I met him, and the band once, completely by accident at an airport. They were all very warm and friendly, especially RJD, who was delighted to chat, and kept giving me hugs! 😂
Don't like to be that dude but it is FREDDIE! NOT FEADDY ☺...anyhow i did it since i ike Queen but hey i like Dio to...why FREDDIE WAS THAT GOOD IS HIS IMPRESSIVE RANGE AND POWER in voice, he could sing anything from lady like soprano up to baritone and bass even covering amazing range + he had super clear voice. Simpy God was in great mood when FM was born so he sliced huge peace of talent and range for him ☺. When FM sings with full power dam it was impossible clear and pls don't forget he was and will be probably the only one who had guts to sing beside best opera singer of that time! Dio is great no doubt but you hear him only in that ''power ''mode baritone more toward bass mix. each is legend by his own right,.
Doug Aldrich is not only a great guitarist, he is a super nice guy. Have seen him in Vegas twice now. He signs autographs and takes pictures with his fans. That was a testament to his long standing relationship with Ronnie James Dio. Ronnie was big on that. Performing for the fans and respecting the fans. JJ
A young Doug met Randy Rhoads back in 1981. He was blown away with how cool and friendly Randy was. A week later Doug has the chance to see Randy again (he was doing gigs with Dubrow while on a short break from Ozzy). Doug walks in and sees Randy. Randy says, "Hey Doug, what's up man?". I think Doug took that lesson from Randy. Humble, gracious and appreciative of what he has. Randy to a tee.
Ronnie voice is so fucking powerfull... Gates Of Babylon = Epic song!!! The best vocalist ever in the planet. \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ R.J.D. = Legend...God...Little Giant..Angel & Devil...R.I.P. my friend i'll never forget you!!!
@@larrysmith8926 There are many great rock singers, Blackmore had Dio, Coverdale, Bonnet, Turner and others in his bands, the list is long as for others too. Where to draw the line?
- Being in rock ‘n’ roll for so long, how did you escape the rock lifestyle and never got into any scandal? I was raised by great parents whose respect I never wanted to lose, and abusing myself was certainly not the way to keep their respect. - You never dabbled with drugs either. Was it due to you having a pharmacology degree? No. It was because I saw how destructive it was, and how it dulled your sensibilities and ate up your talent and your life.
@@jayrusnak Iommi said he had a penchant for eating junk food as well - in fact he seemed rather disinterested in feeding his face most of the time. Food was barely even fuel to him, it seemed. I heard that he was a lifelong insomniac as well. Take it from me - it aint good for you.
Hell yeah! Saw him years ago for the first time, King's X opened... One of my top three FAVORITE concerts.... King's X rocked, but DIO WAS DIO and fucking OWNED@!!!!
It's interesting reading those facts about guys we look up to, like Dio. Imperfections are part of what make us human, so knowing about those things help us connect better. The false image of perfection only creates a gap between us as humans and artists as idols. Dio was one of the most human guys outside of the stage from all I read about him.
Saw Dio on this tour, was absolutely stoked when they played this song. Love the song, and was NOT expecting it on the setlist. They opened the show with "Tarot Woman", another fave of mine and not a song they play that often. Good times.
Amazing how his voice got better with age! Take a look back at his work when he was young and you can see he didn't hold notes as long as he did in the later years. Heaven and Hell reboot along with solo stuff during 2005 -2008 was just pure magic, long live the true king!
One of my favourite Rainbow songs. I was there at this concert. So exciting to hear this live. What an amazing voice & person. What a terrible loss. Thankfully we all can listen to his great works & see videos like this.
Nice to hear a very clean-but-driving version of this great tune. The guitarist really honored Ritchie Blackmore's original solo, and the entire arrangement honored the original version overall. Most excellent!
Одна из моих любимых песен , не только из Рейнбоу , а вообще . Мой друг первый раз поставил мне послушать её тысячу лет назад ... Где ты , Витька Михайлов , друг , которого я потерял навсегда . Союз распался и все пошло наперекосяк ... Эта наша с тобой песня , брат . Я никогда не забуду тебя .
