The Ballroom Blitz (metal cover by Leo Moracchioli)

Original by The Sweet
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Hi there, my name is Leo and I run a studio on the westside of Norway where I record and produce bands, do video work and play live shows.
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[@Shaylok]

This is the proper level of amped up enthusiasm to do this song justice. About time someone tapped the potential there.

[@tomhartin1101]

Exactly. Sweet sucked. Leo is the only Rock God that can play these songs right.......

[@nathaniellee5542]

Nuclear Assault did a cover of this one way back in the days when thrash was thrash and nobody cared. Now I'm torn which version is better.

[@IgnatianMystic]

Personally, Leo is my favorite member of Leo & the Leos.

[@metalmikejr]

Meh...leo is okay...i prefer leo myself.

[@IgnatianMystic]

@@metalmikejr Ugh! Oh, mai, GAWD! Are you KIDDING me?! Leo is SO much cooler than Leo!!

[@metalmikejr]

@@IgnatianMystic not a chance. Just ask leo. Even leo would agree that leo is the by far the best.

[@IgnatianMystic]

@@metalmikejr Leo doesn't know what he's talking about half the time! Unlike Leo, who actually has his head on straight!

[@CBRHurricane6]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@debbiebuckton9696]

I only found him lastnight, I haven't stopped watching he is amazing.

[@linengray]

Welcome to the fan club. I am not a metal fan but I love Leo.

[@electicwitch.7328]

Beware. He should have a disclaimer warning of addiction lol. I am a full blown addict now and only discovered Leo 3 months ago

[@mauricehoefges]

@@linengray You are a Metal fan. you just dont know it jet

[@stretch493]

Welcome to rabbit 🕳

[@GizmosBushEscapes]

me too. this is just the ticket .i thought good music was dead. 👍

[@MagnustheJust]

You sir, are equal parts talented and goofball... Please keep being you. 😬

[@oakenshanks]

this guy is a genius... an absolute genius.. film, video, musically, genius...

[@oakenshanks]

btw... by film i mean the editing...lol.. video, the recording, musically...well.. if you dont get that.......

[@lewiswhite8754]

+oakenshanks I think He knows. Seriously any "Action" movie needs to get Froggy and take the leap.

[@chadryckman7349]

I just recently took a deep dive into Leo and completely agree. Careful genius at work, totally forgot about this song till now.

[@MrZevv]

If he where a genius.... he would make his own songs instead doin covers since years

[@joehall5272]

@@MrZevv Leo is an amazing talent and he's doing what he loves to make a nice living. Losers like you who accomplished nothing sit around and criticize others who accomplished great things with their lives. Pathetic

[@RCT2germany]

This is just brilliant. Turned a great song into something much more heavy, without taking away the original idea.

[@davidalangay1186]

I've seen a few of Leo's videos and two things have come to my mind 1. He's talented on so many levels 2. He looks like he is having a ton of fun in his videos.

[@notfranklinroosevelt2470]

My dad loved this song and because of him so did I. He's not around anymore, so thank you for this. It gives me a little something new to still remember him by.

[@glenarmy1]

Did the same for me….I used to play a heavier version of Obla di Obla da with my dad who has passed…it was heartwarming

[@ATolsma]

I'm a 67 year old guy who loves Leo's work, not because I'm a really cool 67 year old (although I am) but because Leo is that great.

[@kleobluewater]

56 here and I agree with you!

[@chadquesenberry1650]

A Tolsma you're only old when your dead dude. Also, you're never to old to rock.

[@harleygecko]

56 so what? you are never to old!

[@glooomi6785]

Who let there grandpa on the computer

[@rwguessjr]

HE IS RIGHT YOU KNOW!

[@Skwisgar2322]

Leo is a genius. He can take almost any song, and change just enough of it to make it metal without destroying what makes the song great. He knows just where he can touch it and what to leave alone.

