Fun Facts: Mob Rules and Heaven and Hell, were Dio replacing Ozzy in Black Sabbath and for me and Dio himself Heaven and Hell was the greatest song he ever made, very close to War Pigs for Sabbath top spot.
The 1st guitarist who's solos "spoke" to me and when I later started playing guitar he was my biggest influence. His playing on the 1st Riverdogs album is also phenomenal.
Ronnie James Dio replaced Ozzy Osborne in Black Sabbath. Check out the Sabbath song Heaven and Hell with Dio singing. It’s a classic. 🤘prior to Sabbath he was in Rainbow. They kick a$$ too ! 🤘🤘the last shall be 1st and the 1st shall be last.
A true legend who put time into the bands "Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath," and later, his own band. I was fortunate enough to meet Ronnie back in the 80's as a fan twice when he made tour stops in my hometown (Dio with Dokken opening up was the first one). The particular group of friends I ran with back then would go hang out by the band's and artist's tour busses after shows to perhaps get a few autographs or maybe even a signed tour t-shirt. Anyway, my friends goaded me into walking up and knocking on the door of Ronnie's bus. And, who answered the door? THE man himself. Long story short, Ronnie and his guitarist Vivian Campbell, hopped off the bus and took the time to chat with us for almost thirty minutes or so (and, we fired up and shared a little of the "combustible botanicals" we had that just happened to already be rolled up). I gotta say that he was very approachable, personable, easy to talk to, and an all-around kind man...both of em were. Ronnie seemed genuinely interested and questioned us about what our take from the show was, and he said to pull no punches. He didn't have to do any of that because we were just a bunch of kids and fans. THAT humbled all of us...a lot. Just a great man. RESPECT, and RIP my brother...you're sorely missed.
RJD has a catalog of music in his lifetime before his death in 2010 from late 50's to 2010. He went from doing Doo Wop songs in the 50's to Metal in 2010.
@@kennethsoriano537 Quite right. I know RJD had been around for a good while, and I never properly explored Elf, to my shame. But my introduction to him was the release of Rainbow On Stage, and then of course went back and got Rainbow Rising and Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow, but for some reason I didn`t bother with Elf. But after your prod, it`s probably time to address that! LOL. Cheers.
@@niallstranix5412 I understand, I didn't even know about elf until I heard, Man on the Silver Mountain, by your afore mentioned Rainbow. I don't think they'd name that band Rainbow today however. Cheers back to ya! And shout from Big TEXAS, always good to hear from the boys across the pond. Please pardon the assumption if I was off...
@@kennethsoriano537 Nothing to pardon - it`s all good! Totally agree on unlikely to name a band of that kind, Rainbow, in these days. Greetings from YORKSHIRE. UK.
I grew up on rock but never got into heavy metal until Dio. He could actually sing, and not just scream, plus their melodies and base line are killer. Great musicianship all around. If any can convert you it's them.
back in the 80's roommate came home after work one day and had scored tickets to see Dio at Massey Hall in Toronto. that place is small and built for acoustics. 13 rows back. best show I've ever seen. I was blown away by his voice.
Nice, Dio is one of the metal gods! So many great songs to listen to, but watching him play this live is great. The lead is Vivian Campbell that plays with Def Leppard. You need to do Holy Diver, and check out Dio's Hear N Aid , its the metal stars USA for Africa. Back then metal was looked down upon, so they had their own.
Old Def Leppard is ok. Watched a Vivian interview on how the Dio songs were put together. He was main music writer and they jammed those songs then showed RJD what they had. Love the Dio/Vivian stuff. I agree with you
Ronnie James Dio was so awesome, as an artist and person! He's done so much great material fronting Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and as a solo artist/band. Always loved this song! The epic riff has a similar style like Led Zeppelin - Kashmir/P Diddy - Come With Me
I had the extreme pleasure of actually seeing Dio in concert in the 80's in Portland, OR and he was phenomenal! One of the best live shows I have ever seen. He had so much passion and love for the craft and his fans. One of my all-time favorite bands/artists. RIP and know you were loved while here, and are loved still, wherever you are.
Dio was a game changer for me and coincidentally played a role in my son becoming a metal artist (our sorrows, if you like heavy music with deep mental health awareness lyrics check them out) check out Dio invisible for one of the best guitar solos ever. Nobody reacts that song and I don’t understand it’s so good. Y’all are doing an awesome job with the reaction S you do, keep up the great work.
Vivian Campbell is the guitarist and this along with the holy diver and the last in line albums just kills it an incredible guitarist who later joined whitesnake and then Def Leppard and while he is still in Leppard he formed a rock group out of the original line up of Dio as a tribute band and called it The Last In Line
that guitar solo is probably one of the best ever in rock and metal history, and the guy playing it at the time was only 22 years of age! I have been listening to this since the 80's and still enjoying today in 2022, with the same passion and power! And ofcourse dont forget the powerfull and soul singing by Ronnie James DIO, one of the best rock singers to have ever walked this planet! RIP Ronnie James DIO, gone but not forgotten, forever in our hearts!
