Honestly, this mashup sounds like a singular song that represents a man having an internal conflict as he's in denial about the abusive relationship he has with a drug, or maybe an actual person. Rick James vocals represent the part of himself that's addicted and in denial while the Dio vocals kinda represent the man's conscience, trying to break through and get the man to end his toxic relationship with the substance/person. Or maybe I'm reading too much into it. Either way, this mashup is absolute art.
Oh - my - goodness!!!!!! For a Black kid growing up in Detroit, listening to Rick James and R&B in my neighborhood yet at home, listening to metal, THIS was absolutely fantastic!!! 😄 Thank you...
It's truly astonishing how Ricks vocals just sit so perfectly with Holy Diver. I know you have to sync everything and put a lot of work in to make these sound as good as they do, but this one just blew me away.
@@MrJeezus I only really knew Superfreak before as a band called Mordred had covered it, but I’ve listened to a few songs now due to Bill using his songs occasionally in mash ups. I need to actually get a couple of albums and dig a little deeper. Rick James had some serious talent.
"Do you love me,Mary Jane?" "No..." "Do you love me Mary Jane?" "Get away,get away!!" That's brilliant!!! ✌🏻😊 Actually this is Epic from the first note to the last... Bill, you're a Genius!!! ✨👍🏻👍🏻✨🤟🏻🇮🇹❤️🥵🌡️🇮🇹‼️
If you like 'Soul Metal', check bands from the 80s and 90s like: 24/7 Spyz, Living Colour, Fishbone, Kings X, even Ben Harper to a lesser metal, more Rock extent, to name only a few.
While this is a great mix and Bill talents are not to be denied or denigrated, this genre is not a new creation. One example I have for you is the “Loud Rocks” album from 1999. Check it out.
Indeed! I feel so lucky to have seen Ronnie with “Heaven & Hell” before he died! Both these legends have wonderful documentaries out about them as well that I can’t recommend enough. DIO - “DIO: Dreamers Never Die” Rick James (byatch!) - “Bitchin’: The Sound & Fury of Rick James” If you’re a fan of either or both, GO WATCH THEM! Their histories alone will blow your mind!
@@TurboGent fair enough, but if you haven't yet, check out the originals, Holy Diver by Dio and Mary Jane by Rick James. I saw Dio's last concert before he passed away, RIP. Never got to see Rj but he's gone too now RIP.
Agreed! I’m blown away! Not just at how well it was done (seamless to my ears) and it’s such a perfect fit. No doubt that both Ronnie James Dio and Rick James would like it.
I'm sorry, but this is perfection. It really is. I find myself listening to this more than Holy Diver lately. It truly is spot on. It's like it was supposed to happen. Too bad Ronnie and Rick aren't around to hear this. Xoxoxo
The Sabbath/Temptations one is the same. I cannot listen to Children of the Grave and not start singing "I never had a girl that makes me feel the way that you do" 🤣🤣
Craziest part of this is Dio’s outfit fits perfectly with Rick James’group and then Rick James doing the devil horns. Wtf. Did these guys plan this 40 years ago???
I swear to God you are operating on a different plane of consciousness to the rest of us. How do you consistently do this?! The quality of these mash ups is nothing short of amazing.
@@williamsexton3078because that is the way we were conditioned to think. Society and group behaviours are for the most part by design. To keep us separated and ignorant. Always thinking our way is the best and those outside of our circle are less than. Time to think for ourselves.
We might have if Hendrix would’ve stayed around and fm radio didn’t go so commercial in the mid to late 70’s. But I’m sure that Hendrix would’ve been the first to pull it off. I’m surprised that Prince didn’t either.
@@BKLYN_TZU man it has been so long I didn't even remember the Rick James song. I had to look it up and listen to it. I still don't remember it from back in the day, and it is ok, but this mashup knocks it out of the water.
Rich was a great man in my opinion, i was his personal bodyguard in the Buffalo area in the 80's whenever he was back in town. This man was HILARIOUS to be around and i think of him OFTEN, we ALL have shortcomings and demons to deal with. Great video !
