Rainbow "Gates of Babylon" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

Guess what? I chose a Ronnie James Dio song for a "My Choice" day. That's right. I freaking LOVE DIO!!! He is now an obsession, and I want to hear so much more of his voice. You all voted on the poll for "Holy Diver", but commented that "Gates of Babylon" was much more rewarding vocally. So I recorded both. Let's hear some Rainbow!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Rainbow performing "Gates of Babylon” live.
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Performed by Rainbow - Words and Music by Ronnie James Dio
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I definitely recommend watching the original video without interruptions, here's the link: • Rainbow - Gates Of Bab...
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[@2Quietus]

"I cant get enough Dio" --Elizabeth Yeh, we pretty much all felt that.

[@metalhead6698]

I can't get enough Elizabeth...

[@2Quietus]

@@metalhead6698 True, true...

[@albinospino3089]

He left us too soon.

[@trfatman]

Elizabeth: "I wonder what's going on in his (Ritchie Blackmore's) head?" All of his band mates over the years asked the same question.

[@WlatvanGroningen]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dallassukerkin6878]

And then Candace Night came along and some of those demons were slain :). One of those times when the love of a good woman can change a man for the better. Shame it killed the Metal at the same time :(. Still, Blackmore's Night do do some lovely stuff, including covers of Deep Purple - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipvOfpWnqpaWb9k

[@joehahn8817]

@@steinebox18l You must not know Ritchie!!! lol

[@danielshaw8648]

All 7,000 of them.

[@Two4Brew]

I actually had a fairly pleasant encounter with Ritchie a few months before he split from Deep Purple the 1st time and formed Rainbow. We had a few minutes of conversation about his interest in classical guitar. What I've picked up over the decades, while he is a superb guitarist, he is a perfectionist and has never thought he was good enough. I also think his attitude toward others has been a cover for his own insecurities.

[@ForrestAguirre]

"I cannot get enough Dio". None of us could, ma'am, none of us could.

[@dtcdtc8328]

I saw him at a smaller venue in Lancaster PA around 2000. Oh man . I'm 53 now , been listening to DIO since I was 14 . The first song I heard was the now famous Holy Diver . Shew an artist he was.

[@ForrestAguirre]

@@dtcdtc8328 I saw him twice, once in 1986 on the Sacred Heart tour at Hammersmith Odeon, London, then in 1987 at Castle Donnington as part of the Dream Evil tour. My very first Dio song was Neon Knights from Heaven and Hell. Rainbow Rising was the second album of his that I owned/heard.

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

Ain't that the truth

[@Hayley.a]

I saw him in Manchester UK I left with a tan from all the fire lol I was on the end of the balcony and it kind of looks over the stage so my face was close to that fire. It was the part in heaven and hell where he says but first you got to burn burn burn in 🔥 and it was like that 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and he pointed to each side of the stage for each fire burst until it was a long one on both sides. I was nice and cosy that night!

[@marcondespaulo]

I always had Dio in high regard. But hearing this, and all other commentary from Elizabeth put him in my highest regard. I had the chance to hear a colleague playing for him here in Brazil,, some 20 years ago, and let it slide. Now he sings for the Creator, in the choir of angels.

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

Greatest singer ever in my opinion. Met him in 1998 , and he was such a phenomenal person as well. Ronnie would absolutely love all the respect and recognition that he has been getting these past few years from all the new fans. He loved his fans and always treated them extremely well.

[@eteyrarpg]

"Dio is now an obsession" - welcome aboard, dear

[@harounel-poussah6936]

Since Love is All for me, 1974, thus I was thinking that cartoon froggs were real in those days

[@apelliccio]

Excellently put!!

[@BenderIsGreat3464]

🤟

[@burtknighten1873]

I mean he's literally the best singer of our times and don't care to argue about it. Noone can pull off what he does

[@obsessedwithguitars3157]

When you said, "ah, Dio" and put your hand over your chest, I felt tears. As a metal fan, most of my life has been dominated by my fellow musicians looking down on metal, or at least considering metal musicians as somehow lesser than "real" musicians. Seeing an opera singer of repute and talent swoon over Dio is meaningful and touching. Thank you for these videos and analysis.

[@Markle2k]

It is more like bringing the diehards back to Earth. There are few groups of music enthusiasts that are as opinionated and secure in those opinions as metal fans. So much so that they eat their own and get into almost violent sub-genre civil wars. Technical virtuosity is not everything.

[@Markle2k]

@@victortesla4198 Dude, I grew up with metal. My first live concert was a Dio concert. I witnessed the metal splits. It is what turned a lot of people off.

[@oglschmitt]

You are all correct. It is awesome to see someone as formally educated musically as Elizabeth embrace metal as she has. Metal fandom is VERY tribal and there is a lot of unnecessary infighting, but one must remember that not only has musical academia looked down it's nose at metal for decades, but in the 80's and 90's metal fans were straight up vilified. Like, if you listened to metal you were a satanist or a serial killer in training, so you can see how these people could become a bit prickly. Also great to see so many metal fans legitimately appreciating Elizabeth for her open mindedness.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I love him so much. Truly.

[@Felbiten]

@@TheCharismaticVoice and we Love you too... Hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@georgepetersen6236]

Ritchie Blackmores Arabian musical touch executed into perfection...give the man in black some credit for writing Gates of Babylon. Dio is fantastic!

[@kyrasoze516]

18:43 "I feel like Dio is some sort of all-encompassing power." Truer words were never spoken.

[@fronthorse]

"Don't talk to strangers" has also a good variety of his voice. And the song is great too.

[@TheHomelessDreamer]

Definitely one of my favorites.

[@CryTheRaven]

Such a good song

[@Hagonian]

2nd, 3rd, and 4th this

[@ImoWav]

One of my favs!