I've seen Dio in concert several times, there's no one like him. Listen to children of the sea, one of their greatest, many many many of their songs are sure fire no dought.
Ronnie was a singer and a performer in the elite in music category. There music goes through him the sign of a true goat. R.I.P. RONNIE WE MISS YOU!!! YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IT IS TIMELESS!
I remember buying "Holy Diver" and "The Last In Line" when they were originally released in 1983 and 1984. Game changer in the metal world. Both albums are masterpieces. Dio's lyrics had so many layers and were open to interpretation. Vivian Campbell ruled and his playing on these two albums is absolutely flawless. Suggestions from the overall Dio catalogue: "Egypt" (Dio - The Last In Line), "Caught In The Middle" (Dio - Holy Diver), "Die Young" (Black Sabbath - Heaven And Hell), "Temple Of The King" (Rainbow - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow), "Love Is All" (Roger Glover - Butterfly Ball).
I remember this song when it hit the radio waves here in DFW when I was in H.S. in the early-mid 80s. What a great song to catch a buzz to and before heading to a party. Kids nowadays have no idea what a real party was like. It wasn't sitting on our couch or computer chair with our smart devices, gaming, or just staring at each other.
"Liliac" does a Phenomenal cover of this which the were asked to do by Dio's Wife Wendy to do for the Duo Cancer Virtual Fundraiser Benefit along with Vinnie Appice Dio's Drummer.
@@NeverGiddy No....Cover. They do more than one Dio song, and all are covers of the original. They pay tribute to the original artist, by covering their songs respectfully.
Absolutely love this Dio song. Dio and all band members made a masterpiece👍. I love that she showed the goose bumps this song gave her! I'm right there with you. It got into your soul 😁. Long live DIO!!!!!!!
I was able to see him live a few times back in the day. With all the original artists that your hearing. Amazing. He's one of a kind but so is his band. So good.
Back in my junior and senior years (85-87), I had a Pioneer stereo, including an equalizer with the booster button. And I played Dio's Holy Diver, Last in Line, and Sacred Heart cassettes at all times while driving. And I cranked that shit up. I wasn't exactly what you would call a headbanger. But I did play the shit out of Dio. The sound of Dio stood apart from the likes of ACDC, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest.
I was 14 in the summer of 84'. This was the first truly metal album I bought with my own money. Great memories of painting tobacco barns jamming to this.
This is my first introduction to your channel and I appreciate your interest in this song and your perceptive analysis of it afterwards. I am in my 50's now and I am honestly moved to tears when I listen to Ronnie James Dio because he had such an influence on me as a confused teenager. May he rest in peace ❤
this song convinced me that i was the last in line was terrified by the lyrics back in the 80s such conviction in his singing the new documentary brought me here after learning the director of phantasm produced his video i was blown away
Wn i turned 10 i got this album for christmas. Still have it 2 this day. I so much appreciate how music is a part of life and who u are and defines a person so i am very glad u guys hear this. Thanx a mill. (xcuse my spelling - i'm swedish )
Ronnie James Dio has a ton of great songs from his earlier days with Rainbow ("Stargazer" is a must), and Black Sabbath (after Ozzy). ("Sign of the Southern Cross", "Heaven and Hell".... and so many more, great rabbit hole to jump into.
I am fortunate in the fact that I got to see Dio live from his Sacred Heart , Last In Line , and Dream Evil tours before he died. I went to L. A. for what was being promoted as the FINAL Motley Crue show and while I was in LA I visited Dio's tomb. Rock in peace RJD. You are definitely missed but never forgotten about
Kudos to broaden your musical horizons. Ronnie James Dio (pint sized, lead singer) was the BEST vocalist and lyricist in heavy metal, with NO equal. Please react to Rainbow "Stargazer". This is a rock epic with the expertise of Richie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio.
Hello. I have never seen your channel, but I always watch any video of people that are not familiar with this kind of music checking out Dio. He and all his bands were the best. And it's awesome how people react to his music. Thank you for this. You guys didn't disappoint. Asia getting goosebumps after the guitar solo is exactly what I'm talking about! I've been getting goosebumps from this song for decades! I play in Heavy Metal tribute band, and nothing is better than playing Dio! I would suggest ,by the way you guys reacted to this and the way you totally got it, that you check out the song ALL THE FOOLS SAILED AWAY. Very deep and epic song by him. You will love it. Thanks again and take care
Dio had a phenomenal voice, definitely my number one metal vocalist and band too of all time. My dad still got this album on Vinyl and even though I have it on CD, I still listen to the record version.