[@dominicg11]

I almost agree - this is the third Leo video I've seen 1. Sultans of Swing 2. House of the Rising Sun 3. Ballroom Blitz so I don't really have a lot to go on - Sultans of Swing didn't really work for me either musically or vocally; just the wrong sound for the song. The other two musically were amazing but the vocals didn't quite work for me. Having said that I watched them all the way through and loved the videos, the musicianship, the comedy elements etc. More research required I think..:)

[@Skwisgar2322]

@@dominicg11 I suggest Africa.

[@Jo_Collins]

I love that I can actually understand the lyrics when you sing 'em.

[@PappyHolliday]

I loved this song back then and this guy brought it back to life with a tad bit of kickass on it

[@stopbeeping8861]

he sure did brother

[@andreasburki2730]

I'm a 58 yrs old or young Swiss Metalhead who loves Leo's Work (music videos style) !!! A great Inspiration for all Metal/Rock Lovers !!!!

[@BerndosMusic]

That intro might be the best thing since music was invented.

[@cjnf11]

There's also Deep Purple - You Fool No One.

[@katrinapaton5283]

@@cjnf11 Dont you mean Deep Purple, Smoke on the Water?

[@cjnf11]

@@katrinapaton5283 No I don't. Both Ballroom Blitz and You Fool No One start with memorable drum sequences. First features funny band members "check", second is Ian Paice being awesome. Both are cool.

[@katrinapaton5283]

@@cjnf11 Oh wow! I've never heard that one before so thank you for that. Having said that, the comment was "the best thing since music was invented" so I'm going to stick with Smoke on the Water thanks.

[@prixos6605]

I was twice at a live concert with my father and this is my father's favorite band. I am 35 years old and he was so sad when the band members gradually died. he is a drummer and told me that Mick Tucker was one of the best drummers of the 70s. it made me and him happy that we could see andy scott 2 times live. with his band, of course

[@brucea822]

I always crank this up when it comes on my radio or…. But this version is my new favorite 💪😎

[@mftmachining]

Loved it when it came out in 1974 but Leo did a killer version of it...Damn...i looooove it

[@justinhemmah7008]

I love Leo’s little songs he adds at the end of the cover promoting his music. It’s great.

[@hlqa7938]

Outstanding, standing ovation for Leo.

[@tonyktx44]

I used to love Leo but now Leo's my favorite.

[@jacksonstarky8288]

This cover is brilliant... and I think the promotional outro for this video is the best one ever too.

[@I_Am_Killer_B]

Me: *plays drums for 25 years* Also me: That amazing guitarist plays the drums way better than me.

[@prixos6605]

i know your feeling ^^

[@rolyatnad]

what the fuck have you been doing for 25 years if this guy is better lmao

[@jakeseitz]

They are programmed drums so maybe not 😂

[@jbutler223]

I feel your pain lol.... If you really want to feel inadequate about your music talents check out the kids at the O'Keefe music foundation (sober, 46&2)

[@garicb9271]

Bringing metal to the masses. Thank you Leo. Thank you KZbin. Thank you Internet. Thank you electricity.

[@BigyetiTechnologies]

Tiu forgot thank you physics

[@CrysisMusic]

I feel like I should be concerned about Leo’s sanity but I don’t think it was ever there. So good dude !

[@calichef1962]

When I was 18 to 21, a looooooong time ago, (I'll be 56 tomorrow) I used to play Ballroom Blitz at a rather extreme volume in my room so that I could hear it while I showered in the nearby bathroom as I was getting ready to go out to party on the weekends. (It was a good thing that I lived in the guest house and not the main house at that time!) I *LOVED* this song, and this is BY FAR the best cover of Ballroom Blitz that I've ever heard! This is going in my favorites, for sure! This was an awesome trip down memory lane for me as I'll be closer to 60 than 50 starting tomorrow. Just so you know, some of us old chicks can still ROCK! (This old chick still rolls, too, but usually I use my glass blunt now. ;-) ) Thank you, SO MUCH! You've MADE my birthday!

[@necroarcanistxiii]

You're 56? Guess it's true that old-school rock 'n' roll will never die. Respect.

[@roadking0073]

Happy belated Birthday Calichef! I'm going 56 this year myself. Cool song from way back when and memories of good times!

