My six year old daughter refused to listen to your music because she doesn't like clowns. Tonight she brought my phone to me to show me that you sang "Rainbow in the Dark." You see, she's a huge Dio fan. And now, because of this cover, she's a Puddles fan. We spent the evening listenig to your other songs. Thank you for covering this. It's her favorite one from Ronnie James Dio.
wtglb Yes. We listen to most of Dio's music from Elf to his solo work. My kids don't care a lot for The Prophets but I have exposed them to that music.
I came over here for a laugh but walked away in awe. This is a prime example of premium talent on both ends of the scale- a man with a voice of gold, no gimmicks or auto-tuning, who is able to show you that Ronnie James Dio was not only a legendary singer but he could write songs with universal appeal that transcended such genres as rock or metal.
@@TheMelody911 With no disrespect to the man with the big voice, I think Ronnie would need a wooden crate or a speaker cabinet next to Puddles to be high enough to put his arm around him.
Ronnie James Dio was one of the few voices in my teenage years speaking light and hope, and very rarely do I hear a cover of his music that improves on his version. This was one of these times. Kudos Puddles, once again you prove that you caress the hurt of humanity with gentleness and absolute love. I can't say how much I really enjoy your cover. Keep on Puddles, we need you.
@@PuddlesPityParty Amazing. Could you, when the opportunity presents itself, sing Heaven and Hell as well as Holy Diver. I, and probably many others, would love to hear your version. Thanks. Keep Rocking!
Dio wasn't a God of rock, he's the heart and soul. A 5'2" man with the voice of a giant and the heart of a child. He cared about people and things he would never meet and devoted large parts of his time to caring for the helpless and forgotton. Not a God but a great and good man. RIP Ronnie.
You know what makes Puddles awesome? He reaches into the archives and plucks out some dusty gems of the past, and sets them into that golden voice. Every damn time, it makes me go back and listen to the original song, and I always discover a new appreciation for that original *AND* Mike's redressing of it, Puddles style. Puddles is not only quality entertainment, but he's also a catalyst for the love of great, heart-stirring music.
OMG OMG OMG soooooooooooo awesome i couldn't believe myself when i read the title first time. This so awesome! Amazing job by Martin with adapting the guitar perfectly for this style of interpreting the song while still keeping the original vibe of it. I love you Puddles!! Keep on making my day instantly better and thank you guys!
HOLY CRAP!!!! That was SOOOOO worth the wait!! I just love when you do acoustic songs, and that a capella part toward the end...WOW!!!! Gave me chills!!! Perfection, Puddles...absolute perfection!!!
Hey Puddles you know what when i saw you in America got talent i saw you cry and i cried not from sadness for happyness you are my favorite from america got talent 😭😭😁😭😭
Can’t stop listening to your stuff. What a voice! And what a way to take the songs with the guys that you have backing you up and making them your own. Credits to your musicians!
Congratulations Puddles, I am new here, I am in Brazil in the city of Avaré, its voice, its arrangements, its performance, clothes, type, everything is fantastic. you won a fan, Hugs.
You bring lyrics to a light, people often don't listen to the words because they're caught in the rhythm. You have a voice in a way about your art that make people pay attention.
That was amazing. So simply done and so full of depth and beauty. Puddles you have some great friends. Great job Mr. Martin. And you didn't even miss a note when Puddles was messing with your hair.
Puddle's get's it! He takes a cover, then he and has band arrange it to fit him, and the song becomes HIS! Many bands just sing covers mimicing the original artist. If we'd wanted to listen to the orginal, then we just listen to it! Puddles knows this! Great job as usual!
Beautimous! I wasn't much of a Dio fan, but the way you stripped this down and added your inflection you made it really accessible to me. Loved RL's guitar work, loved a throwback to the smell of hair, loved the raw feel of this one--and of course, love you!
Josh Sauer The tickets were only $35. I think the fees may have made the final price $45. It can be pricey depending on your budget and choices. However, it was general admission and if you got there early enough, you could get your preferred seat. If you are able to go next time he's in town, try to go. Nothing compares to hearing his voice live.
