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@zepplinrox3

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXtqsNaChr3Ogqg.html.. try this one, its a much better quality recording, Elizabeth

@TheDemonation13

2 жыл бұрын

check out karate by baby metal

@Vvykk

2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard or thought to review "Sign of the Southern Cross?"

@shard841

2 жыл бұрын

Try Dio kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIZk0KmBgazWZKQ.html

@dulynoted2427

2 жыл бұрын

I think Star Gazer, is the story of the fall of Babylon. And I heard the 🤘🏻🤘🏻 got started, because Ronnie James Dio's mother did it at one of his early gigs and it means poking the eyes of the devil in Italian.

Dio is not only one of THE greatest vocalists in Metal history, he was also a class act as well who truly appreciated his fans. Back in 1995 I saw him, with his own band Dio, at a small club on Long Island. At the end he came to the edge, stage right, to shake hands with the audience. I'm only 5''-5" so I had to literally climb over people to try and shake his hand but was out of reach. He saw this and pointed to me and flashed me the "Horns" in recognition of my efforts. At the end of the night, after the club closed down, I was walking to my friend's car when I heard this shout "Hey kid!" I turned and it was RJD waving me and my friend over to him. He invited us to hang out on the bus where we drank wine and talked about the show and music in general. It was an experience I'll never forget. Fast forward to 2000 and I saw Dio at Irving Plaza in NYC for the Magica Tour. After the show We see him out on the streets signing autographs and he sees me and my friend who was with me back in '95. He calls out to us by our names which stunned me 'cause it was 5 years since we met but he told me that he remembers the names of every fan that he has met and my jaw just dropped. When Ronnie James Dio passed in 2010 the Metal world lost a champion for the common fan. RIP my friend, you are sorely missed.

@silverburst6123

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that great story!

@BWater-yq3jx

3 жыл бұрын

That is actually amazing.

@andrewfidel2220

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome story and being at several festivals around the time of his passing I can tell you that he was definitely like that with everyone he interacted with. There was not a single act that didn't have a great Dio story and every single person had admiration and respect for the man. When you have your entire profession literally singing tributes to you you know you've lived a righteous life.

@saschaschneider6355

3 жыл бұрын

He truly was magnificent through and through. Thanks for sharing this beautiful story

@randybutler3493

3 жыл бұрын

Magica is sadly the most criminally underrated album he ever did. What a icon.

I love that the first Dio line she ever heard was "Sing me a song, you're a singer"

@rranger1014

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@Bartek9391

3 жыл бұрын

Bro....!

@labra-dog

3 жыл бұрын

Paint me a painting you're a painter.

@Antonio-lt1sp

2 жыл бұрын

Cried here with your comment

@Saje3D

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect observation. Thanks for that.

Ronnie James Dio is the SOLE REASON my band got a contract...he was not only an iconic, talented singer, but an amazing, compassionate, kind person. He was a true legend, and I am very proud to have met and known him

@ericarmstrong6769

Жыл бұрын

Yes to you!!

@scooter29

11 ай бұрын

RIP Ronnie

@ekkehardhalm2348

10 ай бұрын

❤

@renshai1236

8 ай бұрын

Through conversation, he asked if we had a demo (we talked a WHILE), and where was it recorded etc. I had one in the car of course, and he actually walked out with me, took our demo package...time goes by, and our management gets a call, set up a showcase and meeting etc etc...turns out RJD had passed it up through some channels with his blessing, and ended up on an A&R guy's desk (not even RJD's label!!!!), with a note attached... He was by far the most genuine, wonderfully caring and kind man, let alone musician...a true one-of-a-kind...I was very blessed to have met him and spent that couple of hours with him. Changed my life for sure

@BrotherAl01

7 ай бұрын

That is such a cool story of who, what, & why RJD is so beloved by so many people.

I saw dio with rainbow, sabbath and solo twice. My favorite singer ever. Rip Ronnie

@railander

Жыл бұрын

You were blessed my guy.

@PattiL1221

Жыл бұрын

I would have loved to see him live!

@user-lv7ph7hs7l

2 ай бұрын

Same, twice with Sabbath one or two times with his band (festival memories are hazy). But I'm a 90s kid, so they were already quite old but still amazing. To see Rainbow would have been incredible. One of the bands where the studio version is disappointing if you hear a live recording first. Some of those impros between Ritchie and the keys or Dio.

@caryjoslinjr4194

Ай бұрын

Amen my brother

@caryjoslinjr4194

Ай бұрын

Lets all keep playi g these songs....I have younger guys I teach music to appreciate our times

Dio never sang, he just rode the dragon and talked about his day.

@dagoelius

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment!

@valar245

3 жыл бұрын

never gets old

@jeanyvescourtadon3420

3 жыл бұрын

Or Seen the devil himself,great comment anyway, thanks for him....

@Lucifurion

3 жыл бұрын

I thought he rode the tiger

@lisamarie1157

3 жыл бұрын

WTF are u talking about..Really???!!! U need to be apparently Educated

Dio is the only man that could sing about rainbows and still be badass.

@pedroantonelli2073

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but it's a rainbow in the dark though

@ck58npj72

3 жыл бұрын

@@pedroantonelli2073 "Love is all at the butterfly ball"...😆😆😆

@lukefender94

3 жыл бұрын

Well... "I see a rainbow rising, now look look to the horizon" is one of the most epic verses I heard sung by anyone :D

@Arcturian1111

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. So true...

@TheO.B.I.GuyRockRootsTV

3 жыл бұрын

And Glenn Hughes.

