"I see a rainbow rising", R.I.P. Ronnie, we miss you! Thank you, Aaliyah, one of my favorite songs ever! 🤘

One of, if the not THE, best rock vocalists of all time. You can never go wrong with Dio.

The most beautiful music in this world, so I asked God for one thing: When I enter the gates of paradise, I want Stargazer to be the soundtrack of a new era for me. Congratulations from São Paulo Brazil.

These guys were the best at their craft. Stargazer is an amazing work of art. If rock music didn’t exist, Dio would have made a great opera singer.

Dio is one of the only singers who can bring tears to my eyes, both out of appreciation for his talent, and because he is no longer with us and I miss him. I had the honor of meeting him a couple times and he was such a great, nice, friendly, and funny guy.

Ronnie James Dio was self taught as a singer. He had a background as a trumpet player and he was inspired by the opera singer Mario Lanza.

This is one of the greatest songs of all time sung by one of the best vocalists of all time.

he knew how to sing healthy, how to express, how to use breath constrol and sound comportable to people, understanding what he's doing exactly. he was A GOD... GREATEST VOCAL I EVER HEARD...

Ronnie James Dio is absolutely one of the greatest singers of all time. Such power and expression!

His vocals were not only legendary, his song writing skillset were leagues above anyone who came before or after him! BTW Richie typically plays his solos using that Arabic scale. NOTE: The 2nd part of this song is entitled "A Light in the Black", check it out (Richie's solo in that session is mind blowing & of course Ronnie shines as always)…Thanks for the decades of memories Ronnie, and for you Aaliyah for show-casing and appreciating the music we grew up on. Great Reaction

I saw Rainbow live during this tour and Ronnie was by far the best rock vocalist I have ever seen. Amazing singer and always note perfect!

It's nice to see a younger person appreciate this. Music unites us all throughout time.

It's amazing how many musicians who don't know much about the electric guitar appreciate Blackmore's skill.

So, so glad you reacted to this iconic gem of a song. I’ll put RJD up against any vocalist, anytime, anywhere. Pure genius, pure gold.

I'm so glad to see young people discovering great music❤ rainbow was great band

Fun fact, the Guitar solo was first composed on a Cello.

I still get goosebumps the same way as my first listen of the song. The songs Dio did with Blackmore were really amazing. Definitely 70s were the golden era for the Rock music. And I love the way you kept smiling throughout the reaction😄

Without question, one of the all time greatest supergroups! Dio-Blackmore-Powell!

Ah yes, Ronnie James Dio, one of the greatest vocalists of all time. I was lucky enough to see him live in concert in the 1980s. He is missed.

Ritchie Blackmore, lead guitarist for Rainbow, and also for Deep Purple ... both amazing bands and musicians!!!

When Ronnie James Dio (real name Ronnie Padavona) was younger he listened and influenced by Opera singer Mario Lanza. This song is an epic rock opera with a killer instrumental composition. Simply one of the best songs ever recorded.

One of my favorite live performers and autotune wasn't even invented yet. Black Sabbath and solo stuff is great. Heaven & Hell, Holy Diver, etc....love yiur reactions & music appreciation.

Richie Blackmore is one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time. Other reactors have said, "I felt the guitar solo was too long." To them, I paraphrase, Gandalf, A Richie Blackmore solo is never too long or too short. It ends precisely when Richie means it to. Fun fact, some of the lyrics were inspired by a film called, The Silver Chalice. In the film, a charlatan magician named Simon attempts to fly from a tower but falls to his death.

One of the best songs ever written and performed. I saw Rainbow a couple of times in the early 80's when they still had some great lineups. Unfortunately, Dio had already left Rainbow at these occasions. But I saw Dio in his own band DIO in Stockholm 1984. I'm so glad I was able to see him live during his stay on earth.