Fun fact. RJ Dio's first show of his world tour with his new band, Dio, was at The Concert Barn in Antioch, California. Rough Cutt opened. I was there... Rock on.
Being the Last in Line refers to being the lost and forgotten generation. A generation that felt unloved and often seen as throw aways. These children came from broken homes and lived through the poor economic times of the 70’s and these were kids that were reared on television and were morally and emotionally bankrupt. Basically, Ronnie was sending a message to those lost and unloved kids in 1984....telling all of us....We’re the Last in Line....See how we shine! Yes there are a lot of religious metaphors used to convey a message of a generation, even though downtrodden, had a voice and wanted to be heard. A generation that was ready and eager for life’s experiences and would take a gamble, no matter the cost.. “ We’re off to the Witch..we may never come home...but the magic that we’ll feel is worth a life time” - a Wizard of Oz type of journey where perhaps Innocence is lost and washed away and the experience or the things we learned, good or bad stays with us.. Ronnie James Dio was an absolute master at metaphorical writing. The rest of the lyrics contain anguishing choices that we all must go through on life’s journey and the swiftness of life is “the hand that writes and quickly moves away” never to be rewritten and it is only during final judgement will we get our answer of Eternal Life or Damnation. One more thing about Ronnie James Dio... He gave the world this symbol ---> 🤘🏼
🤘 Check out Liliac's Cancer Tribute to Dio of this song! Ronnie's Widow Wendy, asked them to cover this, Dio's drummer Vinnie gave them an extended version to learn, and submit it to the global streaming event, along with the likes of Jack Black, the warning, and Lzzy Hale! Banger!!! They learned it, recorded it, and submitted it in 6 days! 🔥🔥🔥
I love your Metal Reactions, you 2 are fairly new to my radar, only the last several months really. I'm splurging and riding your Time Machine, I love it! It's awesome watching you experience the music of my youth. Not to mention that I love the energy that the both of you conjure, both together and individually. Such a great vibe!
THIS song is the quintessential epitome of 80's Heavy Metal. Why? Not because of the wizards and witches, dungeons and dragons, or swords and sorcery but because I said so.
Your logic, is beyond reproach. I'm convinced, and I fully endorse this message, in fact, if you'd be so kind, moving forward, you can serve as my spokesman
Ronnie James Dio... he is a master lyricist that takes you on a journey in all of his songs... a couple of great choices to continue down the Dio rabbit hole are "Egypt: The Chains are On" and "All the Fools Sailed Away"... and you can't go wrong with "Stargazer" from his days with Rainbow
My favorite thing about Dip is when someone hears a studio recording I get to smirk and say "Shiiiit, wait until you experience Dio live!"....Dio was a vocalist that a studio limited him because when you hear him sing live its so much better. A legend! RIP!
This song is about dying, suicide and religion, we won't know what we are until we die, we do it alone, we won't find out if we're evil or divine until we take that trip. You can release yourself but the only way is down (to hell) if you take your own life. Also the fact that the trip is worth the pain to live life through all its perils and joys...RIP RJD and Kev...
I always was amazed how much sound came out of one person when I saw him in concert.
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This song was my first experience with Dio. His official video appeared on the ol Friday Night Videos show 30+ years ago. I thought it was going to be a ballad until his voice kicked into gear. I became a super fan after that. Dio loved to blur the line between good and evil. His first solo album had a demon holding one end of a chain. The other end was wrapped around the neck of a preacher, who was swimming in the pit of hell. He talked about the duality of the appearances. What if the demon was actually the good guy and the preacher was evil? “We Rock” off that same album if a serious Rock Anthem Of course, the album Holy Diver has great songs on it. The title track “Holy Diver” and and not be outdone, “Rainbow in the Dark” it gets a lot airplay, to this day This is just two tracks off two albums “Mistreated”, when he sang with Rainbow as well as “Man on a Silver Mountain” and what Dio song wouldn’t need another anthem so he gives us.”Long Live Rock and Roll”. His Black Sabbath years gave us “Lady Evil”,”Neon Nights, “TV Crimes”, and, of course, “Heaven and Hell”
Love you guys. I´m 60. Grew up with this. Love from Sweden to all fans. If you want this type of rock check out all Deep Purple, Rainbow, Dio and Whitesnake stuff.
Dio and a young Vivian Campbell on the guitar was so hot back in the day. I remember this album and my buddy who went to this concert and came back the next day with this "Last in Line" rock t-shirt...man was he cool at school😎
Wow. So glad you guys did Dio. I know I might be "stepping in it" by saying this but in my mind Dio had about the most perfect rock / metal voice ever. I'm ready for some more!!!
Some say Dio had one of the best singing voices of all. Dio was so good he was part of multiple bands as mentioned below of which not mentioned was a group called Rainbow. A lot of his lyrics can be attributed to religion.