When there's lightning You know it always brings me down Cause it's free and I see that it's me Who's lost and never found I cry out for magic I feel it dancing in the light It was cold, lost my hold To the shadows of the night No sign of the morning coming You've been left on your own Like a rainbow in the dark A rainbow in the dark Do your Demons, do they ever let you go? When you've tried, do they hide deep inside? Is it someone that you know? You're just a picture You're an image caught in time We're a lie, you and I We're words without a rhyme There's no sign of the morning coming You've been left on your own Like a rainbow in the dark Just a rainbow in the dark When I see lightning You know it always brings me down Cause it's free and I see that it's me Who's lost and never found Feel the magic I feel it floating in the air But it's fear and you'll hear it calling You beware, look out There's no sign of the morning coming There's no sign of the day You've been left on your own Like a rainbow, like a rainbow in the dark You're a rainbow in the dark Just a rainbow in the dark No sign of the morning You're a rainbow in the dark
I love your eclectic music taste. And I love the behind the scenes footage (please, more of that). And I love that song and your rendition of it. Oh yes, and I love YOU! ❤
Puddles, when most people think of "Rainbow in the Dark," they probably think of the iconic keyboard intro, after maybe Dio himself. This is phenomenal! You gave me a new appreciation of this song by doing such an outstanding job without the keyboard hook. Great work, man.
Puddles has given this song a new vibe, a more sad and sorrowful experience but it fits so perfectly. Dio would have loved this, ROCK ON PUDDLES!!!! \M/
Puddles you are one of the few singers out there that could do Ronnie justice in a real metal version but to hear it this way was eerily satisfying. Please do more metal, maybe “Unforgiven”?
Puddles, thank you for taking the time to continuously share yourself with us. From sound checks to check-ins, you share a little of yourself almost every day and a lot of yourself many days. To give us this meaty nugget (vegan, of course) while busy touring your pom-poms off speaks volumes to how much you care about your art and your P3ers. So, so special. And once again you have introduced me to a song I had not heard before...but fell in love with the moment it came from your lips. Thanks so much. To many of us, you are our rainbow. Wishing you peace, love, and understanding. And safe travels.
![Dio - Rainbow In The Dark (Official Music Video) [HD]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/PrBUjXaRSUQ/mqdefault.jpg)
My six year old daughter refused to listen to your music because she doesn't like clowns. Tonight she brought my phone to me to show me that you sang "Rainbow in the Dark." You see, she's a huge Dio fan. And now, because of this cover, she's a Puddles fan. We spent the evening listenig to your other songs. Thank you for covering this. It's her favorite one from Ronnie James Dio.
Mark M she’s six and she loves Dio? Awesome! Have you had her listen to his music from Elf or even earlier, Ronny & The Prophets?
Mark M his early music can be found here on YT
wtglb Yes. We listen to most of Dio's music from Elf to his solo work. My kids don't care a lot for The Prophets but I have exposed them to that music.
Mark, tell your kid she rocks!!! I love that she loves Dio!
Mark M parenting done right
Absolutely beautiful way to honor the memory of Dio
Lets not forget about the acoustic playing that nailed it
Thanks, man! Glad you liked it. Always fun playing with Puddles.
And smelled so good. Perv.
yes, i took notice of the playing too.
Vivian Cambell probably smiled from ear to ear Mr Martin. I applaud you sir.
@@danasayre8012 very kind of you. Thanks!
I came over here for a laugh but walked away in awe. This is a prime example of premium talent on both ends of the scale- a man with a voice of gold, no gimmicks or auto-tuning, who is able to show you that Ronnie James Dio was not only a legendary singer but he could write songs with universal appeal that transcended such genres as rock or metal.
You are giving great importance to lyrics by actually making them understandable with your clean vocals
Yes. The words have such meaning here
This guy is growing on me, and yess i love the clarity of lyrics that id not previously botherd concentrating on. . Very good
Wait what? Have you actually heard the original? Dio does clean vocals. It's not like he's doing death metal growls. Lmfao
@@brookhaven86 I don't think the point is in comparison to Dio, I think it's more against the general trend of vocalists lacking his extreme clarity
Just thinking that
I think Ronnie would like this.
He would love this!
Ronnie would be all like: Hold my beer.....