When I was a teenager A&A Records and Pepsi had a contest where if you brought so many bottle cap liners in you got to draw from a barrel of tickets. I pulled a ticket and the prize was Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow's first album. That was the best prize for me because it introduced me Ronnie James Dio. He's a true music legend. R.I.P.
6 years ago, I've seen the film the pick of destiny. Fell in love with the Dio part, then searched Dio in youtube. This song was the very first one I have listened. Rest in Peace great god. Wish you were with us. I'm still loving you after all this time, and I always will. Tremendous voice
Great version of this song. Guitar work by Doug is off the charts. One of my favorites, have the CD of the whole concert, it is superb. Play it at least weekly, VERY loud.
Wow! I am blown away. Huge Dio fan here. First listen: I thought, "fantastic, but wait. Can they pull off the guitar solo?" Silly thought. Not only did Doug Aldrich shine but he absolutely crushed it! What a great band. I hope some how some way they can carry on and on. Thank you for sharing your talents, gentlemen.
Dino is/was about the best you could ever get on vocals for this genre. Doug Aldridge can play just about any genre of music and make it sound like it’s his favorite and it’s all he played. Great musicianship all around.
Feeling sorry for RJD, his voice sounded broken already here. Saw him in 78, and 81, 83 etc, when his voice was the power singing voice #1 in the world. Fortunately Doug brings the energy and youthfulness in this performance. RIP RJD my hero who turned me into (power) metal forever ... To add something extra to this comment, Doug really has the guts to assimilate one of the best guitar solos ever... Hats off mr Aldrich!!
Raging Rudy Sarzo is ALL ABOUT the bass!! That muhphukkkah DESTROYS those bass line like a pro, and gives the best "grind face" while playing, you've ever seen!! Rewatch this, and just watch him. He frikkkin LOVES his work!!!
Nah, he's just pretty ok. The mix is really good though so that's why the bass cuts through so nicely. Geezer Butler has way more power and feel (as do many other metal bass legends)
I saw Ronnie live, with Richie Blackmores Rainbow in 1977 at age 16, Chicago Ampitheater. I was hooked on the "Long Live Rock and Roll" album, this song too.
I believe the ex-Rainbow Keyboard player David Stone, co-wrote this epic tune,albeit uncredited. This song,Tarot Woman and Sign Of The Southern Cross, all on the set list.I have the dvd of this show.
Never realized he did this as Dio. The one tour that I miss, I don't think he toured North America in 2005-2006. Excellent intro by Scott Warren. Thank you for uploading!!!
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I met him once back in the 90's... Very humble person and the greatest rock metal singer of all times.
I met him, and the band once, completely by accident at an airport. They were all very warm and friendly, especially RJD, who was delighted to chat, and kept giving me hugs! 😂
RIP Dio..................The greatest singer and gentleman of metal ! Such class !
AGREED!!!
Le roi de Métal
@@hneemann Freddy was the best singer of Rock; and, Dio, the greatest of Metal (of course, it's my opinion)
@@ednardo_lopes nah, great singers can sing anything. dio with queen would be awesome. freddie with sabbath would be awesome.
Don't like to be that dude but it is FREDDIE! NOT FEADDY ☺...anyhow i did it since i ike Queen but hey i like Dio to...why FREDDIE WAS THAT GOOD IS HIS IMPRESSIVE RANGE AND POWER in voice, he could sing anything from lady like soprano up to baritone and bass even covering amazing range + he had super clear voice. Simpy God was in great mood when FM was born so he sliced huge peace of talent and range for him ☺. When FM sings with full power dam it was impossible clear and pls don't forget he was and will be probably the only one who had guts to sing beside best opera singer of that time! Dio is great no doubt but you hear him only in that ''power ''mode baritone more toward bass mix. each is legend by his own right,.
