Hip-Hop Head's FIRST TIME Hearing RAINBOW: "Stargazer" REACTION

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  • @AlexHefner
    @AlexHefner  5 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    No lie. Yall could probably make money if you buy a shirt, wait until they're gone and then sell em on ebay. ;) haha love you guys so much. enjoy the reaction!

    • @AkumaZabuza
      @AkumaZabuza 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Alex Hefner no "Rainbow in the Dark"? Wtf alex....

    • @tinsarcevic9557
      @tinsarcevic9557 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alex Hefner you have to react to the Dream Theater cover by this song! Same as you did the Killswitch Engage cover reaction to holy diver

    • @albvzter
      @albvzter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fuckin love your videos, always wait for them! You should react to Mr. Crowley by Ozzy Osbourne

    • @archangel9187
      @archangel9187 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm keeping mine!

    • @thatcher00
      @thatcher00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alex Hefner alice in chains man in the box you need to listen to it

  • @ricoblade9790
    @ricoblade9790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is easily one of the best songs ever recorded

  • @OrgaNik_Music
    @OrgaNik_Music 5 ปีที่แล้ว +514

    Welcome to the magical world of Dio. You'll never look back.

    • @geggs13
      @geggs13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      and if you do look back, you'll see a rainbow rising.

    • @luismiranda4024
      @luismiranda4024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      And Blackmore :)

    • @standel178
      @standel178 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Get your facts right - Dio was the singer BUT its Richie who formed the band.

    • @blackdeath6085
      @blackdeath6085 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@standel178 indeed,its actually calles Richie Blackmores Rainbow the first album ;)

    • @simongrainger8265
      @simongrainger8265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If you like RDJ then listen to Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath. He replaced Ozzy for a while. This album was their best under Dio. He was one of the best singers!

  • @ahgrancha6571
    @ahgrancha6571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Cozy Powell: Monster
    Ronnie James: Pavarotti of Rock.
    BUT
    Richie Blackmore: The freaking MAESTRO.

    • @ghozer909
      @ghozer909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hellyeah!!!!

    • @scottcole842
      @scottcole842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I love Richie. Best guitar player ever.🌈🎸🎶🎼

    • @ahgrancha6571
      @ahgrancha6571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Scott Cole Amen to that 👊🏼

    • @kurtsherrick2066
      @kurtsherrick2066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scottcole842 Yes Ritchie is the Guitarist.

  • @BloodTar
    @BloodTar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    Ronnie James Dio had probably one of the best rock voices, ever.

    • @lmlCOBHClml
      @lmlCOBHClml 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Best voices period. I forgot where I saw this but he doesn't layer his vocals(except for harmonies). His voice is so fucking powerful that there is only one vocal layer. That's fucking insane!

    • @chiefjayhox
      @chiefjayhox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      not probably....has the best

    • @christianwentz5020
      @christianwentz5020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      PROBABLY? HERESY!!!! BURN HIM! HERETIC!!!!

    • @Ledyba165
      @Ledyba165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      1. Freddi Mercury
      2. Ronnie James Dio
      3. Robert Plant

    • @jimmyandersson59
      @jimmyandersson59 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      KawaiiMilotic nah man, Ronnie at the top with Freddie at second. ;)

  • @tjg555
    @tjg555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    "This is the best song I've played on this channel since I started." "Fact."

  • @zorrozorro42
    @zorrozorro42 5 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    In my opinion, probably the best heavy rock song ever produced. All the stars aligned for this one. RIP all those who have passed. And a beer for those who remain.

    • @kingkiller_1001
      @kingkiller_1001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      #facts

    • @josephbarr1659
      @josephbarr1659 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amén, my brother. I wish Dio was still with us. Same with Cozy Powell. But their legacies live on in their music.

    • @osio4783
      @osio4783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Best heavy rock song is Kashmir, but Stargazer is close.

    • @andressen
      @andressen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Last week some silly facebook chain letter asked me to name the "best song overall" - and my choice was stargazer. Dio was one of my favorite vocalists. Blackmore on Guitar (while being no Vai or Gilbert) is a master of the Guitar. The Drums and the the arrangement, the Synths in the Background, the solos and an the story being told in this song is a superb combination. When I heard this song the first time it struck me - and that was more than 35 Years ago.