[@ronnienose8608]

Great track, make sure it's the live version from the early to mid 80s.

[@mikek8490]

I can really imagine Ronnie James Dio thanking Elizabeth in his respectful, humble and friendly manner for the beautiful analysis.

[@ktriebler]

It's so tragic Dio will never know of the accolades he received posthumously, including Elizabeth's videos

[@Stupha_Kinpendous]

@@ktriebler Right on. I feel the same way every time I see things like this. Still... at least there are things like this.

[@nomadicrecovery1586]

She wants him

[@Templarofsteel88]

Ronnie loved his fans and he knew that we loved him.

[@beckyrubin3754]

@@nomadicrecovery1586 So it’s not just me seeing that😳🤷🏻‍♀️🔥

[@chefbink61]

Richie Blackmore loves odd time signatures and Medieval time signatures. His use of them in his music is the magic that he adds to any band he has ever been in. Dio much like Richie has a REAL and magical control over his voice. There is no need for any sterile digital interference here, it's all pure talent! Your comment about "paste & copy" is one of reasons why much of the music today is missing magic that music should have. It's one of the many sterile features of digital music.

[@philbryson7503]

Gates of Babylon is just one of the best songs ever!! It has it all….killer vocals, drums, guitars…!!! Well done!!

[@hansenmetalmachine]

Holy Diver is an iconic song. I feel however, "Don't talk to Strangers" from the same album, shows more of his voice

[@WooliteMammoth]

Great suggestion! I love that song! Especially live.

[@asdasd-rp9hx]

"shame on the night" is his peak voice in my opinion, in the Dio era.

[@asdasd-rp9hx]

this music video he is singing live btw. everyone else is just pretending to play

[@marcustidholm6775]

Yes, a live version

[@hansenmetalmachine]

@@WooliteMammoth Totally agree. Live versions are awesome. Also Egypt would be a great choice

[@MARCOSYYZ]

Rainbow Eyes: an underrated ballad that deserves an analysis for sure! Dio singing in such a different way compared to what we are used to hear. Amazing singer and song! Cheers from Brazil!!

[@miskatonic6576]

Agreed. One of my all time favorites.

[@methasat]

Yes and Catch the Rainbow 🌈

[@michaelcrowley2071]

Yes - react to Rainbow Eyes

[@goncalobaia1574]

Rainbow Eyes is so overlooked, and honestly anybody with sensitivity can appreciate it. It's just so damn good and chill. Wish I could hear it again for the first time. Definitely want her to...

[@nightboundofficial129]

Yes! Rainbow eyes!

[@kimlarsson7259]

As an old dude, I'm really warmed by the youngsters interest in this amazing man. The metal torch is carrie on 🤘🔥

[@russelldyson5828]

Dio. The greatest of them all. When he passed I cried. I knew that something so uniquely special had left us. Please keep reacting to his work. He was, and is, the very soul of music itself. In the end, there can be only one.

[@KellyMallory]

That lineup of Rainbow is IMHO the greatest hard rock band ever. Daisley, Stone/Carey being total masters in their roles and Blackmore, Dio and Powell were even above that. All three influenced countless musicians on their instruments.

[@ScrotieJohnson]

This line ups live version of sixteenth century greensleeves is amazing.

[@jalkabre5904]

Agree 100%, so much talent.

[@robertritchie2860]

Can only agree

[@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623]

Daisley and Stone were good too, but Rainbow just had to have Dio and Powell in addition to Ritchie of course to be good. Without those two it would just be Ritchie with some hired guns.

[@KellyMallory]

@@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623 I think that's what I basically said. Daisly and Stone were great, but Dio and Powell were on the same level as Blackmore was, each in their area.

[@GoldenOldiesMusicCollector]

This track is nearing 45 years old and absolutely one of the greatest recordings of all time. Rainbow is superb!

[@xavierjeanalain2468]

Still amazing

[@Daisy-ym1ql]

Me welcome to the world

[@josephbarr1659]

Fair point. The music still resonates and rocks out, all these years later. Early Rainbow (with Dio) is still relevant within the realm of hard rock/metal today. I do think that as Ritchie moved through other singers with Rainbow (R. Romero, Graham Bonnet, Joe Lynn Turner) the band became more emblematic of the times which makes it sound a bit more dated. For instance, you can tell Death Alley Driver was recorded in the ‘80s. I still love it, but it’s not as timeless as the Dio era Rainbow.

[@dcmanuel7232]

I distinctly remember buying this album when it first came out. Was a huge Deep Purple fan and Blackmore was a guitar legend in my young mind but I wasn't prepared for hearing Dio for the first time.....blew me away and the Eastern influences in this song particularly stood out to me as something so much more than the typical Rock & Roll band in 1978. Entire album is a classic to me.

[@mikebott6940]

Also Cosey's drumming is so in pocket and catchy !

[@ginocarlini1640]

@@mikebott6940 Cozy

[@mohdkhairimazlan9765]

Cozy's drumming was phenomenal..

[@corricatt]

BEST drummer EVER!!!!

[@johncarey7786]

I realize as a vocal coach you're going to focus mostly on Dio's incredible voice. But Blackmore's amazing guitar work was the reason I snuck out my bedroom window as a kid so I could go to see their concert.

[@joelombrdo]

This lead by Blackmore shows how much of a genius he is. The best guitarist ever, for my tastes.

[@indianamaquis7596]

I would say in his time, he set the bar but as always it only inspire a better mouse.. imo Steve Vai is one of the best now days and has raised the bar for generations to come.. if you have not heard of him check out "for the love of God" and "tender surrender" and let me know what you think.. this guy is insanely good

[@joelombrdo]

@@indianamaquis7596 I have. Except Blackmore has a special style. Just listen to his slow lead like on the song And The Address.