"A metal Freddie Mercury" That's actually a brilliant description of his voice! 🤘🏼

@roaringivory

2 жыл бұрын

Thats an insult for DIO and millions others. Dio means and is a god. F.M is a human singer with name and surname😁

@walley2637

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's brilliant. in all my years i never thought about that until she said it but now i can totally hear it in his voice.

@zackmano

2 жыл бұрын

@@roaringivory Can't argue w that! 🙌🏼🤣🤘🏼🤘🏼

@floreaciprian9742

2 жыл бұрын

@@roaringivory boy you must be fan at parties. stop being so salty dude, life's better when you're more positive

@timbob1145

Жыл бұрын

@@floreaciprian9742 oh the irony...

It really is just tragic irony that such a loud, incredible, pure vocalist like Dio ended up dying of stomach cancer. But even after his diagnosis, he kept performing and his singing sounded unaffected. It must have been painful for him to do, but he really loved his craft that much. RIP to such an incredible person.

You have to hear Ronnie when he was with the band "Rainbow", the song "Stargazer". It's EPIC!

@DamienE11

3 жыл бұрын

Second this, Stargazer is absolutely awe inspiring

@jalkabre5904

3 жыл бұрын

Third this, Stargazer is absolutely awe inspiring and epic.

@anlcankacar2298

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please

@EricNeuls

3 жыл бұрын

Im partial to "man on the silver mountain" just because i love to sing that song xD

@TrevRockOne

3 жыл бұрын

Easily his best song

Can we just point out how fabulous Elizabeth's hair is?

@elkardona

3 жыл бұрын

Oh! Her face💖💖😍

@trymybest123

3 жыл бұрын

Her facial expressions!!

@pawelm.1583

3 жыл бұрын

She is just beautiful

@chrisdobbs9155

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, no idea why she would be jealous of RJD's MPB lol.

@perunlowtuned

3 жыл бұрын

She said it herself - Ronnie's hair was better! And of course, I was like 'whaaat?!?`

Dio was a great communicator. You felt the story behind his lyrics in every song. 💙

I was so sad when I heard Dio passed away. Dude was epic. Makes me happy to hear an expert talking about his abilities.

Best story i heard about dio he was doing a gig with Halestorm and he was being mobbed by fans and lizzy asks him how he deals with it he said its only a moment out of your day but its a moment they will never forget. What a gent

@teijaflink2226

3 жыл бұрын

I love that he seem to have understood so well how fans feel. Many artists don't seem or they just don't care or think the fansare not worthy them. To Ronnie the fans were all equal.

@doomdrew4772

3 жыл бұрын

Dio was an absolute gentleman

"Dio it´s like Freddie Mercury of metal", one of the best descriptions about Dio I´ve ever heard.

@jamesr550

3 жыл бұрын

I came to the comments to say the exact same thing. Never heard anyone say that before but it's perfect.

@IODISH12

3 жыл бұрын

100%

@mohammadhushki96

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, with all do respect .. freddie is like dio .. not vice versa

@DeathSonata1

3 жыл бұрын

@@mohammadhushki96 Totally agree with you

@VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know, as a singer, Freddy was amazing. But Freddy was a douche and horrible person, not to mention a sick perverted freak. DIO was a great singer, and a great person.

Dio said the finger thing was from his grandmother, she would point them and hiss like a hex thing to ward off evil

@hvitekristesdod

Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s an Italian thing called the molocca, you can give someone the evil eye or ward off the evil eye

@MsBenlane

Жыл бұрын

@@hvitekristesdod i saw it called maloccio but italy has many dialects.

@youreatoilet

Жыл бұрын

Not saying Dio's grandmother didn't do it but in the context of rock/metal music Geezer Butler actually did it first, there is a photo of the band from 1969 with him doing it and another from 1971, 10 years before RJD joined Sabbath, and Dio never did it with Elf or Rainbow, only once he joined Sabbath, seems too much of a coincidence to me. I believe Geezer got it from Alistair Crowley the occultist. Dio certainly popularised it though, it wouldn't be the same iconic rock symbol without him

@joshuaclaytonsmith

3 ай бұрын

In his autobiography, Geezer said Ronnie asked if he could do Geezer’s finger thing because he didn’t feel comfortable doing the clapping thing Ozzy would do when performing.

@scoutbeavers7355

3 ай бұрын

Called it a "Loyic" 🤘😊

I love your reaction to this. I went to watch your reaction to The Man On the Silver Mountain, and I can't believe that you haven't reacted to that song. It's probably the song that introduced Dio to the world. A definite must hear for any Dio fan.

@ostlandr

Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to that one a LOT!

Us metalheads call him by his full name due to the enormous amount of respect he has in the community. He was also a great person, humble, encouraging,kind and generous.

@rabiatorthegreat6163

3 жыл бұрын

Also, just "Dio" is more recognizable than "Ronnie". His last name is less common than his first name. If you want to identify other singers with a single word, it would be Halford or Dickinson rather than Rob or Bruce. It might be the other way round with Floor Jansen, I understand that Jansen is a quite common last name.

@MB-co6qj

3 жыл бұрын

True, and as Dio means god, that suffices too🤘

@chadfalardeau5396

3 жыл бұрын

He was the original Metal Godfather

At age 11 the end of this song gave me chills. Now at 52 still does.

The story I heard about the "devil horns" was that Dio's grandmother always did it as a way of warding off bad spirits or something along those lines. If you notice he does it with the fingers going forward and later people stole it or adapted it to "horns" up and it turned into devil horns. Just the knowledge as I've come to understand it.