    • @jvidalw
      @jvidalw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually, the second best. The best song ever created is Burn , by Deep Purple

  • @willturnbull91
    @willturnbull91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I wholeheartedly believe that Stargazer is the best rock/metal song ever written. It's truly magical, and I get goosebumps every single time I listen to it. Glad to see that it gets some appreciation.

  • @CasonovaCorkClub
    @CasonovaCorkClub 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    *STARGAZER = MASTERPIECE!!!*

  • @JimmyRJump
    @JimmyRJump 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Cozy Powell, the best drummer of his era combined with Ritchie Blackmore, the best guitar player this side of Hendrix and Ronnie James Dio on vocals, and people didn't think this song would get their train off the rails? Seriously? I was fifteen when I bought this album back in 1976 and I still haven't recovered completely. All hail to thee, senior Hefner, for thou art now immortal. Greetings and well-wished from Belgium.

    • @claudiavalentijn1457
      @claudiavalentijn1457 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha, great reaction!

    • @imrekalman9044
      @imrekalman9044 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Once a reporter called Cozy the best drummer, too, to which Cozy responded with "Second. Bonzo of Led Zep is the best, I'm only the second."
      He wasn't bragging, just stating facts. 😁

    • @TheNizem
      @TheNizem 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I blame this On stage album for ruining my chance to become aircraft Engr...I listen non-stop high vol. On my earpiece portable cassette player(walkman) till i failed my hearing test after passing the interview...anyway no regret😅

  • @NewWaveOfBritishHeavyMetall
    @NewWaveOfBritishHeavyMetall 5 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Dio - Rainbow in the Dark! 🤘

  • @larrybinmtn709
    @larrybinmtn709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    This version of Rainbow was incredible. Three legends with Dio, Blackmore, and Cozy Powell on drums. I saw Dio live in the early 80s (yes I'm old as fuck) and he was something special. You could not take your eyes off him. I love seeing young folks listening to this stuff and getting it. It makes me sad though that you'll never get the chance to see him live.

    • @HellBrYnger
      @HellBrYnger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      no need to be ashamend of age dude, i was born in '91 and always thought i'd be better placed in the 70's, one can only do so much ;P

    • @tunameydan
      @tunameydan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I born in Turkey at 2000. Look at this curse. And no clip of dio high quality in the web. The last chance was Blackmore's but he is not making metal songs, but "his night" is perfect too.
      Whatever. You are so lucky, lucky as hell!

    • @CZed-uq4on
      @CZed-uq4on 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True. So true. But don´t forget tony carey.

    • @glyngasson8450
      @glyngasson8450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm even older, I saw Rainbow on the Long live Rock and Roll tour, with all three there

    • @cecillancaster9462
      @cecillancaster9462 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@glyngasson8450 I saw them during the Rainbow Rising Tour at Southern Methodist University's McFarland Auditorium in the late seventies. Great Concert!

  • @Suckmuffet
    @Suckmuffet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My son lives in another country, long story short, I don't see him as often as I wish.. but this, this is our song. The first time I played it..well, he was 3 years old and was super angry, you know kids stuff, so I turned it on sat say myself down in front of him and he just lit up like a candle, said dad and sat in in my arms the whole song through. He still does when ever we meet.
    This is THE song, period.

  • @NateAlyn
    @NateAlyn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    This song is so incredible on many levels! Glad you chose this one! 🤘🏾👽❤️#NateAliens

    • @V.F.D.DaleSalvador
      @V.F.D.DaleSalvador 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nate Alyn Aye, I know you! I'm a Sub of yours! Keep it up man!

    • @NateAlyn
      @NateAlyn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dissonant Fates Thank you! 🤘🏾👽❤️#NateAliens

    • @MetalMann-de3xi
      @MetalMann-de3xi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Totally agree with you Nate, this song is so underrated. It's a very powerful song, and if people take away the literally meaning of this song, it carries a great message.

    • @mix6809
      @mix6809 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      watched ur reaction to this song, loved it

    • @MrTech226
      @MrTech226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nate, I agree with you, Ronnie James Dio does it!

  • @8ballali
    @8ballali 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That huge voice, from that tiny little guy, is incredible.

  • @toddstevens13
    @toddstevens13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Same guitarist that you loved in Deep Purple's Highway Star .

    • @jackdouneen6481
      @jackdouneen6481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Richie Blackmore, What a guitarist

  • @jorgmuhlberg3632
    @jorgmuhlberg3632 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    RonnieJames Dio: The greatest voice ever lived on earth. I'm a fan since 1983. And I never heard a greater voice.