[@TheRealArtimusKnight]

Happy early 57

[@badmftl]

I’m 66 and I remember the original from The Sweet. But this is awesome 🤘

[@HansoHasachiI8U]

Don't know how I got here, Holy Sh$#, This guy is a f@##$ing Maniac. Love it

[@michellesturmer3617]

Just found him and I’m in love his voice is amazing

[@Storyracing387]

There is NO SONG this guy can't make sound absolutely awesome!!!!! 🤘👍❤️😎😈

[@Ytittorge]

Anyone else thinking that this is one of the best Songs/Covers Leo ever did? 🤟

[@razieltaung4845]

Andreas Schwarz His Toto - Africa is best imo

[@victoriamartines5030]

I am thinking Leo is the best musician on KZbin.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Need a laugh? KROKUS- Ballroom Blitz ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZezm4SQrM2lhac

[@DXShotgunMaster]

Andreas Schwarz Africa is one of my favorites

[@tattooking6859]

Andreas Schwarz I really liked. Johnny B Good

[@AbbyBane.]

I watch this every couple days, and blast it every morning on my way to work!

[@bigfirefighter]

Leo is the greatest thing on youtube...maybe the greatest thing on the entire internet!

[@Ro2339]

The English accent "OK" gets me LOL'ing every time - one of the best FLS covers!

[@samsilverman4554]

Leo Thank You For bringing a level of fun back to music i haven't enjoyed for a long time. Hope you never stop having as much fun as it looks like you're having

[@joshuamartinez5775]

As a life long metal head, I never thought anything metal could scare me... AWESOME!!!

[@sergiosoeiro7421]

Sweet is a wonderful band! I love them!

[@Alexx78]

Wie immer....der Hammer! Schönes WE euch allen 🎸🍾

[@Peter-dg4mw]

YES ! I LOVE BOTH THAT SONG AND THAT COVER

[@Greg-uv8ph]

Leo has made every song he does even better. Thank you Sir

[@jeanmarien2430]

let the PARTY BEGIN "HEADBANGING" SUPER LEO with this classic ....!!!!

[@wanderinggypsymimi]

Love this ....I was born in the 70's & a fan of The sweet!!

[@MasterTMO]

I'm not always a fan of this vocal style, but I do like the metalizing of the music (not just his, I like others' too), and just watching him have fun in front of the camera is worth the watch.

[@mikebrooks5309]

Awesome....just freaking AWESOME!

[@deondelport8971]

Can't get enough of this.

[@ValexTheGobbo]

With those glasses on you make me think of a metal version of Alton Brown (which is a good thing)

[@OtherTheDave]

Terashell hey, yeah, kinda... how did I not notice that before?

[@kingwarner4080]

One of my favourites! Fantastic cover!

[@taranscott155]

Cranked the soundbar and subwoofer up and my daughter (14) has just gone nuts dancing around to this :) All props and respect - there ought to be a law against so much talent handed out to just one person !

[@mrsamsung8184]

Ummmmmm... WHAT???

[@justiceneeded01]

I had no idea how badly my life was missing this ❤️

[@LostTh3Game]

Please do a cover of Pretty Woman, by Roy Orbison. i feel you would make that song perfectly metal!

[@BrutalMorningwood]

New band Leo and the Leo's 🤔!?

[@greatcommandment]

Knightshtick 3092 Le and the O's ^^

[@BrutalMorningwood]

greatcommandment better than my idea for an Electric Mayhem cover band -tenatively titled - "hand up your ass" 😒 - or when I wanted to start a Lynrd Skynrd tribute band with 3 friends, and we'd all shave our heads and be "The 4Skynz" 🤣

[@H3y_Im_Rob]

Now I want to hear him do a cover of Steven Universe's "Steven and the Stevens" or "Meanie Zucchini"

[@yustinj]

i heard there's been a rift and lead singer Leo goin solo...

[@BrutalMorningwood]

Tim Tran yea well I can't blame him - he's the talented one

[@patrickedison2097]

He just kicks ass!

