Returning to Rainbow and Dio! Vocal ANALYSIS of "Mistreated" Live!

[@seanb2604]

Ronnie will be putting goosebumps on people's arms for 100 years to come.

[@111-p4v]

💯🤘

[@10deeppurple]

Met Ronnie 3 times for interviews for the magazines I was writing for. Not only he is the best vocalist ever, but he was a true gentleman, so kind and humble. Unforgettable.

[@ThomasBaver]

I would love to see you do a critique of Dios first band elf because rainbow is elf with Richie on guitar

[@rufus231]

@@ThomasBaver Elf was average.

[@GideonFerrante]

​​​@@rufus231It's not really that, their songs are just too "rock 'N' roll" sounding (as in the 60's sound, which try as I might, I just can't get into). Whereas Rainbow are Hard Rock pure and simple. This is where Ronnie found his niche in my opinion, because with the exception of "Black Sheep of the Family" & "If you Don't Like Rock 'N' Roll" (which are still good songs because the rest of the L.P is so castle rock that it just adds variety), is entirely absent from Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, & everything else Dio wrote or co-wrote from Rainbow, to Black Sabbath, to his own band in it's various iterations.

[@colrhodes377]

I, too, met Ronnie on numerous occasions. He asked me my name on the first occasion when I was 15. On the sixth occasion, I was 34, and he still remembered my name, and not only that, my friends name who was with me 19 years earlier. He remembered me, and he was interested to know how my career was doing. He was a wonderful man who had time for everyone. The world was a far better place when he was in it!

[@joergojschaefer3521]

Elizabeth and Dio, a never-ending story #letsgettoit

[@andychisarick6879]

Elizabeth & Dio, a story for the ages that would make a fantastic time travel type movie. Though her husband would surely protest...

[@joergojschaefer3521]

@@andychisarick6879 Elisabeth and Kirk's journey through the wild world of music? Sounds like a David Attenborough style BBC documentary In this episode: Wild Mozart, thoughtful Leopold and too many notes!

[@Chr0mate]

I may be mistaken, but I think she likes him.

[@tracycarbone934]

Thank God!!!!!🤘💜

[@asdasd-rp9hx]

he has a wife.

[@danield9075]

This is the best Mistreated guitar intro made by Ritchie (at least recorded). Amazing what he did...together with Taurus bass pedals.

[@namoric]

100% agree with you. It's corny but Dio saved my life. I was on the verge of suicide when my older brother came for a visit on a whim with a new record he just bought. I had already stolen my fathers revolver and had it in my room. My bro pops in, "hey man, new album by that guy you like sang with Rainbow. Check it out" and then "Stand Up and Shout" blasted over the speakers and we sat and listened to the whole thing. Me sitting in front of the stereo and him by the window smoking a joint. (Gen X kids, right?) and then at the end he left, leaving the record with me and then I put my father's gun where it belongs. I doubled down on my martial arts training, went on to win national and world tournaments. So... I say again, Ronnie James Dio saved my life. Now I'm (old)years old. Got grandkids, retired. I'm overall happy.

[@MissingMars]

I'm so glad you were able to get through that extreme depression. Suicidal thoughts is something I still feel society doesn't pay enough attention to. Ever think of speaking to those who struggle with this?

[@albertoquintana8412]

Waoooo your bro is a hero nice You didn't committed

[@Nito1974Reis]

I'm glad you're here man ! Rock is the best thing to get inside you and change you for the best. The lyrics, the groove,the riffs it really changes you. I still hear the same music for decades, and I will keep doing it.

[@Luxedrina]

What a story, sir! It's a testament to the profound power of music. So good Dio contributed you sticking around. THAT'S magic.

[@stargazer17]

@namoric "You are the strongest chain, and you're not just some reflection, so never hide again!" "You are the driver, you own the road, you've got desire, go on explode, so let it out, you are the Power, STAND UP AND SHOUT, let it out!" 🙌💪🤘🔮💫

[@neverlandxx73]

I love everything by Rainbow with dio, but still in my heart "Catch the rainbow" holds a special place, I love how melodic Dio is in that song i love the difference in style and his mellow bluesy voice just melts like butter. Getting chills just thinking about it. All the love from Greece stay healthy and safe

[@444STT]

Agreed. I have been waiting for Elizabeth to do Catch the Rainbow. ❤

[@FreddieM-p8r]

great song

[@tracycarbone934]

Yes!!! And Rainbow Eyes that's very operatic!!!

[@oszustoslaw]

@@tracycarbone934 honestly this should be made into series about whole discography. 😀

[@MaxineWatt-jd8ho]

100

[@matthansen758]

It's such a privilege to watch Elizabeth fangirl to all our childhood heroes cause she's outwardly expressing what we've felt (and still feel) on the inside! It's impossible to not giggle like a fool and to not live vicariously through her experience when she's so excited and positive.

[@richardbarrick1492]

Isn't she great, 💭 tho! She is just sooo spot on, she not only nails the voices and artists nuances, she's usually a fan herself-- umm, I just wish she wasn't married!😝

[@stefanconradsson]

It also must be said that this filmed/recorded performance captured them on a very good night. I was around back then, saw both purple and rainbow twice, and many other bands through that era. Touring was very different in the seventies and early eighties. Except for the bootleggers, there were no cameras or microphones in the audience. Bands often had bum nights on the road. It could be anything: sound wasn't great in the arena, or they were hung over, there were problems with transportation, food, drugs, fans, groupies, or a simple thing as staying in a bad hotel. Bands back in the seventies and early eighties usually travelled as light as they could. They didn't have the massive supporting crew that became the norm later, when they might (depending on budget) have their own cooks, trainers, doctors, and PR people along for the ride. Everything necessary to keep the talent functioning (Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac are two examples). In addition, a song like “Mistreated” or let's say Zeppelins “Since I've been Loving You” were wide open to emotional and improvisational input. It was expected to be that way. They took and accepted greater risks in live settings than bands do today. No one held up an iPhone in the front row back then. It must be said, though, that the current crop of “jam” bands accepts this challenge with gusto. Mistreated, the song, as presented here, was and is an example of every thing falling into place. Dio was at his very top. I'm guessing this is recorded somewhere in Europe. Richie in all his bands always seemed to perform at his best closer to home. Made in Japan is a stellar exception, though. Cheers 🍺

