Rainbow performing "Stargazer" - First time reaction and vocal analysis featuring Ronnie James Dio

[@compphysgeek]

I don't listen to Stargazer every day, but when I do it's on repeat for at least an hour. I love this song

[@michellebell5092]

Oh me too. Absolutely and then A Light in the black has to be listened to

[@ben1ben]

@@michellebell5092 this.

[@mattjns]

I don’t listen to Stargazer every day, but when I do, so do my neighbours.

[@subliminalphish]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have songs like that also. We were blessed to be among those who had the chances to see gifted musicians, poets and story tellers of the rock era like Mister R.J. Dio! Damn I envy me for all those concerts I went to for so cheap.... and free. I do love Dio.

[@dont_follow5777]

I love songs you can't get enough of. This is one of those.

[@mournblade1066]

"I see a rainbow rising. . . ." Been listening to this song for the past 35 years, and that line still gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@Demiurge13]

i agree also the part where he sings "my eyes are bleeding" gives me goosebumps as well

[@corey8711]

The emotion in both phrases is so heart-wrenching and is almost unmatched by anyone in anything else I've ever heard.

[@bobthebear1246]

Absolutely. Because of that to me this song really serves as the title song even if technically it isn't.

[@SabracadabrO]

Me too,my childhood jukebox,Hendrix,led zep🤘🏻Sabbath🤘🏻great times..

[@SabracadabrO]

Check out Heaven & Hell,Dio is supreme on it..master🤘🏻

[@juantimer]

Dio is one of the most gifted vocalists that ever lived, and he kept up his gift through his life.

[@martymcpeak4748]

Yes Sir, his longevity was a testament to his vocal production techniques. and to have no formal training and sing and emote as he did was nothing short of mastery.

[@roadkill7314]

Glad to see someone mention that he's not just one of the greatest metal vocalists of all time but one of the greatest vocalists of all time in any genre.

[@yeahboiii6640]

RIP Ronnie. 🙏 Man on the Silver Mountain.

[@Henelund]

The most gifted ever, DIO so i named my Daughter Dio.. Freddy Mercury is up there as is many others but there ws only 1 DIO, RIP...so missed..

[@ACorpseWithoutSoul]

Well, You forgot King Diamond... He is his own class.

[@Kaospattern]

That iteration of Rainbow was a dream team.

[@adamdunbar8260]

No formal training, his breath support was credited by Dio to his learning to play the trumpet as young man. The guy is a Vocal Deity! This track and The Last In Line live are some of the best examples of RJD's God Like vocals. And you gotta love how Blackmore, the guitar player for Rainbow and Deep Purple doesn't use the typical pentatonic scales and settles into these cool chromatic scales with an Eastern vibe.

[@martymcpeak4748]

Absolutely, other vocalists at that time had voices, Ronnie had an instrument. one other song I would add is Sign Of the Southern Cross from the Black Sabbath album Mob Rules album. Cheers Sir

[@adamdunbar8260]

@@martymcpeak4748 totally!!!

[@svenjensen9770]

​@@martymcpeak4748I concur!

[@jgsrhythm100]

His work with Sabbath is best. Not necessarily his best vocal performance but the best chemistry and music. It just meshed seamlessly..

[@derricklarsen2919]

Look look look Ronnie even made a puking sound beautiful 😂

[@SirJamestheIII]

So the guitarist is Ritchie Blackmore and he used to be in deep purple which was classic rock. He is into medieval stuff and fantasy themes so he ended up starting a metal band called rainbow. He’s using a harmonic minor scale here which was a departure from the bluesy guitar in rock music. I think people seem to not really understand that Ritchie Blackmore is much more foundational to the genre of metal than lots of more popular metal “adjacent” groups like Led Zeppelin. Ritchie came from the same London scene as the classic rock guys but imo he set himself apart the most artistically and went to influence metal guitar playing more than guys like page or Clapton

[@m.dewylde5287]

This needs to be told more. Perfect commentary, Sir!

[@joeshablotnik6790]

Great summary. Nailed it. Any young guitar player from that era gets past Page in a two weeks. Clapton? Why bother? But Blackmore, Schenker, Roth, Rhoads, etc.? Even squeaky little Angus.? Those guys are life long study.

[@ghbdtn7777]

Is it possible to compare talented artisans with gods?

[@brossjackson]

Dio is on everybody's short list of greatest metal singers of all time. He was also a genuinely nice, generous, down to earth guy. And the man who brought "throwing up the horns" to metal culture. I'd recommend "Heaven and Hell" with Black Sabbath next.

[@sidneyvandykeii3169]

How about "Sign of the Southern Cross" instead?

[@TheSyncos]

@@sidneyvandykeii3169 Both are good tracks, but I'd actually suggest "Last in Line - Dio" next, personally.

[@ScrotieJohnson]

Falling off the edge of the world is my favorite

[@edmonddp]

Mistreated also

[@stevereid1673]

Cozy Powell should be in any arguments about best drummers.