[@indianamaquis7596]

@@joelombrdo I agree he is very unique.. he has a unmistakable sound and style that would be hard to mistake.. in a way he reminds me of Tony, Vivian and Vaughan all in one package and that's some pretty respectable company:)

[@juanmanuelperez5684]

Pure Blackmore song .. 100% Ritchie Blackmore blended with the Great RONNIE JAMES DIO .. the best Guitar player and composer for my taste !

[@indianamaquis7596]

@@joelombrdo I definitely can't disagree with any of the positive comments about blackmore... definitely would put him on the short list of goats:)

[@arsxxmoriendi]

I'm going to keep recommending you do "Catch the Rainbow". That one really showcases Ronnie's clean vocals. Such power couple with softness - you'll love it.

[@nicholassmith479]

I like “Catch the Rainbow” The live version especially. Also the “Man on the Silver Mountain” live as well. I became a Rainbow fan in the 80s when Joe Lynn Turner was the lead singer. I saw them in concert once. Richie Blackmore was awesome. Going back and finding out that the current Black Sabbath’s singer was in the band in the 70s surprised me. Then looking at their live album at the time seeing “MotSM” on the jacket and recalled hearing it a few times on the radio before then. Metal memories.

[@Savina.kazantzaki]

@@nicholassmith479 of course the “Man on the Silver Mountain”...it is also written on his grave

[@thegloomining1955]

As does the song Temple Of The King.

[@evelynalvarez8350]

Oh yes please!!! 😀😃🙂🙃😊😇

[@olajab]

Yes! Necessarily the live version from Munich 1977

[@gregjohnson298]

Dio and Ritchie Blackmore was a magical song writing team,amazing!

[@marie_andreeplante]

Best partnership in Rock history, imo!🙌🏻💯❤️

[@Fuxerz]

​@marie_andreeplante they were both gods with Cozy Powell a God of a drummer. Bob Daisley bass world class and David Stone a musician musician.

[@martintruther5808]

"Sign of the Southern Cross" or "All the Fools Sailed Away" are pretty epic songs lyrically with great vocal performances by Dio as well.

[@allendean9807]

All the fools might be his best vocal ever recorded...

[@Templarofsteel88]

yes she need to react to both.

[@nigeldepledge3790]

All the Fools Sailed Away is probably my favourite Dio song, so I say "Hell, yeah!" to that.

[@mormegil231]

All the fools sail away is only matched by stargazer. Just amazing.

[@sarahwolfe1154]

FADE ONNNNN

[@Tavignano]

Ronnie James Dio is the greatest hard rock singer ever.

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

Truth

[@davidball699]

You got that right

[@lew_wetzel6861]

It's like having a favorite Dio song, I just can't have a favorite hard rock singer. He's been one of my favorites since his Rainbow days. He and Bon Scott could sound like they were ripping their voice to shreds without actually doing so. "Iron Lung" fit Dio well, some of the best live performances I ever saw.

[@auscurrymaster]

Big call

[@Kevinrock98]

Heavy metal too, along with bruce dickinson

[@jamiemascola6614]

I think the real brilliance of this recording is that this is live off the floor, and not a groomed recording. Listen to how insanely good Ronnie's control and intonation are throughout the take. He was this consistent throughout his performing career. Just a force of nature.

[@thechestermoore]

Dio changed my life. Not only was he an incredible vocalist which you have broken down in such a great way only a professional like you can do but he was a super nice person. I met him three times and he was literally the nicest person I have ever met.

[@taurusguy9305]

"The Sign of the Southern Cross" song from him is a great example.

[@dac2007]

OMG! I voted this one but without any hope because it wen't 12% against 41% from Holy Diver...but you still recorded it! That's why you are the best! 🤘

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you, Damian! I read your guys comments on the poll and realized I needed to do BOTH reactions right away. So here we are!

[@GSTempName]

I did the same thing, I just got so excited seeing the title for this video!

[@WallflowerK]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Rainbow 'Mistreated' live in Munich 1977 next DIO reaction please

[@remyrickymartin]

Those 41% who picked Holy Diver are the kind of people who basically only heard that song ever and thinks they know Dio. Not hating Holy Diver though, it’s still a good song. The best version of Dio was the era of Rainbow. Not in Sabbath, nor as a solo artist, but Rainbow.

[@dac2007]

@@remyrickymartin I have to agree with that, i love Rainbow even though Blackmore ended up messing things up and changed the style afterwards. Still if someone likes the solo era better it's fine, but I feel like Rainbow era is very underrated so its nice it gets more attention

[@craigczaplinski5793]

You are hitting all of the sweet spots young lady. I'm so thankful that someone is "FINALLY" bringing media attention to some of the greatest rock vocal artists of all time! Thank you Ronnie! There's nobody in Heaven that can rock the soil masses like you. Rest in Peace you beloved, eternal vocal genius. We love you and miss you every day.

[@vergedrums]

I really love these videos. I feel like my heroes are finally being treated with the respect they deserve. Ronnie James Dio has changed millions of lives with his inspiring music, and we were all kinda outcasts all along. That’s part of why his fans love him as much as we do. He was the voice of the underdog. And a world class voice at that!

[@samerzacka]

Very nice comment you really said what I couldn't write 👍

[@fw72]

Husband: "Put on some romantic music" Elizabeth: Puts on Dio

[@KaijuSlayer54]

Me too. Me too.

[@beckyrubin3754]

How the hell would anyone pull that off…so to speak…

[@alliiz3101]

Rainbow eyes or catch the rainbow 👌😜very romantic

[@Imurai]

Knowing Kirk, he'd like it!

