The love of my life passed tonight, this was her favorite song. There is a big hole in the world tonight. She made the world a better place. Death Be Not Proud

Rob is such an amazing vocalist. check out the depth this guy has, can sing ANYTHING, melody, screaming, slow, fast, this dude is the ultimate vocalist

I love this man, my lord he has the voice of a heavy metal angel

I'm crying like a 13 yr old girl. That was beautiful

You can say that Freddie Mercury had the best singers voice or our lifetime and that Plant or Paul Rodgers was the quintessential rock singer, but Halford is hands down the greatest metal singer bar none.

The way they are, all of them ,so emotionally involved in the performance makes this version so above and beyond.

acoustic version is still heavier and more rockin then anything Nickleback has done!

awesome cover of the haunting 1975 Joan Baez acoustic hit. Even Joan was shocked and flattered that Rob Halford covered her song about her early 60's relationship with Bob Dylan. Judas Priest takes this very personal song up another level and proves a great song is forever, no matter who performs it.

without Rob Halford...I wouldn't have 5 guitars, a keyboard, and a recording system.He is my inspiration for heavy metal & acoustic melodies. THANK YOU ALL MIGHTY METAL GODS.

Fuck. Yes. Goosebumps and tears. Best ever ladies and gentlemen.

I am so greatful to have heard this before I am dead.

Just got done listening to Diamonds and Rust from Joan Baez this morning. What an honor to hear them do this acoustic. High five for getting into the "Rock n Roll Hall of Fame" this year.

This is an amazing song and performance. I recon Rob Halford could sing a song about paint drying and grass growing and it would be amazing.

I love the original version, I love the Priest version, I love the Priest's Instrumental version, and now I love this version. Wow, so much things to love for a man that hates everything in world :)

Its good to see that Judas Priest are finally receiving the respect they deserve for their awesome talent.

Glen & KK playing together, an impossible act to follow!!

This 62 year old LOVES this version....😊🇨🇦

But if you are offering me diamonds and rust, ive already paid. Pure pain and pure love in that song

I first saw Priest in July 1980 at the Towson Center in Maryland. Three friends camped out overnight for tickets, and we owned the front row. One of countless times I've seen them since and they've never disappointed. So grateful to have seen this line-up in their prime.

It is difficult to say what my favorite Judas Priest song is because they have so many that I adore...but this one is always in consideration. What an amazing band.

Utter shock! I live on 5th floor, the chill along my spine went all the way to the basement. I was lucky enough to hear it live in 2004, and all you saw was dropped jaws in the crowd and I swear to God this song (and Touch of Evil and Beyond the Realms) hit all of us so hard we couldn't even sing. Seriously, and you could see big tough men shed tears and stuff, that was unreal!

Judas Priest is my favorite band of all time Rob Halford's voice is just amazing and we he sings with the band mates it is a unbelievable experience.

Man I remember my old man showing me this and he started thinking about how this was him and my moms song and just started balling from the sound of halford no one like him my dad passed back in June and I will forever cherish this song

Here is the lyrics I'll be damned, here comes your ghost again But that's not unusual It's just that the moon is full And you decided to call And here I sit, hand on the telephone Hearing the voice I'd known A couple of light years ago Heading straight for a fall But we both know what memories can bring They bring diamonds and rust Yes we both know what memories can bring They bring diamonds and rust Now I see you standing all around and snow in your hair Now we're smiling out the window of the crummy hotel over Washington Square Our breath comes on white clouds, mingles and hangs in the air Speaking strictly for me, we both could've died then and there Now you're telling me you're not nostalgic Then give me another word for it You were so good with words And at keeping things vague 'Cause I need some of that vagueness now It's all come back too clearly Yes, I love you dearly And if you're offering me diamonds and rust, I've already paid But we both know what memories can bring They bring diamonds and rust Yes we both know what memories can bring They bring diamonds and rust Diamonds, diamonds and rust Diamonds, diamonds and rust Diamonds, diamonds and rust Don't want no more diamonds, diamonds and rust

man what a great performance and a timeless classic by Joan Baez!

one of the best bands to ever exist. I wished we could go back in time and keep them young, but alas, they have retired. I grew up with them, I love them, one of the best front men ever to exist, the sound with rob halford was just so incredible. I have all their albums, and wished I had the first versions I'd bought back in the day, I've worn a few out over the years.

The important thing is that he's not trying to pretend that nothing has changed and sing in the same way. He re-arranges the old songs a little bit, so they still sound awesome! That's the real artist, who knows his possibilites!

Halford, Halford, Halford... =~~~~ Not words, just tears and heads banging can describe this Man.