As a child I heard of Dio but sadly it is today that I finally realized how great he was. What a powerful man. Wow
I haven't listened to Dio until I was 14 in 1992, and only in 1998 did I see him in person.
saw Rainbow mid '70 with Ronnie..... starting ! He just became better and better.. !!!!
I raised my daugther on DIO. And she still knows every song 20 years later
My dad did the same thing and I have been listening to Dio for 22 years
His voice was incredible, especially made for Heavy Metal
Crazy how he doesn't even need back-up vocals to sound so huge! Miss this legend!
What a perfect guitar solo. ,bass hammering drum thumping , and only ONE RONNIE ,he's immortal, and will live forever in rock.
Even into his 60's he was still kicking ass!
Colin Pell tai
dio good voice try to read quran
Colin Pell his last concert he was still rocking🤘not sure if he was diagnosed yet? Still was the best vocalist in my time🤘long live rock n roll🤘🤘🤘
@@greenfibermandiri5365 you try to read the Bible, that Book did a lot better than your Book.
I'm thinking he was 63 in this one. Anybody know for sure??
Doug Aldrich is not only a great guitarist, he is a super nice guy. Have seen him in Vegas twice now. He signs autographs and takes pictures with his fans. That was a testament to his long standing relationship with Ronnie James Dio. Ronnie was big on that. Performing for the fans and respecting the fans.
JJ
A young Doug met Randy Rhoads back in 1981. He was blown away with how cool and friendly Randy was. A week later Doug has the chance to see Randy again (he was doing gigs with Dubrow while on a short break from Ozzy). Doug walks in and sees Randy. Randy says, "Hey Doug, what's up man?". I think Doug took that lesson from Randy. Humble, gracious and appreciative of what he has. Randy to a tee.
John Janikas he, Aldridge was in whitesnake with a brother right????
Count Von D Rip Randy. Ozzt dies goodbye to romance for Rhoads
@@countvond233 Agree with this, :) I've met Doug several times and he always has time to sign things, answer questions or just generally chat.
@@Chinapaul Just as I assumed. Doug is a rare breed. I put him and Nita Strauss in the same class as "Randy torch-bearers".
Dio was One of the "Best" singer ever ,.. What a voice
NOT ONE OF!!! HE IS THE ONLY BEST ONE.
the most down to earth guy in metal and an absolute gent...and probably the best vocalist in metal ever...WHAT A GREAT SONG
Ronnie voice is so fucking powerfull...
Gates Of Babylon = Epic song!!!
The best vocalist ever in the planet.
\m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/
R.J.D. = Legend...God...Little Giant..Angel & Devil...R.I.P. my friend i'll never forget you!!!
What a resume Ronnie had, Elf, Rainbow, Sabbath, Dio, Heaven & Hell - totally unbeatable right til the end - LEGEND.
You forgot Kelly Livegreen of Kansas.
@@larrysmith8926 He wasn't heavy rock or metal.
@@Thirdfish your list of band no mention was made that what Dio sang had to be metal.
@@larrysmith8926 There are many great rock singers, Blackmore had Dio, Coverdale, Bonnet, Turner and others in his bands, the list is long as for others too. Where to draw the line?
- Being in rock ‘n’ roll for so long, how did you escape the rock lifestyle and never got into any scandal?
I was raised by great parents whose respect I never wanted to lose, and abusing myself was certainly not the way to keep their respect.
- You never dabbled with drugs either. Was it due to you having a pharmacology degree?
No. It was because I saw how destructive it was, and how it dulled your sensibilities and ate up your talent and your life.
Depends on what you mean by "drugs". Ronnie certainly liked his booze as much as the next guy and smoked plenty of weed. Harder stuff, no.
@@jayrusnak Iommi said he had a penchant for eating junk food as well - in fact he seemed rather disinterested in feeding his face most of the time. Food was barely even fuel to him, it seemed. I heard that he was a lifelong insomniac as well. Take it from me - it aint good for you.
Only the scandal with Ozzy hah
Hell yeah! Saw him years ago for the first time, King's X opened... One of my top three FAVORITE concerts.... King's X rocked, but DIO WAS DIO and fucking OWNED@!!!!