[@you123ST]

Lucky guy

[@ELI-qm6bx]

THANK YOU FOR SELECTING TRUE VOICE MASTERS. DIO, TATE, ETC

[@66hss]

DIO's autobiography was just released. He started to write his memoirs but due to his illness he wasn't able to finish them so another writer was needed to finish the texts. Warmly recommend this book which shines light to his early career, his strong vision for making his kind of music. It also underlines how much his fans meant to him. As my recommendation for you as the next song: "The temple of the king" from the first Rainbow album.

[@bradleythrockmorton6134]

Dio was my first concert ever! My brother took me to the "Mob Rules" tour. I was 13 and I was blown away! I"ve seen him 5 times prior to his passing and he never failed to impress the hell out of me! My brother had the privilege of having lunch with him at the House of Blues in Chicago! He has always been my absolute #1 vocalist, period! I really dig the way you get captivated by the music and how you react to it. It's so cool. Thank you again for your take on all these metal songs I grew up with and still listen to! I love it! Again, thank you Elizabeth. Bradley

[@awhittington356]

“Don’t talk to stangers” I love Dios songs

[@jimshelby406]

Elizabeth…. Dio gives the greatest live rock performance ever on Mistreated Live in Munich ‘77 with Rainbow.. It is otherworldly.

[@astrape]

Yes :D

[@pinedjem6841]

True!

[@timgreene3265]

Yea so this too lol! It is an unreal performance. Even if you don't react to it you owe it to yourself to watch it.

[@brianfinn390]

I'd have to agree with Jim. The opening line.....awesome

[@artnaz]

Just got goosebumps remembering the performance in my head... Otherworldly indeed!

[@jonnygunsuk]

This song is right up there with the best ever written. Superbly structured and executed with precision and passion ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🤘🏻

[@geraldgoebels1102]

I was live with ronnie james dio in Germany in Aschaffenburg in the colos hall right in front of the stage. I stood right in front of him and we showed each other the mano cornuta. The music system was so overpowered, I was completely deaf for 3 days and my guts were destroyed by the bass. One of my greatest concerts ever ..... RIP Ronnie

[@AliveII77]

Ronnie was taken away from us too early. He had so many more years to give.

[@Jzalar97]

Tragic, perhaps. 4 decades of classics wouldn’t constitute early. We’ve seen a lot of talent pass too early and I’m glad we got Ronnie for many many years

[@vidalpintor4524]

Dude was pushing 70

[@kingmasterlord]

@@vidalpintor4524 if anybody deserved life extension technology it was Ronnie James Dio. what the fuck is Queen Elizabeth and Betty White on? should have gave him some of that shit. dude earned centuries.

[@gladheads]

@@kingmasterlord Probably the red stuff the so called Queen and monarchy freaks drink...and it ain't wine !!

[@kingmasterlord]

@@gladheads according to George Carlin we're looking for something blue, not red. check out his monologue on blue food

[@boots_33]

The way Elizabeth gets so giddy for everything Dio does is just so wholesome.

[@DPDDD3]

this is called OVERREACTING.

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

@@DPDDD3 Some people might call it "feeling joyful." I'm guessing you probably don't know how that feels.

[@elvedincatak9557]

@@DPDDD3 wow youre misreable dude

[@yvesblues560]

Its the same amount of emotion I get, when hearing and seeing Dio, it makes it even more aware and intense: wonderful

[@MegaCygnusX1]

7:46 and 10:46 - I will never tire of watching your reactions here. It expresses your amazement, admiration, and delight without words, so genuine. it makes me appreciate Dio anew after listening to him for years. Thank you.

[@algibson4352]

Dio was such an inspiration and definietly one of my influences as a singer. He could sing so sweetly and then rock out like nobody. Ritchie is one of my all time favorite guitarists too. His style of playing is as unique as Dio's voice

[@PedrSion]

Ritchie Blackmore’s previous band was Deep Purple. Listen to Ian Gillan singing Child in Time.

[@vertisjohnson219]

Live in Japan, thought his lungs were coming out

[@humbertopedraza5052]

@@steinebox18l I think you're wrong. He got a new strange band with a very long name. They play músic ike medieval age. The name is: Ritchie Blackemore's something.

[@humbertopedraza5052]

Do You mind to analyze Arturo Huizar? He is the singer of a mexican band called Luzbel. Tracks interesting to analyze: El loco, Por piedad, Kirieleison and Advertencia. I think You can find interesting vocal skills.

[@ilhamakbar5482]

@@humbertopedraza5052 Blackmore's Night

[@TiltCntrlz]

@@humbertopedraza5052 As comment above stated, his band now is Blackmore's Night. The singer, Candice Night, is actually Ritchie Blackmore's wife.

[@oglschmitt]

Man, when they told you this song would melt your face, I didn't realize they were being literal! Anyway, like Stargazer, this songs structure, soloing technique, vocal style, and lyrical imagery remain influential even today in multiple subgenres of metal. Your Dio reactions are always on point and amazing (Heaven and Hell is my favorite reaction on this channel, and Stargazer is an easy top five) so there's a lot to live up to. Don't know what to expect, but I'm pretty sure the magic that we'll feel is worth a lifetime! 🤘🤘

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I need more Dio in my life. This song is absolutely incredible. I am glad you'll be able to experience this tomorrow with us!

[@oglschmitt]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Long live rock and roll! 🌈🤘

[@rickcarvalho7993]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Alter Bridge - Works Darker Than Their Wings, live at Royal Albert Hall

[@saschaschneider6355]

​@@TheCharismaticVoice Needing more DIO in ones life is one of nature's constants

[@legendas4465]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Dio is the best, you should definatly check for Dio solo improvisation video on youtube, but be careful because your jaw will drop :D

[@Raktif]

this is one of the best songs I've ever heard from Dio... and your analysis is just amazing... your reactions are priceless! luv your videos!