Huge monster rabbit hole of jump in but he also sang for Black Sabbath after Ozzy for 2 or 3 albums. Heaven and hell is a must do song from Black Sabbath that Dio sang...do it tonight, I want to watch it tonight 🤣
He recorded with Sabbath Heaven and Hell, Mob Rules, Dehumaniser and The Devil You Know. This last one Sabbath couldn't use the name Black Sabbath because of rights to the use of the name, so they recorded as Heaven and Hell band. But it still sends shivers down my spine when I remember their concert in Sao Paulo when the crowd, after the host announced Heaven and Hell band, started to scream "Sabbath! Sabbath! Sabbath!" like crazy (me included 🤘)!
You need to check out liliac they do a cancer tribute to Ronnie James Dio of last in line since you're playing this song you'll get the idea of how good they really are there are
"One Night In The City" by Dio is worth a reaction. Anything from the Sabbath Years, "Temple of the King" from Rainbow years, but with Dio there is no wrong.
I was a big fan of Ronnie James Dio back in the '80s. Not only did he have a huge voice for such a small man... The majority of the lyrics to the songs that he wrote, had a very "poem/prose" feel, and always had a deeper meaning. Other (IMO) great songs of his: "Holy Diver", "Sacred Heart", "Don't Talk To Strangers", and "Mystery".
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Dio songs; Mob Rules, Heaven and Hell, Rainbow in the Dark... Just a few. Dio RIP. One of the greatest of all time.
Fun Facts: Mob Rules and Heaven and Hell, were Dio replacing Ozzy in Black Sabbath and for me and Dio himself Heaven and Hell was the greatest song he ever made, very close to War Pigs for Sabbath top spot.
Children of the Sea for me.
Tushay, and Amen
@@me109aa One if my favorite songs
Why not Dio and the Prophets?
Vivian Campbell was killing it on guitar on those first 2 Dio albums most certainly 🎸🔊🎶
One of my favorite guitarists of all time, just because of those 2 albums.
best solos ever in that era with randy
Ya incredible guitar player..to bad he's in Def leopard their not using his talents right..
The 1st guitarist who's solos "spoke" to me and when I later started playing guitar he was my biggest influence. His playing on the 1st Riverdogs album is also phenomenal.
Yeah Vivian's solo are ridiculously good!!! It's like he let's the solo come to him and let's it flow!! Some of the best heavy metal solos ever!!!
Ronnie James Dio replaced Ozzy Osborne in Black Sabbath. Check out the Sabbath song Heaven and Hell with Dio singing. It’s a classic. 🤘prior to Sabbath he was in Rainbow. They kick a$$ too ! 🤘🤘the last shall be 1st and the 1st shall be last.
Totally agree.
Black Sabbath: The Dio Years is Sabbath's best album! Ronnie James' voice is so very powerful!
I love when Asia gets goosebumps. That's what great music does to you. 👊
Love Asia ❤
It warms this old heart to see different generations, different races enjoying one of greatest rock songs.
Aye this 🔥🔥🔥 real talk; Dio was one of the best vocalist in metal imo.. pipes for days. Great song & reaction! ♥️ ya
A Great Mentor I thank thee
He was gifted with a power-laced, beautifully-toned voice that I will never tire of!
BJ drops wisdom on most reactions, research, one of the reasons this channel is good.
Dio was such a talent. The number of hits he produced over his career...I really miss this kind of music.
A true legend who put time into the bands "Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath," and later, his own band. I was fortunate enough to meet Ronnie back in the 80's as a fan twice when he made tour stops in my hometown (Dio with Dokken opening up was the first one). The particular group of friends I ran with back then would go hang out by the band's and artist's tour busses after shows to perhaps get a few autographs or maybe even a signed tour t-shirt. Anyway, my friends goaded me into walking up and knocking on the door of Ronnie's bus. And, who answered the door? THE man himself. Long story short, Ronnie and his guitarist Vivian Campbell, hopped off the bus and took the time to chat with us for almost thirty minutes or so (and, we fired up and shared a little of the "combustible botanicals" we had that just happened to already be rolled up). I gotta say that he was very approachable, personable, easy to talk to, and an all-around kind man...both of em were. Ronnie seemed genuinely interested and questioned us about what our take from the show was, and he said to pull no punches. He didn't have to do any of that because we were just a bunch of kids and fans. THAT humbled all of us...a lot. Just a great man. RESPECT, and RIP my brother...you're sorely missed.
RJD has a catalog of music in his lifetime before his death in 2010 from late 50's to 2010. He went from doing Doo Wop songs in the 50's to Metal in 2010.
Liliac does an awesome Tribute of this song by the personal request of Wendy Dio for Ronnie James Dio's Cancer Fund Benefit.
