Dio was 41 here, most singers have lost their range and power by this time especially rock and roll singers. He was at his peak metal vocals during this time. For those who only know Dio as a metal singer, look up his early work as Ronnie & the Prophets, Ronnie & the Redcaps, Elf, The Electric Elves. You can find it on YT. Listen carefully to his vocal control and perfection, Dio could sing anything! I love & respect him even more after listening to his real early stuff!
I still believe, He was an incarnation of the spirit of music. Every note He sang was fulled with passion and magic. Listening to His voice was almost like communing with the gods!
As a young metal guitarist and vocalist I have to agree with you. Dio was a true musician in the purest sense of the word. The man LIVED for metal and redefined it in a way that will influence musicians like myself and many others for generations, and greatly aid the fight against Hip hop music.
p.s this was in '83 so Vivian Campbell was the guitarist, right? anyone?
Amazing..... DIO in 1983....great band, great album, and the most creative, powerful, thought provoking vocalist/lyricist this world was ever blessed with.
nothing short of amazing! this must be his best recorded concert available. nowhere else he has such perfect control of his upper register and vibrato. he does it so effortlessly.
I will always love Ronnies music but my fav years were the 70s and 80s when he was still young and at full power and full of energy,there will never be one better
tonight is the first time ive ever realy got into dio.(im thirteen and liten to nothing but metal).and i can ssay my guitar style has changed in the past 2 hours im a changed person man
this gave me goosebumps.. freaking great performance!! too bad i never got the chance to see him live =( i missed his last concert in sweden by a couple of days =(
As good as this version is the 1985 from Japan is just a bit better. Still amazing. What a huge loss his death is for the metal community and really for vocalists in general. He was a giant among singers even if he was small in stature. I will miss him dearly. Rest in Peace Ronnie
I was 16 years old when I bought Dio's Holy Diver. Now I'm 42 and I still have it. I used to to stare at the cover of my "record" looking for every single artwork detail on it as I listened to the songs.
I must have to agree.:-) There is no man out on the world that can pull what Dio does. We need a young generation of vocalists..good vocalists, not screaming whinny posers.
you hit that one on the head for sure-the metal head of course lol...can no one sing anymore or have an ounce of talent like in the 70-early90s??i dont get it.Dio is king!!
@Georgerocker Dio & Ozzy are the last greats....for a long while :( I love them both so much, I hated seeing RJ getting bashed for "trying to replace Ozzy"....cause he too was a great.
don't dream of women, cause they'll only bring you DOWN! FREAKING AWESOME, saw Heaven and Hell last August, andhis voice was completely on even though he's almost 70! his first single came out in 1958: Ronnie Dio and the Prophrets
Nice to dream my friend but think about it , Def leppard & then back to Dio , i dont think so , Def Leppardvs Dio is like Richard Simmons fighting with Marilyn Manson.lol
at 0:55 the bassist misgrabs his guitar, and then acts like that's part of his dance
gerwinnus 2 months ago
Dio We love You !!!
Kusiula25 2 months ago
I deam with this...
doroliva22 6 months ago
Effortless and beautiful! The first time I have seen this. Fantastic.
brindleha 7 months ago
..Dio...A legend pure metal incredible vocals....theres no better...And there never will be!!!
MsDevilsrejects 7 months ago
Dio was 41 here, most singers have lost their range and power by this time especially rock and roll singers. He was at his peak metal vocals during this time. For those who only know Dio as a metal singer, look up his early work as Ronnie & the Prophets, Ronnie & the Redcaps, Elf, The Electric Elves. You can find it on YT. Listen carefully to his vocal control and perfection, Dio could sing anything! I love & respect him even more after listening to his real early stuff!
wtglb 10 months ago 15
KING
DIO !!!!!!!!
yellowraven8 1 year ago
yep viv campbell it is......this video actually has his solo in the first half.
jintan666 1 year ago
I still believe, He was an incarnation of the spirit of music. Every note He sang was fulled with passion and magic. Listening to His voice was almost like communing with the gods!
kawuniadarunia2 1 year ago
Best version of this song ever!
BoardgameBaker 1 year ago
@BoardgameBaker Protect your sooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuullllllllllllllllllllllll!Fucking sick vocal.This is true
d6e8n6y8 1 year ago
Gods cant die, they just move on
cmf71 1 year ago 5
Even Justin Bieber fans liked this
NolbertoEngelbert 1 year ago
@NolbertoEngelbert ???? Don't mention garbage
bassmanjoe 1 year ago
Don't even mention his fucking name @ those sacred videos of DIO!
michaelmyers66 11 months ago
@Georgerocker
As a young metal guitarist and vocalist I have to agree with you. Dio was a true musician in the purest sense of the word. The man LIVED for metal and redefined it in a way that will influence musicians like myself and many others for generations, and greatly aid the fight against Hip hop music.
p.s this was in '83 so Vivian Campbell was the guitarist, right? anyone?
sglp9000 1 year ago
I am amazed every time I hear his voice
MaidenDio252 1 year ago
Dio can actually fucking sing unlike most posers of the present
bram07021993 1 year ago
Amazing..... DIO in 1983....great band, great album, and the most creative, powerful, thought provoking vocalist/lyricist this world was ever blessed with.
debgibsonfan 1 year ago
@debgibsonfan Most rap songs provoke thoughts in my mind. I think WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS?
MaidenDio252 1 year ago
nothing short of amazing! this must be his best recorded concert available. nowhere else he has such perfect control of his upper register and vibrato. he does it so effortlessly.