[@spencerstewart6]

in his documentary he explains how he played alot of trumpet as a kid and so he learned to project his voice like playing a trumpet and man.. legendary

[@ImYourOverlord]

Dio encouraged listeners to arrive at our own interpretation of his lyrics.

[@davidstout6339]

You've heard Dio, now check out Ian Gillan and Deep Purple, "Child in Time" for more metal history. Rainbow is Ritchie Blackmore's band, the guitarist who came up with the classic riff "smoke on the water" with Deep Purple. Both Dio and Ian sung for Balck sabbath at one point.

[@choppingpenguin]

Child in Time is gibberish, the only reason to listen to that is to hear how high his voice can go. Other than that, it's a crap tune and not important in history of metal at all.

[@captaincreosote]

@@choppingpenguin nah, I think it's a fantastic song.

[@frankpentangeli8104]

@@choppingpenguin Pretty sure the members of Metallica strongly DISAGREE with you. Apart from the beautiful organ and great lyrics, Blackmore's solo in the middle of the song is arguably the best lead guitar solo of all time.

[@beawsbiz]

Stephen Donnelly That statement almost seems like bait. Yes, Gillan does his high scream bit which could be considered a gimmick. His tone of voice however before that is beautifully sung. The rest is a masterpiece in composition and performance. One of the best guitar solos EVER. Lovely moments of interplay, tension, dissonance. Even if it is not to your taste it demands respect. Name me another song of this stature that brings so much to the table and don’t forget this was at the beginning of the seventies.

[@andrewhaldane7932]

@@choppingpenguin You're right about one thing; it's not important in the history of "metal" ...because it's nothing to do with Metal....it's Classic Rock

[@steveradogna9564]

Elizabeth, you rock! The best analysis I've seen of some of our best rock legends!

[@KH6775]

I love you are covering so much Dio. I have heard some of his songs on the radio or his videos long ago on MTV. I never heard some of the song on your channel and they are incredible! I need to find more of his music. All of his music with Rainbow, Black Sabbath and solo.

[@ronaldocosta1302]

As a hard rock and heavy metal fan for so many years, I can only thank you for bringing the great vocal talents of this musical genre to your channel, masters like Dio and Dickinson. Thank you very much

[@Gavhouse]

Can we have a Dio song a week please. He truly was an otherworldly being.

[@PsychoArms]

how about Dio-cember ?

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I mean, back to back weeks I'm releasing Dio!

[@miranda1894]

@@TheCharismaticVoice please please do Manowar Nessun Dorma cover! LISTEN TO ERIC ADAMS!! PLEEEEEEASE

[@OeHomestead]

The best of all with these reaction videos is watching Elizabeth's happiness, enthusiasm and facial expressions :-) They're just brilliant and genuine :-)

[@tonybyrne6587]

Your ability to engage with these genres and groups has delivered me back to my formative years as a musician. Being able to capture and share the sense of discovery that impacted me all those years ago is truly a gift. Thank you.

[@jeffthomas6663]

The '70's were the Golden Age of rock. "Post-production" usually meant playing it again. Dio and Richie were GODS

[@repetitivemotion]

Agreed. I saw every Rainbow show that came thru Chicago from start to finish

[@2dollarchickenwings689]

Let me introduce you to this thing called Pink Floyd and Steely Dan.

[@chrississon5954]

Yeah sadly I missed being able to see anyone live in the 70s. But I agree, it to me is the best decade for rock

[@Sync-lf5fs]

Dio was a master story teller who had the chops to convey those feelings through song.

[@guywakeford3259]

Brilliant work. This is the first time I've seen one of your reactions. I'll have to watch them all now!

[@andrewlanny3478]

Love your detailed and experienced description and analysis Elizabeth 👌 FANTASTIC!! Thank you 😊 💓 and for appreciating the great music of Rainbow 🌈 BRILLIANT 👏

[@ben1ben]

9:03 I actually think he does these motions with his hand because he used to play Trumpet and he uses a lot of breath techniques that he learned from trumpet playing, so for him it's like he would play trumpet but instead he sings I guess. Also I don't understand why there isn't many people requesting Rainbows live cover of Deep Purples Mistreated, literally better than the Original. The live version of Mistreated live at Munich 1977 has one of Dio's greatest singing ever it will blow your mind. AND it was live. Every Dio fan should know that performance.

[@andreo.7633]

I think so too

[@andreo.7633]

And yes. About mistreated. I had that DVD back in oh idk 2006? Or 2007 16 century greensleeves is more of a must for me from that show. The intro, the song the solos and the ending "gotta save the lady, she's up in the tower. In the 16th century. Uh oh. Yeah yeah yeah. My love is gone."

[@johanwallesten4940]

Totalt agree

[@ben1ben]

@@andreo.7633 Wonderful

[@vibingwithvinyl]

Agreed. I have the Live in Munich 1977 original double lp. Excellent stuff.

[@serp9425]

"Kill the king" from his Rainbow era - the born of power metal Catch the Rainbow - live 1977 pure beauty

[@Zigarius1123]

LOVE Kill the king!

[@andrewmoore7586]

“Kill the King” is by far my favorite ~ it stirs your soul more, imho!!

[@dianaverdin8042]

Yesss both of those are perfect!!!

[@arttuuusisalo8709]

Kill the king is an absolute banger

[@Thlayli7]

I absolutely love Rainbow, and I do not apologise for this possibly upsetting opinion, but Metallica's cover of Kill the King (Hardwired album) really gives the song the aggression I always thought the song needed...!