It's interesting reading those facts about guys we look up to, like Dio. Imperfections are part of what make us human, so knowing about those things help us connect better. The false image of perfection only creates a gap between us as humans and artists as idols. Dio was one of the most human guys outside of the stage from all I read about him.
Saw Dio on this tour, was absolutely stoked when they played this song. Love the song, and was NOT expecting it on the setlist. They opened the show with "Tarot Woman", another fave of mine and not a song they play that often. Good times.
Dio was the best of the rock and roll singers all over the world.
Ozzy is a good singer, but Dio was a master!
5:45-5:59: love the way the tempo descends into exotic sludge at the end of Aldrich's solo. Brilliant!
Amazing how his voice got better with age! Take a look back at his work when he was young and you can see he didn't hold notes as long as he did in the later years. Heaven and Hell reboot along with solo stuff during 2005 -2008 was just pure magic, long live the true king!
Keyboard player is looking so impressive from the first notes! I think every of them is so happy playing with Dio.
One of my favourite Rainbow songs. I was there at this concert. So exciting to hear this live. What an amazing voice & person. What a terrible loss. Thankfully we all can listen to his great works & see videos like this.
RIP Ronnie James Dio and Jimmy Bain !
Carry on rocking in heaven!
Ronnie Not Only Was The Greatest vocalist But The Greatest Lyricist. This Is So True Today. RIP Super Vocalist And Truth God!
ВЕЧНАЯ ПА💓💖💗💝💔МЯТЬ НАСТОЯЩЕМУ МУЗЫКАНТУ. Я БЫЛА НА ЕГО КОНЦЕРТЕ - НИЗКИЙ ПОКЛОН ДИО. ПОТРЯСАЮЩИЙ ВОКАЛ!!!!!!
The guitarsolo on this song to me is one of the best Blackmore ever has done. Hats off to Doug Aldrich who really is nailing it here!!
are you talking about munich 77? my favorite is the solo in catch the rainbow on that concert :)
Guys, the vocals at 2:46-2:51 are absolutely beautifully executed by Ronnie 😎
Nice to hear a very clean-but-driving version of this great tune. The guitarist really honored Ritchie Blackmore's original solo, and the entire arrangement honored the original version overall. Most excellent!
Yes Doug Aldridge did great because he's an exceptionally good guitar player.
@@markgowans agree. even whitesnake hired him as well
Saw these at wulfren 2002...Saxon support...awesome
Hats off to Mr. Dio and Mr Aldrich and the band for a fabulous display of metal.
@TJ100 I take it you've never listened to RJD before? He does stuff like that on a regular basis!!
Все началось с этого момента, теперь мне капец, слушаю рок, ну а ты всегда будешь первым...
И всегда слушаю и какого-то черта слезы бегут...
Simon Wright and Rudy Sarzo Are So tight Here! Love It.
Doug is the king of guitar....he belongs in the rock hall of fame.....This whole band rocks!!! RIP DIO....best rock singer ever!
Heavy Metal!*
@@tracyrae4854 rock/metal
Одна из моих любимых песен , не только из Рейнбоу , а вообще . Мой друг первый раз поставил мне послушать её тысячу лет назад ... Где ты , Витька Михайлов , друг , которого я потерял навсегда . Союз распался и все пошло наперекосяк ... Эта наша с тобой песня , брат . Я никогда не забуду тебя .
Возможно, судьба когда-нибудь найдет вас двоих. А пока мир. Любовь из Америки.
Да жизнь разбросала многих! Но жизнь и рок с нами!!!😊
This is the one for me! The best live performance of this song. I actually like the song better after seeing this recording. Brilliant performance!
Great, great musician he was. Still is, his work will remain. He's missed.
Ronnie James Dio - The LEGEND!