I wish they would put this version on a studio album.

Rob is God ! Priest at the Best

I can't hear this version enough. WOWl

Nunca me voy a cansar de escuchar esta versión. Gracias

so wonderful, Rob's voice

That tone. That beautiful vibrato. Incredible.

We both know what memories can bring....

HERE IS THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG"DIAMONDS AND RUST" Joan Baez revealed to The Huffington Post that she wrote this song after Bob Dylan called her from a phone booth and sang her the lyrics to his song "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts." Baez said that this gave her inspiration to write "Diamonds & Rust," and that she lied to Dylan, telling him it was about David Harris, who she was married to from 1968-1973. Bob Dylan rarely reveals much about his songs, but his track "Queen Jane Approximately" is most likely his take on his relationship with Baez.

Rob is amazing... singers like him and Dio are able to just reach inside you and comfort a part of you nothing and noone else can, or inspire you and invigorate you more than anything other thing. Thank God for em, they are true heroes in their own way, I'm not sure where me and countless others would be without legends like Rob.

After all those years, all those tours and the age of Rob.. I mean this guy still have an extraordinary voice. Extraordinary with all the letters!!

I hear this song over and over again and never got tired of it.

Diamonds and Lust ! You all look great !

man....many young vocalists still cant beat him....\m/

They took one of my favorite songs And made me like it even more.

There are very few rock/metal singers God has blessed with the vocals of a metal Angel and Rob is one!!! Priest is AWESOME in concert!!! Rock on!!! 🐧🐧

Rob, Kk, Glen, Ian... I am one of your earliest US fans dating back to 1974 or 1975. You not only made a few songs your own, you made metal your own in ways that will never be equaled. Unique is a shallow word, but all I have in this moment.

Rob can fucking sing

Wow....this is the First time I’ve heard this done acoustically, but it won’t be the last. Those guitars! That voice! Oh My Goodness....... 😍🥰😍🥰

That;s just fantastic! Such a great singer, and two incredible guitarists! Thanks for all the years of wonderful heavy-metal music! Judas Priest rocks on!

both versions - original and priest are extremely good. not many musicians can pull a feat like that... hope one day Halford and Baez would sign it together :))

After all these years he’s still the greatest .

Amazing version! The best heavy metal voice!

Never heard this before. My Lord, what a great performance. Met Rob numerous times in Phoenix in the 80s. Heard him in the studio with local bands a couple of times. Super, super nice guy.

I first discovered this video about 6 months ago and have been haunted ever since. Rarely does a day go by that I don't watch it. I still get chill bumps when I listen to it. Rob's voice is perfect for this song.

rob Halford Forever

Rob: I love you dearly KZfaq: I love chili

This is the perfect accoustic version of this excellent Priest classic.

❤. Un vrai groupe qui tient encore. Que j aime qui est Artistique du métal et de ma génération

I went to see joan baez live a few weeks back.. im a lover of both baez and priest.. both incredible versions.. love you both ❤

love that version. rob always reminds me of walter white haha

Certainement l'une des plus belles chansons de Joan Baez. Cette version en acoustique est à tomber ❤ Thank you Judas Priest💥

Just heard rob Flynn of machine head do this on Facebook live, blew me away

Great cover by Judas Priest! One of my most favorite metal bands :)

Love that man's voice.

This song always hits me in the Heart. I've had these radical supernatural experiences happen at least 3 hundred times in my life. I once listened to this song after a long enduring time of my life which almost killed me several times. Just like clock work that ghost came to me that very night. I ain't scared of them anymore. Got the Lord Jesus CHRIST on my side now. AMEN and God Bless you all

Love this tune! I was at the 18 August 2004 Reunion show in Toronto and they did the song like this....AMAZING!!! Slayer opened for them and i swear they were nervous or something...they weren't as good as usual....who wouldn't be nervous opening for THE MIGHTY PRIEST!!

Rob's voice is amazing here. Well it is anywhere else, but you know what I mean.

LOVE THIS...AND ROB THE VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS...........

for thirty years you been touching me Rob. Not all republicans hate your life style. Bless you.

This is a one of a kind gem.

joan baez would be proud.

So fucking great it's the best of my favorite band so thank you so much for my Lord

Priest in Casper, Wyoming on 4 20 2018 was one of the best shows I've ever seen! Thank you Judas Priest !

My Uncle Loved this song. He taught me most of what I know on gutiar. He could not teach me to sing but he taught me the importance of lyrics

I like Judas Priest as soon as I heard Rob's voice. He's my favor, I really like his voice

absolutely awesome. Good song, and Halford sings exceptionally!

i cant believe the strumming this two authentic masters are performing on this version, it totally sounds like a friggin mariachi

One of my favorite bands growing up.Saw them live in Montreal 6th row on the floor on their Ram it down tour.Blew my mind!