As a devout Scandinavian metalhead I should be crying " Herecy"!!!! so loud it would resound and resonate to the depths of the Netherworld but this is just so spot on that any objection evaporates as quickly as a Mary Jane on an episode of Soul Train........ The two dancing ladies in their high boots are a perfectly placed addition to the original song too... Nice.
Right! It seems so sacreligious, on first impression...and then it just freakin' WORKS so well. That's when you know you have grown with music. Don't let music outgrow you.
I'm a metalhead... I also mange nightclubs and venues in NYC- one of the BEST live performances I've ever seen wasn't a metal act, it was George Clinton amd Parliamentary Funkadelic- their lives are top notch, no matter WHAT genre you prefer
@@sheeznutz2254 idk he made it work with rick so if you can work with rick james you can probably work with almost anyone except maybe ike ikes got a strong fast pimp hand well now I just want to see a death match ike turner's bitch slap vs rick james' bitch slap
The contrasting styles between Rick James's voice and the music from Holy Diver is a surprisingly awesome combo. I never would have thought to put those two things together. Brilliant.
The obvious question now is to hear Ronnie Dio singing over Rick's Mary Jane, but it wouldn't be as fun. This is past gold. I could see Rick James fully digging this.
I was thinking the same thing. It's interesting that his vocals were more noticeable when isolated and mixed over the Dio trackouts. This is also testament to the incredible talent of engineer Art Stewart in the original recording and Bill Mcklintock's uncanny abilities to not just find and mix complementary sample sources but also his audio engineering skills. The vocal stem on this track sounds so much more clear and audible than on the original Rick James track.
@@mikelprescott628 Definitely. It's one of the reasons I cannot get into funk that much. The vocals are drowning in the instruments somehow... doesn't get time to shine properly like we see here
@@MichaelHolmgaard ...Funk is about the collective Vibe of the whole song not just vocals. It's a worthy genre of music like any other but it's more focused on rhythm and movement, so if you don't have that it makes it harder to appreciate.
@@jiveturkeylee I played drums for 10 years so I have rhythm and movement. I just don't like funk music overall. I can appreciate the talent that goes into it, but the music is not my style at all. Great musicians though 🙌
The absolute HOLY GRAIL to a good mashup is finding a key/tempo/melodic hook combo that ensures a smoothness to the transformation. McLintock has always been good, but this is one of the best.
Holy diver... holy mary jane? more like HOLY SHIT! This is incredible. And fuck, George's solo has obviously been written solely for the purpose of being in this gem 20 years late!
You’ve outdone yourself with this solid tribute to Rick & Ronnie. I think they would be truly impressed. The mind blower was George Lynch’s solo!!! Bravo!!🇺🇸
I couldn't get enough of the "I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You"/"Holy Diver" mashup, and now I have this mashup with "Mary Jane" to listen to again and again. Thank you, Bill. ❤
@Eugene Dorsey IV Oh, I loved that even more! Bill skillfully tuned and synced Dio's "Stand Up and Shout" vocals to match the melody of "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)."
The work that went into the audio sync and video sync up is amazing. This is fuckin incredible yo. Very impressive work. This Mashup was meant to happen and I'm glad I found this.
This is soooo fkn good. This might be the best mash up song I've ever heard. They fit perfectly and I wouldn't have ever imagined in a million years that these 2 songs would blend so we'll. Excellent job on putting these two jams together. Ive played it 3 times straight so far🤘🤘
Color me mesmerized. This is brilliant right down to the speed of the girl's dance steps, Dio's knowing stare to Rick's drug references and the band in sync. I love it!
Bill Withers/Pantera was the first mashup of yours I saw and I've been hooked ever since. Your channel is criminally underrated. I can't imagine the time and effort that goes into these. Keep up the great work
Shout out from Portsmouth NH, Ronnie James Dio's birthplace! I've been a DJ for over 35 years and counting and absolutely love remixing music. It's an absolute treat and an honor to listen to what Bill does and how the mashups are absolutely seamless! I love all the little nuances that happen through all of the mashups that he creates and you Sir are an absolute mixing God! I've listened to every mix that you've ever done and please keep up the phenomenal work!