[@HeavyHands70]

I can't get enough of these metal covers. Thank you Leo!!!!

[@Venom_6_RP]

Wait, wait, wait ! Holy smokes, this Cover from Ballroom Blitz Song is super, i mean suuuuuuper awesome. And by the way, the Outro Song is "GENIUS" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This Channel is on of the best on this Platform, no doubt ! LEO keep on rocking...mate

[@robthecrazyronin347]

I have to say, I never thought anyone could look creepier than Steve Priest from Sweet when they were singing his parts from Ballroom Blitz, but you totally Over-creeped him lmao. Great job!

[@jeffinphx517]

Rob The Crazy Ronin Steve Priest did that deliberately. Everyone thought he was gay, so he went full on pride parade campy.

[@DJDarkstyle000]

Still over-creeped him hands down

[@gearandalthefirst7027]

I was way too young when I first watched that music video XD

[@DrumWild]

1975: Fifth grade, pizza parlor, pinball machines, and THIS song on the jukebox. Great times!

[@joeymartinez9802]

Man of many talents

[@element7526]

such power, i was expecting things to blow up at any second.

[@davidfox4437]

Leo can virtually sing to any songs Amazing talent

[@Mad9977]

crazy drumming 😎👍

[@user-hg4rm7oy2v]

Mad9977 Productions 充分注目だっっっk

[@korydugger5707]

I have been posting you music everywhere, the world needs your music ,not a few million, 7 billion.

[@carman2935]

These remakes and remasters are great Leo. Another Oldie McMoldies gets turned into an heavy metal cover.

[@jaystevens1747]

Im 50 and just found Leo.....Fan for at least the rest of my life..THRASH ON !!!!

[@MidianUK]

Hi5 brother

[@gp75motorsports]

That solo has to be one of the most creative I've ever heard. I love how the beat changes up, and then it drops to almost a complete stop before coming back up into a pretty deadly riff. That was goddamn sick! Niiiice

[@brettpaynter]

Yeah and then throws some Portishead at you for the Outro, pure talent. Love it.

[@cesarflorez10]

The best!!!!!!!!!!!

[@winner7772]

Exxxeeeeeleeeennnttttt From COLOMBIA🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴

[@BronzeHandPhotograph]

First of all I want to thank you because, there are very few people left who know, listen or remember the SWEET in these days. Could you cover "Love is Like Oxygen" too? Thank you again Leo.

[@matthewnoble2094]

Bronze HAND love is like oxygen would be awesome!

[@kayessGuitars]

Bronze HAND agree, people should listen to their non popular songs. Very metal. Good cover Leo :)

[@nunothebard]

Watching the post-song of your videos is like waiting in the cinema for some after-credits goodies! \m/

[@yustinj]

Nuno V. RIGHT?!?! tje post-song for this was PERFECT too!!!!💯💯

[@JaneWalters-ni7se]

That song rocks to start with. Now it's improved.

[@NoGreedSeeds]

Omg, this rooooooooockz!!! Blitz! Head bangers and stoners love this tune! Blazed and blitzed!

[@edwardhayes3113]

That was probably THE coolest Thing I’ve ever seen!!!

[@xannak923]

Heart - Barracuda with Hannah and Rabea

[@MrTakashihongo]

Xannak Yes please!

[@ianhawkins3687]

OMG YES!!!!!!!

[@aprilcryer]

Yes please do!!

[@LeftyConspirator]

I didn't know I wanted this until now.

[@cheranth010864]

This is freakishly good.

[@robertrobb5545]

Not a big fan of metal but love to watch this man work

[@jamesshride3158]

I would say the most apparent thing about watching Leo's videos is that he doesn't do this because he wants to. He does this because he is DRIVEN. This guy never said, "Do you think I should learn to do EVERYTHING metal?" This guy just eats and sleeps metal every day.