[@stefanconradsson]

It should also be mentioned, for those that don't know, that Rainbow was not a democratically formed band. Richie departed from Deep Purple to cherry-pick the individuals of what was to become Rainbow. He picked Dio as the singer, but Dio was never allowed to be spokesperson or the representative of the band. It was genius of Richie to pick him as the singer, but it wasn't going to last because of the massive ego of Richie. Cheers 🍺

[@gileslaney5263]

I find it very inspiring that people are analyzing and reviewing the music that I was blessed to grow up listening too. I think the quality and talent of that era of music will be hard to duplicate.

[@matthbva]

Watching Elizabeth react to so much of this music makes me appreciate it anew after decades. Sometimes in an entirely different way, because I’m not a trained singer or musing theorist and have only vaguely, unconsciously intuited many of the things she points out. And she has so much fun! It’s infectious. Elizabeth adds an extra helping of joy to my life. ❤

[@olekristianegge6365]

Let’s not forget the amazing Cozy Powell. What a performance.

[@zdenkonouzovsky6947]

honestly I love Cozy but he did not have Paicey's (who is the GOAT imo) touch and finesse and in this song it is actually quite obvious

[@ochocabra1542]

always.

[@robertburke784]

You beat me to it, Cozy Powell is incredible! Shout out to bassist Bob Daisley too, a steady force here, and in many other great bands.

[@MLawrence2008]

@@zdenkonouzovsky6947 And although I love them both Bonham is still king!

[@zdenkonouzovsky6947]

@@MLawrence2008 I do not have anything against anyone having a favorite musician, nevertheless, as a drummer myself, Paice was way more musical, more technical, faster, had chops for days. Paice could play anything Bonzo did but Bonzo would not be able to pull off everything that Paice did.

[@donroberts8437]

Elizabeth I’ve never seen you swoon so much. Dio is that amazing but hearing your feedback only confirms it. When we hear something great we fall back in our chair, when we hear something extraordinary we lean forward into it. You totally fell forward into this song and Dio’s vocals. Great review!

[@stamatispoulios]

One of the best live performances in the history of music. In general, "Rainbow live on stage" album is a piece of art.

[@artnaz]

I believe the best live album ever, even (slightly) better than Made in Japan.

[@davidmorgan6896]

Loved that album when I was young. Still wonderful decades later.

[@davidmorgan6896]

​@@artnazIt is a great album, but the Santana album 'Moonflower' is probably my favourite live album.

[@farshadp6114]

Add to that Made In Japan by DP and Live in Dallas by Judas.

[@Alirkson]

Catch the Rainbow live is why God invented the Strat

[@keithsaulsbury4304]

in my opinion, Ronnie's years in Rainbow are when his voice was at its absolute best.

[@DownMemoryLaneParis]

Actually it was his finest, but his absolute best performance for me is Butterfly ball.

[@jeffloy4638]

Agreed!

[@Fuxerz]

Rainbow 🌈 eyes 👀 is a great example of your quote.

[@alexrossi4464]

Dio's voice, was always spectacular , but for me or for my taste , Especially during " Holy diver " and " last in line(" , era). That says, a lot about what a great singer he was. The heaven and hell, era, was also beyond reproach. Best metal singer, ever!

[@JanJacobi]

Yep!

[@MichaelHarrison-o2l]

Dio and Blackmore together, two of the greatest ever!

[@Simon-pp1hr]

Heavy rock's Lennon & McCartney 😂

[@Fuxerz]

Ritchie Blackmore top 3 guitarist in his day.

[@Simon-pp1hr]

The greatest in his day !

[@draagnipur8767]

Yes. Dio and Blackmore.

[@edelcorrallira]

Honestly, as far as Im concerned this is one of the best rock performances of all time. Everyone is on point but man Dio is just electrifying. This is probably my favorite Dio performance, he never lets up, from beginning all the way to that mind-blowing ending. Glad to know its coming here !!! Can't wait to learn about this, I mean this song really is like a treatise in singing, very exciting

[@evergreen1515]

this whole show, catch the rainbow is a killer as well

[@scottstedeford7575]

Probably the best official recorded Dio performance in existence. Not that he wasn’t on (bafflingly) night after night, decade after decade, but he is on fire in this one. Is there one recorded performance where he was off, even slightly?

[@doomhippie6673]

I agree. I'm very much into 60s psychedelic rock but man, I get goosebumps every time I hear this song.

[@scottchrismon4492]

I feel absolutely the same way you do about this. This is next level rock and roll performance.

[@Danimal77]

Still I'm Sad from the same concert is even more impressive.

[@JasonMiller-io8bn]

Dork !! You are such a musical dork. AND WE LOVE IT !!!! Watching you lose you mind over the magic that is Dio reminds us of the gift that he truly was to music. Thanks for another amazing video.

[@defdave101]

If I'm having a crappy day, I find watching Elizabeth watch a Dio vid, cheers me up no end. :)

[@karenlazenby6440]

I've asked a million times, hoping it will show up one day! RAINBOW 'Man On The Silver Mountain' LIVE in Munich 1977, the 14:45 minute long version! Not only is it full of Ronnie singing acopella, it has some of the most BEAUTIFUL guitar work you've ever seen. Prepare for a LONG video when you do that one. You'll see a lot more of Ronnie!