79tepes 1 year ago
I will always love Ronnies music but my fav years were the 70s and 80s when he was still young and at full power and full of energy,there will never be one better
MyGemini48 1 year ago
One of the songs full of emotion of Dio.
PolichinelaAzul 1 year ago
tonight is the first time ive ever realy got into dio.(im thirteen and liten to nothing but metal).and i can ssay my guitar style has changed in the past 2 hours im a changed person man
deah70 1 year ago
this gave me goosebumps.. freaking great performance!! too bad i never got the chance to see him live =( i missed his last concert in sweden by a couple of days =(
jacktharippares 1 year ago
he was a one off, unique.
Gonzoidzz 1 year ago 2
My classical version of this song /watch?v=9leL5Et_PKo
apoullo 1 year ago
dio
kaymanklynman 1 year ago
There should be a law that all of todays young rockers be required to watch this because this is how it's done.
Bamafandave3450 1 year ago 11
@Bamafandave3450
That would be a good idea, considering whats coming gout of the kids for the past 15 to 20 years.
Rustyshackleford08 1 year ago
R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio
theofanis83 1 year ago
Awsome , a legend.
scrumsie 1 year ago
As good as this version is the 1985 from Japan is just a bit better. Still amazing. What a huge loss his death is for the metal community and really for vocalists in general. He was a giant among singers even if he was small in stature. I will miss him dearly. Rest in Peace Ronnie
darkguardian50 1 year ago
There is only 2 others that can match his voice, Rob Halford and Kind Diamond!!
hobbit151 1 year ago 2
@hobbit151
Kind Diamond?? LOL Not even Rob Either, they do not have the range and King Diamond sounds like has been neutered.
Rustyshackleford08 1 year ago
What......A........Voice..............
alexaadap 1 year ago 2
A piece of me is gone! R.I.P. Ronnie, what is good is eternal ...
johnskate666 1 year ago
i love this!
mandy420videos 1 year ago
RIP,,,,,
nirvgardengod 1 year ago
Black sunday 16/5/10 7:45am in heaven or hell Where the mob rules? RIP
WOODROCK666 1 year ago
a true rocker and gentleman...
gaae2000 1 year ago
r.i.p. ronnie
kosjunsi 1 year ago
I was 16 years old when I bought Dio's Holy Diver. Now I'm 42 and I still have it. I used to to stare at the cover of my "record" looking for every single artwork detail on it as I listened to the songs.
silvaresl 1 year ago 5
Dio has the power.
Krachmaria 1 year ago 2
Nice. Great song and well done performance.
sabbathtribute 2 years ago 5
Best interpretation...
sflays76 2 years ago
I must have to agree.:-) There is no man out on the world that can pull what Dio does. We need a young generation of vocalists..good vocalists, not screaming whinny posers.
Georgerocker 2 years ago 83
you hit that one on the head for sure-the metal head of course lol...can no one sing anymore or have an ounce of talent like in the 70-early90s??i dont get it.Dio is king!!
lstevens35 1 year ago 2
@Georgerocker Listen to Russel Allen (Symphony X), Jorn Lande (Masterplan) and Matt Barlow (Iced Earth)...
Dio is unique, but these few above are very good...
difel110185 1 year ago
@Georgerocker Dio & Ozzy are the last greats....for a long while :( I love them both so much, I hated seeing RJ getting bashed for "trying to replace Ozzy"....cause he too was a great.
HeatherHell72 1 year ago
SHIT. I dont think there is ONE man, who can sing like this. Only DIO.
icantchooseusername 2 years ago 8
Friggin' balls of steel!!! Sweet, soft and soulful one second. Roaring and thundering the next. No other singer in the world can match this!
One of the best interpretations ever of one of the greatest songs of all time by the greatest singer the world has ever seen.
taragalinas 2 years ago 64
The best comment about Dio! I like it because this is the truth !
pacino123737 5 months ago 8
He shows the darkness with the voice. What the hell is that hanging in the air? A hairy skull head? aaaaaaa
umasbob 2 years ago
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What an awful song.
DontTalkToStrangers1 2 years ago
Worst song ever. All the Dio fans giving me thumbs down. WTF?
I was joking you idiots!
DontTalkToStrangers1 2 years ago
just awesome stuff
aphasia1972 2 years ago 3
don't dream of women, cause they'll only bring you DOWN! FREAKING AWESOME, saw Heaven and Hell last August, andhis voice was completely on even though he's almost 70! his first single came out in 1958: Ronnie Dio and the Prophrets
getalifeonebay 2 years ago 5
My opinion is that this is his greatest "Don't Talk To Strangers" concert ever ! <3
Apostolin0 2 years ago
This version was just beautiful!!! He puts his soul into every performance.
ckc1958 2 years ago 3
1:28
HolyDioDiver 2 years ago 2
Great track, highly underated, should have been on the Beast of Dio!
HolyDioDiver 2 years ago 8
Great! Dio is one of the best voices ever
adrianae88 3 years ago 7
he is the best voice ever
aphasia1972 2 years ago 3
i'd give richard simmons a good chance man, manson's a pussy to
BigT188 3 years ago
Awesome!!
Toladrao 3 years ago
One of my favorite leads. Vivian campbell was such an incredible guitar player. I really wish him and ronnie would get back together.
noexistence11 3 years ago 2
Nice to dream my friend but think about it , Def leppard & then back to Dio , i dont think so , Def Leppardvs Dio is like Richard Simmons fighting with Marilyn Manson.lol
JACKSONAXER 3 years ago