[@vistarecords4930]

It really is nice to see so many people reacting to Ronnie all these years later and recognizing just how great he was. It wasn't just how great his voice was, it was how he used it. He could be tender and vulnerable, or he could be angry and vicious, or, more commonly, he was somewhere in between. Those of us who got into Ronnie's work back in the 70's and 80's (80's for me - 1981) we knew how great he was, but so many critics and musical, "Authority figures," were dismissive towards Ronnie because of the genre he was a part of. 50 years after his first album came out (Elf - self titled album) people from all sorts of musical backgrounds are discovering Ronnie and finding out how amazing he was. He is greatly missed, and has been for 13 years now.

[@teemusid]

I didn't know of him until I heard "Rainbow in the Dark." If I had, maybe I would have gone to see the first DIo show at a nearby venue. I was going to around 20 concerts a year at that time, and I never heard of that venue until I started rooting around online, after my boss told me RJD came into K-Mart when he was working there. It's a very painful, "if only" moment for me.

[@AnthonyKellett]

Dio, Blackmore, Powell... Simply magic! One of the great tracks on one of the great albums. With this and Rush's 2112 coming out within a month or two of each other, 1976 was one hell of a year!

[@AshenSamarakoon]

And Carry On Wayward Son, along with their best album.

[@angusdesire]

And 'Close Enough for Rock and Roll' by Nazareth.

[@normolson3361]

Rainbow added a photo of the crowd at a RUSH concert inside the Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll album. Caption is “greatest band in the galaxy“ or something like that but and it cracks me up every time

[@AnthonyKellett]

@@normolson3361 - I don't recall that caption (I thought they just covered the Rush banner with 'Long Live Rock 'n' Roll') but it was a great source of amusement to us fanatic Rush fans! 😊 I seem to remember they reversed the Rush crowd photo and blacked out all the Rush t-shirts 🤣

[@AnthonyKellett]

@@normolson3361 - I just remembered! You're confusing two images. The 'Best Group in the Galaxy' sign is featured in the 'Exit Stage Left' film. The banner in the photo was some fan group, showing their home town (or something like that?). Sorry... but you know how pedantic Rush fans can get! 😂

[@mattyoxide3650]

Dio’s adlib at the ending of the song is one of the greatest rock vocalist performances I’ve heard. Tone, phrasing, emotion. Got it all.

[@matthewjohn8704]

Great call. “My eyes are bleeding “ always gets me every time

[@Azhalan]

This is one of those rare songs that can put you in a trance for hours. Hypnotizing is the best way to describe it. A masterpiece ❤️‍🔥

[@daviddoran3673]

Have you heard the live in Fukuoka version??? Live in Miami??? KZbin dude!!!!!

[@peymannorouzi4165]

Been listening to this song for 40 years now 🤘

[@chueysmama2622]

There has never and will never be a powerhouse vocalist with the beauty and strength of Ronnie James Dio, RIP. He IS the master.

[@D0sTKhan]

Have to give you props for not interrupting the best solo in history 👍🏼👍🏼

[@nanker72]

I dont think that has happened before!😅

[@sheldorleconcher8870]

I believe this is one the best songs ever. Been listening to this for around 40 years and gives me the shivers every single time.

[@grahamyoung622]

I hear you....this is my all time favourite track and has been ever since this album came out. Nothing else comes even close. The second part to this story (A light in the black) is also pretty epic.

[@xxTICxxTOCxx]

Love this reaction, thank you so much. It's funny, when 'we' (my peers, and I) were listening to Dio, and his ilk, growing up we were labelled 'headbangers', as if we wouldn't know talent if it slapped us in the face. Fast forward to the 2020s and knowledgeable KZbinrs are telling us how phenomenally talented singers like Dio are/were. Rest in Peace, Dio, you left an astounding body of work, and for that we give thanks. Thanks again for the reaction. Love it.

[@josephschembri]

Yeh, they use to tell us "what you're listening to a bunch of screams" well I listened to this track 4 to six times in a row! You know pause rewind and play again!

[@59thfsaviation79]

I was told that for years. These guys were talentless clowns. 30 years later everyone is like man these people were pioneers. Their music has stood the test of time while pop people from the 80's are long forgotten.

[@jeffh3170]

My son told me I was very fortunate to grow up in the golden age of music.

[@palmergriffiths1952]

Stargazer is only one example of Ronnie James Dio's talent as a Vocalist. He was a true showman and had a wonderful gift. He is sadly missed. 🤘 🌈

[@EddieReischl]

Good to see you reacting to Dio's singing. I'd suggest "Gates of Babylon" for another Rainbow song, especially if you liked where the guitar playing was going. E Phrygian Dominant for that song and the solo will leave you guessing how in the world they are going to get back to that key and mode.

[@maxslade6532]

Great choice !!