For my money, RJD was the BEST!! Whether in Rainbow,Sabbath or Dio. The voice, the storytelling, the melody - the full package!
Don't forget Elf!
@@kennethsoriano537 Quite right. I know RJD had been around for a good while, and I never properly explored Elf, to my shame. But my introduction to him was the release of Rainbow On Stage, and then of course went back and got Rainbow Rising and Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow, but for some reason I didn`t bother with Elf. But after your prod, it`s probably time to address that! LOL. Cheers.
@@niallstranix5412 I understand, I didn't even know about elf until I heard, Man on the Silver Mountain, by your afore mentioned Rainbow. I don't think they'd name that band Rainbow today however. Cheers back to ya! And shout from Big TEXAS, always good to hear from the boys across the pond. Please pardon the assumption if I was off...
@@kennethsoriano537 Nothing to pardon - it`s all good! Totally agree on unlikely to name a band of that kind, Rainbow, in these days. Greetings from YORKSHIRE. UK.
I grew up on rock but never got into heavy metal until Dio. He could actually sing, and not just scream, plus their melodies and base line are killer. Great musicianship all around. If any can convert you it's them.
If you think just Dio can actually sing in heavy metal your missing out on SO MUCH great music!
back in the 80's roommate came home after work one day and had scored tickets to see Dio at Massey Hall in Toronto. that place is small and built for acoustics. 13 rows back. best show I've ever seen. I was blown away by his voice.
Nice, Dio is one of the metal gods! So many great songs to listen to, but watching him play this live is great. The lead is Vivian Campbell that plays with Def Leppard. You need to do Holy Diver, and check out Dio's Hear N Aid , its the metal stars USA for Africa. Back then metal was looked down upon, so they had their own.
My opinion Vivians best work was with Dio, this solo just smokes.
@@russellnikolaus6811 His talent is wasted now
Old Def Leppard is ok. Watched a Vivian interview on how the Dio songs were put together. He was main music writer and they jammed those songs then showed RJD what they had. Love the Dio/Vivian stuff.
I agree with you
@@russellnikolaus6811 he was also great with whitesnake 87
Ronnie James Dio was so awesome, as an artist and person! He's done so much great material fronting Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and as a solo artist/band. Always loved this song! The epic riff has a similar style like Led Zeppelin - Kashmir/P Diddy - Come With Me
I had the extreme pleasure of actually seeing Dio in concert in the 80's in Portland, OR and he was phenomenal! One of the best live shows I have ever seen. He had so much passion and love for the craft and his fans. One of my all-time favorite bands/artists. RIP and know you were loved while here, and are loved still, wherever you are.
Dio was a game changer for me and coincidentally played a role in my son becoming a metal artist (our sorrows, if you like heavy music with deep mental health awareness lyrics check them out) check out Dio invisible for one of the best guitar solos ever. Nobody reacts that song and I don’t understand it’s so good. Y’all are doing an awesome job with the reaction
S you do, keep up the great work.
Definitely the best Dio solo song in my opinion!
Invisible is such an under rated song. I've only seen one reaction to it. That song lyrically was ahead of it's time.
He is the best metal vocalist of all time. Always remembered.
His voice is powerful! His voice, lyrics, and music are synced to make you feel it and appreciate it!
Vivian Campbell is the guitarist and this along with the holy diver and the last in line albums just kills it an incredible guitarist who later joined whitesnake and then Def Leppard and while he is still in Leppard he formed a rock group out of the original line up of Dio as a tribute band and called it The Last In Line
My second favorite behind Randy. Then Eddie.....but that's just me !
I love love love Asia's smile, and eyes, and everything! You two are a great pair and pick great songs to react to, keep it up! 💯
I'm 52, this song still makes me thrash my neck,..ok feel it tomorrow,thanks you guys are great!!!!!
54 for me!
I ❤ Y'all! Thank you for sharing this awesome song! 😊
to think Dio got his start in a 50's be-bop type band ... what a long career.
that guitar solo is probably one of the best ever in rock and metal history, and the guy playing it at the time was only 22 years of age! I have been listening to this since the 80's and still enjoying today in 2022, with the same passion and power! And ofcourse dont forget the powerfull and soul singing by Ronnie James DIO, one of the best rock singers to have ever walked this planet! RIP Ronnie James DIO, gone but not forgotten, forever in our hearts!
Dio's music ages like fine wine 👍
Very few in the rock/metal world has ever come close to the greatness that was Ronnie James Dio. R.I.P 🥰🤘🙏
I've seen Dio in concert several times, there's no one like him. Listen to children of the sea, one of their greatest, many many many of their songs are sure fire no dought.
Also a Sabbath song and absolutely tremendous!
Best to experience Dio LIVE! He was the master on stage! \m/ \m/
My favorite Dio tune!!! 🔥🔥🔥
I agree yet don't forget Rainbow In The Dark.