Dio war wirklich ein sehr guter Sänger.Wir werden Dich niemals vergessen.R.I.P
Ja, Jon Lord sagte mal über Ihn, sein Herz war größer wie er selbst :-)
When I was a teenager A&A Records and Pepsi had a contest where if you brought so many bottle cap liners in you got to draw from a barrel of tickets. I pulled a ticket and the prize was Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow's first album. That was the best prize for me because it introduced me Ronnie James Dio. He's a true music legend. R.I.P.
Keyboarder nailed it!
This is such a clean version such a eargasmn
6 years ago, I've seen the film the pick of destiny. Fell in love with the Dio part, then searched Dio in youtube. This song was the very first one I have listened. Rest in Peace great god. Wish you were with us. I'm still loving you after all this time, and I always will. Tremendous voice
Дио ты великий музыкант !!!! Покойся с миром , земля пухом !!! ЛЕГЕНДА!!!!
Дио единственный и лучший!)
Doug Aldrich was awesome with Dio . His tone spot on .
WHAT A VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dam right 😉👍
The Voice!
Don't forget he wrote most of the lyrics also.
Great version of this song. Guitar work by Doug is off the charts. One of my favorites, have the CD of the whole concert, it is superb. Play it at least weekly, VERY loud.
Wow! I am blown away. Huge Dio fan here. First listen: I thought, "fantastic, but wait. Can they pull off the guitar solo?" Silly thought. Not only did Doug Aldrich shine but he absolutely crushed it! What a great band. I hope some how some way they can carry on and on. Thank you for sharing your talents, gentlemen.
everytime I watch a dio video he just gets more awesome. damn his voice was as big as a mansion right to the very end. real rock right here.
RJD singing at 63 years old showing James Labrie whats up. RIP RJD we love you
I am a Dream Theater lover, but Dio was like the John Petrucci of singers, if not more, Labrie is human.
Dino is/was about the best you could ever get on vocals for this genre. Doug Aldridge can play just about any genre of music and make it sound like it’s his favorite and it’s all he played. Great musicianship all around.
Dino was great with Frank Sinatra, the way they used to interplay onstage.
we are those who must say thank you ti this man because before he went to heaven he past from the earth and left us his songs RIP MASTER OF METAL \m/
Fantastic solo by Doug Aldrich originally by Blackmore. Great song!
Blackmore wrote that solo. Doug Aldrich absolutely nailed it.
Yep. Best live version of this that I’ve heard.
Check out the Yngwie version on the Dio tribute CD!
1. Blackmoore,
2. Yngwie :D
YES and he's also HOT!!!
He Killed awesome, i heard a few yngwie licks too.
DIO I wish I was born 20 years ago. I am so sorry i could not see you live.
Feeling sorry for RJD, his voice sounded broken already here. Saw him in 78, and 81, 83 etc, when his voice was the power singing voice #1 in the world. Fortunately Doug brings the energy and youthfulness in this performance. RIP RJD my hero who turned me into (power) metal forever ... To add something extra to this comment, Doug really has the guts to assimilate one of the best guitar solos ever... Hats off mr Aldrich!!
RONNIE JAMES DIO....FATHER OF THE WORLD'S HEAVY METAL....🤘🤘🤘*
Just goes to show how imaginative and complex Blackmore's solo was/is.incredible for it,s time and unique
That bass guitarist is insanely good
Ivan Knezevic rudy sarzo. indeed he is
I recall reading that Blackmore actually played most, or all of the bass parts on the album ‘Long Live Rock & Roll’.
Raging Rudy Sarzo is ALL ABOUT the bass!! That muhphukkkah DESTROYS those bass line like a pro, and gives the best "grind face" while playing, you've ever seen!! Rewatch this, and just watch him. He frikkkin LOVES his work!!!
Nah, he's just pretty ok. The mix is really good though so that's why the bass cuts through so nicely. Geezer Butler has way more power and feel (as do many other metal bass legends)
Rudy 's playin ' a sick piece of bass here 🤘
Dio, The best
Great Dio. RIP, man.
Dio and Rainbows greatest tune.
Ronnie James Dio is one of the greatest Legend in Metal Arena . I always love his musics/song & still listening them on 8-5-2025
Aldrich blasting that solo !