    • @kevinunger433
      @kevinunger433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Been a fan since 1975. RIP Ronnie , I will miss you

  • @stephenjacobs8500
    @stephenjacobs8500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    This song is a masterpiece. I'll never forget my first time hearing it, I couldn't stop listening to it over and over. And you're so right, the music and vocals paint the picture so perfectly, I feel like I'm in the middle of the story when listening.

  • @josephbarr1659
    @josephbarr1659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Believe it or not, I have watched probably close to 10 of these TH-cam reaction videos for Stargazer. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST ONE.
    I'm a long time metal fan, and a huge fan of RJ Dio. This song is definitely one of his best vocal productions ever. Pair that with Ritchie Blackmore's guitar and Cozy Powell's drumming, and you've got a really unique, epic masterpiece.
    This song was made in 1976, and to this day few songs can match it.

  • @creaturebeechx
    @creaturebeechx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    My good sir, I believe you have FINALLY reached enlightenment.
    You *get it*, it's clear on your face.
    YOU HAVE FELT AND EXPERIENCED WHAT WE ALL HAVE BEEN FEELING FOR ALL THESE YEARS.
    WE METALHEADS HAVE LITTLE TO NO NEED TO COMMUNICATE OUR FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS VERBALLY, WE JUST KNOW. IT'S NOT TO BE EXPLAINED.
    You're ready.
    Now, start with Rocka Rolla and begin your metal journey.
    😂🤘🏻

    • @kingkiller_1001
      @kingkiller_1001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It is certainly a certain insight... You can't be taught, you can't be shown... You have to experience

    • @luigivampa9895
      @luigivampa9895 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen Hannah Smith!!

    • @h161161
      @h161161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You baptised him Hannah

  • @arrolate
    @arrolate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This song is complete magical! One of the best songs ever!

  • @Krycek_29
    @Krycek_29 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Dio - Don't Talk To Stranger (Live at the Spectrum 1986)

    • @olgakuznetsova_bass
      @olgakuznetsova_bass 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Diego Alvarez Oh yes fantastic song and fantastic performance!

    • @EpicZadrani
      @EpicZadrani 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same song, live in holland 1983 though

    • @MrAcidKnight
      @MrAcidKnight 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!!

  • @dassaevcabral5542
    @dassaevcabral5542 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    React to Helloween - I want out. Helloween is a band that appeared in the mid 80's, have a sound that refers to Iron, Judas Priest and other bands of the time. Highlights include vocalist Michael Kiske who reaches sharp and extensive notes with extreme ease, and lines of melodic guitars. This song in question portrays how much we are suffocated in different spheres of coexistence within society, and there comes a time that we really "want to get out".

    • @kirvergalarragacastro1448
      @kirvergalarragacastro1448 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha, I just commented that he needs to listen to Keeper of the seven keys, but i think that I want out or Dr. Stein goes better for a first Helloween first time.

    • @ThePalindromeAnna
      @ThePalindromeAnna 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YES!!!

    • @dehoedergia
      @dehoedergia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Keeper of the seven keys is their best song, by far. No need to ease anyone into Helloween, just go with keeper.

    • @pumniezau8147
      @pumniezau8147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed , keeper of the seven keys. He's already entered the realm of masterpieces with stargazer and a couple other. Might as well go for that or even Avantasia - The Seven Angels while we're feeling brave.

    • @randpaul7031
      @randpaul7031 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I Want Out really isn't that good of a reaction song. Keeper of the Seven Keys is a much better choice, it's a top three all time power metal song for sure.

  • @AkiraBaikal
    @AkiraBaikal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Ronnie James Dio has been one of my top favorite heavy metal vocals of all times. I mean, this guy was THE voice of heavy metal, period.

  • @george_photo
    @george_photo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Right reaction! This song released 1976.... !!!! Light years ahead of its time!

    • @MrDeengels
      @MrDeengels 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      George Grigoriadis Ronnie’s vocals at the end is absolutely killer! His heart is on full display.