Ronnie was a singer and a performer in the elite in music category. There music goes through him the sign of a true goat.
R.I.P. RONNIE WE MISS YOU!!!
YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IT
IS TIMELESS!
The guitarist, Vivian Campbell, now plays in Def Leppard, replacing founding member Steve Clarke (RIP).
Yes, Goosebumps! Asia gets it!
I remember buying "Holy Diver" and "The Last In Line" when they were originally released in 1983 and 1984. Game changer in the metal world. Both albums are masterpieces. Dio's lyrics had so many layers and were open to interpretation. Vivian Campbell ruled and his playing on these two albums is absolutely flawless. Suggestions from the overall Dio catalogue: "Egypt" (Dio - The Last In Line), "Caught In The Middle" (Dio - Holy Diver), "Die Young" (Black Sabbath - Heaven And Hell), "Temple Of The King" (Rainbow - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow), "Love Is All" (Roger Glover - Butterfly Ball).
The chills down my spine! Great rockin’ reaction 😎💖
When dio was with Black Sabbath heaven and hell was an awesome song
Dio's entire "Last In Line" album is pure GOLD. In particular, I recommend the song "The Chains Are On", but the entire album is flawless.
Evil Eyes
We Rock
His best album IMO
Holy Diver and Last In Line. Are Masterpieces.
I remember this song when it hit the radio waves here in DFW when I was in H.S. in the early-mid 80s. What a great song to catch a buzz to and before heading to a party.
Kids nowadays have no idea what a real party was like. It wasn't sitting on our couch or computer chair with our smart devices, gaming, or just staring at each other.
"Liliac" does a Phenomenal cover of this which the were asked to do by Dio's Wife Wendy to do for the Duo Cancer Virtual Fundraiser Benefit along with Vinnie Appice Dio's Drummer.
NOBODY can cover Dio like LILIAC! 🤘🔥🤘
A MUST WATCH!
@@gmantw FACT!!
@@gmantw - Tribute, not cover.
@@NeverGiddy No....Cover. They do more than one Dio song, and all are covers of the original. They pay tribute to the original artist, by covering their songs respectfully.
Absolutely love this Dio song. Dio and all band members made a masterpiece👍. I love that she showed the goose bumps this song gave her! I'm right there with you. It got into your soul 😁. Long live DIO!!!!!!!
Man the best way is to listen to that whole album Alone whith a good joint or two. Life change n.
Please react to the live version of this song in concert.(you will not believe how powerful his voice is on stage;)
RIP Ronnie. Hope you didn't sell your soul and are Singing in Heaven and Rocking Like Hell.
I was able to see him live a few times back in the day. With all the original artists that your hearing. Amazing. He's one of a kind but so is his band. So good.
Back in my junior and senior years (85-87), I had a Pioneer stereo, including an equalizer with the booster button. And I played Dio's Holy Diver, Last in Line, and Sacred Heart cassettes at all times while driving. And I cranked that shit up. I wasn't exactly what you would call a headbanger. But I did play the shit out of Dio. The sound of Dio stood apart from the likes of ACDC, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest.
Vivian was gold
Asia, when you sang last in line you hit it right off the bat! You’re a pro❤️👍👍💯
I was 14 in the summer of 84'. This was the first truly metal album I bought with my own money. Great memories of painting tobacco barns jamming to this.
This is my first introduction to your channel and I appreciate your interest in this song and your perceptive analysis of it afterwards. I am in my 50's now and I am honestly moved to tears when I listen to Ronnie James Dio because he had such an influence on me as a confused teenager. May he rest in peace ❤
I first heard this song over 30 years ago. It's really nice to re-experience it. Thank you.
this song convinced me that i was the last in line was terrified by the lyrics back in the 80s such conviction in his singing the new documentary brought me here after learning the director of phantasm produced his video i was blown away
Wn i turned 10 i got this album for christmas. Still have it 2 this day. I so much appreciate how music is a part of life and who u are and defines a person so i am very glad u guys hear this. Thanx a mill. (xcuse my spelling - i'm swedish )
Ronnie James Dio has a ton of great songs from his earlier days with Rainbow ("Stargazer" is a must), and Black Sabbath (after Ozzy). ("Sign of the Southern Cross", "Heaven and Hell".... and so many more, great rabbit hole to jump into.
Dio is was one of the best singer of all time live was the best singer watching live is great 👍
I've heard this song about a million times and I still get those goosebumps.
Purgatory. Waiting in line to be Judged. Heaven or Hell, and seeing the Damned while you wait, as the Last in Line.