Greatest voice ever , texture , colour,tone,powerfull ect .............could go on forever
Absolute perfection from all band members .rip Ronnie James Dio, sadly missed. Absolute the God of metal vocals,, best ever
I hope to see you again Dio! I miss you so much...
Truly Dio is a Titan of rock & metal world
Wonderful 👏
Ронни - ты самый лучший человек на земле. Искренний и душевный.
I saw Ronnie live, with Richie Blackmores Rainbow in 1977 at age 16, Chicago Ampitheater. I was hooked on the "Long Live Rock and Roll" album, this song too.
The Best Shortest Metal Singer With The Biggest Voice. R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio
One of Dio's best lineups,70s and 80s where the best eras for rock and metal...
Дио просто лучший!!!Хевен анд Хелл просто лучший альбом на все времена, однозначно первый альбом в мире металла!!!
The GREATEST!!
This band is one of the greats. Boston Styx foreigner, Kansas, music memories we will take to the grave.
DIO eterno!!! O melhor!!
Спасибо ! Слушал и вспоминал молодость
Nobody can play the solo with the finesse of Ritchie.
Doug Aldridge proved he could
With no doubt!
I agree that Aldrich did a pretty good job. Better than Goldy.
@@Vino_zx1zeroDoug made a good fist of it. Close but no cigar
Doug Aldrich did great! Was he Blackmore? No, but he certainly did it justice.
Who ever mixed the sound was perfect to.
I believe the ex-Rainbow Keyboard player David Stone, co-wrote this epic tune,albeit uncredited. This song,Tarot Woman and Sign Of The Southern Cross, all on the set list.I have the dvd of this show.
Saw Dio in 85 or 86 on the Sacred Heart tour. A complete heavy rock show. Even a fire breathing dragon. KICK ASS show in Denver.
It’s just ridiculous how good Rudy Sarzo is live.
HELL YEAH!
also when playing live with ozzy
Siempre estás en nuestros corazones. long life DIO !!!!
RIP ♥ Metal will never ever die
Великий мастер!!! Вечная память!!!
Ronnie and Doug ...what a hell !!! best clip of my day ….
listening July 10 2022.. Happy Birthday Ronnie!!! Long Live Rock and Roll!!
Dio never sang a bad note in his entire career! So rare! Long live the memory of RJD!
THAT BASS !
Dmitri Davidovicth I lote Rudy Sarzo too!
the best bass in the world heave
The only thing better than the orginal recording from 1977/8 = BASS guitar
RUDY!!!!
@@anaclaudiasantos6612 My wife loves Doug Aldrich too. Hard to choose :D
I love you and miss you dearly, Ronnie....... Thank You Always, and Forever!
That intro man... Just woww it gets me every time... Rip R.J.D.
Genius voice and music and what a wonderful keyboard entry
3:43 Doug's solo is insanely great, perfect homage to Ritchie's original work.
Totally agree
This guy places all the right notes in all the right places..as a musician i take my hat off to all the band.
He used strat, could he pulled through with gibson?
Great song!
Wish I could’ve been there to see it
Was blessed to see Dio live 2 times. He had the most magical stage presence I have ever witnessed. Such musicianship, such class! RIP!
Never realized he did this as Dio. The one tour that I miss, I don't think he toured North America in 2005-2006. Excellent intro by Scott Warren. Thank you for uploading!!!
Man!. They pulled it off. Seems like a difficult song to do live. Awesome!
Dio era demais falar dele é isso , foi um grande vocalista e voz podersa.
Can belive that youtube have better version of gate of babylon than amazon music
you know who really shines here, yeah Doug Aldrich. the man is simply amazing
God this stays true to the original studio version. Even the guitar solo is pretty much note for note...brilliant!
Such a tune...such a harmony...just incredible !!!!
One of dios greatest lineups in my opinion...
Doug showed here that his guitar playing is very diverse and he's able to mix it up with best.
Absolutely. Nails Richie's guitar solo to a T