  • @qwertc1400
    @qwertc1400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    COZY, DIO, RITCHIE, ALL GENIUS

  • @edbrotherton36
    @edbrotherton36 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Dude I'm can't tell you how happy I am to see you react to this song. I was first introduced to it by a good friend while driving around in a car and it was a mix tape. That's right I said "tape". The first time I heard it I didn't know what I just heard. The second time I listened to it. I cried. Years later I had met someone who was wearing a Rainbow shirt. We got talking and I explained my experience and turns out he cried his second time listening to it too. It's my favorite song of all time and I to consider it perfect. It was interesting to hear you make that mention too. There is something truly magical about this song from a very deep level. The music has so many layers to it but the layers don't feel stacked but rather melted into each other. Thanks for this.

  • @v6jim2
    @v6jim2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    What few have mentioned is the Middle Eastern 'feel' to the song. The phrasing and chord links that Richie uses put you right into the desert. Stunning piece of music. Stunning.

  • @Stefan-
    @Stefan- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    As a HUGE fan of Ronnie James Dio since the 80´s it seems ive heard this song about million times. It still gives me goosebumps even today seeing your video, its just that good, a true masterpiece !

    • @zacharysoares1985
      @zacharysoares1985 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with you timeless...

    • @josephbarr1659
      @josephbarr1659 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said, sir. My feelings exactly.

    • @thetruthhurts6652
      @thetruthhurts6652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gates of Babylon is another classic with Dio in in Rainbow

  • @xyouzoo
    @xyouzoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +401

    You need react to Rainbow In The Dark by Dio!

    • @bradyblackburn4863
      @bradyblackburn4863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seconded.

    • @ultracheese4209
      @ultracheese4209 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was about to say the same thing

    • @wolfydafloof1720
      @wolfydafloof1720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second this :3

    • @milanhefka2154
      @milanhefka2154 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hamza Screw SS.

    • @parkercrook7429
      @parkercrook7429 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just recently fell in love with this song I thought that's what he was reacting to today when I saw "Rainbow-" and Ronnie in the thumbnail haha

  • @selvakorpi
    @selvakorpi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    One of the 3 best classic rock songs ever. Try the other 2: "Comfortably numb" by Pink Floyd and "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin.
    Cheers from Chile!!!

    • @dancurtis461
      @dancurtis461 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      and 2112 ;)

  • @bismarck33
    @bismarck33 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Cozy Powell, just gotta love that drummer

  • @guilegale8942
    @guilegale8942 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The Dio love is pretty heartwarming. He was a huge influence and inspiration for generations of musicians, and so very few have reached the same heights he did. It's always nice to see people finally tune in and see the raw, unrestrained talent in his work.
    If you like music that tells a story like this one, I HAVE to recommend Coheed and Cambria's music. One of their most well-known is Welcome Home, but Sentry The Defiant, Domino the Destitute, or (especially) The Dark Sentencer from their upcoming album are all amazing songs with actual stories attached to them- the band wrote comic books and actual short stories to accompany their music. Said stories aren't required to appreciate the music, and oh god are C&C talented, but they're half the fun. If you plan on doing your usual research, I'd recommend saving it until after you've heard the song or songs or album, so you can appreciate the music itself first.

  • @TheSweBoo
    @TheSweBoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Good choice for a favorite. That ending minute is up there among the best vocal performances in history! :D

    • @HellBrYnger
      @HellBrYnger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i'd go up there and say RJD was the best voice humanity ever had.

    • @kattmat2595
      @kattmat2595 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Remember me 14 years old in chock when i heard this. I was flying AT The end part. Its so sad that when you here The song for The 20 time its still a god song but it loses its magic. Its Hard to get that wow feeling today when you listen to so much music

    • @24SparrowJack
      @24SparrowJack 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      from the guitar solo on wards is pure genius

  • @jimk.905
    @jimk.905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell

  • @davelanciani-dimaensionx
    @davelanciani-dimaensionx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Cozy Powell's drumming and fills in this song are some of the coolest ever.

  • @kachdragonfly
    @kachdragonfly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is the genius of ronnie james dio and richie blackmore. I challenge the world to find this talent in the here and now

  • @rjbviking97
    @rjbviking97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    My dad loves Rainbow, not really into metal though. But he showed me this band when I was a kid and it's the first real band I've known, and I like to think it paved the way for me into the metal world. So thanks dad and Dio! This song is badass.
    ..Also, considering reacting to Sons of Winter and Stars by Wintersun, you will probably die of goosebumps.

  • @jasonlarson9018
    @jasonlarson9018 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This song is absolutely B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L.