[@markwalker2627]

I was looking for this in the comments as it is a must listen

[@damirgalimov8339]

Gates of Babylon is brilliant. Greetings from Russia

[@repetitivemotion]

Blackmore was brilliant in that one. Nobody can touch Ritchie Blackmore in his prime.

[@areyouoffit]

Rainbow rising is hands down one of the best albums to ever be released. The entire thing is incredible. On side B stargazer and a light in the black has me melting for a solid 20 minutes.

[@alkiviadisfelemegkas7075]

'Children of the Sea' performed in 1983 is a vocal masterpiece!

[@barryrammer7906]

It's good, but nothing tops his work in Rainbow.

[@alkiviadisfelemegkas7075]

@@barryrammer7906 vocally i d call his first Dio (band) years as the peak of his voice

[@barryrammer7906]

@alkiviadisfelemegkas7075 to each thier own. We all know one thing he is one of the greatest ever. I was lucky enough to see him in Rainbow Sabbath and Dio. Rock on, my brother. Probably from a pure clean singing voice, his work with Roger Glover on butterfly ball lp and the ballet Rainbow eyes on long live rock and roll he shines to the heavens. But those are not well-known pieces of music.

[@alkiviadisfelemegkas7075]

@@barryrammer7906 well said, I agree completely with these points, rock on!🤘🤘

[@markbaston8147]

Absolutely.

[@darrylbain7813]

Cozy Powell's drum intro & Ronnie's vocals on "Stargazer" ....Scott Travis's drum intro & Rob Halford's vocals on "Painkiller". Two Metal Gods on vocals & two bloody awesome drummers. Absolutely the pinnacle, the apex, the very very best of the hard rock/heavy metal genres. Nothing else comes close to these two absolute masterclasses.

[@fredtello]

let's acknowledge and give Ritchie Blackmore some love he's the man behind a lot of these great bands

[@glennj.r.9493]

Every great song from Deep Purple and Rainbow has Richie's signature, which can't be said for any other member of the respective bands. Thru to their existence, both bands have often changed personnel and they may have an influence on the songs they made but RB is always at the center of the songs. Let's face it, since RB left DP, they've never produced another real big hit, while RB will produce a great song with every band he's at. So yes, all respect and recognition for the talent of RB!

[@DougJantz]

Yes- very precise

[@turdferguson2526]

Ritchie Blackmore is indeed talented. But it's worth pointing out that Rainbow really started to suck after Dio left. And he had the nerve to claim that Dio wasn't pulling his weight in the band.

[@z1az285]

​@@turdferguson2526yes and no. He wanted rainbow too be more commercial and I didn't like a lot of their later work but both joe Lynn Turner and bonnett were fine vocalists in their own right. It's just that they sounded more like foreigner at times. But interestingly JLT released a album.called belly of the beast. It will surprise you. Very hard and heavy plus his vocals are amazing, even now

[@fredtello]

Cry more@@turdferguson2526

[@DimeCrisBag]

What amazes me the most - and there’s so many things to be amazed by - is how in lock, how perfect Dio is expressing everything with the lyrics. The same parts sung in the beginning and later on, when he says “so many died” opposed to “TOO many died”, it’s absurd. He makes you feel the dispair and anger all along with him. Gotta love him.

[@azja6666]

Ronnie was an amazing singer and good soul man! His best song to analize are "Last in line”, "Heaven and hell", "Children of the sea", "Rainbow in the dark", "Mistreated". Please always choose live performances! Greetings from Poland!

[@svenjensen9770]

I concur. May I add Man on the silver mountain?

[@azja6666]

@@svenjensen9770 of course and many else 😉

[@pearseatbears7359]

Heaven and hell is a masterpiece

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

“Gates of Babylon” by Rainbow is a great one.

[@storchartmarco5408]

Catch the rainbow.

[@OrbitalStereo]

Listen to ‘Rainbow Eyes’ on a decent set of headphones and you have tears in your eyes. Stunningly beautiful 😮

[@jeremiahrose4681]

RIP Ronnie James Dio, he'll be missed. I'll argue with anyone who says there's a better rock voice, or even voice in music in general. He was so amazing.

[@daviddoran3673]

He left behind many live recordings....Miami, Fukuoka, Budokan, Munich, Fukushima etc....

[@andrewthecelt3794]

Maybe Ian Gillan who also sang in Black Sabbath and with Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple?

[@jeremiahrose4681]

@@andrewthecelt3794 Ian good singer, I'd prefer Dio though. Heck it's an opinion thing...so ....

[@angusdesire]

Dan McCafferty of Nazareth.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Great singer for sure, I would listen to DIO for sure first. But Dan was great.

[@LEPersonal-pf5wz]

I've been listening to this song for 40 plus years and it still gives me chills almost every time I hear it. RJD's voice is simply astounding.