@Psycho--Killer

Жыл бұрын

prett much how its used may be also used as an insult a single horned hand can be used to indicate someone is a cuckold, or more simply, a bastard.

@massipiero2974

Жыл бұрын

In Italy, the horn sign is an act against bad luck (it's also connected to infedelty but that's another story), so i guess his grandmother was italian

@youreatoilet

Жыл бұрын

Not saying Dio's grandmother didn't do it but in the context of rock/metal music Geezer Butler actually did it first, there is a photo of the band from 1969 with him doing it and another from 1971, 10 years before RJD joined Sabbath, and Dio never did it with Elf or Rainbow, only once he joined Sabbath, seems too much of a coincidence to me. I believe Geezer got it from Alistair Crowley the occultist. Dio certainly popularised it though, it wouldn't be the same iconic rock symbol without him

@marmota7615

Жыл бұрын

@@youreatoilet I can see it being a total coincidence that Geezer made the horn sign, and Dio remembered that his grandmother used to do that too, so he liked it and started to use on stage

@gregivey183

Жыл бұрын

It means "I love you.." in sign language

When I was a kid, based on his voice, I thought Dio was a giant! Years later I saw this little thin dude with that epic voice and it blew my mind! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

YESSSSSSSSSSS. First.

@Rosannasfriend

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@DamienE11

3 жыл бұрын

oh this is gonna be good!

@Huepe12

3 жыл бұрын

😱🤣🤣

@lordscorpious9324

3 жыл бұрын

Old school metal at one of it's finest during the time of the year 🤗😘💖😍

@M.Never.

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time and choosing this - kinda longish - version. There are a couple of others, shorter ones on YT with the Dio band, all of which have cut off the ending.

Fun Fact: Ronnie James Dio was never a trained singer. When he was younger, he played trumpet and throughout his singing career, he used breath control techniques he learned as a trumpet player.

@davidmac3290

3 жыл бұрын

Fake news! I played trumpet and I can't sing for shit ;)

@Metallex

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidmac3290 Hahah! I think the techniques he picked up helped him sing with his already incredible voice. Eric Adams from Manowar did the same thing, afaik he's only ever had training on his breathing rather than actual singing lessons.

@KC-sm7gm

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYZhj7KEZLy1nM4.html

@elinino5275

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidmac3290 lol

@elinino5275

2 жыл бұрын

I just read his autobiography. He became the lead singer out of necessity in the Electric Elves since the other singer/players left the band. When they became just Elf he knew then he had power in his voice. Hope I didn't spoil it too much. Get the book!!

Dio was my first concert with Sabbath in '79 on the Heaven and Hell tour. I was floored by his voice.... still am!

@blaisepalermo1743

11 ай бұрын

me too hartford?

his vocals on this song are pure goosebumps.

He was not just a singer. He was a storyteller. When he opened his mouth you just listened. R.I.P. RJD 🤘🏻

@KMJ80

3 жыл бұрын

🤘🤘

I met RJD in 2000 at the NAMM show in LA. He was at the Dean Markley booth with his band. He was hands down the nicest rock star I ever met. I introduced myself and said "Ronnie, for me this is like a catholic getting to meet the pope". He told me that was the nicest thing anyone had said to him in a long time. He signed a picture and took a picture with me. RIP RJD, we love you.

@enlightendbel

3 жыл бұрын

That's something I've heard from pretty much everyone I know ever met him. That man was normal and nice to a level of it feeling weird in the world he was part of.

@dancollins8296

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome story man!!!!

@shadowcat0201

2 жыл бұрын

Because he knew he was only a man. You should be careful of people that think they will never die. Those people have a power complex. Dio was amazing, both as a singer and a human being.

@johndef5075

2 жыл бұрын

I had tix to a Scorpions / Cinderella concert. Scorpions had to cancel because of Klaus throat problems. Refunds were given. Instead of taking the night off Cinderella played a free show. I thought that was pretty cool too. Great show too.

@jessluxsozzy

2 жыл бұрын

His biggest advice to bands was that when they met fans it would be something that the fan would remember. So always make it a good memory because the fans are the reason they make music. I also had the chance to meet him and he was kind and fun and smart. I will always remember those times.

I love how you are totally IN with your enthusiasm when doing your reaction/analysis videos wherein ye keep an open mind and ears and appreciate what you're listening to ...even if it isn't exactly your type of music genre! May you forever keep that childlike enthusiasm and appreciation in music! 🤘😁🤙

This is so fun to see Elizabeth hearing Dio for the first time, nowadays she is such a fan of him o/

"Why is he called just "dio?"." Cause he is DIO!

@matthbva

3 жыл бұрын

DIO IS GOD!

@FSSNZ

3 жыл бұрын

IT WAS ME! DIO!

@ChicagoTRS

3 жыл бұрын

He definitely reached the single name level of stardom.

@Nissardpertugiu

3 жыл бұрын

Dio was a nickname he took from an italian mob Boss . Haha

@Templarofsteel88

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nissardpertugiu correct but it also means god. :P

"heavy metal Freddie Mercury" is probably the best description I've ever heard for RJD.

@patrickjarvis6160

3 жыл бұрын

Lol the Great Freddie Mercury could never sing this! He had his place and history in music's history he created!

@Ruefus

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjarvis6160 At the same time, Dio’s voice wouldn’t fit Queen. Both icons.