[@patricetemple733]

I hope Elizabeth sees this cos his voice on this is EPIC!🤘🤘🤘

[@otnoirhc]

Live in Munich 1977 is the best concert ever! She should react to the whole thing!

[@gavinsmith9016]

I think because David Coverdale wrote and sang this first, Dio really had to raise his game on this, because he was going to get comparisons. It's a great song. I love both Coverdale and Dio versions.

[@cs292]

Joe Lynn’s is good too.

[@tracycarbone934]

Every song he covered after Ozzy and this one he raised the bar ro untouchable!!💜🤘

[@pulsarlights2825]

Ian Gillan is probably the best pure singer out of all them that sang for Ritchie..

[@borisbabich]

@pulsarlights2825 No, he is not. This guy is.

[@foolsjourney8118]

@Apocalypse2031 I've seen some brilliant Coverdale performances, but mostly mediocre at best. and yeah, his voice has been shot for over 30 years. His low register was good on Starkers in Tokyo, but when he insists on screeching (because he hasn't got Glenn Hughes to cover the inadequecies of his range) it's sometimes like fingers down a blackboard. Painful. That being said, I love the California Jam version of this- possibly even more than this. It was the first VHS I bought, 9 months before I had anything to play it on.

[@roxammon5858]

The guitar is also a voice that can express emotion. Not many players can move me, but Blackmore did, and so did Gilmour and Schenker.

[@pulsarlights2825]

Same here, all 3 are great

[@alrichardson1887]

Don't forget Randy Rhoads. High impact for, sadly, a very short time.

[@cjgia4898]

Alvin Lee, Pat Travers, Page and Plant's back and forth is legendary!

[@vibingwithvinyl]

Gary Moore

[@cjgia4898]

Op, which Schenker? Btw, love the Scorps!

[@pers2967]

I was 16 when I was at that concert. I will never ever forget the experience. Just magic.

[@smithpm81]

so lucky

[@mikeycapone2578]

I love this! I was fortunate to have known Ronnie since 1989 and until his last tour with Heaven and Hell and not long before he died and had many conversations about music. First, his wonderful parents played the famous opera singer, Mario Lanza records a lot at home and Ronnie heard that and he believed that may have influenced or inspired him. Second, his first love as a child was to play baseball and one day his father said you are going to play music so he took young Ronnie to the music store and told Ronnie to pick out a horn and Ronnie picked a trumpet and was told to practice 4 hours a day, and I think 7 days a week. This developed his vocal breathing and power. Later, one of the bands he was playing in and the singer left so the guitarist first tried to sing and it didn't work and reluctantly, Ronnie tried and it immediately worked and he said it came easily. Third, Ronnie had a strong work ethic which carried his entire career. He kept a notebook of lyrics and ideas for songs. He was well prepared and also aware of his vocal health and prepared to improvise melodies when his voice was tired which he managed very well because he was often tired. He was tired because he would stay and sign an autograph for every last fan. Yet his voice was nearly always strong. I say nearly because that is what he told me and I know Ronnie was a perfectionist with the ability to adapt when necessary. I can tell you that I NEVER heard him strain his voice while singing both during rehearsals or live performances. Forth, everything you hear about Ronnie was true. He was a well spoken true gentleman from New York (and a NY street smart vibe), educated, and incredibly intelligent, generous. One time we were at a pub in Woodland Hills and a couple fans recognized him and he welcomed them, bought them a pint of beer and had a nice conversation with them. The first time I went to his incredible house he took me on a tour and we ended up at his bar and he asked me what I wanted. I asked him what he is having? He said a Sambuca and a beer. I said I'll have that too please. Then he lit up a big joint! He is also VERY Italian. I would not want to be on his bad side. He was tiny, but he was a fighter not afraid to take on anyone and ignoring his body guards. He also had a LOT of pride and could hold a grudge and was really upset when BS fired him, and then later when BS opened for OZZY at a show in (I think Irvine) and Ronnie refused to do the show so they got Rob Halford to sing. That really hurt Ronnie. Honestly a great guy. Grateful I got to meet and hang out with this man on many occasions.

[@rickypitman1035]

Sounds like he could step across the time and turn sound into a nail of sorts and DROVE it with his Hammer Voice and Greatness of the SOUL...

[@fabiomarra6067]

She is in trance, really ecstasy... she is deeply involved. It's too much cool watching her analysis about the great Ronnie Dio!

[@manmoth_1990]

The "Catch The Rainbow" version from this exact concert is soooo good. They just extend it to like 15 minutes. Best concert ever. Blackmore was apparently 2 hours late because he was held up in jail in Munich before this show, so they decided to really out-do themselves for the waiting fans. My dad saw them live in Norway on this tour, and the concert location couldn't power up the huge rainbow lights, so they had to give it everything musically to make up for it. He still talks about that concert to this day as being almost like a supernatural experience.

[@artnaz]

I agree about Catch the Rainbow. Very different from the (already stellar) album version, and I'm so glad for that.

[@stargazer17]

I agree! "Catch The Rainbow" from this concert (if you can find the 17 minute Munich version) is beyond incredible and brings me to tears every single time! I hope The Charismatic Voice takes a listen.

[@bryemycaz]

Yeah Ritchie was stoked that night, after being arrested after the previous show for kicking a security guard in the head. Cause the guard was attacking a young female fan.

[@menfaaanda]

Rainbow Oslo Norway 1977: v=Df_zGyCZ_2Y

[@manmoth_1990]

@@menfaaanda god bless the internet

[@dsam6990]

I’m very proud to say that I was present at a show from this tour in London, I was around 15. It's hard to convey the impact of that experience, a time when TV and radio were not very interesting, no cell phones or internet. A time when not much was happening, and then you are at this show - or rather, 'experiencing' this show, wow! While the KZbin footage captures the great sound and visuals, being physically present at the gig multiplies that greatness by a hundred thousand. It's like the entire music hall is charged with an electrifying atmosphere of wildly positive vibes. Even now, I can still vividly recall the overwhelming excitement. Truly amazing.