My favorite song! I'm really happy to see you enjoyed it. The combination of Blackmore, Dio and the band's drummer Cozy Powell in my mind is the greatest group of musicians to play in the same band. If you wanna see more of them, I highly suggest you check out Mistreated or Sixteenth Century Greensleeves from their Live in Munich 1977. Mistreated especially showcases the band really well and has some of Dio's best live vocals.

I was lucky enough to see Dio several times in large arenas, and small clubs. He always gave everything no matter the venue. He was an amazing performer, we shall never see his like again.

This is a timeless masterpiece!! Ronnie James Dio commands the stage as only he can do. Thanks for this awesome reaction to the biggest legend there ever was. Ronnie you are missed beyond measure. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

This song is above epicness. I hope Blackmore's solo is the last thing Earth feels at is devoured by the sun.

From someone that is classically trained, this man was doing this 30 plus years ago. I love seeing your smile listening to him sing and also Geoff Tate from queensryche

I'm the biggest Dio fan and this is insane. I see a Rainbow rising. Im not ashamed to say I cry when I hear this song

Rainbow is one of the best Hard Rock bands!! Thank you for reacting to Rainbow ☺💖

Rock in peace Ronnie. Gone not forgotten. 💯🤘❤️

the best classic rock song ever

This masterpiece never gets old. Always will be a giant among the classics.

That's why he's the king he's 5"2 but his voice is out of control loved it your face said everything you rock

"Now where do we go" is one of the most powerful phrasing ever performed. No one can bring extended vocals like Ronnie James Dio. His range is insane; and Rainbow's beautiful music allows Dio to go where no man has gone before to steal a Star Trek phrase. Thank you for your analysis Aaliyah!!

I am so happy to see this generation discovering the musical treasures of my generation. The late 1970s and 1980s were by far the best metal and rock by far than most modern iterations. The technical complexity, the story telling and the talent is unmatched by most modern groups. I have seen Dio R.I.P. 5 times and he outdid himself every show from the previous.

I love the middle-eastern sound in this song, it's quite rare in rock music.

In the past, rock musicians learn a lot from classical music to enhance their skills and now classical musicians are listening rock to enrich their ability. What a wonderful world.

This old man had the record album when it was new. Side two has "Stargazer" (I felt almost struck with, "Look! Look! Look! Look at his tower of stone!") and then "A Light in the Black," another 8-minute song. Fast and frantic, the late great Cozy Powell that you heard in this one thunders brilliantly there, Tony Carey and Ritchie Blackmore have solo trade-offs... worth a listen. "All my life it seems, Just a crazy dream, Reaching for somebody's star . . . Something's calling me back like a light in the black, Am I ready to go? I'm coming home..."

It's always nice when the guitar player gets some credit. Great work by the whole band, and the producer, Martin Birch.

R.I.P RONNY JAMES DIO ! my start with Dio was 1980 Black Sabbath : Heaven and Hell , later Solo and Rainbow - 1980 was also my start as a Metalhead - today with 55 years the same big love to this Music

thanks for reviewing this song, ronnie is one of the best singer ever...listen also Gates of babilon, don't talk to strengers, rainbow in the dark ❣️

To have this much passion, love, repect for his craft.., amazing!!! RIP RONNIE JAMES DIO! HEAVEN FINALLY HAS ITS GREATEST VOICE OF METAL IN ITS CITY OF GOLD.

One of the best rock/metal vocalists in history.

Great music and musicians like this never dies, it's always there for us to enjoy. RIP Ronnie and Cozy!!

Saw Ronnie in Germany when I was in the Army, then when he was with Sabbath, GREAT 👍 PERFORMER, and even better person 😅😊

I was lucky enough to meet him about 20 years ago. Legend.

'Rainbow eyes' from there 'long live rock n roll' album. Have a listen

Check out Rainbow - Mistreated live in Munich 1977 for one of Dios best live performances of all time

The appreciation that you show in your face,

you can endlessly look at three things, how richie plays, how dio sings, and how a rainbow burns behind them...