@GilaMonster971

3 жыл бұрын

I think Beth Roars singing channel also compared him to Freddie Mercury.

@jimshelby406

3 жыл бұрын

Actually it’s was Freddie who sounded like Ronnie not the other way around. Ronnie started his career in 1958, much earlier than Freddie.

@exi3074

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjarvis6160 Экзекли!

this was my first DIO song as well. I was both shocked and hooked for life. Little man, huge voice.

My dad introduced me to rock music. I remember being in the car with him and him driving me somewhere, and he would put on rock music. This song especially is one of the regular ones. My dad is a huge fan of Dio. I can say I'm a fan too. I have such vivid memories of us singing this song in the car. It's one of the few moments where my dad and I connect. Anyways, I love this song. It's pretty special to me.

I saw him live in July 2009. He was 67 years old and dying of stomach cancer, and he had the voice of a titan from the opening song to the final note. Dio is the godfather and power metal, and a legend! \m/ \m/

@paulriddle7818

2 жыл бұрын

search her videos

Best singer and frontman ever to walk this earth. RIP you legend, may your legacy live forever.

@Nikioko

3 жыл бұрын

Dio was a god. Pun intended.

@ScottHough

3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy I got to meet him after a show in 2000. Dude was tiny, but left a huge legacy. He is missed.

@ahmedyassinezerhouni5543

3 жыл бұрын

Best singer is just impossible to tell. There are so many just as good as him in other genres, from rock and metal to opera and pop (Chris Cornell, Pavarotti, Mercury,...). Same for frontman: I personnally find Bruce Dickinson a better frontman, for example. But yeah, Dio's a beast.

@potetstappe666

3 жыл бұрын

Dio was king!

@paezki

3 жыл бұрын

@@ahmedyassinezerhouni5543 can agree with you that Bruce are up there with dio

What a great recording! Dio was really feeling that night clearly, he sounded amazing.

I love your expressions and giggles!!! Thank you so much for reviews tunes I love!!!

Seeing an opera singer raise "Il Malocchio" horns brings a tear of joy to my world-weary eyes. jvb

@fuckedupbypiplup4460

3 жыл бұрын

It was genuinely adorable.

@BerishStarr

3 жыл бұрын

🤘

I met Dio backstage once. When he signed my t-shirt, I asked him if he could sign with his favorite verse from one of his songs. He signed with the first letter of each word: T W I F O K A Q W B Y E A S Y D I H A H. Amazing singer and songwriter. RIP RJD. We miss you.

@foamrob6577

3 жыл бұрын

The world is full of kings and queens who blind your eyes and steal your dreams its heaven and hell

Hello. Just wanted to say a few things. I’ve been watching music, tv, and movie reaction videos for a few years now and just discovered your channel. Only watched a few so far, but oh.. my.. god… YOU are so much damn fun to watch and listen to!! You have such an incredible talent for analyzing voices, knowledge of the subject, obvious passion and enthusiasm for it, and a broad appreciation for different styles. Your positive attitude, and joy is contagious - and as with any attractive person, they multiply your beauty. I’m going to binge your back catalogue of videos, and sure hope to continue to see you post new ones going forward.

REQUEST: would like to see you analyze "Die Young" from Heaven and Hell, by: Black Sabbath. This is one of my very favorite Dio songs. The perfect song to open a concert with. I remember the moment I put the needle down on Black Sabbath's new album, "Heaven and Hell". I heard some weird swirly noises from a keyboard. I'm thinking hmmm... Certainly not a sound I would associate with Black Sabbath. Then the guitar comes in. Alright, this is cool. Then Dio..."Ooh, gather the wind, though the wind won't help you fly at all, Your back's to the wall" OMG... Die Young is, to this day, still one of my favourite songs. Ronnie James Dio is, and always will be, one of the finest vocalists ever to grace the genre of Metal music. RIP Ronnie.

Ronnie stood only 5'4" tall, but he had the. voice of an immortal giant. One of the greatest metal vocalists ever. R.I.P. - RJD.

@trucker8666

3 жыл бұрын

And that's no bull

@ronnienose8608

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly feel he was THE best metal vocalist.

@Helluvabutl3r

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronnienose8608 hell yeah. As much as I love Ozzy, and it’s a lot, Dio is by far untouched vocally speaking imo. He just had it when he sang it was a like beautiful literature. Not just a song. He told beautiful narratives, even like that way she addressed that he can make things like “yeayeahhh” and “ohhh” sound so soulful and meaningful.

@sophiaperennis2360

3 жыл бұрын

@@Helluvabutl3r I remember reading this satire article about an Ozzy and Black Sabbath reunion where they all pretended the Dio years didn't exist as Ozzy wouldn't have been able to sing any of the Dio songs live, heh.

@Helluvabutl3r

3 жыл бұрын

@@sophiaperennis2360 did he ever try to sing them live? I can’t imagine it sounding good

Her facial expressions are the main reason I watch. I can't get enough of them!

@la111

2 жыл бұрын

Lol , totally !!😄🤣

@brentgreen468

2 жыл бұрын

She's insightful and beautiful

Your hair is incredible, your review of “Heaven and Hell” is fun and on point. I love watching your reactions to metal, almost like a foreigner discovering a whole new amazing country or world. You have quickly become my favorite reactor to music. Keep up the awesome work.

I love watching you react to music I've listened to for 40+ years.... Your emotions show how much you care and know!!

Elizabeth doing the devil's horn must be the cutest thing ever, I just can't get enough from it!