[@tracycarbone934]

What an amazing experience to behold!!! You are lucky!!🤘💜

[@dolf370]

I saw them in Gothenburg, and what stuck most with me all the years is the drum solo by Cozy Powell, the whole platform with the drum set on starting to rise up from the stage and moving towards the audience and then a magnesium(?) flash so you were blinded for several seconds and when sight returned Cozy's platform was back in place and the whole band was full on again. One of my absolutely best concerts ever.

[@dsam6990]

@@dolf370 Gothenburg haha, I have a Hagstrom on order, should be arriving in the next couple of days, but yes excellent concert, think they were all good in this period, cant realy say which was my best, like around the same period I saw Sabbath on their never say die tour, with a support band that no one had heard of... Van Halen, never seen a support band literally get the people standing and jumping on their seats

[@dsam6990]

oh yes very lucking to be born in a time where music was the only language of the youth @@tracycarbone934

[@mikeslater3650]

Rainbow at the rainbow. Sept or nov 77. Gig had been rescheduled and the tickets had the old date crossed out in blue felt pen. Saw that and the first monsters of rock in 80. Best of days

[@Peteriengo]

"Catch the rainbow" from the same concert, is one of the most beautiful sung by him,.. memorable interpretation!!! Do it next, you won't regret it!!!

[@Alirkson]

In my books the versions from On Stage or Live in Germany 76 are exceptional plus from the studio lest we forget Temple of the King

[@AndresHarfuch-fk6gv]

Dio, Blackmore and Cozy Powell. What a band. We grew up with them, and now we rejoice looking at your reactions. Now you could understand how we felt back in the 70's as we were kids. This is the music of Paradise. Try the man on the silver mountain and the temple of the king

[@jeffb783]

I'd love you to review a David Coverdale version of Mistreated and tell us how you think they compare! I was lucky enough to see Dio on their first solo tour of UK supported by Queensryche - so I saw 2 of your favourite singers on the same bill in 1984 at Hammersmith Odeon - 40 years ago!

[@richardchocolas8800]

Ritchie & Ronnie were meant to make music together. I always enjoy watching you get all fangirl over hearing Ronnie's incredible voice.

[@WaM-r3q]

The best band The best vocalist The best guitarist The best Elizabeth ❤︎

[@dolf370]

And the best drummer

[@grahamnunn8998]

Jimmy Bain and Tony Carey weren't too shabby either!

[@dolf370]

@@grahamnunn8998 Agree. I saw Rainbow on this tour in Gothenburg -77, and have always thought until today that it was the full Rising lineup with Bain and Carey. But they are not here.

[@grahamnunn8998]

I should have checked my DVD, I though this was earlier! Still Bob Daisley has had a pretty amazing career too!

[@silvanosartori4918]

And Cozy

[@jalkabre5904]

Glad you spent time on Ritchie's solo. He has a very Neoclassical background, much of his love was classic musicians. He also ties in his love for medieval styling, which is why he has progressed in life with his band Blackmore's Night". Ritchie is one of the best at creating space and sound. His music has so much feel. When you watch him play a solo, much of the time he closes his eyes and let's the music flow from his fingers. Simply one of the greatest!

[@waynevarrelman9363]

DIO IS SIMPLY THE GREATEST ROCK VOCALIST EVER !

[@karenlazenby6440]

Correction, the greatest VOCALIST of all time, regardless of genre, he mastered them ALL!

[@Dr.HaroldShipman]

I would say Paul Rodgers is!

[@faustonefi]

fred mercury

[@JonLondrezos]

Geoff Tate

[@blackberrythorns]

burton cummings.

[@jonblackers4339]

Neo classical , yeah, Ritchie was really one of the pioneers if maybe the most important one in heavy rock. During these years he was very much into classical music, " Listening to it is good for your soul." He used Beethoven but I think he was mainly driven by JS Bach.

[@lesleygraham5927]

A lot of musicians live JS Bach, I know Sting and Andy Somers ❤️ JS Bach.

[@steffNewtown]

Mistreated from Rainbow, done, check! Now you’re ready for the glorious RJD vocal performance on Sign of the Southern Cross from Black Sabbath, the studio version. If you like his falsetto, you will be delighted🤘🏻🤩

[@glpf5]

I would also add, from the Sabbath times, Over and Over!

[@lonehawk71]

I’ve seen Dio live twice, Last in Line and Sacred Heart tours. What an awesome vocalist Ronnie was!

[@sarcastanaut]

Sacred Heart tour was my first arena concert experience! What a show!

[@lknowledge]

I have seen many legendary bands, new and old. One thing has always stuck to my mind... Front row, right in front of Dio with one leg on the monitor, red light coming from below upwards, horns up in the air and he singing his lungs out and looking like the devil doing it. There are bands that are considered this and that, but not one of them can touch Dio live.

[@Biden_Cult_Morons]

The Sacred Heart tour was the best concert I ever saw. Blew my 16 year old mind!

[@williamyates694]

My first Dio show was The Last In Line. Bon-Jovi went on first from their first album, then Dokken from their Tooth and Nail album. One of the best shows I saw as young teen!!! 🍻🤟

[@davenitsch6094]

Must of ruined your concert enjoyment for the rest of your life! 😀 I caught that one twice! @@sarcastanaut

[@richardchocolas8800]

A lot of younger people today will never understand just how glorious Ronnie's voice is

[@Fuxerz]

Or Ritchie Blackmore incredible guitar work.

[@logan502]

RAINBOW!!!My all time favorite!!!!Once again...her enthusiasm is completley infectous!!!

