’ll never forget Rob singing that one in court. Another awesome cover.

[@bobthebear1246]

ABSOLUTELY. And the Fleetwood Mac original is fucking amazing, too!!

[@johnmulder2325]

I'm 64 yrs old still have some of their vinyl albums.

[@damianyoung3466]

Check out Priest's cover of Fleetwood Mac's, "The Green Manalishi"

[@shspurs1342]

I actually don’t like there Green Manalishi cover. To me it sounds extremely flat. That best version i have ever heard is Fleetwood Mac Sweden 1970. That version almost brought me to tears.

[@gizzy2403]

It is incredible & his voice is off th chart

[@charlesdoca7145]

Love that cover!

[@philhanley7044]

@@shspurs1342 all I can say is WOW. Maybe it's reverse day or I need my ears checked because I just listened to the FLeetwood Mac version and while I liked it...JP nails it imo.

[@alanhandleman6513]

I second that suggestion

[@619DioFan]

Halford is a power house singer. when he " pulls off " the mic ( holds the mic far from his mouth ) and the vocals don't drop off that speaks volumes. super cool guy as well.

[@saschaschneider6355]

He does it so he doesn't overpower in the mix. Great singers have that awareness. When they feel like it's going to be too loud they move the microphone away

[@TheJulianFletcher]

“Speaks volumes” :D

[@peo4989]

Hes the best

[@michaelgreer9673]

And that's why He's " The Metal God ".

[@namechangedtoprotecttheinn6051]

this is great but i still like the one from "unleashed in the east" the best

[@jcbass2u]

I totally agree. It lacks the punch that that version had. This one is good, but leaves me wanting more....of something. The version off of unleashed is just in your face bad-ass.

[@MartyRenn]

Unleashed in the East!

[@georgejeffries3566]

Absolutely. I was sad this was the version

[@sacrimonius]

Agreed

[@tonyhofer6748]

as good as rob sounded..this is the "phoned in version" for sure..now I Have to go listen to unleashed

[@ChueyOrtiz]

Judas Priest and Rush are my top 2 Favorite bands 🤘

[@jeffreygreer]

the absolute right version, back when rock ruled america and the world, notice that drummer, thats mad skill, to hit that cowbell every 4 seconds and twirling the other drumstick like a baton, then a perfect stickflip, priest was killer live

[@Smittay-Sr.]

Their album "British Steel," was my favorite. "Metal Gods," Living After Midnight," and Breaking the Law!

[@BTemple]

A great new-ish Judas Priest tune to listen to is Worth Fighting For, absolutely love it

[@wernerkahn8942]

Listed to Judas Priest - Delivering the Goods. Albums that deserve to be heard: Sad Wings of Destity, Sin after Sin, Hell Bent For Leather, Stained Class!

[@5yearsout]

All great albums for sure, but what about British Steel?

[@xXPyrophorusXx]

@@5yearsout Maybe he stopped at 1980.

[@5yearsout]

@@xXPyrophorusXx absolutely possible, but "Albums that deserve to be heard" doesn't really mention a date now does it?, and in my humble opinion it's hard to leave the classic British Steel off any JP album list.

[@toddginn1384]

Beyond The Realms Of Death

[@shera1789]

JUDAS PRIEST "VICTIM OF CHANGES" from their album Unleashed In The East Freakin phenomenal! Thank you my friend! Stay safe!☮ 💥💯🖤🎼🤘

[@soulpatchjackson3076]

He do victim of changes.... my man will be floored.

[@shera1789]

@@soulpatchjackson3076 Absolutely!😁🤘

[@soulpatchjackson3076]

@@shera1789 Word! He be doing some dead stuff recently. And I'm happy. But.... that priest song..... is a must!!!!!

[@shera1789]

@@soulpatchjackson3076 I agree my friend! That song & that version of it is EVERYTHING!!! 💥💯🖤🎼🤘

[@elvistochong1701]

"Breaking the law" got me hooked on them.

[@susansmithson6293]

My husband and I finally got to see them live in 2018! Rob Halford is 60+ and DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!!!!! AMAZING SHOW!