Ronnie James Dio : Say no to drugs, kids.
Rick James : More for me.
Cocaine is a hell of a drug.😂😂😂
I was thinking the same thing lol very polarizing
😂😂😂
what a joke Dio was more in it, speccially the worst, Sister H...
I am Rick James b**ch
If there was someone whose never heard of Rick James or DIO, they'll never be convinced this was a mash up.
Even the live shows visuals go together quite well. I'd nearly believe they were performing right next to each other :D
Bro I’ve never heard of Rick James but I’m gonna check him out now. He’s got a killer voice.
@@csguy3223 Forget the haters, Street Songs is a killer album.
you nailed it
@@csguy3223 Have you ever heard of Dave Chappelle? Geez. "I'M RICK JAMES BITCH!"
One of the best mashups I've ever seen. RJD and Rick James look like they shop at the same clothing store too.
LOL
I think it’s safe to say that soul and metal have been hooking up behind our backs for years. I am BLOWN AWAY BY THIS.
Have you seen the interview with Dave Grohl and Pharrell where he's telling him that all of his songs are taken from the Gap band and disco😮😮😮
Yes! I'm awestruck I love it
That connection you speak of is Foghat.
That was mind blowing ..when they did the drums and it kicked into the gap band it was like woa!
Hughes-Coverdale era Deep Purple, early whitesnake and Hughes era Sabbath(7th star) while not soul metal, they tickled the taint of soul.
Man the Lynch solo was icing on the cake!
Came to the comments for this.
Don't really know either of these tracks, I have heard of Dokken but that solo was the best part of the song, this George Lynch guy has game!
@@eddyf4426 This is what the solo is form. ua-cam.com/video/Iuzw9erGJfQ/v-deo.html
@@eddyf4426 The Lynch Mob Wicked Sensation album is a hardrock masterpiece hands down.
What live video is the solo from that Lynch is playing?
I love how even the fashion styles compliment each other
Hard funk and heavy metal both have roots in the psychedelic era in acid rock and psychedelic soul.
Wth is the bass player thinking?
@@kahnny23He's thinkin it
@@kahnny23 Wrestling..
Cher back there ..
I was almost afraid to hit play. But as Rick once said "Bill McClintock Mashups are a hell of a drug".
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Exactly what I was gonna say!!!!
I usually spell it as "Helluva" tho.
✨😃Awesome stuff!
The thumbnail art is incredible.
✨👏👏👏✨
✨👏👏👏✨
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I'm never afraid to push his button. Bill's never let us down.
I'M RICK DIO BITCH!!
Haahaaa haaahaa... clicked and still laughing from disbelief how awesome this mix is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That was so dang good I’m wondering what RJD’s vocal track would sound like on Rick Jame’s music
Honestly, this mashup sounds like a singular song that represents a man having an internal conflict as he's in denial about the abusive relationship he has with a drug, or maybe an actual person. Rick James vocals represent the part of himself that's addicted and in denial while the Dio vocals kinda represent the man's conscience, trying to break through and get the man to end his toxic relationship with the substance/person. Or maybe I'm reading too much into it. Either way, this mashup is absolute art.
Yoooo. 👏👏
Oh - my - goodness!!!!!!
For a Black kid growing up in Detroit, listening to Rick James and R&B in my neighborhood yet at home, listening to metal, THIS was absolutely fantastic!!! 😄
Thank you...
Living Colour
In a parallel universe this was an actual collaboration that went to #1 on the billboard top hits.
LOL right, so good
Can you imagine this live in a stadium? Heaven.
I need to get there.
“Now for the song you all made number one!” South Park
,😮😆😆
It's truly astonishing how Ricks vocals just sit so perfectly with Holy Diver. I know you have to sync everything and put a lot of work in to make these sound as good as they do, but this one just blew me away.
Rick James actually started singing rock and roll before getting into funky slinky R&B. Very unique vocal quality
Not hard when both songs are 4/4
@@MrJeezus I only really knew Superfreak before as a band called Mordred had covered it, but I’ve listened to a few songs now due to Bill using his songs occasionally in mash ups. I need to actually get a couple of albums and dig a little deeper. Rick James had some serious talent.