[@jamesfeldman4234]

One of the great ways to experience wonderful rock singers is to listen to their performances of songs as isolated vocal tracks. I've listened to Ronnie Dio this way and continue to be amazed at his vocal ability and depth. Ronnie possessed that magic quality of truth and credibility in his voice, where the words that he sang and his emotions expressed felt real and authentic. Many don't know this, but growing up, Ronnie's musical idol was opera singer Mario Lanza. No doubt, his exposure to--and love of--the classical music repertoire added to his artistic development.

[@Musicsports]

Is there an app that isolates the vocals? Or do you do it on protools type software?

[@erikcampbell5436]

Thank you. I feel like RJD has finally been seen by someone (other than Blackmore and Immoi), who truly understands and, more importantly, can cogently explain (and in "real time") his gifts. Additionally, your look of awe and bemusement at 11:30 made my week, and the week has just started.

[@vibingwithvinyl]

Ah yes. This is a masterpiece. DIO (the band) has a similar song called Egypt (The Chains Are On), which you may also want to check out.

[@the_hellion6765]

Facts man

[@simonturner1]

Jorn Lande's version of Egypt is one of those times where the cover is better than the original: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKDQY6JsptiIibM

[@marshall_banana]

i especially hold the cover by doro pesch of this song very dear :)

[@stevepulford216]

Egypt is a almost hidden gem in Dio's catalog, most people are unaware of it's greatness. In fact the entire Last in Line album is kind of a sleeper to be stumbled over and blown away by it's awesomeness.

[@RonniePeterson]

@@simonturner1 Absolutely not! The Dio original version is a must. Unbeatable.

[@larrym5120]

A terrific Rainbow song that will take you on an journey. Keep "Mistreated" on your list.

[@jalkabre5904]

I think Dio is at his best on this song from the 1977 Munich concert. Completely agree, another vocal reaction KZbinr said this was one of the best vocal performances he had ever seen.

[@WallflowerK]

Yes 'Mistreated' live in Munich 1977 next DIO vocal song reaction please. Come on people give Larry M thumbs up.

[@pedroferreira4879]

Mistreated is a must, but it should be done in comparison with the Deep Purple version from California Jam. Dio does indeed a great rendition of the song, but Coverdale has a lot more heart and soul for that type of song. just an opinion of course. anyway, great reaction as always

[@warningchimes24]

@@pedroferreira4879 I agree, she should do both versions Deep Purple first and then Rainbow!

[@michaelheller8841]

Mistreated live in 1977. I would love to see her reaction on that one.

[@starburstppl]

The Dio videos definitely brought me to this channel. I'm a metal head female who has been listening to Dio since I was twelve years old, and still listen to this amazing man every single day. Ronnie is the best metal singer ever to walk this planet, and a fantastic frontman also! I definitely get it when you said, "I freaking LOVE DIO!!! He is now an obsession, and I want to hear so much more of his voice." I literally get goosebumps everytime I here him sing.. He is a legend, and is greatly missed. Thanks for these wonderful reactions! I look forward to seeing many more reactions from Ronnie James Dio, the one and only Metal God.

[@Chiefsssss]

Number one great channel. number two ,your knowledge of music is incredible.. number three And the best part of all your videos is watching your facial expressions and your eyes. Coolest stuff ever is your facial expressions and your eye movement and how into the music you get ... great fun

[@scottsentinella5920]

Big Scott from Dio again, Elizabeth the joy you cannot hide when you hear Ron brings me so much joy, and to all the fans I truly miss seeing all of you year after year.Elizabeth , not for a reaction video,but I think you’ll enjoy the album Magica. If you look us the deluxe edition of the album the last track is Ron narrating the story of magica then go back and listen to the album. As an opera singer I think you’ll enjoy how the story is told through the songs .Ron’s birthday is coming up July 10th it would be very cool to do an extended reaction on that day going through the decades 1961 an angel is missing /Ronnie Dio and the prophets 1972 Hoochie Koochie Lady/ Elf Rainbow you have done 1981 falling off the edge of the world /Black Sabbath 1984 Egypt. /Dio 1992. I. /Black Sabbath 1994. Give her the gun ( about child abuse) Dio 2002. Throw away children. /Dio 2009 follow the tears / Heaven and Hell(3rd time with Sabbath members) Just an idea. As soon as I started to pick out song’s I realized it would take you months to span his career. The last live record was Neon Knights 30 years of Heaven and Hell and though we didn’t know at the time Ron was already stage 4 stomach cancer and would be gone less than a year later. You could react to Heaven and Hell again 30 years later and see he was stronger than ever Again thank you all for never forgetting our Friend Ron and that fact that he always made each one of us feel special and worth it in every way Big Scott

[@sergioolvera7762]

Hear 'n Aid - Stars. DIO and many others 80's metal voices in only 1 song.

[@korvegott]

Been asking for it aswell, not many have reacted too it and would love a vocal coach doing it.

[@sergioolvera7762]

@@korvegott yeah, I've seen just a few reactions, but not a coach reaction of this song. They definitely are missing this masterpiece!!

[@brooke-4331]

Such an awesome song with so many great singers! Maybe it's too hard to dissect because it's not just one singer. I'd love to see a reaction though.

[@bsharpnack]

Yes! The Hear N Aid recording! Great idea, I would love to hear Elizabeth break down about 10 different singers in one song.

[@mutanttugboat9266]

I've never heard thissong before either and hot damn that keyboard intro was an awesome buildup into that funky bassline man.

[@Toysinmyattic1]

Knowing these songs for decades and knowing what’s coming sometimes gives me goosebumps in anticipation of you hearing/seeing it for the first time. I love the experience of your reactions.