[@happyninja42]

The part I love the most about this song, is the way Dio uses tone and inflection during the choruses to convey the changing mood/belief of the singer. Since the song is being told from the viewpoint of one of the slave/worshippers of the wizard, it starts out sounding VERY devout, completely on board. You can hear it when he says "Where is your star? is it far?" and then followed with "I believe" Also when he sings about "we built the tower of stone, with our flesh and bone" He sounds certain, proud, confident in his faith. Then the 2nd time he sings it, he adds the bit about "too many died", and his voice sounds more anguished, and conflicted, as he sings about how "they built the tower of stone, with our flesh and bone" the 2nd time, it sounds more like someone in doubt. Having seen all the people around him dying in the heat of the desert. When he asks "where is your star? is it far?" It sounds more pleading, hoping to find the end of their ordeal and labor. Then the final repeat of it, after the wizard has fallen, and he's literally standing over his body, he sounds condescending, dismissive. He has been freed from his delusions of the wizard. And now when he sings "Where WAS your star?" It sounds more mocking, like someone finally standing up to a bully after years of submission. And then the tone of his voice become triumphant and free, as he sings about how they are LEAVING. About how he's going home, and you even hear his voice fading in the mix, like he's walking away from the listener at that very moment. Just such AMAZING storytelling with his voice, and how he structures the song. Fantastic.

[@benedictdonald4338]

This is a great point of view. Been a fan of this masterpiece for almost 35 years and “heard it” through new ears today, thanks to your comment.

[@happyninja42]

@@benedictdonald4338 Glad to be of service :) *bows* I can't say I'm a huge Dio fan overall, but this song, is really damn good.

[@johnstepanek7036]

Wow! Thank you for that depth.

[@angusdesire]

Insightful. Bought this album in 1975 and you just opened up a new way of looking at this classic track. Thanks.

[@Eonymia]

Also those first few "I'm coming home" like he can't quite believe it and has to repeat it a few times with increasing certainty, yelling it out loud as it sinks in that he's finally free.

[@Chamomileable]

This is a guy who was 5'4, sometimes called The Elf, and pretty sleight of build but sang like he was a 7 foot warrior on top of a mountaintop. People really often underestimate just what a loss it was to not have Dio with us anymore. His work with both Black Sabbath and his own band Dio is worth diving into as well. Last In Line, Children of the Sea, Neon Knights, Mob Rules, and Heaven & Hell are some fantastic tracks that show off his godly talent.

[@32a34a]

Dio's vocals are of course amazing but also Blackmore's solo is just epic. Let us not also forget how great Powell is on the drums. Fantastic intro.

[@tuffs4it]

It's too bad nobody ever reacts to the "Rough Mix." Tony Carey's synth intro is a masterclass in itself.

[@Freawulf]

@@tuffs4it My thoughts exactly! I always listen to that version, personally... (For those who don't know what we're talking about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ravWqap_mKeEe7c )

[@barryrammer7906]

It's so overlooked that these musicians were awesome. All top 3 in the world in thier day. Tony top 10 keys. And the orchestra naby even realize it.

[@repetitivemotion]

Blackmore’s solo is an amazing palette of color, emotion and speed

[@m.ericwatson968]

@@tuffs4it Cozy Powell on drums is another master class, I read once he played sticks so thick they had to be custom made, like broom handles it was said, dude always played his drums to the floor, must have chopped hundreds of cymbals and drum heads to death!

[@harrisonandrew]

Ronnie James Dio was such a talent and I still feel his loss. I bought all the records he appeared on and saw him live a number of times, although sadly never with Rainbow. This song is one of my favourites and still gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. This was a lovely respectful reaction video. I enjoyed it very much.

[@JAMSKIS]

Metal = underappreciated. Glad you found one of the legends. Dio is one of the reasons I fell in love with the genre.

[@Tee-b1h]

Black Sabbath might've invented the Heavy Metal genre. But Ronnie James was the very embodiment of Heavy Metal, in past present and future. Those of us that had the pleasure to see him on stage are truly blessed.

[@MrPilgrim609]

Rainbow Rising is still and will always be one of the best classic rock albums ever! Saw Dio live in 1983 on the Holy Diver tour and he was just as good live. RIP RJD. 😞

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

In my opinion the greatest singer of all time. I have seen him 3 times and his singing was insanely amazing! I met him back in 1998 after the first time I saw him , and he was such an awesome guy. To this day the friendliest musician I have ever met. Next Rainbow song you should react to is Gates Of Babylon. It is another MASTERPIECE!

[@thsc9119]

Considering he had NO formal vocal training and was 100% self-taught, Dio is even more amazing. I love the dramatic way he acts out whatever he sings. He died in 2010 and I regret only having discovered him years after his death.

[@trevorschaefer554]

Saw him in Toronto and it was so awakening had to book off work and see him in Hamilton a few days later. Most ppl consider Ozzy true Black Sabbath because he was founding member but I prefer Dio. Elf, Rainbow, Sabbath, and solo all amazing.