[@russellpearce5277]

I saw Judas Priest I believe in 2006 in Sofia Bulgaria. The show was delayed for over an hour because there was a soccer game that was projected onto a big screen on stage. I had visions of Rob Halford sitting in the back with the rest of the band screaming and yelling like a football hooligan drinking a beer

[@jerrykeck1494]

Totally agree, UNLEASHED IN THE EAST!!! my favorite version 😈🤟

[@dexterklinefelter6721]

Judas Priest is an amazing rabbit hole for you to go down.

[@CarefulWithThatAxeEugene]

This version still gives me chills, his voice.🤘🏻

[@DG-america]

So EPIC! Unleashed in the East, yes. This version, yes. Two different version of their cover from two different periods of time. Both so beautiful. What great performers. Thanks Jamel.

[@frankmccollum1443]

Jamel, you did that pretty good, Rob introducing the next song... Great reaction man.. Ive never saw this version before. Wow! Thanks!

[@mjoines62]

He's The BEST! I so love the Power They Bring Even on an ACOUSTIC JAM!

[@mikecaetano]

You gotta check out "Hell Bent for Leather" by Judas Priest as well as their cover of "The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown)", originally written and recorded by Peter Green era Fleetwood Mac.

[@BigC.]

This is definitely the softer more acoustic version. Their 1976 cover was spot on.

[@manimalace3861]

They've done several renditions of this song and each one is unique.

[@mdhackbert]

Some great Priest tunes: "Stained Class", "Dreamer Deceiver/Deceiver", "The Ripper", "Tyrant", "Desert Plains", "On the Run" (Audio versions plz)

[@stevepulford216]

Mmmm Tyrant is a tasty nugget isn't it? One of my all time favorite Priest tunes!

[@garyglaser7354]

Unleashed in the East live old Priest nothing betta when you gotta Rock out!!!! * don’t know why such great Rock came out of Birmingham England but it did!! And Sad Wings of Destiny. In my top five ALl Time Albums. I Scream You Scream We All Scream for JUDAS PRIEST !!!!!!!!!

[@terryconnelly484]

Beyond the realms of death!!!! Studio version. Come on already even I'm asked for this many times for many years please satisfy you will be amazed. This is 1 of the songs that.began explicit lyrics labels on albums along with twisted sister and 2 live crew. From the trials in late 80s

[@xburk550]

Love the Rush photo. Also, Rob Halford is my all time fav!

[@artmeddaugh6669]

Judas Priest! Jamal...You'll love "Breaking the Law" "Living After Midnight" "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" and "Turbo Lover" Any Judas Priest will do! Thanks.

[@jans2887]

Naaah, these are their crappiest, radio friendly songs. They don't sound nothing like Judas Priest should.

[@Phlack]

Jamel_AKA_Jamal I highly recommend the song "run of the mill" from Judas priest as well! Very emotional!

[@richardburdick9430]

Wow that is digging DEEP! Not a very requested song, but still worth a listen. Any early JP is worth listening to.

[@xXPyrophorusXx]

Wow from me too. Their 1st album, very interesting.

[@getaway3851]

Please react to Judas Priest "Victim of Changes", such a legendary song from 1976 Rob Halford is a Living Legend Bro

[@bschuler6216]

If you're only gonna listen to one song by Judas Priest (which is crazy, but anyway), let it be Victim Of Changes!

[@AB-gb1om]

The live in Seminole version

[@Frustratia]

Yes, please please do Victim Of Changes.

[@cjanowsk]

Agreed. Victim of changes is stunning

[@genageeraert8039]

Saw them in concert last year. They were really good.

[@xXPyrophorusXx]

Front row for me.

[@TalonBlades]

You really need to hear Blackmore's Night version of this, especially the version from Live in Paris 2006

[@gbcrowne271]

Jamel, Rob Halford has an amazing voice, he’s a great singer! You should react to ‘You’ve got Another Thing Coming’ or ‘Between The Hammer And The Anvil’

[@JEppsLars]

Between the Hammer and the Anvil is one of my favorites.

[@collinnicholasns]

in the previous video the original version you talked about the pain and you can see the pain here in Rob's face on the last line. he just has that look of a broken man. honestly just his face there makes you feel sad for him. excellent cover and an excellent performance.

[@americanmutt9089]

This version is extraordinary! The studio version is my favorite. It's a little more upbeat. Rob Halford is my favorite Metal vocalist.

