A celebration of the life and music of Ronnie James Dio

[Holymagica]

This thread will be opened at 10pm UK time, 2pm California time.

Please use this thread to share the music and lyrics that made Ronnie James Dio so unique to us all.
Don't leave your kind words unsaid, your words make a huge difference to Ronnie James Dio and this community.
I have cried over the messages written in here and all the private messages sent to me.Ronnie James Dio really has united us all.
I know that Wendy Dio will take great strength from all of you.
She will cherish every single word and be overwhelmed by your love for both of them.
Now lets remember that Ronnie James Dio is never far away from us, he is that gentle breeze everytime the wind blows , he is that ray of sunshine you feel on your face, he is that drop of rain, he is that star shooting across the sky, he is the curved light of the Rainbow.His name is Ronnie James Dio and we will never forget you.

Let this be a celebration of the life and music of Ronnie James Dio.

[olivious the drummer]

If I had to pick one song which has touched me more than any other it is this:

STAND UP AND SHOUT
It's the same old song
You've gotta be somewhere at sometime
They never let you fly

It's like broken glass
You get cut before you see it
So open up your eyes

You've got desire
So let it out
You've got the fire
Stand up and shout-shout

You've got wings of steel
But they never really move you
You only seem to crawl

You've been nailed to the wheel
But never really turning
You know you've got to want it all

You've got desire
So let it out
You've got the fire
Stand up and shout

You are the strongest chain
And not just some reflection
So never hide again

You are the driver
You own the road
You are the fire go on explode

You've got desire
So let it out
You've got the power
Stand up and shout

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm_SQyXrgBk

This song will be played at my funeral as my coffin is carried in........I couldn’t think of a better anthem for those who the world try to hold back yet through sheer determination have made it through. This is the song of my life – thank you for writing it Ronnie!
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Stand up and Shout!!!!!

[Holymagica]

My first ever DIO concert!!
One of the best nights of my life!!
The Apollo has this huge stage, must be about 15 feet, Ronnie James Dio was a giant that night and gave one of the best ever performances of his life.You had to in Glasgow it was a known fact if you was not good, the whole audience could turn their backs on you if they didn’t like it! Not once did the turn their backs on Ronnie James Dio...he was simply amazing that night.

This is a recording from that show.
Dio - Shame On The Night Live In Glasgow Apollo 1983
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVICdHE68x0

[Metal2767]

For me it was those lines that helped me through hard times - Lock up the Wolves was released the same year I found Ronnies music... it was also a pretty hard time in my life...

My eyes could see the body shakin'
My eyes were clear and bright
Goodbyes are easy to remember
You can see the hurt still there in my eyes

I've fallen off the edge of the world
I've fallen from the top of the mountain
Just to rise again
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This is your life
This is your time
Look at your world
This is your life

[LadyRock]

Sacred Heart

Hey the old ones speak of winter the young ones praise the sun and time just slips away
Oh running into nowhere turning like a wheel and a year becomes a day
Whenever we dream that's when we fly so here is a dream for just you and I
We'll fin the sacred heart somewhere bleeding in the night yeah
Look for the light and find the sacred heart
Oh here we see the wizard staring through the glass and he's pointing right at you
Now you can see tomorrow the answer and the lie and the things you've got to do yeah
Oh sometimes you never fall and ah you're the lucky one
But oh sometimes you want it all you've got to reach for the sun
And find the sacred heart somewhere bleeding in the night oh look to the light
Well you fight to kill the dragon and bargain with the beast and sail into a sight
You run along the rainbow and never leave the ground and still you don't know why
Whenever you dream you're holding the key it opens the door to let you be free yeah
And find the sacred heart somewhere bleeding in the night yeah
Run for the light and you'll find the sacred heart
A shout comes from the wizard the sky begins to crack and he's looking right at you quick
Run along the rainbow before it turns to black attack
And oh sometimes you never fall and ah you're the lucky one
Oh sometimes you need it all you've got to reach for the sun
And find the sacred heart yeah bleeding in the night yeah yeah
We'll find the sacred heart


So many Songs I love Them all
Ronnie Thank You for All Your Music and The Awesome Memories we Have
Will Love You Always
Sweet Dreams My Angel
Love & Hugs
Trixie xoxox

[Holymagica]

This song is dedicated to all the folks who are have left messages on the forum the last few days.
The message.... is in Ronnie James Dio words!