[@derekb192]

It’s better late than never. His music will never die.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

One of the GREATEST Band Line Ups ever in Rock History !!!!!!! DIO/BLACKMORE/POWELL/CAREY/BAIN........especially Blackmore you know from DEEP PURPLE !

[@garyriehle239]

Elf, with Richie Blackmore. Richie made a good choice to keep that band and add himself to it. Though I guess that was actually RJD who suggested it.

[@allandriver2066]

@@garyriehle239 for about 12 months......

[@omalbec]

One of the greatest songs from one of the greatest vocalists from one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

[@maultirone6738]

"Rainbow- temple of the king" a calm song where you can appreciate the vocals

[@sammybeck7794]

I saw him in concert with Black Sabbath during the Mob Rules tour. Dio is like 5'4" but his stage presence make him look bigger. I remember when he came out on stage and he started to sing and the band was awesome and it was amazing. Ronnie, Tony, Geezer and Vinny

[@Billy_K.]

I love how passionate you are. Literally, you started by mentioning the drum intro..then you went up to the amazing Blackmore's solo. I'm just glad living in this planet amongst people with the same passion and drive for music. I'm not even a vocalist, i'm a guitarist but i could observe all day and night other musicians mastering their instruments in any kind of music. I watch drum reactions, vocal reactions, production and mix reactions etc.. I'm a metalhead originally but i end up in tears every time i watch Dimash sing. Stargazer's outro, the same..almost every time. Some of my friends don't get it, even my gf sometimes when she sees me tearing up and getting the chills, but hey..i'd chose this every day instead of being an unemotional person who finds music just casual or/and a past time habbit. Cheers, keep up the great job.

[@SixStringSteve]

‘I see a rainbow rising’, that moment gets me everytime. Then the strings come in and I’m a wreak.

[@iannicoleduncan415]

For the life of me I can't understand why this never made mainstream, it's up among the best rock ballads of all time. I've been listening to this track for 44 years and still can't get enough of it. RJD is a god of rock singers, may he rest in peace.

[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

Goosebumps. Can you get goosebumps after you´ve listened to this song for over 40 bloody years ? Yes, you can. I know I do. It´s the Ronnie James Dio effect. He was, is and will be The Vocal God of all times. Of course he was, is and will be, after all, he´s DIO. Psst. Catch The Rainbow from 1977 Munich Concert, you´ll love it. And dozens of more.

[@sandorfintor]

That's the greatest rock drum intro ever, no wonder you were into it!!! :) Thank YOU Cozy Powell.

[@martinlehotan8373]

This is a fantastic album. The more that you listen to it, the more things you'll here that you missed. So creative. Love your reaction! Thank you!

[@Chinky_and_Papis_World]

You’re absolutely right about his “oh” vowel. He uses it quite often skillfully in many of his tracks and I believe it’s partly a hallmark to his sound. Your other descriptions of his voice are spot on inclusion his diction. You’ve described his voice brilliantly. This is the best description of him by far. It’s another excellent video from you. I’m a fan.

[@SixStringSteve]

Wonderful reaction to a timeless masterpiece. As someone has already observed, it’s fantastic to witness classically trained people like yourself not only ‘get’ the stuff we’ve been listening & headbanging along to for decades, but also hear your appreciation of the genius of the entire band. Cozy’s drum intro, Ritchie’s arabian / space-rock solo. Many thanks to you! ✨ Btw as far as I can tell, the vid was made by an enthusiastic and brilliant fan, using edits from ‘gates of babylon’ and ‘LA connection’. It’s a work of art in itself.

[@joecaruso9990]

In all the years of music, only a handful I would consider a masterpiece. This is one of them.

[@frankolivito9242]

I'm speechless!!! Ronnie is the master of all vocalist,he is the Greatest of all time,made me weep! just hearing this song again,wow!sad he's gone but not forgotten,Love you Ronnie ❤

[@mithuna_rasifal]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maxslade6532]

Hi from Melbourne ,🇦🇺 love your channel, thanks for highlighting Rainbow! No one ever taps into how good these guys were! As suggested before “ Catch the Rainbow” off the On Stage album. Take care , keep smiling 😊🌺

[@xxTICxxTOCxx]

Hey, from Melbourne here too. Saw Dio live at Festival Hall. Vivian Campbell had left the band by then, and Craig Goldie was on guitar which was a shame, BUT the concert was freakin' brilliant. Keep warm, lol.

[@shmick6079]

Another Melburnian here - I was lucky to see Ronnie fronting Heaven and Hell at Rod Laver in around 2007. Barely anyone in Australia is even aware of Rainbow - it’s almost as bad as nobody in America knowing Cold Chisel!! 😅

[@evacostello9044]

I won’t let anyone I know forget about Dio. Gave my nephew everything he’s done on VINYL!