  • @steliospots9080
    @steliospots9080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song was written at 1976 million years ahead of its time.one of the most epic songs ever made.and please do your self a favour and listen,mistredead, catch the rainbow 🌈,kill the king.from the live album raindow on stage.pure magic Will take you to an other level

  • @naaaneee4167
    @naaaneee4167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    my most favorite song .. played it thousands of times .. always in my playlist since 80's

  • @Thanos23
    @Thanos23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Dude this guitar solo is so underated.. I love it.

    • @deegodarkwulf1228
      @deegodarkwulf1228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The fact it fits so well within the lyrical themes of the song is just amazing.

    • @nightshadespectre409
      @nightshadespectre409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Deep Purple was never the same without Ritchie, but then again Rainbow wouldn’t be the same without Ritchie either. Lol

    • @dancurtis461
      @dancurtis461 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      and everyone else knows him for 'smoke on the water' smh

  • @diogomega
    @diogomega 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Dio - rainbow in the dark

  • @LooKerHood
    @LooKerHood 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Stargazers is my favorite song. Period.

  • @alexperry4691
    @alexperry4691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The single most best and epic vocal delivery on a song ever.. I defy anyone who listens to music to argue that ronnie james dio was an absolute vocal monster...the best ever and there will never be the like again 👌

  • @archangel3169
    @archangel3169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    React to Rainbow in the dark by dio

  • @troymjohnson
    @troymjohnson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Qwik fact, Richie is the guitarist extraordinaire for both Rainbow AND Deep Purple.

  • @PixelatedSpirit
    @PixelatedSpirit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Rainbows Dio era is pure magic

  • @starburstppl
    @starburstppl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    What can I say? This song is a MASTERPIECE with the Master of Metal vocals, Ronnie James Dio!!!!!

    • @MrDeengels
      @MrDeengels 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      starburstppl his vocals at the end is pure art.

  • @gastonruiz4061
    @gastonruiz4061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This theme sounds like it was made in HEAVEN.

  • @Muse31
    @Muse31 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I LOVE seeing reactions from the younger people when they hear these bad ass heavy metal songs. There's some good sh$t out there!

  • @nicoladolby2154
    @nicoladolby2154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had the privilege of seeing a Ronnie Dio concert with Black Sabbath in the early 1990s, and the amazing drumming of Cozy Powell 3 times (Michael Shenker Group, Whitesnake & Black Sabbath in the 1980s). But Ritchie's neo-classical rock guitar playing is on a different level. He's as good in concert as on record & quite honestly makes most rock guitarists sound like they really shouldn't have bothered.

  • @MrDeengels
    @MrDeengels 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    His whole heart and soul is on full display in his vocals at the end of the song.

  • @JontyFreaCk
    @JontyFreaCk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This is my favourite Rainbow song, brilliant choice to react to. Now on the subject of the vocals and instruments going brilliantly together time to do my usual request, Kingdom (live at EMGTV) by Devin Townsend. In my ever changing list of best vocalists two that will never leave the top 5 is 'evvy Devvy and Ronnie James Dio. I will warn you about the good ol' canadian devil, it is a very deep rabbit hole of musical masterpieces ranging from the most extreme of extreme metal to country and some of the most beautiful songs written in the last 25 years. Also another brilliant Rainbow song is man on the silver mountain.

  • @jimshelby406
    @jimshelby406 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How can you not love Ronnie Dio?!?! Sometimes we forget just how fucking great this man was. Even for those select few who weren't in line the day God was handing out ears you still have to thank him because time and time again he raised the bar and made other musicians work that much harder to put out quality music. Without a doubt the single most influential metal artist ever as well as the humblest and most gracious person I've ever had the privilege of meeting. There will never be another like him.

  • @warwickcurtis7744
    @warwickcurtis7744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good songs come and go.. The triumvirate of Blackmore, Dio and Powell combined to make this great song absolutely timeless. It's an absolute masterpiece of musical craftsmanship that should be revered as a gift from the Gods of Rock n Roll. Long Live Rock and Roll. Long live RAINBOW 🌈

  • @langwood3g
    @langwood3g 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song is mystical bro.. that's because blackmore and dio were on that same level.. one of the greatest songs ever made

  • @agothicromance66
    @agothicromance66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    when hip hop turms into metal head :)

  • @Ruhtinas84
    @Ruhtinas84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Next RAINBOW song should be "Man on the silver mountain" or "Kill the king"! Or maybe All night long with Graham Bonnet? Eh, can't really decide but LONG LIVE ROCK 'N' ROLL!!