[@blackeyedlily]

Joan Baez singing this song has always been a favorite of mine. I never even knew this cover existed. And while I’m sure that Joan’s version will remain my favorite, this version certainly has it’s own unique passion in the interpretation.

[@bcherry8953]

If you have not listen to it before, check out Blackmore's Night cover of this. It is amazing.

[@mr.potatohead6138]

Beyond the realms of death. Gotta listen.

[@stevemcneill7154]

U and I had the same head movements watching this video. Tells me u were feeling that one. Carry on and give us more Priest

[@sprk5751]

Love this version

[@chammers7377]

the studio version is also worth checking out

[@jimwhiffen3017]

Definitely better than this reaction version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYCkeaOCd7Oci9k

[@mournblade1066]

@@jimwhiffen3017 VASTLY better.

[@TrueDuckFan]

Dude when the drums kicked in and they cranked it up towards the end there that’s when I get the chills from my shoulders down to my toes!

[@wisteria3213]

Rob Halford has such range.

[@inventoryking]

This is the best version on Diamonds and Rust!! Bravo for doing this song

[@gettingschooled9221]

Another masterclass in music reaction. THE OG and BEST reactions of all time!

[@nwmonk3105]

One of the best bands on the planet. J/P rules the metalverse!

[@billofalltrades1468]

Love this band !

[@suepeters6598]

Judas Priest singing Joan Baez...I've always loved this song.

[@Cookie_moonlove]

Rob "The Metal God" Halford. Amazing vocalist! I love Judas Priest.

[@seagertblack]

I am not usually a Judas Priest fan but that was a hell of a song. I loved it. Thanks for exposing me to this. Keeping great music alive.

[@1RungAtATime]

As others have stated....Unleashed In The East. Best version of their cover.

[@Legionbass19]

No way. Ripper perfected their cover to the point where this is their definitive arrangement.

[@andrewbaldwin9796]

More great Judas Priest: - The Hellion / Electric Eye - Victim of Changes - Love Bites This was a good version, but you should hear Diamonds and Rust from 'Unleashed in the East'🤘🤘🤘

[@jackgilchrist]

Unleashed in the East has perhaps the best recorded versions, live or otherwise, of many of the great Priest songs up to that point, including Diamonds and Rust. This version was almost like an "MTV unplugged" version (not necessarily a bad thing) but still plugged in. Also, Rob's voice was getting past its prime,. He still sounded good in the lower-mid registers, but couldn't really hit the highs anymore. Happens to most great singers, especially the ones with a lot of power and range. When your voice is your instrument, you can't just tune up, change strings, etc.

[@mrsleep0000]

Dissident Aggressor, you GOTTA do Dissident Aggressor, and then for fun you gotta listen to Slayers cover of it.

[@stoneblue1795]

Check out Priest's "you got another thing c'mon'', the long, live version please sir!

[@jypziiatthecrossroads9047]

Around 1980 I sat outside that crummy hotel over Washington Square, and 'got myself in the mood' and played the unleashed in the east version of this song on a boombox, (remember those?) and watched the grifters, junkies, old men playing chess, and little kids playing silly games (played Games without Frontiers too). One of my best memories. The Chelsea Hotel is so famous in NYC lore, it would take 3 books to do it justice.

[@IZZY_EDIBLE]

Judas Priest does another fan-damn-tastic remake: THE GREEN MANALISHI (WITH THE TWO-PRONGED CROWN), originally by pre-Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac.

[@brianking9286]

My first exposure to JP was "Exciter". After that, I was hooked.

[@xXPyrophorusXx]

I've seen them about 12x or so-Rob never lets us down. Its great to KK and Glenn again, last time I saw them, was with Richie (who is damn good) and Andy (who just filled in).

[@stevegans731]

"Dreamer/Deceiver" at the Old Grey Whistle Test, it's a live studio performance from the mid 70s that shows you what they looked and sounded like before they found their signature "leather and studs" look.

[@biganttony6786]

every time I hear this is gives me chills too bro

[@michaelmcgrath3613]

I was fortunate enough to see Judas Priest five times over the years and they played this one every time. It’s one of my favorite covers of all time. I also got to see Joan Baez in 1975 as a member of Bob Dylan’s entourage of musicians that toured with him as Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue. She did perform this song a few times on that tour but not the night that I went. I would have loved to see her sing this live. Rock on Brother Jamel AKA Jamal!