[@talk844]

Wow! Good thing you did ❤

[@jojokrako7818]

The virtuosity of this band is off the charts! Like Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" a year earlier, this song is based heavily on Middle Eastern chord/scale progressions. Dio is arguably one of the top 5 greatest rock singers of all time....top 1 to 3, depending on personal preferences. He actually began his career to about 1957-58 as a doo-wop singer, changing his singing styles through the 1960's with heavy psychedelic/progressive genres, and hard blues rock of the early 70's...all culminating into his heavy metal godlike vocalities of the late-70's and 1980's! Ronnie James Dio is forever in the highest of places in the pantheon of rock singers!

[@daveswallow8351]

Been listening to this since it came out in 1976 and it still gives me goosebumps!

Amazing reaction. One of my true childhood heroes. He had such a captivating voice - and all natural and self-taught. A true talent. Rest in peace Ronnie James Dio 1942 - 2010 and also the amazing drummer Cozy Powell whom tragically died in a car crash 1998.

[@crusheverything4449]

Jimmy Bain left us a few years ago, as well. R.I.P.

[@gag7236]

This entire album is a masterpiece.

[@ronparsons8786]

This has to be a top 10 all-time metal song It's just perfection

[@z1az285]

It is. Top 5 in my opinion

[@talk844]

Top 1 heavy metal song for me ❤

[@qivarebil2149]

One thing that people don't realize, when they hear this song, is the stamina. It's all in, from the guitar solo, and it only intensifies all the way to the end. I don't know if he could have continued for half an hour more, but that's what this song actually deserves. It's like no other song in rock or metal history. Simply sensational! And the fact, that Cozy Powell, Ritchie Blackmore and Dio happened to get together - in that tiny spot of time in the Universe - with all that talent, is something we'll never see again. Funny thing today, the kids are loving it! Thanks for letting us know what You think! It was easy to see You were surprised by the quality of this performance! 🤩🤘

[@talk844]

True

[@talk844]

Ozzy should bow to Dio

[@ryannelson2542]

Well my dear, hearing ronnie james dio sing brings tears to my eyes, I met him twice an amazing individual and singer, he is right up there with the greatest of all time, RIP .

[@scotttracey8109]

What impresses me the most is that such a young woman appreciates this music. You as a vocal coach appreciating Ronnie James Dio and Ritchie Blackmore who between the two composed this song, these are songs that I grew up with.

[@steeleye2112]

Rainbow aren't even in my top ten bands but man some of their best stuff like this still brings up the hairs on the back of my neck even after many decades.

[@jalkabre5904]

Listen to more Rainbow and they might crack your top 10. They sit in the top 3 for me.

[@damianvc31]

They lacked only more material but what they have (in the Dio era specially) is top notch

[@luamoliveira3467]

4:21 In fact he was absolutely not heady mix at all but a full chest voice with extreme control, he was a master of hyperglottal compression and resistance, he developed a lot of motor strength in his vocal structure and for that reason he was able to sustain such high notes in chest voice, its vowels are completely open and this is practically impossible to perform in the mixed chest or head voice, where the vowels are compressed the higher the voice is above the passagio.

[@alexthorpe6583]

The man, the myth, the legend. One whose voice I didn't nearly appreciate enough until these reaction channels were invented. I probably first noticed his song 'Last In Line' by Dio(the name of his solo band), when the local classic rock station was playing it in the 90's, when I started listening to classic rock. When Dio died in 2010, I started listening to more of him. On the topic of Marvel Movies... no Rainbow, but the Dio song 'Rainbow In The Dark' did put in an appearance on 'Thor: Love & Thunder'.

[@berkertugrul9055]

dio is my favorite singer of all time between all music genres i've listened. he puts so much intent into singing the words and the meanings thats why his singing is so magical to me.

[@ScrotieJohnson]

Dio was pushing 36 here, he even sounded great when he was dying(he performed with stage 4 stomach cancer with out knowing it) Falling off the edge of the world is one of his best songs with sabbath, he had some range his black sabbath stuff really shows off his talents.

[@spike729622]

Live Evil is one of my ‘stranded on a desert island’ albums, top 3 of all time in my book.

[@solaris70]

top 3 YëS .

[@EuphoriaDeep]

This was the freaking golden age...Dio and Blackmore? Unequaled to this day. Dio is my favorite singer of all time, and the best to ever grace the metal stage. Just found this site, and subscribed instantly after watching this. I hope you dig into more of his music, whether with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, or solo. The guy has layers like an onion, and the deeper you dig, the more you find to like. R.I.P. Ronnie.

[@Duncan2199]

Love this song. R.I.P. Ronnie. I had the honor of seeing him in concert a few times and it was amazing. Great voice and stage presence. There is a documentary that just came out last year. You should definitely check it out. Thanks for doing this song and hope to see more from Diol

[@dougcarson5202]

What an amazingly perceptive, enthusiastic and detailed analysis of the vocals of this masterpiece of a song! I listened to it countless times over the decades, yet I've now gained an even greater appreciation of Ronnie James Dio's incredible vocal talents. Looking forward to enjoying your videos on other great songs that I love.