[@robertmann8372]

This video is awesome. These are live Dio vocals, backed by the studio recording background. Sometimes, some bands or performers hate “pretend performing” or lip-syncing for videos, and Dio & Blackmore were among them. This is such a great companion piece to Stargazer, while not being the follow-up to that story (that would be “Light in the Black,” that’s more instrument-based), and being on a different album (“Long Live Rock and Roll” in ‘78 - their last w/ Dio). I will ALWAYS be vehemently FOR watching RJD LIVE whenever possible, because there’s a ton more to react to. Breathing technique within phrasing, real-time embouchure-work, stage presence, a real sense of POWER from the vocal while not getting extra help with mixing in the studio. Also, Dio’s improvisational work that makes live performances special for each individual audience at each show, should be seen and believed. He never needed a teleprompter - he’d just improv to cover if he “screwed up.” He’s the freakin’ best! \m/ RJD \m/

[@mvunit3]

"Catch the Rainbow" Live in Munich 1977! Elizabeth will get to see Dio, Blackmore and the band do their thing live and in color. And the late-great Cozy Powell \m/.

[@Stefan-]

Yeah, the vocals are live, the rest is the studio recording and Blackmore isnt even trying to play the same solo as on the album, but he usually improvise live anyway. Im a huge fan of both.

[@gladheads]

Very true !! also Iron Maiden were the first band to play live on Top of the pops in the uk as they point blank refused to mime and lip sync on "Running Free" in 1980

[@swinetrek]

@@gladheads New Order were the first band to play live on TOTP's not IM.

[@mrkimble2618]

Boy: why is my sister called Rose dad? Father: your mum likes roses son Boy: oh, thanks Dad Father: no problem, Blackmore's Solo in Gates of Babylon.

[@andresflores1500]

Mr. Kimble, your comment had me laughing all damn day! Been w/o power after hurricane IDA in La. & it's miserable. And your comment was just what I needed! Hilarious. Thanx.

[@daveh7186]

Yes very funny indeed

[@rainerzockt6251]

Took me a time to understand the joke. I am a German with a bit more than standard school English. As I understand I can't get the smile of my face.🥰

[@ForrestAguirre]

LOL

[@criticalbil1]

An oldie, but a goodie 😉

[@richpalmer9229]

I'm loving listening to this. Truly the best singer I've ever had to privilege to have seen. Seeing it dissected by someone who can analyse it just add to the gut feel it gave me. He was a true genius. Sadly missed but never equalled or forget.

[@crowolfe290]

I get such happiness from your Dio reactions. It's renewed my interest in his music, too.

[@imaginationofourselves7518]

Candlemass - At the Gallows End (Studio version with Messiah Marcolin on vocals). One-of-a-kind vocalist

[@wp-fxpyrodesign]

YES

[@DestroyEraseImprove33]

Yes please!

[@matthewwalenski]

Yes! (and/or the songs Well of Souls or Solitude with Messiah on vocals)

[@tombaratta6892]

You need to listen to Rainbow Eyes…..it’s one of the most emotional and moving vocals you will ever hear

[@chivalrousroaminknight3566]

I think many would appreciate seeing her reaction of that song; great suggestion.

[@mikereider704]

Absolutely. That song just devastated me when that album came out. I spent that summer combing the beaches of southern Cali looking for the girl with Rainbow Eyes. Such a yearning in that tag out melody. I think its a real shame Ronnie and Ritchie never reconvened for at least a moment one last time. They were as great together as Plant and Page.

[@vibingwithvinyl]

@@mikereider704 They were talking about having a classic Rainbow lineup reunion in the late 90's but Cozy Powell's untimely demise ended those discussions.

[@AxelTabbertFrylestam]

Yes! That song is truly beautiful

[@Polymorphia1965]

PLEASE!!!

[@JimKanaris]

Watched this again. Thank you! He changed my life as a young articulate mind. I love how you can formulate what I could only experience viscerally as a youngster. You are my definite favourite on Dio! I was an inarticulate young man, but for some reason I got him ... and you got me in him. Thank you

[@azmanmanaf3603]

Thank you Elizabeth! Really love to watch and hear your reactions to Dio and other metal gods! Beautiful😘

[@silverburst6123]

Great analysis, Elizabeth. However, you violated Metal Commandment #3: Thou Shalt Not Interrupt a Ritchie Blackmore Guitar Solo😂

[@WlatvanGroningen]

I agree, sacrilege! 😜

[@johnburger7098]

In her defense, she is analyzing Dio, so violating the Third Metal Commandment may be excused. This time only. jvb

[@georgepapadimitriou7157]

@@johnburger7098 Metal Gods: We'll allow it

[@bijelodugme5935]

I'd rather say: Thou Shalt Not mix Ritchie Blackmore Guitar Solo with video that has nothing to do with music you hear

[@marianodipaolo8302]

it's a pity that no one is suggesting "Shame on the Night"... amazing lyrics and vocals. Aguante Dio!!

[@chivalrousroaminknight3566]

Along with that.....I EXTREMELY apreciate his closing song on ALL his albums as they truly ARE EPIC; When A Woman Cries and My Eyes are some favorites. Shame On The Night is maybe his best though, I have to agree with you here.

[@indianamaquis7596]

Definitely a awesome song

[@jordan9339]

My favorite from Holy Diver, but not so popular. Hidden gem!

[@KaijuSlayer54]

Ooooo, yeah! That's a good one!

[@ssnerd583]

Elizabeth, you are one of the most interesting people I have ever encountered on YT.......most people are NOT really very interesting. There is a GREAT depth to you and your thought process and also to your passion for music and for making these videos. One in a million???? no, one in MANY MILLIONS! BRAVO!!! bis bis bis!!!