He would take his arm around Puddles and sing along! 🤘
@@TheMelody911 With no disrespect to the man with the big voice, I think Ronnie would need a wooden crate or a speaker cabinet next to Puddles to be high enough to put his arm around him.
@@patrickjordan8373 LOL
Wow...
It takes some guts, it really takes balls to cover a song by Dio. You sir, you made Dio proud with this. I'm just speechless...
This is phenomenal. The tone of the song is completely different (obviously) but the feeling is still the same. I’m a huge fan of this one.
Ronnie James Dio was one of the few voices in my teenage years speaking light and hope, and very rarely do I hear a cover of his music that improves on his version. This was one of these times. Kudos Puddles, once again you prove that you caress the hurt of humanity with gentleness and absolute love. I can't say how much I really enjoy your cover. Keep on Puddles, we need you.
Puddles single handedly making Clowns a thing. The spirit of Dio is strong in him.
As a Dio fan, I have nothing but respect for this cover.
Awesome!
Dio would give you both a standing ovation. Thank you for this. The world is a little bit more beautiful today because of what you have done here.
Dio was an acoustic god!
Thanks!
*DIO* did not die. He just went to live on Venus where it rains metal! *\m/*
🤘🏼⚡️🎶
And especially in "Holographic form"! Now that's Impressive!! =D
Great thought; he was great!
@@PuddlesPityParty Amazing. Could you, when the opportunity presents itself, sing Heaven and Hell as well as Holy Diver. I, and probably many others, would love to hear your version. Thanks. Keep Rocking!
@@LordStanley94 Well His interpretation of Holy Diver was amazing and very creative. So thanks for that suggestion.
Dio rules and so do you
PapaKryptoss dio had stupid hair
stickalicious W Dio is the God Of Rock
You're stupid, stickalicious. Who cares about DIO's hair :-D
@@RootDude68 He's dead! some god"
Dio wasn't a God of rock, he's the heart and soul. A 5'2" man with the voice of a giant and the heart of a child. He cared about people and things he would never meet and devoted large parts of his time to caring for the helpless and forgotton. Not a God but a great and good man. RIP Ronnie.
The a cappella bit in the middle gives me chills. Love the performance and the emotions I get from this.
What an awesome performance! Ronnie James Dio would've loved to have heard this...just fantastic!
HE DID MAN!
no he wouldnt
These covers harden the meanings of the songs in a way that time alone would not. Nice work.
Well said!
Agreed, the clown can bring tears with every song he sings.
You've no idea how much i needed this. Ronnie James Dio was part of my soul and so are you. Love you Puddles!
You know what makes Puddles awesome?
He reaches into the archives and plucks out some dusty gems of the past, and sets them into that golden voice. Every damn time, it makes me go back and listen to the original song, and I always discover a new appreciation for that original *AND* Mike's redressing of it, Puddles style.
Puddles is not only quality entertainment, but he's also a catalyst for the love of great, heart-stirring music.
OMG OMG OMG soooooooooooo awesome i couldn't believe myself when i read the title first time. This so awesome!
Amazing job by Martin with adapting the guitar perfectly for this style of interpreting the song while still keeping the original vibe of it.
I love you Puddles!! Keep on making my day instantly better and thank you guys!
I gotta say that was friggin awesome !!!
HOLY CRAP!!!! That was SOOOOO worth the wait!! I just love when you do acoustic songs, and that a capella part toward the end...WOW!!!! Gave me chills!!! Perfection, Puddles...absolute perfection!!!
That was actually fantastic!
Great song, and the Puddles treatment of it does more than justice to Ronnie James Dio. \IiiI
\IiiI IiiI/
Incredible cover. Just perfect.
That was amazing. I grew up on Dio's music and never imagined it could sound that good acoustic.
As a die hard metal fan I gotta say I love this .You really understand this song.
Beautiful! I love the behind the scenes footage too. Thanks for sharing with us!
What a tremendous rendition of one of my favorite Dio songs. He'd be thrilled. Keep doing your thing, Puddles. You now have one more fan.
HOLY MOLY!!!!
❤️ I love you so much for going bare bones on this one. Feely Feels on top of more feely feels. Well worth the wait, my Friend.