@@Brandon-dy8us do it, then ? Always looking for high-quality mashups.
@@Brandon-dy8us look forward to seeing your quality mash ups then if it's that easy. Please let us know where we can find your UA-cam channel
Can't get enough of soul metal!
Yeah dude
Hip to be square Metallica = your welcome !!
I hope you know Mother's Finest!
So perfectly seamless. Bill McClintock has arrived at the Jedi Grand Master level.
He is allowed to sit on the council, but we cannot confer to him the title of Master.
@@Briansgate
Then Order 66 is justified. I'll help.
He already arrived there with the Temptations/Black Sabbath mashup
He's been at this level since Marvin Gaye and Ratt...
When the background singers came in, I pretty much had to change my underwear. (but didn't)
"I'm Rick James Dio, B**ch!" Another brilliant mash-up Bill. Genius.
😂😂😂😂😂
Kono Dio Rick James da!!
Muda muda muda muda muda bitch!!
How many people saw the title and said the same thing out loud
It is I
DIO~
Cocaine is a hell of a drug, which is why I could no longer work with Sabbath...
"Do you love me,Mary Jane?"
"No..."
"Do you love me Mary Jane?"
"Get away,get away!!"
That's brilliant!!! ✌🏻😊
Actually this is Epic from the first note to the last... Bill, you're a Genius!!! ✨👍🏻👍🏻✨🤟🏻🇮🇹❤️🥵🌡️🇮🇹‼️
Truth!
Yes, that was the best part!
So funny
Yeah, that was pretty cool
plz no kidnap...
Amazing work. The fact that both these artists are deceased and paying them both homage shows how Iconic they both were. Great job.
John Oates on guitar for Rick James 😂
Soul Metal strikes again!!! Incredible genre created by masterful mashup artists like Bill McClintock!!
LOL Soul Metal!
@@Tekenduis98 Both Bill and DJ Cummerbund have done their fair share of soul vocals over metal songs, and it ALWAYS works :)
If you like 'Soul Metal', check bands from the 80s and 90s like: 24/7 Spyz, Living Colour, Fishbone, Kings X, even Ben Harper to a lesser metal, more Rock extent, to name only a few.
While this is a great mix and Bill talents are not to be denied or denigrated, this genre is not a new creation.
One example I have for you is the “Loud Rocks” album from 1999.
Check it out.
Holy Mary, mother of Jane. In Bill we trust
Rest in peace, Rick and Ronnie.
This was a great mashup.
Amen.
Probably the best one yet
Nice job sure they would both love it!
💯!!!, Everyone forgets how great Ronnie and Ricks voices were !
Rick James was so much more than just a Super Freak, listen his song Hollywood 🎵
Indeed!
I feel so lucky to have seen Ronnie with “Heaven & Hell” before he died! Both these legends have wonderful documentaries out about them as well that I can’t recommend enough.
DIO - “DIO: Dreamers Never Die”
Rick James (byatch!) - “Bitchin’: The Sound & Fury of Rick James”
If you’re a fan of either or both, GO WATCH THEM! Their histories alone will blow your mind!
Once again this is so seamless that if you didn't know any of the individual songs you'd never suspect it even was a mashup
I fall into that category! I was just going to comment that I don’t know either of these songs, so this sounds like this was a real track!
Exactly! This is so perfect!
Wait...two songs? 3 ...
I'm one of those people and I couldn't agree more!
@@TurboGent fair enough, but if you haven't yet, check out the originals, Holy Diver by Dio and Mary Jane by Rick James. I saw Dio's last concert before he passed away, RIP. Never got to see Rj but he's gone too now RIP.
This is without a doubt the greatest mashup of all time. Hands down. Without question. Period.
Agreed! I’m blown away! Not just at how well it was done (seamless to my ears) and it’s such a perfect fit. No doubt that both Ronnie James Dio and Rick James would like it.
Check out his mashup of Judas Priests "The Sentinel" and Roxettes "She´s got the look"
Say you've never seen Raining Lobsters without saying that you've never seen Raining Lobsters.