    • @larrybinmtn709
      @larrybinmtn709 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Graham's one of my favorite singers. Is he Ronnie James Dio? No. He's Graham Bonnet. The first Alcatrazz remains in my all time favorites list. But, if I had to pick the next Rainbow song for Alex it would Man on the Silver Mountain.

    • @burtknighten1873
      @burtknighten1873 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tarot woman

  • @maurosuch3776
    @maurosuch3776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dude, I reacted of the same way you did when I listened to Rainbow for first time, specially when I heard that song. Love for Rainbow and Dio will never die! ❤

  • @scottcole842
    @scottcole842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The grand wizard of metal always makes you a believer.🤘🎸🌈⭐🌠🎶🎼

  • @covingtonproductions
    @covingtonproductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Fear Factory 'Replica'

    • @mogwaimofo
      @mogwaimofo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes please!

  • @sotis1756
    @sotis1756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Btw, Alex this guitarist is called Ritchie Blackmore and hes the same guitarist that played in deep purple, just tought you should know about one of the best guitarist in history

  • @whirledpeaz5758
    @whirledpeaz5758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From the age of Absolutely EPIC FUCKING guitar Solos.

  • @partyguinness
    @partyguinness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “So Ronnie, how epic do you want it?”
    Duo:”yes”

    • @rufus231
      @rufus231 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Failed.

  • @streetballmx
    @streetballmx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    pantera - floods

  • @bobthebear1246
    @bobthebear1246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You've been DIO'd!!!! I am so glad you covered this. Definitely one of Metal's all-time greats!!!! 🔥🤟 And now that you know...go forth and conquer other adventures that await you...

  • @allandriver2066
    @allandriver2066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This track is 40 years old...This generation getting Schooled......🇦🇺🤙😎

  • @LandSnipe415
    @LandSnipe415 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I 1st saw Dio with Black Sabbath, April 17, 1982 at the Cow Palace, a concert venue in Daly City, California. I was 13. We were so mesmerized that we researched Ronnie James Dio, found out he was a founding member of Rainbow, then bought, Rainbow, On Stage, their live album. After that we bought everything he did, all the Rainbow albums he's on (their 1st 4) and bought all 3 Black Sabbath albums with him in the band. We cound't get enough. But, to this day, after hearing all of that, I like Rainbow the most. That was where his writing and musical ability seemed to really shine through. It brings me joy to see a younger person diggin' on this. And I know what you mean about the goose bumps. That's how I felt the 1st we saw him live and the 1st time I heard Rainbow with Dio. I'm happy for you, man. Keep on rockin', Bro. Party on!

  • @MetalHeadDudelml
    @MetalHeadDudelml 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    DEATH - CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN

  • @kurtsherrick2066
    @kurtsherrick2066 5 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    It's not Dio but Ritchie Blackmore on guitar and Cozy Powell on drums. It was Blackmore that gave Dio a chance to become a legend. This is one of the best line ups in History. Blackmore is a genius.

    • @dreamerdeceiver6592
      @dreamerdeceiver6592 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      fuck yeah,that´s what i was thinking

    • @toddvandell85
      @toddvandell85 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      And don't forget Tony Carey on keyboards, and the late great Jimmy Bain on bass.
      This line up was also on the killer live album Rainbow On Stage which featured the first appearance of Kill The King which then appeared in a slightly altered version on Long Live Rock'N'Roll.
      Slightly altered because David Stone had replaced Tony Carey on keyboards and Bob Daisley had taken over for Jimmy Bain on bass at that point.
      The late great RJD was still the lead vocalist, and the late great Cozy Powell was still slamming the drum skins like the beast he was.
      That WHOLE album is awesome. If you want to hear how amazing Dio was as a vocalist and lyricist, check out at very least the songs "Kill The King", "Lady of the Lake", "Gates of Babylon", and "Rainbow Eyes"
      By itself, "Rainbow Eyes" is quite possibly one of the most beautiful, heartbreaking ballads Ronnie James Dio EVER sang.
      And he truly sang on that one.
      Pretty song, pretty vocal, pretty guitar.
      Very Spartan song.
      Pretty much Ritchie playing guitar and Ronnie singing. That's it.
      (But just from hearing this song, you kind of see where Ritchie's later Renaissance project Blackmore's Night came from.)
      Ronnie used to say he never sang/wrote love songs, but if "Rainbow Eyes" is NOT a love song?
      I don't know what is. Sounds like one to me. :-)

    • @thericker41
      @thericker41 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      right on bro!...