Nobody can reduce a song down to its lyrical essence and still sound amazing like Puddles!!!
Hey Puddles you know what when i saw you in America got talent i saw you cry and i cried not from sadness for happyness you are my favorite from america got talent 😭😭😁😭😭
Sua versão ficou maravilhosa... Parabéns...... Very good
Again Puddles...Beautiful version! Thank you! And thank Mr. Martin for such a great job on guitar!
moondogaudio jones Thank you!
Black Sabbath, Dio and Ozzy really fits you - REALLY REALLY, REALLY GREAT
We were lost and then you found us. Thank you Puddles
cant get any more real than that
Amen...well said...
Can’t stop listening to your stuff. What a voice! And what a way to take the songs with the guys that you have backing you up and making them your own. Credits to your musicians!
This has been one of my favorite songs since I was a kid and this cover is simply amazing
Good job guys! Loved it! Thanks!
Dio and Puddles=
Puddles , u always blow my mind, I’m so great full for u . Plz never stop singing. I love u
Oooohhh... myyyyy.... GOD!
❤❤❤
You killed it again Puddles.
Love this choice! The rawness of it with the softer lyrical delivery is amazing! 😱😱
I was so happy to have met Ronnie before he passed. Such a wonderful and humble man.
Fantastic.....see you in Cleveland on Sunday 😁
Puddles. You are just killing me with these soulful heavy metal covers. I never considered mellow arrangements. Makes me like the songs so much
Congratulations Puddles, I am new here, I am in Brazil in the city of Avaré, its voice, its arrangements, its performance, clothes, type, everything is fantastic. you won a fan, Hugs.
I never in the past 40 years thought anyone should do Dio acoustically. Now I believe no one else could have done it
Mind blown. Thank you Puddles and Martin.
Great! listened to such perfect diction rarely if not first time... the tune is ... different. nice!
I was actually listening to Dio's "Killing the Dragon" when I got this notification. Your the best Puddles
One of my favorite albums. Throwaway Children is my favorite track.
Rest in peace Ronnie James Dio. 🤘
Sadly...someone has to keep reminding us a Great Legend has left us! =( Thanks. That is Honorable!
D B Ronnie would have wondered most likey this,When’s the song Goona peak,Ronnie screamed out this song and made this song peak!!!
Absolutely incredible!!! So happy that you did Dio!
You bring lyrics to a light, people often don't listen to the words because they're caught in the rhythm. You have a voice in a way about your art that make people pay attention.
He kicks ass!! GreAt voice Puddles!!
Once again another masterpiece Puddles! I constantly play your music. Can’t get enough of that great voice 👍🏻
This is a gem
What a refreshing twist. Love the acoustic guitar playing
That was amazing. So simply done and so full of depth and beauty. Puddles you have some great friends. Great job Mr. Martin. And you didn't even miss a note when Puddles was messing with your hair.
Paula McCartin Thank you!
You & RL are an amazing duo.
Absolutely beautiful!!!
So simple and clean. Great vocals and outstanding acoustic guitar. Phenomenal cover.
No darkness around when you sing - just rainbows! Thanks for remembering Friday Feels even with your busy travel schedule.
BLOODY HELL... THIS IS A BREEZE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS PUDDLES.. BEST RAINBOW IN THE DARK COVER SO FAR.
Damn. Brilliantly done.
Puddle's get's it! He takes a cover, then he and has band arrange it to fit him, and the song becomes HIS! Many bands just sing covers mimicing the original artist. If we'd wanted to listen to the orginal, then we just listen to it! Puddles knows this! Great job as usual!
Love this!
RJD had so much soul and meaning written in his songs, I love his music and miss him, RIP Dio! Puddles, you are awesome...keep it up Sir!!
Amazing as usual.
So soul full great take
Puddles made this song into a rainbow in the dark! Love it 😍
Essa música é para quem tem ouvidos exigentes. Parabéns por mais uma obra-prima!!!
amazing
wow - i LOVE your version of this song (and the heart eye makeup, and that amazing guitar accompanying and the crazy camera work etc etc etc
what a fantastic cover, in my opinion one of your best yet
I could listen to this guy all day!!!