@spinningtop5749

3 жыл бұрын

especially so that it was Dio's mum that gave that to the world (via RJD).

@bastiaan4129

3 жыл бұрын

If his mother was Jinx Dawson.

@spinningtop5749

3 жыл бұрын

Wikipedia is amazing sometimes, but sometimes amazingly incorrect.

@bastiaan4129

3 жыл бұрын

@@spinningtop5749 i'm a huge fan of Ronnie, but just because he says something doesn't make it the truth. Coven was doing the devil horns in the 60's and there's plenty of proof for that.

@TothLaszlo77

3 жыл бұрын

69 likes biatch

I met Ronnie James Dio backstage at a show in my hometown after a show. He barely came to my chest in his platform shoes. My friend asked him to autograph a T-shirt. He initially refused because HE DIDN'T WANT TO RUIN THE SHIRT. That's how humble he was. I could tell by the look on your face that you were blown away in the first 30 seconds of hearing his legendary delivery. Truly delightful to see Dio's continued impact on new generations. He is indeed in the league of the immortal Freddie Mercury as you correctly stated. Respect.

KZread decided to bring me here and I'm glad! What a joy it's been to see you smile at the different sounds by Dio. And I'm impressed how much you enjoyed listening to it, even if that's not your genre of choice

Iommi is an absolute genius! When the tempo speeds up at the end it's the best!!! One of the best Dio/Iommi tunes!!!

The devil horns comes from his grandmother who lived in Italy. Ronnie James Dio is Italian. His grandmother used to do that to him as a child to ward off the evil spirits. so he Incorporated it into his live shows and it caught on as a Universal symbol for heavy metal

@PapaEmeritus_4evr

3 жыл бұрын

It was called the "Malik" (ma-ēēk). However the hand gesture predates Ronnie's grandmother by many MANY years.

@TheLawnStripes

3 жыл бұрын

I believe there was 2 things to it as well. The horns up at someone was to ward off evil and pointing the horns at someone was basically "cursing" them, no?

@aquatechplumbing8653

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnStripes your answer to the first question yes answer to the second question not sure, I know his grandmother would do that to him to ward off evil spirits I'm not so sure she would be cursing him, although he could have been a bad little boy LOL!

@Raipela

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't it have something to do with fending off the "Evil Eye". I read somewhere it was called that and his grams pulled the sign to random people who looked at her the wrong way. Ronnie started using it because he thought he had to have a a hand sign too, since Ozzy used the victory sign.

@TheLawnStripes

2 жыл бұрын

@@Raipela yeah, pretty much what was posted up a little above my comment. An interview with dio said it was an Italian superstition. He'd be walking with his grandmother and she'd give people the horns that were giving them the evil eye. Said it was called the Malik (ma-loik is he he pronounced it)

"This will be my first time hearing Dio.". . . . .Me- *Pulls up a chair with some popcorn*

@frankbanes9122

3 жыл бұрын

😂😮😎

@macm3081

3 жыл бұрын

dont be too excited.

@ecalzo

2 жыл бұрын

ahahah 100% True

@GenXMetal_Head

2 жыл бұрын

I puckered up also.

@markschattefor6997

2 жыл бұрын

Never understood the concept of popcorn, must be something really "murican" that I as real Dutch cheesehead can't understand. It allways reminds me of styrofoam.

My number 1 voice choice since I was 12 years old . Now heading to 51and never fail to be astounded by this legend .

Thank you for showing love for Dio! My favorite rock singer, maybe my favorite singer, of all time.

it wasn't just his voice. it was how he used his voice and his stagecraft. he was a metal bard. RIP Ronnie James Dio, the GOAT.

We refer to him as Dio or Ronnie James Dio instead of just Ronnie because the man is a god and a legend. The rest of us are just mere mortals blessed by and grateful for his music.

@AtomicZn

3 жыл бұрын

In line with this, "Dio" is the Italian word for God.

@geolinkin6579

3 жыл бұрын

It just rolls off the tongue really.

@HellBrYnger

3 жыл бұрын

this is the way.

@guitarizt68

3 жыл бұрын

Um, no. When referred to by "Dio" it's indicating his band, Dio. When referencing the man, himself, it's "Ronnie James Dio" or "Ronnie" or even "RJD".

@dyeremin

2 жыл бұрын

For you, perhaps. But I and mine use Dio to refer to the band and the person.

Love your channel and thank you for reviewing this amazing vocal talent !! Ronnie James Dio is one of my favorite TRUE old school Medal performers. Much Love you to for creating this channel and providing all of us with your brilliant knowledge of vocal artistic use. Thank you Burt Vickers Houston Texas.

Your reactions are so wonderful!

Dio never wasted a note. He had a reputation as being one of the nicest guys in rock. Always respected his fans and had time to sign an autograph. Very sad he left us. Cancer sucks!

I did two tours with Dio back in 87 and 89. He sounded absolutely great every night. Not only a professional on and off stage but a truly kind man. Those tours were some of the best times I can remember. When he passed away rock and metal lost a true legend.