    • @mikejon1784
      @mikejon1784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No its dio dont be a fool!!!

    • @thericker41
      @thericker41 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@glaurung8644 Dio was in Rainbow b4 bBlack Sabbath...Dio was in a band called Elf that toured with Deep Purple and Electric Light Orchestra...I was there...

  • @efriamantoniogarza9388
    @efriamantoniogarza9388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was awesome! Stargazer is one of metals great compositions. Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie were a perfect match. This song and album are epic, grand, cinematic. It's a masterpiece. A Light In the Black is it's sister song on the album. I loved this song since I was a preteen. Toney Carey on Keys, Jimmy Bain on bass, Cozy Powell on drums and the London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra joins at the end. I'm glad you liked it so much Alex. I always have as well. This is one of the greatest songs ever written. I hope you've listened some more, there's a lot to absorb in this.

  • @joedaniels6014
    @joedaniels6014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1st time i heard the song it was literally just a 9 minute onslaught on my senses so you're not on your own 😂 His vocals are unbelievable, and so clean. Great video mate. Keem 'em coming

  • @i.q369
    @i.q369 5 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    GREATEST.SONG.EVER.

    • @arrolate
      @arrolate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No doubt

    • @paulokotipelto
      @paulokotipelto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Supreme song!

    • @toddchenard2332
      @toddchenard2332 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gates of Babylon is pretty darn good to

  • @not-a-theist8251
    @not-a-theist8251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Ritchie blackmore is an absolute genius. If you like this type of musik you should check out Deep Purple which is the first band he played in.
    Child in Time is propably the best song EVER

    • @holydiver73
      @holydiver73 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lukas Schäfer not even close to the first band he played in. His first band was in 1961 and he was in at least a half a dozen more bands before he formed Deep Purple in 1968.

    • @mortensen1961
      @mortensen1961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@holydiver73: The Outlaws (not the "Green Grass and High Tides" band) and Screaming Lord Sutch come to mind.

    • @robicenco1
      @robicenco1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think "Stargazer" is the pinnacle of both Blackmore's and Dio's careers. Both did many great things over a period of many decades, but I don't think any vocalist brought out the best in Blackmore as much as Dio did, and no guitarist brought out the best in Dio as much as Blackmore did. This is *it*.

    • @johnkatsoudas4767
      @johnkatsoudas4767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robicenco1 Blackmore definitely brought out the best from Ronnie James Dio, but Tony Iommi did also.

  • @taxidude
    @taxidude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love that you young fellas are bringing all this gold back from the past soit doesn't die with my generation.

  • @Uni-Coder
    @Uni-Coder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I cried when I listened to it for the first time.
    And when I listened a second time... I cried again.
    Guess what I am doing now...

    • @bhobo09
      @bhobo09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crying?

  • @johnkatsoudas4767
    @johnkatsoudas4767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the Ritchie Blackmore eras of Deep Purple big time, but Rainbow in my opinion is his greatest creation ever! I am so glad that he left Deep Purple and created the band Rainbow. Ritchie Blackmore was at his peak in guitar playing and songwriting during his Rainbow days. This song is a MASTERPIECE!!! It is so PHENOMENAL to this day.

  • @koslim
    @koslim 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Greatest vocalist in the history of rock/metal... Add to that one of the most gifted drummers and a titan on the quitar and this is what you get.. A masterpiece

  • @dmytrolomakin6589
    @dmytrolomakin6589 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this song for many years. And this is the only song that makes me feel tingles down my spine. Each time I listen to this song I feel them. I mean it - EACH F.....G TIME! Incredible RJD!

  • @therealaustinpowers1967
    @therealaustinpowers1967 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Do Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath. It has Ronnie James Dio on vocals. Rainbow in the Dark by Dio is pretty bad ass too

  • @moro7108
    @moro7108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ritchie Blackmore,guitarist and foundation of the "Rainbow" is also part from other great classic rock band "DEEP PURPLE".
    So please react to some of theirs songs.