I am fortunate in the fact that I got to see Dio live from his Sacred Heart , Last In Line , and Dream Evil tours before he died. I went to L. A. for what was being promoted as the FINAL Motley Crue show and while I was in LA I visited Dio's tomb. Rock in peace RJD. You are definitely missed but never forgotten about
Kudos to broaden your musical horizons. Ronnie James Dio (pint sized, lead singer) was the BEST vocalist and lyricist in heavy metal, with NO equal. Please react to Rainbow "Stargazer". This is a rock epic with the expertise of Richie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio.
You have to watch the live version Live at the Spectrum 1984.
Hello. I have never seen your channel, but I always watch any video of people that are not familiar with this kind of music checking out Dio. He and all his bands were the best. And it's awesome how people react to his music. Thank you for this. You guys didn't disappoint. Asia getting goosebumps after the guitar solo is exactly what I'm talking about! I've been getting goosebumps from this song for decades! I play in Heavy Metal tribute band, and nothing is better than playing Dio! I would suggest ,by the way you guys reacted to this and the way you totally got it, that you check out the song ALL THE FOOLS SAILED AWAY. Very deep and epic song by him. You will love it. Thanks again and take care
Imagine being there "in concert". Killer! The 80's concerts rock!
Dio had a phenomenal voice, definitely my number one metal vocalist and band too of all time. My dad still got this album on Vinyl and even though I have it on CD, I still listen to the record version.
This was cool to see some younger generation music lovers listen to some legendary talent of my teenage years. RIP Ronnie James Dio...a true one.
Fun fact. RJ Dio's first show of his world tour with his new band, Dio, was at The Concert Barn in Antioch, California. Rough Cutt opened. I was there... Rock on.
Being the Last in Line refers to being the lost and forgotten generation. A generation that felt unloved and often seen as throw aways. These children came from broken homes and lived through the poor economic times of the 70’s and these were kids that were reared on television and were morally and emotionally bankrupt.
Basically, Ronnie was sending a message to those lost and unloved kids in 1984....telling all of us....We’re the Last in Line....See how we shine!
Yes there are a lot of religious metaphors used to convey a message of a generation, even though downtrodden, had a voice and wanted to be heard. A generation that was ready and eager for life’s experiences and would take a gamble, no matter the cost..
“ We’re off to the Witch..we may never come home...but the magic that we’ll feel is worth a life time” - a Wizard of Oz type of journey where perhaps Innocence is lost and washed away and the experience or the things we learned, good or bad stays with us..
Ronnie James Dio was an absolute master at metaphorical writing.
The rest of the lyrics contain anguishing choices that we all must go through on life’s journey and the swiftness of life is “the hand that writes and quickly moves away” never to be rewritten and it is only during final judgement will we get our answer of Eternal Life or Damnation.
One more thing about Ronnie James Dio...
He gave the world this symbol ---> 🤘🏼
This song is about Gen X??
🤘 Check out Liliac's Cancer Tribute to Dio of this song! Ronnie's Widow Wendy, asked them to cover this, Dio's drummer Vinnie gave them an extended version to learn, and submit it to the global streaming event, along with the likes of Jack Black, the warning, and Lzzy Hale! Banger!!! They learned it, recorded it, and submitted it in 6 days! 🔥🔥🔥
Love watching those that recently discovered real music
I love how Asia feels the music!
I've been loving this song and album since it came out, i was 13 or 14. Much older now, and glad you both enjoyed it too. Rock on.
My favorite artist of all time!! I'm glad y'all are reacting to his music, it's awesome...
I love your Metal Reactions, you 2 are fairly new to my radar, only the last several months really. I'm splurging and riding your Time Machine, I love it! It's awesome watching you experience the music of my youth. Not to mention that I love the energy that the both of you conjure, both together and individually. Such a great vibe!
Saw them in concert when I was 15 or 16. I'm ... Well in my 50s now. Love em.
THIS song is the quintessential epitome of 80's Heavy Metal. Why? Not because of the wizards and witches, dungeons and dragons, or swords and sorcery but because I said so.
Your logic, is beyond reproach. I'm convinced, and I fully endorse this message, in fact, if you'd be so kind, moving forward, you can serve as my spokesman
Lmfao, both comments!
Gold 🤣🤣🤣
You “slay” me 🤣🤣 See what I did there?
@@michellewhaley3489 yeah, that wasn't half bad, made me smile
Ronnie James Dio... he is a master lyricist that takes you on a journey in all of his songs... a couple of great choices to continue down the Dio rabbit hole are "Egypt: The Chains are On" and "All the Fools Sailed Away"... and you can't go wrong with "Stargazer" from his days with Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark and Holy Diver are fire. Very insightful of BJ to see the deeper wisdom coming in this tune.
Dio the last on line no better. I was that concert early 80,s it was crazy good R.I.P Ronnie u are blessed 🤘
I loved Ronnie he was fantastic and great Vocals and Music!
Dio is a pure soul the world did not deserve.