[@nigelclinning2448]

Elizabeth, you mentioned neoclassical and Beethoven about Ritchie’s playing here. On another song from this same concert called Sixteenth Century Greensleeves, he starts the piece off by playing the traditional folk tune Greensleeves and throws the 3rd movement of Bach’s 3rd Brandenberg Concerto into the middle of it. Also, both the organ and guitar solos on Highway Star were Bach inspired (I think you said “That could be Paganini at the time)!

[@jalkabre5904]

YES!!!! One of my favorite performances. So looking forward to this.

[@PM_007]

Yes, this I’ve really been waiting for! For me this is one of the ”goosebumpiest” songs and performances out there. When Ritchie’s solo is about to end, the rest of the band join in, the energy keeps building up and then Dio… what a moment! Thank you for covering this Elizabeth!

[@artnaz]

Man, that moment, even though I have listed to it 3000 times (I tried to be accurate with the estimate), I get goosebumps every time...

[@robertmann8372]

YES!!!! I was so glad to see you’ve done this reaction! Everything from this show in Munich is gold. One of the best live performances from a band… ever. “Catch the Rainbow” and “Man on the Silver Mountain” are absolutely incredible. They’re longer performances, but they’re from the same show, and they are equally as electrifying. I would recommend “Sacred Heart” from Philly (Finding the Sacred Heart live performance from 1986), The Mob Rules (Live from Radio City Music Hall, 2007, as Heaven and Hell [Dio-era Sabbath]), and the “Push” music video featuring Tenacious D!

[@Danimal77]

Agreed. Still I'm Sad from the same concert is even more impressive.

[@grahamnunn8998]

German audiences have pretty good timing compared to UK ones. Have experienced UK audiences from both sides (in the audience and on stage) I think our music education in schools has a lot to answer for!

[@markfaris4735]

You said it best Elizabeth: RJD's voice is simply ridiculous. His range is sick and so powerful. As such, we can never forget his timeless vocals. Thank you for your super analysis and admiration of a legend!!

[@Bigjoe6259]

I am so happy your finally getting to experience this performance. I've been waiting for YEARS to hear your reaction!

[@sailorgunsveteran5260]

I love the fact that as teenagers who heard this we kind of took it for granted without realizing how great artists like RJD really were, but now I get to SEE how wonderful these artists were through Elizabeth's expertise. It really gives me a newfound appreciation.

[@bryanhepding3851]

I don’t know if we took it for granted or not , but we sure smoked a lotta weed listening to it ! 😂

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

🙄​@@bryanhepding3851

[@ronnienose8608]

Yes! Mentioned this to you before so I'm excited. No dissespect to Coverdale's original vocal but Ronnie's is simply in another league, it stunned me when I heard it as a teenager.

[@Jeff_Vader]

It's just a shame that Dios league is 4 divisions below coverdale.

[@brendantoungate8287]

​@@Jeff_VaderLol, no. Coverdale is great, but no. Dio's only peer is Mercury.

[@colrhodes377]

​@@Jeff_Vaderha, I think you should pass around whatever you have been smoking. It must be really great shit.

[@Jeff_Vader]

@@colrhodes377 its you that seems to be on the hallucinogenic.

[@colrhodes377]

@Jeff_Vader nooooo. Coverdale was great, no doubt whatsoever. Dio, is however beyond anything David Coverdale could fo.

[@Greygoateebloke]

Love is All (Butterfly Ball) by Roger Glover, with Dio on vocals, was one of my absolute fave songs as a young kid. Great film clip as well!!

[@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623]

You have no idea how creepy that video was as a kid at that time.

[@Greygoateebloke]

@@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623 I WAS a kid at that time, and loved it!

[@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623]

@@Greygoateebloke It's a good song, but that was one psychedelic video.

[@cango5679]

a classic in belgium I think :-) (or was it netherlands?) Love is all

[@Greygoateebloke]

@@cango5679 It was huge here in Australia.

[@runemoona8917]

Sad to say that we will never hear a singer like Ronnie James Dio again, He will always be the king on the silver mountain.

[@iossipmiljak6770]

Check out Dino Jelusick!

[@Girruuth]

@Elizabeth when Ritchie Blackmore is flicking his hands down, he's adjusting the controls on the Guitar. There is a volume and a tone knob, and the pickup selector switch just below the strings, and he's mostly switching between pickups to get a different sound from the instrument.

[@ianowen8555]

love Dio's version of this but this song is a David Coverdale classic, when he was in his prime he melted the soul with this song. Lucky enough to have been at Donington 83 when he did Mistreated and floored me. Over all Ronnie is Genius but early Coverdale is simply stunning. His Solo Northwinds is beautiful and the early bluesy Coverdale is second to none, checkout Blindman or ain't gonna cry no more today., Burn is awesome too.

[@colrhodes377]

You should also hear Ronnie with Rainbow singing Still I'm sad. That song is incredibly moving.

[@dirkboing4219]

but with the drum solo from Cozy!

[@colrhodes377]

@@dirkboing4219 An incredible solo

[@cango5679]

one of my absolute favourite. on stage version is real killer

[@colrhodes377]

@@cango5679 I completely agree 👍

[@Lazrid1]

Watching Elizabeth enjoying a vocalist as much if not more than alot of us that have been listening to for 40 odd years does the old ticker good . Will never be another Dio ...bless us all that still hear Dio

[@pekkahiltsu3434]

Did you listen Rainbow Eyes? I don't know if it is has ever been in live concert, but for sure it is different Dio. One of the most beautiful song I have ever heard.

[@EagleTen.]

