@TheRijir My take on it is that its a great song no matter who sings it. Russ's version is the original version and nowt that Rainbow or Headeast or Clout have done can out do that. They are all great versions of a great song that was written by a genius songwriter. Some people need to deal with that fact.
Russ is a singer/ songwriter/ musician/performer/ story-teller. You can see why so many artists want to cover his stuff. Thanx for the video. Russ has a great smile:)
original is really cool, a bit more prog in the arrangement than the covers which gives it an edge I think, over all though still some pop sounds in their, if he'd released it in the early 80s might have done better.
nonono, the ultimate version is by Clout ! the Cherie and Marie version's pretty much up there too. But the original is a mere test-run compared to both of these and the Rainbow version.
He did released it as a single and he even performed it on TV in the UK, but it never made it. About a year later, Rainbow covered it and they had a hit with it instead.
It's interesting to hear that little fill that appears on the Head East version is present on the original chorus. Here it sounds like a timbale or tom tom fill, but Head East used some kind of electronic percussion effect, and inserted into the intro as well.
my god, this so much better than rainbow's version. it is a little bit faster, but better. i am a player and listenter and im a TELLING you that this is THE BEST VERSION OF THIS SONG. there is no question. russ ballard was a genius. just listen to VOICES. there is no doubt in my mind that he should have been as famous as most of the fools of his time
i would really love to talk to him. ive been singin his praises for a long time. his version is much better than the people who cover his songs. it is ridiculous. i love voices. it is one of my best memories of childhood. not sure why i heard it. apparently it was not played that much, but somehow i heard it. go figure
i think he is great ace, rainbow, alcatrazz, kiss, agree,!!!
arnyarny77 1 month ago
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RAINBOW VERSION IS THE BEST!!!
TheRijir 4 months ago
@TheRijir My take on it is that its a great song no matter who sings it. Russ's version is the original version and nowt that Rainbow or Headeast or Clout have done can out do that. They are all great versions of a great song that was written by a genius songwriter. Some people need to deal with that fact.
Dyynamo 4 months ago 6
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HEADEAST KIK's THIS VERSION OUT!!!!!
KACZTUBez 4 months ago
I love how the album that this is from is called "Winning".
servantlol 6 months ago
@servantlol Winning is an excellent all round album that artists like Santana, Roger Daultry and of course Rainbow borrowed songs off.
Dyynamo 4 months ago
He's a genius.
tommyrock69 9 months ago 5
The Currie sisters did this pretty sell too.
louiebones 10 months ago
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One of the rare songs where I like cover (by Rainbow) more than original!
buauaua2 1 year ago
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I prefer Rainbow's cover!! lol
juaneparga 1 year ago
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Rainbow did much better version, much better singer and they arrange this song better.
zakke72 1 year ago
Russ is a singer/ songwriter/ musician/performer/ story-teller. You can see why so many artists want to cover his stuff. Thanx for the video. Russ has a great smile:)
shaamex 1 year ago 9
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shaamex 1 year ago
It's got touches of "Louie Louie".
kc768 1 year ago 3
original is really cool, a bit more prog in the arrangement than the covers which gives it an edge I think, over all though still some pop sounds in their, if he'd released it in the early 80s might have done better.
tjdrdal 1 year ago 4
this might be the original, but god damn, there's a lot of cowbell here
yanava 2 years ago
@yanava - He's got a FEVER for cowbell.
PoffyTheCucumber 1 year ago
I still like Head East's version best, but this is good, too.
dudemanbearpig 2 years ago
Wow what a talented guy
atomicplayboy4u 2 years ago 6
nonono, the ultimate version is by Clout ! the Cherie and Marie version's pretty much up there too. But the original is a mere test-run compared to both of these and the Rainbow version.
visthespoon 2 years ago
This version is awesome!
I like Impellitteri's version as well, that version is less known
JamesIsMyNamo 2 years ago 3
i like rainbow version better.
tenoderaaridifolia 2 years ago
you cant beat the original, ever understoof why he didnt realise the song as single
he would be even a bigger star
tismeagainful 2 years ago 5
He did released it as a single and he even performed it on TV in the UK, but it never made it. About a year later, Rainbow covered it and they had a hit with it instead.
Dyynamo 2 years ago 2
@tismeagainful he must have got some cash from Rainbow's success with it....
IlRezzonico 4 months ago
Check out the Cherie & Marie Currie version. (Cherie Currie singer of the Runaways)
punktexas 2 years ago
It's interesting to hear that little fill that appears on the Head East version is present on the original chorus. Here it sounds like a timbale or tom tom fill, but Head East used some kind of electronic percussion effect, and inserted into the intro as well.
Kohntarkosz 2 years ago
my god, this so much better than rainbow's version. it is a little bit faster, but better. i am a player and listenter and im a TELLING you that this is THE BEST VERSION OF THIS SONG. there is no question. russ ballard was a genius. just listen to VOICES. there is no doubt in my mind that he should have been as famous as most of the fools of his time
MrAlan1975 2 years ago 8
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Obviously, you are deaf in one ear. The one you had closer to the speakers.
superlive98 2 years ago
obviously, you are a moron. i mean that in the nicest possible way
MrAlan1975 2 years ago 6
Enter "Ballard Since You've Been Gone Germany 2009"
No synths, no organ, no goddamn cowbells, lots of electric guitar -- ala Rainbow. Ballard learned his lesson, even if did not.
superlive98 2 years ago
i would really love to talk to him. ive been singin his praises for a long time. his version is much better than the people who cover his songs. it is ridiculous. i love voices. it is one of my best memories of childhood. not sure why i heard it. apparently it was not played that much, but somehow i heard it. go figure
MrAlan1975 2 years ago 4
Ranbow's version is better, tbh.
Thanks for uploading though :)
Sluie92 2 years ago
no no no! Russ' version is better. you need a q-tip. lol
MrAlan1975 2 years ago 6