@theskullcollector77

3 жыл бұрын

Toured with RJD? Please elaborate

@fredievinson7944

3 жыл бұрын

I met Ronnie several times and yes, he and Lemmy were both the nicest people you would ever want to meet. He loved talking vocal technique too. "Always sing from your balls" he told me. Kind of ironic that both he and Lemmy's graves face each other at Forrest Lawn

@martycanavan3127

3 жыл бұрын

I have many stories, the first tour I ever did was in 1987 on the “Dream Evil” tour with Dio. I was 17 and at the time it was like a dream, no pun intended. I ran lasers for the show’s. Megadeath was the opening act, so for a few months I had the pleasure of watching him perform 5 nights a week and I don’t think he ever sounded off at all. On nights off the Crew would go out and a lot of the time the band would join us. I spent many nights drinking with Ronnie and picking his brain, the man was incredibly kind and had the insane ability of remembering everyone’s names years later. I would run into him from time to time and he always had a smile and would always make the first contact if he saw anyone he knew. I do have a ton of stories that I could tell, but it would just take up more time than anyone needs to sit through. Still the best time I had in any tour and he is greatly missed. RIP to the master RJD!

@nomidubidabi

3 жыл бұрын

@@martycanavan3127 I think you underestimate how many of your stories Dio fans could take. Please share every one of them :)

@martycanavan3127

3 жыл бұрын

@@nomidubidabi haha, the stories are best told over drinks. I will say the first time I met him was pretty insane. The tour had been going on for a few months and I was there to replace the operator. I was 17 but everyone kept telling me to say I was 21. So that night I watched the show and saw what the cues were, as well as the set up, etc. After the show during the load-out the tour manager came out to say that Ronnie wanted to talk to me. Keep in mind I was a huge fan of him before this ever came up so I was nervous as hell. I was taken to the dressing room and the whole band was sitting there, Ronnie offered me a Heineken, handed it to me and the bottle opener I had would not open the damn beer. After fighting with it for a while Dio grabbed it from my hand and threw the opener aside grabbed another and opened it for me. I know he saw how nervous I was and handed me the beer back saying that everyone had a problem with that bottle opener. After that I sat on a couch next to him and we talked for about an hour, smoked a joint, and he did everything he could to make me feel welcome. I play bass and he played bass back in Elf and some other bands so we talked about that among many other things. He told me how young I looked for being 21 to which I just had to laugh. By this point Jimmy Bain was passed out wasted on another couch and Vinny was passing another joint. I can't stress enough how kind he was, how much he cared about everything and everybody, and the insane ability of performing at that level night after night.. This is the tame story of the day I met Ronnie James Dio, maybe later I will talk about the times he got me laid.. .hahaha Cheers...

The least any fan or critic of contemporary Rock music can say about the original recorded version of "Stargazer" is that it is the most epic 70's classic Rock song of that entire decade!!

This is my favorite of your videos cause you’re all smiles then the 3rd verse hit and you see it on your face like “holy crap” 😂 glad you love Dio now!

"Children of The Sea" "Last in LINE" "Mistreated " MUST REACT LIST!

@medicenplani

3 жыл бұрын

Mistreated is a must watch, it's fantastic

@saimona.8498

3 жыл бұрын

Mistreated '77 is probably his best live performance.

@randomthegreat2329

3 жыл бұрын

Don't Talk to Strangers is also pretty damn good :3

@metalupyourass9247

3 жыл бұрын

Dio just made Mistreated his song. Coverdale did a great job, but man, Dio did it x10 better.

@OrigamiSage

3 жыл бұрын

Catch the Rainbow and Rainbow eyes! His softer side.

I have been wondering why these reaction videos are so appaling and it hit me hard. You know those evenings with your good friends or family. You hang out and you try subtlety put some your most loved tracks/artists on and hope that your company finds the greatness that resonates with you. But always they are like "meh" as you are waiting with grin on your face for their responce. You cant connect between you and your loved ones through the music you hold dear so much. But with Elizabeth, it feels like you are with her, just hanging around listening to your favourite tracks and she notices all the perfect little things and more that makes you play those tracks and performances over and over again. Elizabeth makes you feel like she is your best friend for the night. So cozy, so warming, perfect anti-depressant and relaxant for busy daily life. Ty Elizabeth. Very much!

@chriswhite2151

3 жыл бұрын

I love this comment. It made me say "yeah, that's it!"

@Chadner

3 жыл бұрын

Totally! There are tons of reaction channels out there where they simply love whatever is they are watching but it feels a bit cheap. Like a friend who would just like everything you showed him to make you feel good. But when the reactor actually notices little things and honestly seems to enjoy discovering your favorite band is a priceless feeling. You nailed it, that's what makes some reactions so special. You feel some weird validation for having liked those artists, someone really gets it!

@jiansonz

3 жыл бұрын

Very much on point, but sometimes it's something else as well. The more knowledgeable reactors can point out things you may not even have (consciously) noted even after hearing your favourite songs many times. And that can add to your understanding as to WHY you like some things so much.

@charlesbarr3561

3 жыл бұрын

That is a great way of explaining it!

Your face is priceless 😅you seemed scared, you’re just listening to the greatest singer ever 😁🤟🤟🤟🤟

You are so awesome and fun, and your subscribers have pointed you towards the most legendary rock and metal singers in history. I am so happy that you enjoy and appreciate them. Yeah, I’m glad that I found your channel 👍❤️.

Congratulations people. We converted another one into a Metalhead! Please collect your commemorative black t-shirt, chains and leather boots at the next Metal festival :D

Excited about this. Ronnie James Dio has one of the most distinctive voices in metal. I love where you are taking this channel

@belich2026

3 жыл бұрын

if (DIO) then { listen.(don't_talk_to_strangers); listen.(holy_diver); } else { listen(WithinTemptation.Faster()); listen(WithinTemptaion.Angel()); }

@chrisumana7644

3 жыл бұрын

From the same era Geoff Tate formerly of Queensryche as well as the frontman from Manowar I forget his name I think it's Eric were one of the few who could rival Dio singing voice

@praisedio4763

3 жыл бұрын

@@belich2026 There's some syntax errors you have to fix.