You knocked it out of the park with this one Elizabeth! Fantastic choice, and such an incredible masterclass performance by Dio...It's simply amazing how he can make singing such complex vocals look so effortless...He is, without doubt, my favourite vocalist of all time! Not just an amazing vocalist, but an incredible entertainer...he puts his heart and soul into every performance! Thank you for a great review...loved every second of it! ❤RIP Ronnie...Long Live Rock 'n' Roll...

[@tracycarbone934]

No topping this one!!💜🤘

[@louisbonilla6780]

I was lucky to "Catch The Rainbow" during their 1976 American "Rainbow Rising" Tour - they were supporting Thin Lizzy who cancelled when Phil Lynott contracted hepatitus, so Ritchie Blackmore and Company played for 2 hours that night - they played the entire "Rising" and "Blackmore's Rainbow" albums plus some choice Deep Purple material - I wish I could have filmed it but the live DVD brings back all the memories - so glad you're enjoying Dio and Rainbow - all Rainbow fans are united today❤🎸

[@tracycarbone934]

We really are!! Our week has been made. It will really be hard for Elizabeth to top this one!!🤘💜

[@borisbabich]

This is a masterclass by top-notch musicians. I said a long time ago (been around for a while :)) that this would be best served as a double-header with the Made in Europe or the more disheveled California Jam Deep Purple versions. This is David Coverdale's song and he was amazing. But, I'd say, David had to have cried when he heard this.

[@tracycarbone934]

Undoubtedly

[@nicwilson89]

Not sure if you've done Rainbow In The Dark yet but if you do, do the studio version because they really let him stand out in the mix and you get to hear everything, none of the live versions (there may be some now) I'd seen in the past really let you hear what he puts into that song, and there's a lot

[@karenlazenby6440]

You should really check out 'Deep Purple with Ronnie James Dio and orchestra' singing 'sitting in a dream' and 'love is all', PHENOMENAL. It's from the late 1990's, a reunion of the GREATEST talent we HAD. Seems to all be gone now, or at least what is being FED to us. Anyway, it is a GORGEOUS LIVE performance showing that Ronnie NEVER LOST ANY OF IT no matter his age.

[@karenlazenby6440]

And watching the conductor during 'Love is All' is almost as fun as watching Ronnie!!

[@jalkabre5904]

I second your recommendation, indeed Phenomenal

[@justamy46]

Studio version of "Homeward" added for an epic reaction.

[@tracycarbone934]

Finally, THANK YOU for doing this it's one of the best singing performances out there!!! I have been sick with the flu since Thursday. You have made me feel sooo much better!!! I love you Elizabeth!!!! Now check out Rainbow Eyes by this line up, you will cry from his vocal beauty!!! I promise!!!🤘💜

[@gina9350]

I literally cried the first time I heard that song!! Spot on!

[@clivebuckwheat]

Catch The Rainbow from this same show is insanely good as well. Elizabeth might pass out if she watches that one.

[@DrunkPopTart4]

The entire Munich show is pure gold through and through.

[@otnoirhc]

Yeah, important to do the full version with the solo!

[@Marstang22]

That performance of that song is unlike anything I've ever heard. Incredibly unique.

[@sebastian2125]

@@DrunkPopTart4 Agreed, i am 31 but my father has been feeding me dio and old school rock since i was younger. Seeing people react to this the same way I did is a treat.

[@purplerose6965]

I agree ,it’s one of the greatest performances ever .

[@Ardanian]

Always love your Dio reactions and loving seeing the love for Ritchie Blackmore as well. Not always the nicest guy or someone to easily get along with but a tremendous and versatile guitarist.

[@ukpeacheater]

I saw this line-up of Rainbow on this tour, in November 1977 at Leicester Granby Hall. I had been a Purple and Blackmore fan since 1971. It blew me away. Apart from the rest of the band, I don't think Blackmore ever played better than at this stage in his career. I don't think blues came as naturally to Dio as it did , say, to Coverdale, but Dio shows his versatility and ability to accommodate different styles superbly. He is sadly missed (as is Jimmy Bain the original Rainbow bass player, before Bob Daisley featured on this video, and of course Cozy Powell).

[@BigBoy4004]

Ritchie's Rainbow sound was based on a few key components. His use of Renaissance scales, pre-CBS early 70s Fender Stratocasters with slight pickup and electronics modifications, his custom Jim Marshall designed 200 Watt amp heads, one or multiple Hornby-Skewes treble booster/s, a German Schulte Phase A stompbox, an AIWA TP-1010 tape recorder modded to create the delay we all hear and love, and - the most important input - his decades of dedicated practice and playing - makes this sound possible. It is his unique and immediately recognizable trademark, IMHO.... 🥰🎸

[@bryandaniel2856]

Always a joy when you cover Ronnie.

[@JacquiMartin505]

Absolutely ❤ 💯

[@josephparisi9176]

I was lucky enough to see him live three times. Once with Rainbow, once with Black Sabbath and once with his own band Dio.He was fantastic and his voice only got better with age.

[@juanjoseortizcuadra293]

I cannot thank you enough for this reaction. I love music in general, and DIO is my favorite singer. This is for me, DIO’s greatest live performance, and that is saying something because he even sounds better live than in studio. I will put your reaction on a 24h loop. BTW I shared your goosebumps and the end of the song, and I have heard it hundreds of times. In the future, you can also explore DIO’s very early days from the late 50’s and 60’s. Look for Ronnie and the redcaps. He was for example the first that that sung an English version of the famous “the way of love” (yeah before Cher), or his cover of “Dream on” with Yngwie Malmsteen. Anyway, thanks again so much!!!

[@brheinfeldt]

He did well with his earlier band Elf, too!

[@juanjoseortizcuadra293]

he sure did, their music was also catchy@@brheinfeldt

[@tracycarbone934]

It truly was!!

[@soradicalreticsandmonitors2390]

Same!!!

[@sebastienbouche7069]

Dream on: Dio + Malmsteen AND Greg Bissonnette AND Stu Hamm And Paul Taylor... talk about an all-star band!!!