"All the Fools Sailed Away", "Invisible", "When A Woman Cries"....!
My favorite thing about Dip is when someone hears a studio recording I get to smirk and say "Shiiiit, wait until you experience Dio live!"....Dio was a vocalist that a studio limited him because when you hear him sing live its so much better. A legend! RIP!
That was my first Concert 1984 i was 11 years old in San Juan Puerto Rico, after that i love HEAVY METAL MUSIC 80'S WAS SO 🔥 MAGICAL 🔥✨ 😈🎩🎸🎼🎼🤪🤘♨️
This song is about dying, suicide and religion, we won't know what we are until we die, we do it alone, we won't find out if we're evil or divine until we take that trip. You can release yourself but the only way is down (to hell) if you take your own life. Also the fact that the trip is worth the pain to live life through all its perils and joys...RIP RJD and Kev...
I always was amazed how much sound came out of one person when I saw him in concert.
This song was my first experience with Dio. His official video appeared on the ol Friday Night Videos show 30+ years ago. I thought it was going to be a ballad until his voice kicked into gear. I became a super fan after that.
Dio loved to blur the line between good and evil. His first solo album had a demon holding one end of a chain. The other end was wrapped around the neck of a preacher, who was swimming in the pit of hell.
He talked about the duality of the appearances. What if the demon was actually the good guy and the preacher was evil?
“We Rock” off that same album if a serious Rock Anthem
Of course, the album Holy Diver has great songs on it. The title track “Holy Diver” and and not be outdone, “Rainbow in the Dark” it gets a lot airplay, to this day
This is just two tracks off two albums
“Mistreated”, when he sang with Rainbow as well as “Man on a Silver Mountain” and what Dio song wouldn’t need another anthem so he gives us.”Long Live Rock and Roll”.
His Black Sabbath years gave us “Lady Evil”,”Neon Nights, “TV Crimes”, and, of course, “Heaven and Hell”
Can I just say I LOVE A) People liking new music that they have never heard before and B) Seeing Asia's beautiful face (Sorry, B.J.).
Love you guys. I´m 60. Grew up with this. Love from Sweden to all fans. If you want this type of rock check out all Deep Purple, Rainbow, Dio and Whitesnake stuff.
DIO with Black Sabbath ~ "Children of the Sea" and "Heaven and Hell"....!
Dio and a young Vivian Campbell on the guitar was so hot back in the day. I remember this album and my buddy who went to this concert and came back the next day with this "Last in Line" rock t-shirt...man was he cool at school😎
Ronnie James dio is a metal God. One of the best front men of all time!
Great pick. I think you nailed the meaning, and Dio & the band nailed the sound.
Wow. So glad you guys did Dio. I know I might be "stepping in it" by saying this but in my mind Dio had about the most perfect rock / metal voice ever. I'm ready for some more!!!
Some say Dio had one of the best singing voices of all. Dio was so good he was part of multiple bands as mentioned below of which not mentioned was a group called Rainbow. A lot of his lyrics can be attributed to religion.
Real good , but not great for a devil follower
Huge monster rabbit hole of jump in but he also sang for Black Sabbath after Ozzy for 2 or 3 albums. Heaven and hell is a must do song from Black Sabbath that Dio sang...do it tonight, I want to watch it tonight 🤣
He recorded with Sabbath Heaven and Hell, Mob Rules, Dehumaniser and The Devil You Know. This last one Sabbath couldn't use the name Black Sabbath because of rights to the use of the name, so they recorded as Heaven and Hell band. But it still sends shivers down my spine when I remember their concert in Sao Paulo when the crowd, after the host announced Heaven and Hell band, started to scream "Sabbath! Sabbath! Sabbath!" like crazy (me included 🤘)!
@@Rafael-ko1cb right on
What a wonderful time it was! I think he was right about us being the last in line! Rockin! Love it!
You need to check out liliac they do a cancer tribute to Ronnie James Dio of last in line since you're playing this song you'll get the idea of how good they really are there are
So good to see you loving this. This is it! This is magic! Loved it since it came out.
"One Night In The City" by Dio is worth a reaction. Anything from the Sabbath Years, "Temple of the King" from Rainbow years, but with Dio there is no wrong.
I was a big fan of Ronnie James Dio back in the '80s. Not only did he have a huge voice for such a small man... The majority of the lyrics to the songs that he wrote, had a very "poem/prose" feel, and always had a deeper meaning. Other (IMO) great songs of his: "Holy Diver", "Sacred Heart", "Don't Talk To Strangers", and "Mystery".
Dio sings from the spirit realm. His bands are top shelf. You guys are exceptionally intelligent. Thanks for covering my personal fav.
Utah Kid.......
You gotta see the live performances of Dio. One of the greatest voices ever.
growing up as a musician in the 80's he was like a 2nd father to me in a sense, love you guys