@belich2026

3 жыл бұрын

@@praisedio4763 that's universal coding language)) Mix of C#, JS and pascal, sometimes c++ ))) :D

@GilaMonster971

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisumana7644 can’t really compare Manowar and Queensryche to Dio. Totally different styles. Dio sang with raw controlled power...those other bands were melodic.

Dio is KING!! ❤❤❤ I truly miss him.. RIP rest easy RJD

Calling the king 👑 of rock Ronnie James Dio its a signal of respect admiration and gratitude for everything he gave to us. Greatest among the great ❤️🙏🤟🤟

"A metal Freddie Mercury" . That's very accurate.

@satanihelvetet

3 жыл бұрын

Not very far from...

@MrLuxNsk

3 жыл бұрын

Loved that one too.

One of the greatest metal vocalists you will ever hear. His voice is so distinctive, powerful, and pure. According to RJD, he never had vocal lessons. He felt it was better to have an untrained voice to maintain his individuality. I have seen him live many times and he was always perfect. He started singing professionally in a doo-wop band called Ronnie Dio and the Prophets. You can find a song called will you still love me tomorrow on youtube. He also sang for a rock band called Elf and then joined Rainbow. As much as I loved his vocals with Black Sabbath, I prefer his vocals with Rainbow. Either way, you will never go wrong with RJD. I look forward to your reaction.

@jimmyggs91

3 жыл бұрын

I read a long time ago Dio learned his breath technique way back when used to play the trumpet when he was younger. But still, this shows how taleneted he was!

@jayb7775

3 жыл бұрын

One sign of the "greats" is finding their own way. The other sign is recognizing what came before them.

@thepeladeauprojectband8943

3 жыл бұрын

RJD was a classically trained singer. He has mentioned that in many interviews. I think you may have taken an interview out of context.

@fatboynick4104

3 жыл бұрын

@@thepeladeauprojectband8943 takelessons.com/blog/classically-trained-singers-z02 " Contrary to popular belief, metal singer extraordinaire Ronnie James Dio did NOT take vocal lessons, but he did say he was greatly influenced by the singing style of tenor and great singer Mario Lanza!" takelessons.com/blog/rock-singing-technique-z02 "Frontman Dio never actually had any formal vocal training. However, he did study as an instrumentalist, and has claimed that his time as a trumpet player gave him excellent breath technique. Not only that, but he loved to listen to opera from an early age."

@fatboynick4104

3 жыл бұрын

And I quote the man himself "I've never taken vocal lessons. My early trumpet training and a fortunate talent for singing has always been enough for me. In the case of rock singing, I've always felt it was better to remain a bit untrained to maintain your individuality" Ronnie James Dio.

Seeing Elizabeth get so excited over this music gives me goosebumps.

It's really cool to see your reaction as an opera singer and appreciate such a talent as Ronnie James Dio. I was fortunate to have known Ronnie from 1989 until he died. The last time I saw him was back stage at the Heaven and Hell Concert at the Forum and I hadn't seen him in a while and he gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I believe he was in love with my legendary wife, although he always showed me great resect, kindness, and generosity. Got to play poker in his kitchen with Ronnie and his parents and a few other friends on Christmas eve. He was a true professional and gentleman. His parents played records of an opera singer (Mario Lanza) at home which inspired Ronnie, and he also played trumpet when he was younger. I assumed Ronnie got his breath control and tremendous vocal power from playing trumpet. He also kept a book of lyrics and song ideas. I look forward to your reactions. Would love to hear suggestions on how you think he is getting the sounds he gets and vocal exercises to help. peace

Usually live versions aren't as good as studio versions vocally but Dio is an exception. He was always perfect.

@roentgen571

Жыл бұрын

I've always preferred live recordings over studio. But that's in general. Yeah, you can often find recordings where the live vocals are sub-par.

@MonicaCarden

Жыл бұрын

Him and Rob Halford are the only ones I enjoy more on the live version

@ThePapaja1996

Жыл бұрын

Ian Gillan to

@Kentavritsa

6 ай бұрын

Makes you wonder, what else he did in his life/career? Looks as if he as as g ood an actor, as he is a singer as well.

@georgealvarez1195

6 ай бұрын

Dio said once in an interview he purposely tried to make the live version different from the studio because "you would just listen to the studio version instead". amazing performer

Dio and Freddie were two sides of the same coin. Every performance they performed as if they were going to die at the end.

@adrianvillanueva7826

3 жыл бұрын

Fact

@rocketpocket99

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

@mikejohnson555

3 жыл бұрын

I saw Dio perform when he was 66 years old, honestly he was even better than in this video. He was incredible live, never lost it. What a legend.

@mikejohnson555

3 жыл бұрын

@musical roses He was still as amazing as ever too, I never would have thought just two years later he would be gone. He may have been 66 but he had more energy and endurance than most 20 year olds. F Cancer.

@arjyabirhazra1135

3 жыл бұрын

Dio was like Freddy's older brother.

I love your energy and passion! I can tell you really love this, you look so happy experiencing, analyzing, and talking about music. :)

Dio is greatest vocalist to me all the time. RIP.

They had preformed this song like a million times, so he varies the phrasing and throws in som ad-lib parts just to make it interesting for himself and the audience.

I knew Ronnie. He was the nicest guy on the planet. And this was a wonderful analysis and tribute. Ronnie loved his music and his fans and they knew it. Thank you!