[@fredgroen7909]

An fantastic combination between Ronnie, Ritchie and Elizabeth. I like this very much!

[@jeffloy4638]

As a guitarist and Blackmore fanatic, I love seeing your appreciation for Ritchie growing!!!

[@angelostark1847]

This finger twirling thing he does when his holding the mic might be a remnant from the time he played the trumpet. Extraordinary analysis as always, and the way you are melting listening to Dio's voice will never get old.

[@brendantoungate8287]

Oh man, I've been waiting for you to check out this one! Might be Dio's best live performance that's out there (though there are some awesome late-career, Heaven & Hell clips, too). As a follow-up to this, the original version with David Coverdale in Deep Purple is absolutely worth seeing, too.

[@scottchrismon4492]

Richie is absolutely unique and unmatchable. He does more with less that is, not showy even though he can shred all day long. He doesn't get the love that players like Clapton or Page get.

[@zdenkonouzovsky6947]

Which is sad as he was miles better than both of them

[@MonadTransformer]

He is loved in Eastern Europe, many would put him in the top 10, if not top 5 rock guitarists. For some reason he's getting overlooked in the US though.

[@stevejoyce3151]

Now days shredding seems to be the standard of greatness. NO doubt the masters Hendrix, Blackmore, Allman, Page, Clapton, and Gallagher could do it...just elected for their own style instead of mimicking. Blackmore is one of the most precise guitar players I have ever heard. Like he picks each note out for maximum effect.

[@Fuxerz]

Ritchie Blackmore was a top 3 guitarist in world in his day easy.

[@utekrause8334]

I love Ritchie

[@hammerhead6194]

Finally Dio again, thanks. Check out other performances from this concert: Man on the Silver Mountain and Catch the Rainbow.

[@macgaby2007]

Untouchable!!!, dave coverdale voice is unique, but Dio is a complete different histoty. I feel that he is the best singer had ever lived.

[@elitezenkai9435]

Dio is the best singer in rock history. No doubt in my opinion.

[@valentinomarinozzi9681]

I put him together with Rob Halford as the best ever and then Steve Perry and Freddy Mercury being very close to them. Something simply amazing to listen to

[@raymondhartmeijer9300]

@@valentinomarinozzi9681 Dio was a way better singer than Halford ! I think Rob himself would agree. Freddie Mercury comes closer to his level

[@valentinomarinozzi9681]

Better or worse is always an opinion. If we talk about range, Dio, Rob Halford, Ian Gillan, Robert Plant, Bruce Dickinson and few others they all reach a 4 octaves range. Halford maybe 4 & 1/2, more than anyone else. I put Dio and Halford on top just because they proved during their carrier to be able to use their voices and their range in a very differenti kind of music and being able to model timber to express emotions. Again, this Is my opinion, but we can't say Halford Is worse because that means you didn't listen a lot Judas Priest

[@raymondhartmeijer9300]

@@valentinomarinozzi9681 you're right, I misspoke. Dio was not 'way' better than Halford. I did listen quite a lot to Priest in recent years and come to think of it, his output is impressive. I just think Ronnie and Freddie were just uniquer and a bit more powerful as vocalists during the course of their carreer. That's not to say Rob is a bad singer at all. He's great

[@valentinomarinozzi9681]

They are all incredibile! We are very lucky to hear their voice singing like they are able to 😉

[@CopyWhoTV]

You SO get it. I'm so glad you evaluated this song performed by Dio. Your analysis of his technique is always so fun to listen to. Your facial expressions are a hoot. AWESOME!

[@tracycarbone934]

Shes getting it like we have...

[@Distortion360]

Was hoping you would check out the original with David Coverdale and Deep Purple in Cal Jam 74 before this one! Both Coverdale and Dio gave this song their all!

[@robertl2995]

The original with Coverdale is a must.

[@DrSkeff]

@@robertl2995totally agree.

[@MetalPersonJ]

Yeah I'm not Ok with this version.

[@Jeff_Vader]

I hate coverdale but the deep purple version is way better than Dio singing.

[@mvunit3]

Yeah, Coverdale's version from Cal Jam is pretty incredible, and Blackmore's antics with the "camera" is pretty iconic :p.

[@Podrespoderes88]

Perfect Wonderful... for being able to manage so many sensations at the same time! Show 😍

[@184tosh]

Saw Rainbow with Dio in 1977, Liverpool Empire and I can honestly say that he was the best live rock singer I have ever of had the privilege of seeing/hearing.

[@ritareesedass]

I can't describe the joy I get out of watching Elizabeth enjoy RJD every single time she hears him again. I've been a huge fan since I first heard him when I was 12 yo and I've spent the last 37 years sharing my love of Ronnie James with others. He deserves to be shared, appreciated and loved as much as possible and I hope he's looking down from heaven and seeing how many people he's touched and inspired. 🤘🤘

[@robrichardson7079]

Fantastic lineup of Rainbow here - you have Dio, you have Blackmore (the Dio of guitar), Cozy Powell (the Dio of drums) and Bob Daisley on bass, who later was instrumental in some of the best hard rock songs of the 1980s when with Ozzy.

[@martyfarrell392]

Another song that I think that you would like that Dio sings is "Love is All" from Roger Glover's solo album The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast. There is a live video with Ronnie, Deep Purple and The London Symphony Orchestra that would fit on your Happy playlist

[@colrhodes377]

Yes, yes, fudging yes.

[@ChrisPage68]

@@colrhodes377 Abso-fudging-lutely! 😋

[@mariosakrivos2976]

Sitting In A Dream, as long as we’re in the Butterfly Ball.

[@tracycarbone934]

Yes, another side to Dio!!