Check out the Megatallica Sisters, Masters of the Neutron Dance Destruction
Beat It, Trooper, Staying Alive in Black and Play That Funky Music Rammstein are all better, though this is excellent.
The mad alchemist strikes again.
Classic reply god bless you😅
Pure Gold
this is crazy, well fuckin done.
I'm sorry, but this is perfection. It really is. I find myself listening to this more than Holy Diver lately. It truly is spot on. It's like it was supposed to happen. Too bad Ronnie and Rick aren't around to hear this. Xoxoxo
it was in the top 10 charts for months in an alternate dimension.
The Sabbath/Temptations one is the same. I cannot listen to Children of the Grave and not start singing "I never had a girl that makes me feel the way that you do" 🤣🤣
George lynch solo! Lol. This is excellent
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Craziest part of this is Dio’s outfit fits perfectly with Rick James’group and then Rick James doing the devil horns. Wtf. Did these guys plan this 40 years ago???
#conspiracyrevealed
They are one in the same~🤘
Rick James has always been very rock adjacent, mixing it a lot with his funk. kinda like Prince.
No… they just both worshipped Satan.
Nah everyone just liked cocaine and weird clothes.
I picture Rick and Ronny in heaven right now going, "We should have done this.".
you picture rick james and dio in heaven?
I am sure if heaven existed that Rick James would not be there 😂
@@bugglemagnum6213 Dio would be, reportedly a really nice guy.
If you believe in heaven and hell I am not sure Rick is I heaven. Lol.
@@diggerjohn1221"nice" stamps a celestial ticket?
Rick James had the pipes in more ways than one. Flawless, and a George Lynch solo never hurts.
You're talking about his cock?
That solo from “Wicked Sensation” in the middle was perfect 👌🏼
Hahaha... yeah!
What a brilliant Mashup.
Then‐
GL snuck in for The Lead !
(Brilliant)
Dude, I didn’t know the song but I’m like.. “is that George Lynch?”” Glad I’m not crazy 😜
Fuck yeah, George Lynch ROCKS!
George lynch is the greatest shredder of all time in my humble opinion. Rokken with Dokken!!!
Rick James and Dio both had voices that expanded beyond their respective genres!!
Well, RJD started singing in a doo-wop / rock band in 1960 (Ronnie and the Redcaps) so I think his voice expanded music as a whole. \m/\m/
Yes
Ok this is actually fire.
I swear to God you are operating on a different plane of consciousness to the rest of us. How do you consistently do this?! The quality of these mash ups is nothing short of amazing.
Agree!!
it is timing🎼 1&2 and 3&4
If you look up and match bpms you too can do this. It still takes talent
Man if people werent so married to their genres we could have had things like this on an actual stage. Thanks for making this!
Aerosmith and RUN DMC did "Walk this way" back in 1986
I have never understood why people can be so stuck in one genre. I love all music
Duuude. Wr did have this!! Arrowsmith and Run DMC!!! THE BEST!
@@williamsexton3078because that is the way we were conditioned to think. Society and group behaviours are for the most part by design. To keep us separated and ignorant. Always thinking our way is the best and those outside of our circle are less than. Time to think for ourselves.
We might have if Hendrix would’ve stayed around and fm radio didn’t go so commercial in the mid to late 70’s. But I’m sure that Hendrix would’ve been the first to pull it off. I’m surprised that Prince didn’t either.
As a Ronnie James Dio fan...
I approve. What an awesome Mashup. I think they both would love to have heard this back then.
RIP to both these legends.
Rick James always considered himself a rock star. He was a fan of and a memeber of rock bands. RIP King Of Funk! 🤘🏼🙏🏼🤎
We got Neil Young thanks to him
@@chrisvalle7249 indeed
King of Punk Funk
The collaboration no one was expecting but everyone needed.
I know that I’m wasting valuable adult time watching UA-cam for hours on end. Videos like this validate it!
Adult time is the least valuable time. Enjoy this masterpiece shame-free.
This is one if not the best mashup I've ever heard this is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Agreed. I'm honestly blown away.