[@Roboprogs]

I get the "goal" part of your comment, but it seems he is listening to a wide variety of other things to cover them. Just sayin' :-)

[@mouseguts02]

He does it because he loves it wish I could do what I love

[@TWX1138]

A friend of mine had to get an MRI. The cute young MRI tech ask him if he had any metal in him; he extended his index and pinkie fingers and said, "I was BORN metal!"

[@MichaelLeeMetalProject]

The Gibson SG is must have for any guitar collector.. I love mine. Nice cover, Leo!

[@billcox8870]

If I could only watch one KZbin channel forever this would be channel.

[@jeromerau1140]

Leo's appearance in this video bought a huge smile to my face, great job Leo!

[@user-gz9jp3fj2d]

sweeeeeeet...how about black Betty? Would love to hear your bam a lam hehehe tytyty for all u do 💙

[@Cheezumz002]

diane carabetta I’m 100% down for this.

[@1SqueakyWheel]

This would make my life so much better.

[@Antifaith29]

spiderbait's version is pretty good though.

[@timothydornan6517]

You know? I thought he already had. But I can’t seem to find it.

[@moonman908]

I want the Amber lamps version

[@jeremybdman]

This is the epitome great metal. Good transitions, great music and creative editing. I love your work Leo, my playlist in my car is starting to become pretty much everything Leo at this point. Your skills on the drums and guitar are mind-blowing. Keep rocking and doing what you do. Love your art house ending cracks me up as well, reminded me of some old Portishead.

[@yustinj]

Portishead! Exactly.. been awhile. But good call broski

[@Mamahasix]

Cant quit watching these vids. Funny & they freakin' rock. True art let loose. Great job! Leo & company

[@stephenrichardthomasbrown3814]

Leo, you ROCK so Bad!!! Thanks so much for your brilliance!!!

[@Biochemitra]

The "yeahs" in this cover sound like the screams Reptilicus made when he was set on fire. It's weirdly appropriate!

[@alvarocoronel67]

Ah, Reptilicus! That’s how we didn’t turn into snowflakes!

[@capp00]

I needed this today. Fan-effing-tastic as always!

[@alwoolhouse6255]

Is there any material that can't be covered in metal? Leo is a musical genius - I am addicted. Greetings from across the water in England.

[@timeyre-swain9484]

ye he needs to defo come here for a show. ive only just started listenin to him n im hooked, aint even been a hour since i started listenin to him, never heard him before today

[@theralphster8492]

Fantastic....so watchable and talented...

[@brandonburns2432]

This song was most definitely made for metal 🤩🤩

[@jimbomac6257]

Someday Leo will be playing with all the biggest names of music! #LEGENDARYLEO

[@sapienbob1354]

you never let me down, Leo.

[@satansalley6526]

Your channel is more more addictive than smack and a lot more fun.

[@Kiki161294]

I knew this was going to be dope af in the begnining of the song jesus christ man you're a work of fucking art, this is just pure amazing and raw holy shit. I'm adding your songs ion my spotify playlist

[@michaelf2217]

A cover from Beds are Burning (Midnight oil) would be awesome 😎👍

[@Tanki927]

Michael f Check out Don Gattos version of that song, its dope af.

[@jameshey6061]

The Dead Heart would be great too!

[@mannequin7775]

Black Bomb A cover is best

[@necroarcanistxiii]

We need more Australian music covers.

[@michaldejdar1245]

man! what a drumwork!

[@Remmy-iq3bs]

You are awesome Leo. Thank you

[@rcdaily7535]

Nailed it with a sledgehammer. Leo, this was the first cover of yours I've heard and you hit it out of the park dude. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@Asylum_]

*_I LOVE THIS CHANNEL SO MUCH!!!!_*

[@dchittick2868]

Everything leo does is fantastic. And he looks like he has fun doing it. Super talented guy

[@MagusHabilus]

Leo rocks!

[@joshuadurkee3382]

How is this guy not frickin famous!! Your covers are epic!

[@Drkjuju]

Leo is making hard metal music popular to many that never listen.

[@user-tz9ps3bx5q]

I'm 58 Years and Leo the Best! 👍😎

[@lagbait3076]

Damn Leo, save some awesome for the rest of us.