Dio/Blackmore/Powell/Bain/Carey One of the best line-ups ever assembled

Rainbow came around when I was in my mid-teens learning how to play in a rock band. I was already a fan of Ritchie Blackmore and fell in love with this band. RJD is one of the best rock/metal singers ever. RIP RJD!

Miss you everyday of life Ronnie Long live Rock N Roll Just know Ritchies soon next Way of life 😢

I saw this when I was 15, some days later in Gothenburg, Sweden 1977...... Mindblowing!!

You picked the best track on the album. Great song. Great vocals . Great solo. Great band. My fave album by rainbow. Entitled Rainbow Rising phenomenal ❤❤❤❤❤

Best Rock n Roll Song & Band Lineup of All Time!

Ronnie James Dio, started with a doo-wop 50's/60's group but then got into rock/hard rock/metal. He had played trumpet as a kid. Just an amazing voice and entertainer. The best rock voice ever (my opinion).

Does not get any better than this, for me! Ronnie´s feeling, total control, his voice, techniques ahhh.... - R.I.P Master. Thanks Aaliyah for this one!😍

Ritchie Blackmore was also the guitarist for Deep Purple, who had a pretty good singer in Ian Gillan. If you check out Child In Time by Deep Purple, you'll see. Both Gillan and Dio are fantastic singers.

How could anyone "NOT" be impressed with Dio, and Blackmore's Rainbow. Modern rock, mixed with baroque, Renaissance, and medieval-classical influenced fusion, which started a whole new genre of rock music, lasting decades to come. A band that influenced, and launched thousands of musical careers. And it was awesome to see her so entranced by Ritchie's guitar solo. She looked like she was about to sploosh all over her chair. Thats just how I felt when I first listened to Ritchie. Unbelievable! I am happy to see the music of my generation still appreciated. Thank you for that.

It excites me to see young people get excited about heavy metal classics. Welcome to the brotherhood of metal 😄🤘

Dio was like Floor and Bruce Dickinson are...we know how good they are, but they still impress every time every song...also Blackmore is excellent every time, notice how the guitar solo foreshadows the wizards fall in the descending tone ..

Blackmore (guitarist) was a founding member of Deep Purple who were one of the forerunners of heavy metal (the others were Black Sabbath & Led Zeppelin). He now plays classical (renaissance/medieval/folk style) music w/ his wife (last I heard) (Blackmore's Night). Check that out if you like (he has CDs, etc.). Dio is amazing as always. Seen him several times as a solo act & w/ Heaven & Hell. Always a great performance.

I see her reaction on Deep Purple a couple of minutes ago and now this!! She's melting my heart ;-) Ritchie and Dio and the gang. Thank you so much for reacting to them.

Ronnie James Dio; making opera singers giggle like schoolgirls since the 1970's

Dio, Ritchie and Cozy! For the three of them, to take the opportunity to join in, at the same time - it's a once in a lifetime. And it won't ever happen again. They were so perfect together, and You can almost hear the harmonies, between the vocals, the guitar and the drums. This masterpiece is pure magic! Thanks for choosing and sharing this song! Too bad it didn't last another ten minutes! 🤩

Check more Ronnie James Dio! After Rainbow, he took Ozzy's place in Black Sabbath, and then had his own band called DIO. Between his range, technique, and vocal fry, not to mention stage presence, Ronnie never disappoints. He also seemed like a genuinely nice guy. RIP Ronnie. 😢

🤘 all songs with ronnie a in one take👏👏👏👏👏👏 he told me so🤘👍

Arguably the best rock song EVER.

This song has been one of my favorites for many years. Ritchie Blackmore on guitar and Dios vocals. Epic! 🤘🏻

It’s great to see people who are the same age I was when I first heard this song experiencing it for the first time. Someone rang me to tell me RJD had died..I knew he was fighting cancer. I played this song three times back to back, and then a whole host of his classics. Next time you play it, remember that the guitar solo is the musical interpretation of the lyrics that follow it, namely the wizard climbing the tower and then the long sliding note is him falling. Ritchie is the guitarist’s guitarist. A true virtuoso. I’ve seen him at least 20 times. I also saw Ronnie about six or seven times too. R.I.P.