@@clinder27 Clinder that's the truth I was also blown away how well this mash up sounds & arranged it's impressive
i am with you, i am diggin it.
@@michaelgrantham1871 me too I'm definitely enjoying this mash up
@@BKLYN_TZU man it has been so long I didn't even remember the Rick James song. I had to look it up and listen to it. I still don't remember it from back in the day, and it is ok, but this mashup knocks it out of the water.
Rich was a great man in my opinion, i was his personal bodyguard in the Buffalo area in the 80's whenever he was back in town. This man was HILARIOUS to be around and i think of him OFTEN, we ALL have shortcomings and demons to deal with. Great video !
Was Charley Murphy's Kung-Fu really as good as he said?
Not often do people call kidnapping and torturing a woman a ‘shortcoming’
I'm actually kinda speechless after seeing this for the first time. Seriously one of the best mash ups I've seen ever. Tremendous.
I AGREE WHOLE HEARTEDLY 👍👍
Same here. I've never actually been impressed by one of these. This was just too perfect.
Nice screen name! Best band EVER!!!
Bill's soul metal needs to be its own genre
the closest ones I could think of are Sevendust and Living Color.
Zeal and Ardor
Hendrix?
@@yavuz2638 Thanks for mentioning and introducing this band! They're great.
@@reogh You're welcome my friend. When subject comes to the fusion of soul and metal, it would be impossible not to mention🤘
The sole fact that he uses George Lynch for some of these solos makes this my new favorite UA-cam channel by a Mile!
FUGGIN TOTES
George Lynch rules
Possibly the best mashup ever, both the audio and video. Thanks for spreading the love!
As a devout Scandinavian metalhead I should be crying " Herecy"!!!! so loud it would resound and resonate to the depths of the Netherworld but this is just so spot on that any objection evaporates as quickly as a Mary Jane on an episode of Soul Train........
The two dancing ladies in their high boots are a perfectly placed addition to the original song too...
Nice.
Right! It seems so sacreligious, on first impression...and then it just freakin' WORKS so well. That's when you know you have grown with music. Don't let music outgrow you.
You spelled "heresy" wrong.
I'm a metalhead... I also mange nightclubs and venues in NYC- one of the BEST live performances I've ever seen wasn't a metal act, it was George Clinton amd Parliamentary Funkadelic- their lives are top notch, no matter WHAT genre you prefer
It pleases me beyond measure that these two songs mix so well together.
Not only are James' vocals a perfect match, even Dio's dancing about fits the video.
Guitar Solo by George Lynch from song "Wicked Sensation".
Rick James had the best voice for 80s radio-friendly heavy metal.
lol
Hair metal?
@@mezmerizer0266 Dredmetal
This dude’s fuckin amazing. Just showing how close music is. This channel is the best argument to say what rock n roll is and how wide open it is.
YES...and I can't wait until Bill tackles something involving that band.
I have run out of words to describe Mr. McClintock's work.
Best channel on YT
He is the undisputed mix master. No one can touch this mad genius's brain for finding perfect matches, with this being his crowning glory
My new favorite mashup! Even threw in George lynch!!!🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
The fact that dio didn't hire George lynch after this is an absolute travesty
Right?
Two egos would not be good together
@@sheeznutz2254 idk he made it work with rick so if you can work with rick james you can probably work with almost anyone except maybe ike
ikes got a strong fast pimp hand
well now I just want to see a death match
ike turner's bitch slap
vs
rick james' bitch slap
@@russellzauner true! Lol
Would he hire Rick James after this?
The contrasting styles between Rick James's voice and the music from Holy Diver is a surprisingly awesome combo. I never would have thought to put those two things together. Brilliant.
The obvious question now is to hear Ronnie Dio singing over Rick's Mary Jane, but it wouldn't be as fun. This is past gold. I could see Rick James fully digging this.
He's watching it with Satan right now snorting rail after rail of the best uncut cocaine!
This is PERFECTION !!!
Rick James is the greatest Metal vocalist of all-time
Who knew Rick James and RJD would consistently make the absolute best mashup, regardless who they're with LOL!
well, Ratt and Marvin Gaye is still better, but yeah, this is good.