[@michaelhallen2808]

For Rob to still have that much voice left after decades of being the Metal God,truly amazing.

[@brianclark4615]

Unleashed in the East one of the best overall live albums ever.

[@jmalfatto7004]

No Judas Priest reaction playlist is complete without You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’. Huge early MTV hit for them from when I was in middle school.

[@gbcrowne271]

Yes! One of their best songs and a rock anthem from the 80’s!

[@kevinrhines2420]

Not even in their top 20 best songs. That's the song for people too scared to listen to their albums an just decide 'oh its on the radio' it must be one of their best.

[@Logistical_Nightmare]

This was just their first pop hit. Far better music on their earlier albums.

[@stlouiscardinalfan69]

Rob has so much control and yet SO MUCH FUCKING POWER!!!

[@hellscornalien8286]

Woohoo! Thanks for this Jamel! This is one of my favorite bands and I requested this on the Joan Baez reaction! Peace and love brother!

[@ericwilliams1031]

This one is good. I'm used to the up tempo rocking version they did in the late 70s

[@bschuler6216]

Same

[@danielcaprood8269]

worth fighting for is an awesome song ....thx for sharing

[@bryanlasermagiktyler3132]

Man you're all right I enjoy hanging out with you and getting to see you enjoy music I've been listening to for decades

[@mikesenften7260]

I love the welcome in brother, thanks for having me.

[@glenmo1]

ROB is just an unbelievable singer .. especially at his age after all the hi pitched screaming he has done over the years ..his voice is still fantastic ....just chilling

[@kbusby4824]

Great version of the song.

[@edb007th]

YESSSSSS THANK YOU J!!!!

[@MrHellford667]

This version makes goosebumps....live 2004 Barcelona

[@TheEasyeman]

CHILLS every.single.time

[@governorboltz]

Judas Priest songs you should check out. My 5 favorite Priest songs, Beyond the Realms of Death, Victim of Changes, Desert Plains, Touch of Evil and You Dont have to be Old to be Wise.

[@DigitalMan6627]

Cracking album,

[@gregorytaylor3146]

Halford is one of Metal's greatest, pioneers.

[@mark44134]

My favorite Judas Priest live video.

[@lourenzi8820]

Unleashed in the East is one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. Any live Priest needs to come from that album like the Ripper and Sinner.

[@lindahoward4465]

I love Rob Halford ‘s voice I love Judas Priest 👏👏👏👏👏😎☮️💟

[@juliaswanson9004]

judas priest actually got their name from a bob dylan song!

[@charleslatora5750]

The Greatest Rock Band. EVER.

[@panosdeligiannis3726]

The best metal voice ever metal God

[@2007Tarkus]

Try Blackmore's Night rendition of Diamonds and Rust

[@trick37mp47]

Jamel_AKA_Jamal: My wife likes Joan Baez singing this song, but Rob Halford (here) singing this song brings my wife to tears. (And she's a classically-trained singer and trumpeter via the Salvation Army band and chorus.) Speaking of Rob Halford, he has a voice that ranges between 4 and 5 octaves,

[@greybrother01]

Rob Halford is rightly considered one of the greatest metal singers of all time. (They don't call him The Metal God for nothing), but his prime era was from the beginning in the 70s until about 1990. He's still good even pushing 70 years of age, but back then, he was untouchable. I'd suggest looking at anything from the 83 US Festival concert.

[@jacqueline4514]

Here’s a vote for “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming” by them

[@RICHIEV333]

I can't believe I missed this when you first uploaded this. I love this version of the song!!!

[@cesarsotomansilla5802]

Beautiful!!!!

[@ShayCGoat]

Fell in love with these guys at age 6. Been jamming them since the 80s. Excellent cover

[@franksalsa9342]

Nonononono .Joan Baez wrote this song about her early relationship with bob dylan..her voice is pure and one of a kind....can't beat it 😊

[@alexisrios9759]

Sometimes the covers surpasses the originals

[@roxannekaplan4723]

You should listen to Victim of Changes!

[@gusbreal]

You have to listen to Beyond the Realms of Death

[@inventoryking]

I second!

[@MidnightIsolde]

Has to be this.

[@bethkelley575]

Beautiful!

[@johnmetzger3404]

I don't know how I missed this when it dropped. I've been waiting for you to react to this one. Love it!