This song makes me sad my wife and i wpuld listen to it all thr time Miss you patty 8 yrs gone and i still love you

I was in a concert where they played it half acoustic half heavy, I miss that mix!

Rob's screaming metal voice is fantastic but I'm always happiest and most impressed when he sings in his lower register.

Perfect tune of the strings

I'll be damned, here comes your ghost again But that's not unusual It's just that the moon is full And you decided to call And here I sit, hand on the telephone Hearing the voice I'd known A couple of light years ago Headed straight for a fall But we both know what memories can bring They bring Diamonds and Rust Yes we both know what memories can bring They bring Diamonds and Rust Now I see you standing with brown leaves all around and snow in your hair Now we're smiling out the window of the crummy hotel over Washington Square Our breath comes in white clouds, mingles and hangs in the air Speaking strictly for me we both could've died then and there Now you're telling me you're not nostalgic Then give me another word for it You were so good with words And at keeping things vague Cause I need some of that vagueness now It's all come back too clearly, yes, I love you dearly And if you're offering me diamonds and rust, I've already paid But we both know what memories can bring They bring Diamonds and Rust Yes we both know what memories can bring They bring Diamonds and Rust Diamonds, Diamonds and Rust Diamonds, Diamonds and Rust Diamonds, Diamonds and Rust Diamonds, Diamonds and Rust

I will be playing this when I die..and Rocka Rolla....

It's funny. Im smiling and crying here at the same time. Smiling for the diamonds i will always have. Crying for the inevitable rust times brings on. I see Rob, Glen, KK, in their late 60s in this clip and... It comes back too clearly, How i loved you dearly... 30, 40 years ago. And i will still love you, thanks to the diamonds and in spite of the rust. Rock on!!! ✨💖💖✨

This is the most moving vocal I have ever heard of this song.

I want this to be played on my funeral

Now that's fucking sweet. First time I heard that version.

Rob Halford has absolutely poured his Soul out and bound it with Diamonds and Rust truly creating a version of this song that in my mind, made it this Timeless song in the form it was always destined to become. That being said... and years ago I couldn't comprehend that I would actually say the following ... but.... Ripper Owens on Live in London... Granted he is covering Halford's version more or less... Ripper nailed it... and the closing Scream/ Note/ inflection had the hair on my body standing on end , totally electrified with tears welling up in my eyes and breaking free down my cheeks... so Lamentingly sorrowful, such loss... my words do no justice but Ripper really poured his Soul out and I would almost dare to wonder what experience in life he was drawing from to release that emotional palllet with the song.. Rob Halford , is an amazing singer, the True Metal God that has had a massive effect on my life.. Ripper Owens was a great singer to fill Judas Priest's time while Halford took time after the Epic Metal Album that is PAINKILLER, to deliver us TWO, FIGHT, HALFORD, PANTERA - Light comes out of Black.. and many other amazing works.. Rippers Priest is a group of works that absolutely hold their own in my book and I am beyond happy that he did... Halford , DIO, GEOFF TATE, WARREL DANE, BRUCE DICKINSON, JON OLIVIA, and a few others are such incredible singers with such amazing content in their music. Don't read the rest unless you will read the first part again before leaving. that it sickens me when I have to hear the cRap they shove in our faces with every movie, tv show, dumbass at the stoplights with their trunk rattling with the same repetitive beat vomiting the same mindless nursery rhyme about smacking der bitch up and makin it rain in da club wit da bub getin wit yor boyeeezz gurl cuz he ain't taken care of hiz and I gotstzta getz mine... There's I another shit song missing one word that is repeated 100 times over that I won't say... plus all the yeah uh huh yeah yeah uh uh s...

This version should be include in the JP catalogue, it is AMAZING

imho the probably most impressive version of this delicate piece of music.

The art of interpretation

No matter how many times I hear Judas Priest perform that song, it never fails to give chills.

Awesome. I always thought Rob was, and still is, one of the great hard rock/metal singers. This shows his that his musical talents extend much further. Thanks for putting this up.

So much memories in there!!

Made me cry :( so emotional!

Rob Halford is known for his ram it down your throat renditions of Priest classics , then he does this proving he is trully one of the greatest vocalists of our time !

Splendid!

Masterpiece.

Judas priest ..best band of all TIME ...hands down

Hellyeah HALFORD! My favorite tune sounds awesome in acoustic!! Hail, hail, hail the great JUDAS PRIEST!

Fantastic!