Rick James WAS metal. Dude lived it, sang it and exuded it.
lol wut
He was whatever the hell he wanted to be.
@TheMaidofMiddleEarth you're really missing the point there. He did not say rick played metal. He said Rick WAS metal. FUCK YO COUCH!!!!!!!
Rick's the best episode of "Tales from the Tourbus!"
@@BWater-yq3jx I mean dude unironically was harder than like 99% of metal artists in terms of how he lived his life
The best mash up of them all.
Every time I say, "this is the best one yet" and then....here comes the
best one yet.
I will now be playing this over and over again until both original songs no longer sound correct.
This is too damn DELICIOUS
I only now realize how great a singer Rick James actually was ✨
So underrated!
I was thinking the same thing. It's interesting that his vocals were more noticeable when isolated and mixed over the Dio trackouts. This is also testament to the incredible talent of engineer Art Stewart in the original recording and Bill Mcklintock's uncanny abilities to not just find and mix complementary sample sources but also his audio engineering skills. The vocal stem on this track sounds so much more clear and audible than on the original Rick James track.
@@mikelprescott628 Definitely. It's one of the reasons I cannot get into funk that much. The vocals are drowning in the instruments somehow... doesn't get time to shine properly like we see here
@@MichaelHolmgaard ...Funk is about the collective Vibe of the whole song not just vocals. It's a worthy genre of music like any other but it's more focused on rhythm and movement, so if you don't have that it makes it harder to appreciate.
@@jiveturkeylee I played drums for 10 years so I have rhythm and movement. I just don't like funk music overall. I can appreciate the talent that goes into it, but the music is not my style at all. Great musicians though 🙌
The roof would have caved in this really happened in concert!! 🤟🏾
1:58 I love when Rick James points to the Keyboard player and the Keyboards player makes that "Who, me?" face. 😀
😅😅😅
That Lynch solo! Seamlessly integrated. Incredible❤...😮
Go George!!!
The absolute HOLY GRAIL to a good mashup is finding a key/tempo/melodic hook combo that ensures a smoothness to the transformation.
McLintock has always been good, but this is one of the best.
Man I thought it was Chappel
Best version of Mary Jane ever.
Holy diver... holy mary jane?
more like HOLY SHIT!
This is incredible. And fuck, George's solo has obviously been written solely for the purpose of being in this gem 20 years late!
You’ve outdone yourself with this solid tribute to Rick & Ronnie. I think they would be truly impressed. The mind blower was George Lynch’s solo!!! Bravo!!🇺🇸
Yeah dude…super sick editing and you brought me back to remembering Lynch. Awesome dude thanks for this
Pre steroid George Lynch was a beast
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As a DIO-fan for 37 years I can say: THIS IS GOLD!
Brilliant work, Mr. McClintock.
Insane !!! This is perfection...and Rick James doing the Devil horns at 1:30 is just one briliant little detail...
2:12 Epic!!!
No kidding. I wonder if Bill was expecting it.
I couldn't get enough of the "I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You"/"Holy Diver" mashup, and now I have this mashup with "Mary Jane" to listen to again and again. Thank you, Bill. ❤
For me it was the Mashup with Dio and Gloria Gaynor.
All of his Dio mashups are just great.
@Eugene Dorsey IV Oh, I loved that even more! Bill skillfully tuned and synced Dio's "Stand Up and Shout" vocals to match the melody of "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)."
I love this.. Rick James was a freaking badass, he can totally rock out over a metal track
Wow , what a crossover 👏 This rocks !
The Dio horns @2:13 foreshadowed this collaboration. Bill, you are a genius. Thank You!
Rick straight up throwing the horns. Apparently cocaine helps you see into the future.
The work that went into the audio sync and video sync up is amazing. This is fuckin incredible yo. Very impressive work. This Mashup was meant to happen and I'm glad I found this.
Me too. I most definitely agree.