[@Μαρίαπ-μ8β]

B Phrygian dominant scale on the guitar by Richie Blackmore is the reason you hear this eastern sound.. Mystifiyng and grandiose!Of course with the help of this dramatic, passionate,italian descended, Ronnie James Dio.Simply the most strong,rich metal singer of all time..

[@johannesaxeman4508]

My mother played this for me as a boy. Now at 48 i'm still in awe.

[@rogercoles3973]

Congratulations. You've found the G.O.A.T. Ronnie was the greatest singer, lyricist, frontman ever. He could tell incredible stories with just a handful of words. One of his passions from an early age was reading. He was recording at the age of 15 back in the 1950's. He was so talented he was invited to tour Sweden the summer between his junior year and senior year of high school. His first recording band was Ronnie and the red caps. I was lucky enough to have seen him twice in the days when this video was recorded in the mid 1970'. He liked to write about the struggle between good and evil and the days of knights and kings. His recording career spanned 52 years. He is the person who brought the hand gesture that all rock and rollers use 🤘. Cozy Powell was also a legendary drummer who played with many bands. his last hit before he passed away from cancer was also an incredible song "The Devil cried". He had too many hits to list \mXm/ Last fall there was a documentary that was released nationally in theaters. You can still find it on Showtime, it was called "Dio: Dreamers never die"

[@CLIFFLIX]

Epic song...a master class in amazing vocal and perfect diction. I LOVE the lyrics and the morals they are teaching us. Don't follow or worship any leader or politician or celebrity blindly. This song questions the psychology of why we always do that as a society. Side note - Have you taken public speaking courses? You are so EXPRESSIVE with your hands. You use them to emphasize everything you say. Is that intentional or just automatic for you? Your facial gestures are also super expressive too! I want to learn to communicate the way you do! Most people do it with words alone but you communicate "visually" with much more then just "sound". Awesome video...again! WOW.

[@markferrett700]

RJD was without a doubt one of the greatest singers to ever front a rock band. His voice is instantly recognised and seems to drag you in and actually listen to the lyrics of most of his songs. I recommend you listen "Lonely is the word" from when he was with Black Sabbath......an amazing blues twist for both him and the band.

[@crusheverything4449]

A most excellent choice!! That song kicks major ass!!

[@codysophia]

It is so satisfying to see your authentic reactions to hearing the inimitable Ronnie James Dio for the first time! He is truly loved and missed...

[@pressman1788]

Great reaction! 👍🏻Ronnie James Dio was one of a kind, words really can’t express what a tremendous talent and great person he was. R.I.P. 🤘🏻

[@ronnienose8608]

Watch Rainbow perform the song Mistreated live in 1977. Dio's performance is stunning, one of the best live vocals I've heard, with superb tone, range, power, feel - has evirything I live, and the note he belts out as the band comes back in after the guitar solo gives me goosebumps.

[@jeffdempsey6478]

Yes😂, the whole thing is awesome...every song.

[@josephbarr1659]

Great song, but honestly, from the '77 Live in Munich album, I prefer "Catch the Rainbow".

[@z1az285]

The song was more suited for Coverdale and Hughes but he made it his own somehow and it was Absolutely stunning and original. Just like that. I love both versions though

[@curtiswoodard6195]

Ritchie Blackmore is the legendary guitarist of deep purple and he’s big into medieval music so he has some interesting influences and is one of the godfathers of hard rock/metal

[@milansablic]

Hi I just stumble on your video. I’m a 70 year old man. I’m so glad that you liked these type of music. I was fortunate enough to watch this band leading by Ritchie Blackmore. I was devastating when he left Deep Purple but he created his own band. I watch them live in Vienna Austria and I still reckon it’s one of the best band that I ever seen in live thank you again for bringing up all this videos and talk about it. God bless you.🤘

[@jalkabre5904]

Stargazer is one of the most epic compositions ever written and preformed. Rainbow was the beginning of a super group and 40 years later they are still one my favorite groups with the Ronnie James Dio era being the most special. I always point to the Rainbow 1977 Munich concert if you want to see them at their best. From that concert, the songs "Mistreated" and "Catch the Rainbow" are just magical. Especially Ronnie's vocals on "Mistreat", to me his best performance ever.

[@ronbishop3289]

This band was phenomenal...Ronnie's voice was so epic!

[@bobbigboss111]

The master of all singers. Period. No one could do anything like him, or reach his talent. He can sing anything. All the colors are in his voice. He was gifted and the chosen one to complete the journey in Rock history. We miss you everyday Ronnie. Love for ever.

[@talk844]

❤

[@jeremiahrose4681]

The great thing about all these vocalist reacting to DIO for the first time is the look on their face....it's price less, like a shocked/stunned look.