He has no vocal training but apparently learned his fantastic breath support from playing trumpet from the time he was a young child.

I requested this, and it's amazing you delivered. Don't stop to do what you're doing. Love from the Philippines

I’ve always thought that if he went down a different path he would be an AMAZING opera singer. Go Aaliyah, go!!!!! ❤️

Aha! You tried to sneak this one by me ! Lol . Ronnie James DIO will live forever in the hearts of us fans. His voice is not only instantly recognizable its powerful and timeless also. Keep listening to us and you'll be wearing denim and holey T shirts in no time. Lol Thanks dear.

Arguably the best vouce in metal.

A beautiful woman appreciate the god of vocals Ronnie James dio who was influenced by opera god bless RJD RIP

You are so good at catching the singers intensity I love this channel

There are so many amazing qualities to RJD's voice - for me, aside from his power, is the perfect enunciation and dictiin of every word. No matter how 'loudly' he sang the lyrics, you could clearly understand every word coming out of his mouth. I can't say that for many singers - especially over the entirety of his career, from his early 1950s rock roots all the way through Heaven & Hell. He is one of a kind - and rightfully earned the King of Heavy Metal title

Rainbow needs to get more credit than it gets! Dio ,Blackmore , Powell!!!!!!!!

my favorite singer of all time for sure.

I wish Ronnie could see her reaction to his song. He would be smiling. RIP

Greatest vocals of all time! I miss RJD but he left lots of music thankfully.

The best Rock vocalist of all time Legendary guitarist Perfect drums Fantastic lyrics The perfect song!!

Every time Ronnie belts out "I see a rainbow rising" I get goosebumps on my arms.

Ronnie was one of the Unholy Trinity, among Bruce Dickinson and Rob Halford. The fundamental voices that defined vocals of heavy metal and that still echo in countless newer metal voices.

Aaliyah, what a way to start with genius of Dio!!! Well done. I feel sorry for the younger generations that never saw all these bands live in the 70s and 80s. I began in 1973 and eventually saw the same bands with my son.

Ronnie having his vocal range classified as a tenor is extremely symbolic, it is a privilege and an honor for the Rock world to have a tenor as one of its best vocalists of all time. In my view it's as if Ronnie could very well have been a tenor, but he chose to be a rocker. And this was probably one of the songs in which he used the most and demonstrated his immense vocal capacity.

At last people get our music in it's day said it was only noise. R.I.P Ronnie

So interesting to watch you take the tour through the music I grew up with!

Tremendous comments Aaliyah, very insightful, thank you so much for your reaction! You helped me understand Ronnie's singing skills better, specifically what he is good at. And I liked the detail in your comments. Glad you enjoyed this song so much as it is easily one of my absolute all-time favorites. It is a classic in the rock genre.

Good call on the guitar solo Ritchie Blackmore is a guitar God/legend yet greatly underrated at the same time! Him and Dio are at the top of the heap in their fields no question about it!

so so refreshing, please keep this music alive

Ronnie was one of the greatest of all time . He just got limited respect because of his genere . It's good to see new listeners appreciate his talents as of best vocalist ever. Thank you.

Awesome reaction 👍...This is one of the greatest song of all time. Keep up the great work. Your awesome 🌹💯

probably the best rock singer of all time

Ronnie was a opera fan his whole life.

So glad to see you enjoyed this! I would also suggest Rainbow's "Mistreated" live in Munich to see a great range and TONS of vibrato from Ronnie; 10 seconds after Dio starts singing in this one your jaw will be on the floor! Dio's stuff with Black Sabbath is also so, so good. Any thing from Black Sabbath "Heaven and Hell" or "The Mob Rules" (falling off the edge of the world, over and over, etc.) This is a deeeep rabbit hole you're falling down....enjoy the ride! Thanks for the video.