@ganndeber1621

2 жыл бұрын

yeah sure you did, cool story bro

@elvedincatak9557

2 жыл бұрын

Cap

@ganndeber1621

2 жыл бұрын

Bullshit

@Tessmage_Tessera

2 жыл бұрын

@@ganndeber1621

@ganndeber1621

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tessmage_Tessera Do you believe in Santa and the easter bunny you sheep

A breath of fresh air, someone commented that earlier. I agree. To hear these songs through new ears, all these years later, is refreshing indeed.

The horns he makes with his hand go back to his Italian roots. He learned that from his grandmother who would do that to ward off the evil eye.

@tomlins21

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see this, I came to the comment to post it. It's a protection symbol, people forget that a lot of early metal artists were superstitious and if you're going to sing about evil you ought to give yourself some protection.

@j_freed

3 жыл бұрын

Both to protect the other person, and to ward off the other person, all depending on the intention! 👹

@AtomicZn

3 жыл бұрын

Gene Simmons also claims to have invented that hand symbol. Gene Simmons is also a notorious egotist though, so I'm more inclined to believe Dio (whose reputation is that of a seriously generous and grateful dude).

@rufus231

3 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicZn Gene copied spiderman shooting webs.

@pedromonge600

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomlins21 X2

Elizabeth is like a breath of fresh air bringing new life into one of the greatest songs and story telling of all time and the introduction of dio to a new audience. May you all be and feel as blessed as we all did when we experienced these gods in the 80s

@rexwave4624

2 жыл бұрын

She reacted to Ian Gillan from my younger days. With Robert Plant, the beginning of the god vocals in rock.

@tcs831usa

2 жыл бұрын

I have to regret the first time I saw black sabbath played with dio at the Los Angeles coliseum on the heaven and hell tour even though I loved the album, I went there to display my anger at the band for giving up on Ozzy. To this day the album has to be their top 5 all time

Yes I enjoyed and watched the whole thing , BTW your facial expressions are amazing made it worth watching

Elizabeth,u r a joy too watch. Very beautiful n love the way u explain voice technics. Dio is the best... U will have millions watching u. .70 n 80s. Amazing n best times for rock music...we need it now....I will keep rocking till I die..rip ronnie...

I love that Elizabeth is a vocal trainer, and really is new to a lot of great rock tunes and artists, knows vocals in a sense most rock fans cannot appreciate. She is delightful, fresh, and I really enjoyed her analysis.

@jonniep

2 жыл бұрын

I love how she is open to other forms of vocalizations.

@paavobergmann4920

2 жыл бұрын

She´s also a successful opera singer, there are some really great performances of her on YT

Your sense of joy whilst watching Ronnie's performance had me smiling from ear to ear. I'm happy you enjoyed what many of us have loved for years. He was dearly loved by his fans, and is dearly missed. RIP RJD.

Great analysis on my favourite all-time song and vocalist. Ronnie really was magical, so expressive and theatrical on stage. He sang with all his heart. So glad I got to see him 4 times live. Twice as solo, and twice with Black Sabbath. Long live Rock 'N' Roll!

I'd almost forgotten what a great reaction this is. I really think that it's time for a reaction to Ronnie ( in his Rainbow days) singing Long live rock n roll! After all, even Elizabeth approves of the 🤘 ( Maloik)

Fellow Charismaniacs we have done it. We have turned Elizabeth in to a metal head level one. Well done everyone well done.

@bunhelsingslegacy3549

3 жыл бұрын

Now to powerlevel her...

This woman is having the Eargasm of her adult life she is finding out what we all known for years. RONNIE will live forever. He was very special and the best.

@fidelsolanoiii803

3 жыл бұрын

The Man will live on in all of us who loved him so much

One of my favorite songs and one of my favorite band! Rock on! 🤘

Love watching you nerd out! I never seen this version, awesome choice.

I think if you want to really fully appreciate his vocal abilities, children of the sea is an amazing song. Looking forward to more Dio now that you're also a fan :)

RIP Dio When she mentioned longevity, it hit me in the feels

A film/ biography called " Dreamers never Die" came out this week! Saw it yesterday and it was totally awesome!

Dio said playing the trumpet gave him great breath control which obviously contributed to his vocals.

I am so very impressed with her ability to deconstruct this performance. It was interesting to hear her give a name to things I had noticed, but was not able to articulate.

"They'll tell you black is really white, the moon is just the sun at night and when you walk golden halls, you get to keep the gold that falls..." f'n genius. \m/

@richardgray802

2 жыл бұрын

I've been listening to Ronnie since I was 12 yesterday. old. I'm now 52. His singing never gets old and in some strange amazing way I only appreciate Ronnie more and more with time. Bottom line.... Ronnie is and always will be the greatest ever. Period. R.i.p. Ronnie, we miss you so Brother.

@dalemartinez3382

2 жыл бұрын

this song was written by black sabbath before dio joined. he did it justice like no one could

@pfer644

2 жыл бұрын

“The world is full of Kings and Queens, who blind your eyes and steal your dreams. It’s heaven and hell.” So true.

@mlguerin74

2 жыл бұрын

@@dalemartinez3382 Didn't know that. Can't imagine Ozzy singing it, truly a Dio sonmg.

@musik7466

2 жыл бұрын

So… what does that even mean?

Last comment for the night: I truly love your commentaries!!! Very much!!

Knowing Dio the way I do, I can only say that when he sang on stage the stage was his whole world.