[@venomdust1]

Thank you for a honest listen and appreciating the talent involved. For years as a fan of rock/heavy rock / metal my favorite bands were dismissed and made fun of by people who never took the time to listen to the songs . My sign of respect to you 🤘

[@DrSkeff]

A legend in Rock & Metal, “inventor” of the devil’s horn gesture, former trumpeter.....RIP RJD and never sleep on Ritchie Blackmore, former Deep Purple guitarist, stunning guitarist and supposedly very difficult man indeed LOL. Edit: I recommend “Mistreated” live in Munich (1977) next.

[@barryrammer7906]

Ritchie Blackmore is top 3 in the world in his time.

[@DrSkeff]

@@barryrammer7906 both in talent and ego I believe.

[@nikkihayes5411]

Now king of twiddly twiddly folk music😈

[@barryrammer7906]

@@nikkihayes5411 lol true

[@detrockcity3]

@@DrSkeffhey if you know you got it

[@mojobag01]

The joy on your face throughout the guitar solo was wonderful to behold.

[@BeardedGuitar]

The amount of classic songs with Dio is endless...if you want to stay with Rainbow for a while then I'd do Gates of Babylon next...for the softer side of his voice Catch the Rainbow is absolutely incredible. Temple of the King is another great song...you can get lost in Rainbow for quite a while...then comes Black Sabbath. If you want to go further back...before Rainbow was Elf...and there are some vocal gems there as well. If that's not far enough back then you can check out his doo wap stuff as a teenager...Ronnie and the Redcaps and then Ronnie Dio and the Prophets. They are vinyl singles...but they are on KZbin as well. Enjoy!!

[@ironmanbatman686]

Arguabley one of the greatest singers to grace the Earth ! Love your reactions ! love your work !

[@Fulschermd]

No one can deny RJD a spot on the Mount Rushmore of metal singers.. I’m so glad I got to see him live.

[@odinikita4821]

This is not metal my goodness this is just rock with a Blues influence for goodness sake

[@Fulschermd]

@@odinikita4821 1) please don’t try to be one of those self anointed gatekeepers… and 2) I said he was a metal singer.. speaking of more than this song…

[@odinikita4821]

@@Fulschermd it was more rock and bluesy based heavy rock than metal. Oh and I annoint myself..lol

[@andrevanwijlen5001]

Listen more than 40 years every week to Stargazer. Did seen him 2 times live in Holand. Dio the best ever!!!

[@JaceAlistair]

The look on your face after the guitar solo was priceless

[@xxTICxxTOCxx]

It's funny, she's normally 'rewinding' the video, when the solo finished I 'rewound' the video to watch her reaction again!!! lol

[@davepugh2519]

"That voice, it's got everything" - you nailed it (as usual)

[@Tux.Penguin]

So glad I found your channel, Beth. Such insightful analysis. And best of all, you have such a happy heart. ❤

[@kawasakisean1]

You are just a fantastic gem!! Keep doing this. Helping me to listen to bands I never “truly” listened to… ❤

[@Bonehead777]

Yep, one of the best metal vocalists ever. He has sooo much great material to go through, in Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his own band Dio.

[@The-Contractor]

Ronnie stood on top of the mountain ... and the mountain was happy with that.

[@redemissarium]

you forget word 'silver' 😁

[@tomnagel5769]

I'm 63 and I've seen just about every metal or hard rock band that ever toured the US in the 70s and 80s but when it comes to DIO rainbow 4 times sabbath 8 times solo DIO never missed a tour from beginning to the last time I saw saw him playing in a bar in Springfield or while on vacation in like 2000 it was a great run RIP RONNIE

[@renerosser2255]

I love your input so much. He is the reason I started singing. I met him in 1988. I was kinda nervous because I was 18 at the time.

[@tommarks3726]

HAHA I love the look on your face during Blackmores guitar solo. You really seem to enjoy the groove like the rest of us. Dio one of the rock greats in history RIP. Great reaction with beautiful smile.

[@josephbarr1659]

This is one of the top 3 Stargazer reactions I was watched. Excellent job breaking this down musically. Masterful, really. You did them justice and we appreciate that. ❤

[@NattSkuggan]

A good choice,Rainbow was one of my favorite bands from the 70s.I bought their records when I had some money to spare.I was a teenager at the time, and liked a lot of bands back then, so it cost a lot of money to buy all the LPs back then .Another good song by Rainbow is from their first record that came out in 1975. It's called "Man On The Silver Mountain" the talented guitarist is Ritchie Blackmore. Became very famous later with other bands. Thanks for your reactions. Greetings from Sweden

[@robinbolton6064]

Hahahaha the look on your face as they shift out of the fantastic solo was priceless !!!!!! ❤

[@danjmcs]

Just an absolute classic Rainbow track... the band was just in perfect form in this era... so glad to see RJD and the others get the respect they deserve for the musical brilliance... RJD is such a great storyteller... why this track and others are so re-listenable over the decades, you continue to hear new things...