[@crusheverything4449]

The lead vocal in this video was performed live, but the studio backing vocal track by Ronnie is there, also. It was either inserted live via tape or added in post-production, but it’s absolutely incredible in its own right. Few humans could ever sing it like Ronnie did!

[@andreavelinodacosta1418]

Well noticed buddy ... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@crusheverything4449]

@@andreavelinodacosta1418 - Thanks, I’ve been a Dio fan since 1975.

[@escoffie]

Child in time, by Deep Purple, Ian Gillan at his best. Beautiful and sad song with so much power

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Seconded!!! (although he can't hit those notes anymore, sadly)

[@darrylbain4144]

When you take into account what the song "Child in Time" is about, the death and suffering of innocents in the Vietnam War, yes indeed a deep, sad song.

[@denizgor]

18:47 "I feel like Dio is some sort of an all encompassing power." Yeah, you're right. We all feel the same way. :D

[@kingmasterlord]

I believe the pick of destiny depicts how Dio is seen better than pretty much anything else

[@denizgor]

@@kingmasterlord You're absolutely right. We need to make her listen to Kickapoo somehow. That 40 seconds worth it man.

[@peterhineinlegen4672]

At 13:20 she says she's not keeping up with the lyrics, some call that lost in the sauce.

[@1970karenleah]

I love your appreciation of Dio. I was a teen in HS in 1984-88 and he was just fantastic. One of my all time faves. His vocal skills and songwriting are incredible 👏

[@paulhowson8744]

Me 83' - 87' 😁

[@terrencefinerson6138]

OMG... You put all of my feelings into words... Thank U!

[@hepstars71]

King Diamond "Sleepless nights" (live at the Fillmore) would be fun to see your reaction to 🤘 🙂🤘

[@kevinbocarde3948]

Yes please and then save something like Abigail or Arrival from the same show for Halloween

[@darktehom]

Ohhh I give up asking for King Diamond my friend, maybe someday, we'll see

[@ReinaldoPereiraCTBA]

Perfect

[@oglschmitt]

@@darktehom All good things to those who wait. May be closer than you think.

[@scotmitchell2286]

Saw Merciful Fate in Germany with Helix,Girls School,Talon and Motörhead and Merciful Fate was by far the best even though Motörhead was the headliner.

[@alkiviadisfelemegkas7075]

Children of the sea is a must! (I m really happy to see more Dio as he is my favourite singer along with Klaus Meine from Scorpions)

[@johnlittle1991]

Klaus is definitely up there!

[@seanmahoney7592]

Klaus is the most underrated singer ever in my opinion.

[@alkiviadisfelemegkas7075]

@@seanmahoney7592 true, I would love to see her react to some Scorpions songs so that she can discover this man's amazing voice!

[@omarmallak3795]

Children of the sea - live evil version omg.

[@kapohimura8721]

Yes Please, Children of the Sea!

[@brianroads3694]

My favorite of theirs with Dio was called “ catch the rainbow” it was more calmer though and soothing. Shows a more gentler side to his singing.

[@bigwillie5717]

This is my Dio song to which I rock out at my gym when I lift. But the REAL reason I love this tune isn’t all Dio or Blackmore or Lord…it’s COZY on drums (yeah, I’m biased, I’m a drummer, too)…but COZY was SO good; double 26” kicks yet plays traditional grip with some matched grip as well. One helluva lead guitar part by Ritchie on this song, too…the Middle Eastern twang he displays is pure brilliance.

[@petelaurino271]

Thank you Elisabeth for picking this one! You will not be disappointed! Another side of Ronnie James Dio is "Love is All" performed live with Deep Purple and the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. Simply incredible. 🤘👍✌

[@gag7236]

RIP Ronnie....Gone but never forgotten....His voice will echo through eternity

[@duaneatkinson3604]

Just found this channel just a couple days ago,I subscribed immediately I love your love DIO he and Ritchie were musical gods they could take you anywhere...it really does me proud to see a professional such as yourself do such beautiful analysis of rock and metal a lot of your opera performers don't care about it you young lady are truly a professional....no I must continue binging

[@waynefinnicumbb7218]

Elizabeth, I love how giddy you get on each song with Dio. He is a master of vocals, legendary, and amazing. One of a few that are my favorites.

[@rubievale]

The cameraman is probably just hoping Ritchie doesn't stick the headstock through the lens like he did at the California Jam. Ritchie is a temperamental, eccentric genius by all accounts.

[@swinetrek]

He pulled one practical joke (funny to RB only) that led Tony Carey to quit.

[@KTF0]

Nice way to say diva

[@dpeab11370]

Maybe he was afraid he might catch his hair on fire again like he did at the Cal Jam stunt!🤣🤣🤣

[@PaulyV56]

Rainbow Eyes..on the same Album. A complete clean Vocal. Angelic Almost.

[@Simpleburger1968]

That is a beautiful song.

[@unx2001]

Thank you very much, Ms. Elizabeth, for this amazing and accurate analysis of this awesome song !!!

[@liquidmay]

Dio used to play the french horn, which according to him gave him his singing power and finger movement habit :)

[@SMenkveld]

I've always heard that he was a trumpet player... That said, brass players play brass, so 6 o' one, baker's dozen of the other.

[@josephgallagher945]

In another reaction, she picked up on a classical influence from his vocals. 👍

[@crusheverything4449]

Ronnie played trumpet.

[@richardblaszak162]

Yes, Ronnie J.D. became an advanced trumpet, not french horn player in the middle 1950's when he was a teenager because his Dad forced him to take lessons for a number of years! By the time Ronnie was 18 years old in 1960 he had gradually become a decent bass guitar player for the Do-Wop bands he was in from the late 50's until the time Elf formed in the late 1960's. Ronnie J. Padavona was the king of Rock and Roll!! Not Elvis!!