This shhhhhhh is beautiful!!!!! You should get an Oscar for the video, and a Grammy for the music. It went together beautifully
This is my new favorite mashup. Masterful🤘🏻
This is soooo fkn good. This might be the best mash up song I've ever heard. They fit perfectly and I wouldn't have ever imagined in a million years that these 2 songs would blend so we'll. Excellent job on putting these two jams together. Ive played it 3 times straight so far🤘🤘
COULDN'T AGREE MORE DAMN 👍👏
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, Lynch comes in there and absolutely shreds away. Damn this was incredible!
Bro, my thoughts exactly!!!!
You should win a Grammy for this, Bill 🥇
You should win a Bill, Grammy.
One is not enough: Gotta give this a Pentagrammy for the Dio and a Kilogrammy for the Rick James, bitch!
Rick James Dio should be performing this at the Grammys with Yanni and Slayer! 🤘
It will be because of Bill that a new Grammy category for “Best Mash-Ups” will be created.
This is legit Fire 🔥
Color me mesmerized. This is brilliant right down to the speed of the girl's dance steps, Dio's knowing stare to Rick's drug references and the band in sync. I love it!
"Do you love me Mary Jane!"
"No, NO!"
"Do you love me, do you love me, do you love me..."
"Get away, get away, get away!"
Perfection.
😂 perfect timing
The voices in my head after day one of trying to stop smoking.
😂😂😂😂 Spot on! Hilarious , almost brilliant! 😂😊
Perfect for the full moon aka Blue Moon. Matches Ricks outfit.
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That’s fucking brilliant!!! 😂 Was not expecting the mighty George Lynch to be thrown in there for the solo!
Bill is a master at this !
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Bill is "THE" master at this.
So glad he's sharing his talent.
@@Metallian81 You're right !!! Just finished "I heard it round and round the grapevine "!!! Amazing !!
OMG! I jumped out of my skin when Lynch chimed in with the Wicked Sensation solo. Masterfully done!
To the person who created this, you are a absolute legend 🤘💯 this is the best thing ever!
Two of the baddest dudes right there!! RIP to Rick and Ronnie!!!
Word.
✨🎶✨🤘🙏🙏🤘✨🎶✨
How you came upon adding the Lynch Mob solo is beyond me, but it's absolutely perfect. Keep up the great content, Bill!!!
By far this is my favorite blended song
Absolute BRILLIANCE, that you incorporated George Lynch into this BEAST of A MASHUP MASTER PIECE!!!
Bill you are a wizard. Beautiful mash worthy of listening to in its own right. Neither song suffered in the making of this video
sorry for me ignorance lad, but could ye tell this old bloke if its real or a montage ? anywho....damn good àlchemy👌😆🤘
@@skywarp2414 montage mix up. First one for me..
Will be back. 😁
The Ronnie James Dio, Rick James duet in the end was priceless 🤩💸
Why is this so amazing?
Bill Withers/Pantera was the first mashup of yours I saw and I've been hooked ever since. Your channel is criminally underrated. I can't imagine the time and effort that goes into these. Keep up the great work
Masterpiece!! Even dropped in a George Lynch solo. Mind blown!
Seamless perfection. Loving Rick’s proto-angels doing backup vocals.
This song just grooves! Rick James vocals and Dio is one of Bill's top 10 mashups!
Shout out from Portsmouth NH, Ronnie James Dio's birthplace!
I've been a DJ for over 35 years and counting and absolutely love remixing music. It's an absolute treat and an honor to listen to what Bill does and how the mashups are absolutely seamless!
I love all the little nuances that happen through all of the mashups that he creates and you Sir are an absolute mixing God!
I've listened to every mix that you've ever done and please keep up the phenomenal work!
This was hysterical and amazing 🤩
This was so insanely incredible! My fave part is where Rick throws the devil fingers in the air!
Throw the Horns
Why?
He knew a Dio mashup was coming...
Well for Rockers it's the devil fingers, but it's actually The Funk Symbol for us Funksters.
It's actually a religious sign. Nothing funky about it
Never saw something like this before. This is brilliant.
The solo by George Lynch was the icing on this rockin'/groovin' cake!
This is so amazing. Rick James doing Dio's metal horns is the icing on the cake.