[@grahamnunn8998]

I love that video and even though it is a pretty crap version, Gillan and Dio singing Smoke together is very touching. I love Butterfly Ball, Roger had some heavy friends.

[@SaraB_NZ70]

After watching thus reaction I went to Whitesnake at Donnington 1983 and watched that version. Its awesome and has a completely different feel - Cozy on drums again, Jon Lord on keyboards with Mel Galley and Micky Moody on guitar. The Gibson gives the guitar a completely different vibe - very agressive. If Dio was adult regret in his rendition, David Coverdale is young man rage. I discovered I love them both because they are not imitating each other - they both bring different energy. ❤

[@Lisabernard18]

I love your reactions to Ronnie! I feel the same way about him and his singing. He is undeniably the best!

[@an_s7829]

Hands down one of my favourite live perf. Ever.

[@olorin1.414]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again you have to analyse 'Rainbow Eyes ' by Rainbow. So different to anything you have heard Dio sing so far.❤ from the UK. Hope you and your family feel better soon.

[@vicctornight]

YES ELIZABETH!!! RAINBOW EYES AS WELL!!!

[@Alirkson]

Yes and Temple of the King and Catch the Rainbow

[@thomashanley4469]

Whaat a great Mellow Dio!!! Nice choice!!

[@Flagg795]

You keep returning to Dio just as often as you like! Dio, Floor Jansen, and Bruce Dickinson I just will never never tire of.

[@DanMaganoSnakes]

Three of my all time favorites as well! Good choices!

[@theclow614]

Hard yes!

[@Uuusssaaas]

Total Agreement!

[@BrianHunsakerMusic]

Let's please start the Steve Perry too though!

[@johnsingleton904]

Another outstanding reaction from my favourite reviewer. Elizabeth you are unparalled in your enthusiasm, knowledge and perception. If you get chance try to watch this concert in full. Rainbow were in full flow on this tour. Personally I think this was Ronnie in his prime.

[@mrcon4433]

Without a shadow of a doubt one of the most iconic vocal performances by the Legend RJD. My childhood hero , I was hoping you would cover this performance Elizabeth. This is one of the greatest by any band and Blackmore , Cozy and Daisley were epic. How a live band should sound, imagine being there back in the day. Thanks for this review.

[@joevale1943]

Fantastic! One of the all time great rock songs. Few notes, all are meaningful. Never gets old. I was lucky enough to hear this sung live many times by Dio, Coverdale and Hughes.

[@ww7883]

Dio is one of those dudes who could share half of their talent and still be fantastic.

[@glpf5]

I've been waiting for this a long time....I may not sleep tonight! I like the version with Coverdale but Dio makes this sound like it was written for him IMO. To me this is his best performance ever. This is from the same concert as the version of Stargazer that you listened to. Thank you so, so much for this, I've been campaigning for a while now! I think you and Julia should watch this together😁

[@Nissardpertugiu]

Deep Purple and Coverdale were among his favorite artist

[@tracycarbone934]

Yes!!

[@dolf370]

Stargazer is the studio version, but with concert photo. Very well put together, but it's not a live track.

[@glpf5]

Same relative time period age for Dio though@@dolf370

[@goblintacos88]

I love me some Dio music, and I know there's a lot I haven't heard, but how have I not heard this one before now! It seems like Dio is Fantastic with his solo stuff, but his Rainbow stuff is Excellent! I even liked the bluesy sound his other band Elf had. This man has dominated so many bands and his own, and he will always be playing where ever I go and no matter how old I get!

[@rickypitman1035]

I'm with this crowd we're do I get a ticket to see well I do love the sound with Dio's Lyrics un-tameable fantastic might I say unstoppable my friend.

[@vanessap7656]

I watch Rainbow Dio concerts often while floor stretching. When you say “drool”, thats exactly what happens when I hear Dio’s sustain. Amazing…so glad you added this to your wonderful collection. Love this!! ❤❤❤Long live Dio!

[@Danimal77]

Ronnie's singing in the song "Still I'm Sad" from the same concert is even more impressive believe it or not!

[@alkiviadisfelemegkas7075]

Probably the best live, vocal, rock performance ever recorded!

[@Nebulous_Prowler]

Can't get enough of Elizabeth's reactions to the dearly missed RJD! 🥰🤘

[@ben1ben]

There is no other Dio performance that does as much vocally as here, i think this is one of the best videos of Dio ever if not THE BEST.

[@IanSmith-p6r]

So greatful that concerts were recorded so you can nearly experience what we all did many years ago live,you have found the golden child with Dio and i love your reactions to his voice long live rock and roll RJD❤

[@chrisbanks6659]

OMG. Been waiting for this for what seems like a mini eternity. Thank you in advance for making my year almost complete. And please Elizabeth & Family, be well and get better even faster. 🤘😉

[@tracycarbone934]

I agree 100%🤘💜

[@richardchocolas8800]

Ritchie Blackmore's genius is so under appreciated it'd ridiculous

[@colrhodes377]

Fun fact: The outfit that Dio wore here really caught my attention way backin 79. Fortunately for me, my Aunt Lorna was great with a sewing machine and she made me an exact copy . I really treasured it and i wore it the first time that i met Ronnie, who was really impressed with it.

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

Hey Elizabeth... Another fun fact about Rainbow... The bass player (white shirt, dark vest, rarely seen in this video and singing the harmony part with Ronnie at the end). That's Bob Daisley. All he did after this is join Ozzy Osbourne's band and wrote all the lyrics for the first three Ozzy albums.

[@kraz007]

Richie's solo in this one is my favorite version. Participation from the audience adds so much. Ofc, Ronnie kills it but David's live versions are excellent too.

[@ledgekindred]

Aww, we lost one of the best when Ronnie left us. His voice was one of a kind and encapsulated everything about rock and metal, keeping it bluesy and yet adding an operatic feel to it.