Hell yeah!!! Sooo good!! You never disappoint. You always bring joy to my weeks 💙 I just can't get enough of puddles in ma life
Beautiful
Beautimous! I wasn't much of a Dio fan, but the way you stripped this down and added your inflection you made it really accessible to me. Loved RL's guitar work, loved a throwback to the smell of hair, loved the raw feel of this one--and of course, love you!
CoyKoi Thank you!
Thank you for doing what you do. I really enjoy your work.
Epic touch as always. In two letters I rate this one AF
VERY soothing voice. I was SHOCKED how much I enjoyed that !! I couldn't turn it off.
So worth the wait. Still experiencing residual happiness from attending the DC show two weeks ago. Thank you ❤
kaspi I wanted to go to that :( ..I thought it was kind of expensive tho
Josh Sauer The tickets were only $35. I think the fees may have made the final price $45. It can be pricey depending on your budget and choices. However, it was general admission and if you got there early enough, you could get your preferred seat. If you are able to go next time he's in town, try to go. Nothing compares to hearing his voice live.
that would have been 100 then for me and my lady but I definitely gotta try next time around
kaspi m
My god, that was incredible.
When there's lightning
You know it always brings me down
Cause it's free and I see that it's me
Who's lost and never found
I cry out for magic
I feel it dancing in the light
It was cold, lost my hold
To the shadows of the night
No sign of the morning coming
You've been left on your own
Like a rainbow in the dark
A rainbow in the dark
Do your Demons, do they ever let you go?
When you've tried, do they hide deep inside?
Is it someone that you know?
You're just a picture
You're an image caught in time
We're a lie, you and I
We're words without a rhyme
There's no sign of the morning coming
You've been left on your own
Like a rainbow in the dark
Just a rainbow in the dark
When I see lightning
You know it always brings me down
Cause it's free and I see that it's me
Who's lost and never found
Feel the magic
I feel it floating in the air
But it's fear and you'll hear it calling
You beware, look out
There's no sign of the morning coming
There's no sign of the day
You've been left on your own
Like a rainbow, like a rainbow in the dark
You're a rainbow in the dark
Just a rainbow in the dark
No sign of the morning
You're a rainbow in the dark
Finally! Thanks bro!
It's not just the music it's the way the video goes with the song it's very sensory, the music and video takes you places in your heart. I like.
I love your eclectic music taste. And I love the behind the scenes footage (please, more of that). And I love that song and your rendition of it. Oh yes, and I love YOU! ❤
I think you are one of the only people on this rock that could pull this off. Nice job. RIP Dio.
Splendacular
love it when a new word is created from the awesomeness of something that has yet to be described!!!
Heraldo Riviera, ha ha ha, SPLENDACULAR, I love it & will use it. One of my favorites that I like to use is ... GUESSTIMATE.
Puddleriffic
Puddles, when most people think of "Rainbow in the Dark," they probably think of the iconic keyboard intro, after maybe Dio himself. This is phenomenal! You gave me a new appreciation of this song by doing such an outstanding job without the keyboard hook. Great work, man.
So cool!!!
Absolutely Amazing
Another great cover, Puddles. You rock!
Best of the best you go puddles ❤️
I think I'm in love
Crazy, amazing talent... thanks for this beauty of a song.
Puddles has given this song a new vibe, a more sad and sorrowful experience but it fits so perfectly. Dio would have loved this, ROCK ON PUDDLES!!!! \M/
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep it coming and if you can,/.....
Pls come to Chattanooga Tennessee!!!!!!!!!!
Puddles you are one of the few singers out there that could do Ronnie justice in a real metal version but to hear it this way was eerily satisfying. Please do more metal, maybe “Unforgiven”?
That was an awesome rendition! Thanks for that.
Puddles, thank you for taking the time to continuously share yourself with us. From sound checks to check-ins, you share a little of yourself almost every day and a lot of yourself many days. To give us this meaty nugget (vegan, of course) while busy touring your pom-poms off speaks volumes to how much you care about your art and your P3ers. So, so special. And once again you have introduced me to a song I had not heard before...but fell in love with the moment it came from your lips. Thanks so much. To many of us, you are our rainbow. Wishing you peace, love, and understanding. And safe travels.