  • @Galacticat_
    @Galacticat_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Classic song!
    You gotta do some Devin Townsend! Try Deadhead live at the royal Albert hall

  • @tomvespestad6764
    @tomvespestad6764 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The band Rainbow started as a solo project for the guitar player Ritchie Blackmore, who were a founding member of the legendary band Deep Purple in 1967/68. In 1975 Blackmore left Deep Purple and released a solo album "Richie Blackmores Rainbow" and brought along singer Ronnie James Dio.After their first album they would become a regular band, simply called "Rainbow", and this song is from their second album "Rainbow Rising"(1976).

  • @deegodarkwulf1228
    @deegodarkwulf1228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who has spent most of his 33 year life exposed to the world of rock and roll and heavy metal, I heard Stargazer for the first time a few days ago and was just as completely floored as you were. I subsequently went and listened to the rest of the "Rise" album, and several other of Rainbow's efforts.
    Dio is the God of rock and roll and heavy metal, he was a gift for us all, and I feel ashamed to only know his best work only after his passing.

  • @henryurbach5431
    @henryurbach5431 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Alex, so glad you love that song. You talking about goosebumps, it's how i felt when I first turned the record over to side 2 back in '76. What also makes this song super great for me is the using real orchestra for the coda. Now you gotta react to the part 2 of this saga... "A Light in the Black". It's twice as fast and epic with phenomenal solos from both Ritchie on guitar and a very young Tony Carey on keys, and Cozy Powell's drum intro will leave your mouth wide open. And of course, you got the god like voice of the late RJD. Also highly recommended song by Rainbow from Dio period is "Gates of Babylon" You won't be disappointed.

  • @soakedbearrd
    @soakedbearrd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Probably Dio's greatest vocal. I remember the first time I heard his voice on this track I was like is he for real, holy shit

  • @glpf5
    @glpf5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look up the Rainbow Mistreated live in Munich..such an epic song. So glad to see younger generations appreciating good music, they don't make it like this any more. I just discovered your channel and I love how blown away you are by music, the goosebumps, chills, emotional, so good man. Mistreated live will blow this away...or at least tie it, lol. Thanks for the reaction.

  • @vickykaushik8764
    @vickykaushik8764 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *You can't define me without this song ! I don't wanna exist without this song !!!*

  • @justinfearior357
    @justinfearior357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love it too. Possibly the greatest intro of all time. I could listen to Cozy playing that forever, what a drummer. It’s just brilliant. And Dio is a legend. But I also love Down To Earth as an album. Graham Bonnet was another incredible rock vocalist. .

  • @simongrainger8265
    @simongrainger8265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2019...and still one of the best songs ever! I remember playing in the park with my portable cassette radio...truly a masterpiece.
    I see a Rainbow Risinnnggg!!

  • @divignaleosatorra346
    @divignaleosatorra346 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I discoverd it at 14 years old, I'm now 56 and it's always the same pleasure. Alex you're my ear brother !

  • @williamcrouch1321
    @williamcrouch1321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was fortunate to see DIO's Last in Line tour..Best all around concert I've ever seen..Love the way you get into the lyrics!!
    Guess I better subscribe!!!

  • @intensetornado
    @intensetornado 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A 70's "superband". Stargazer is the pinnacle of a long list of epic songs produced by the band. They were still good, but never recovered the magic after Dio left. The closest they came with Turner was Eyes of Fire, IMO

  • @ST0RMBRINGR
    @ST0RMBRINGR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember when this album was first released. It’s definitely A shining moment for the band and definitely showcases Dio in his finest hour. This song still sounds as incredible as it did when I first heard so many years ago. Thanks for reviewing this epic masterpiece

  • @samcockwell987
    @samcockwell987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song is very nostalgic for me as this was mum’s favourite album when she was expecting me so I’ve literally been hearing this since being in the womb! I’m glad you enjoyed it so much

  • @blodekont5458
    @blodekont5458 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Produced by Martin Birch, legendary, look him up, he made epic masters and productions!!

  • @Po3oB
    @Po3oB 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Here, Alex, you are facing a DOUBLE greatness and epicness - you have Dio here (and I think his Rainbow albums were the best masterpieces he has done in his whole career), and you also have that guitar god Ritchie Blackmore! One of the best guitarists in the world, the best albums Deep Purple had, they had with HIM! Hey, even triple greatness here, there's also magnificient Cozy Powell on drums!

  • @Baldur1975
    @Baldur1975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    7:05 Haha Your Face looks like: "Are you kidding Me?"

  • @squint04
    @squint04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cozy Powell amazing on the drums!!