Dio We Rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmbTBvRl_mE

[Holymagica]

[Holymagica]

♥ Rainbow eyes♥
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I5LBt_YQ7c

[olivious the drummer]

Love is all - from the butteryfly ball..........what a great vocal performance and a really great sentiment...........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pw6M8wLAeU&feature=related
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Stand up and Shout!!!!!

[sonnyboy11]

Just got back from the Memorial. It was pretty amazing. The performances and speeches were touching and the fans turned out in full support. Major props to all you metal-heads for showing so much respect to an icon. I'll miss RJD but it's good to know his legacy will never die.

[gateofheaven]

1998, Live in Sofia - Evilution

It was my first Dio's live, and the open song was Evilution... It was a long time waiting to see Him on stage and this song I will remember for all my life! We were a group from 10 people just in front of stage... It was 101% "dream come truth"!

The song is here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8w4BPVO8kU
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Yes, I am giant, I'm a monster
Breaking windows In houses
Buildings of glass

[DevinMacGregor]

I am not sure what to say. I have had many relatives to include my own cat stricken with cancer. I have to get some skin cancer removed and getting tested on June 14th for other types of cancer.

Wish I had known about the armband things. A lot more people were at the memorial than I imagined. Some of the security was a little prickish.

It as well lasted 4 hours which I did not expect. I got way too much sun but enjoyed watching the crowd and seeing all my long haired brothers and rocker chicks.

What was sweet was Wendy saying thank you.as she walked down the very long line of those waiting to walk by the casket Thank you Wendy. Much love in return.
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Smacks & Manly Thumps,

The Cap'n

Sons of Griogair


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[DiosDisciples]

The earth is filled with tears for you Ronnie. RIP Ronnie.

DON'T TALK TO STRANGERS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwX8yF8k0ls


Don't talk to strangers
'Cause they're only there to do you harm
Don't write in starlight
'Cause the words may come out real

Don't hide in doorways
You may find the key that opens up your soul
Don't go to heaven
'Cause it's really only hell

Don't smell the flowers
They're an evil drug to make you lose your mind
Don't dream of women
'Cause they only bring you down

Hey you, you know me, you've touched me, I'm real
I'm forever the one that lets you look and see and
Feel me
I'm danger - I'm the stranger

And I, I'm darkness, I'm anger, I'm pain
I am master
The evil song you sing inside your brain
Drive you insane
Don't talk

Don't let them inside your mind, yeah
Run away, run away, go!

No - no

Don't let them in your mind
Protect your soul

Don't dance in darkness
You may stumble and you're sure to fall
Don't write in starlight
'Cause the words may come out real

Don't talk to strangers [Don't talk to strangers]
'Cause they're only there to make you sad
Don't dream of women
'Cause they'll only bring you down
Yeah

Run, run, run, run away!

DiosDisciples
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DiosDisciples
Paul and Lorina Bolig
DiosDisciples@hotmail.com

[DiosDisciples]

\^^/ Thank You Ronnie. You will never be forgotten.

Dio - Blood from a Stone


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQct0Klokd0

Oh, you've been surprised again
Pulled like a leaf to the waterfall
Everybody's just pretending
I thought that you'd learn by now

Ooh, think about it one more time
What have you got when the god is gone
Clouds don't have a silver lining
And all you ever get is rain

'Cause you can't get blood from a stone
You can't open the door if there's nobody home
They've taken it all so just leave me alone
You can't get blood from a stone

It isn't once upon a time
When nobody falls and the hero flies
That victims got to fit the crime
And nobody goes down with you
You, you!

'Cause you can't get blood from a stone
You can't open the door if there's nobody home
They've taken it all so just leave me alone
You can't get blood from a stone
No, no

'Cause you can't get blood from a stone
You can't open the door if there's nobody home
They've taken it all so just leave me alone
No, you can't get blood from a stone

No blood from a stone
Go on and leave me alone
And I know it's a shock
To learn that you can't
You can't, you can't get blood from a rock



DiosDisciples \^^/ \^^/
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DiosDisciples
Paul and Lorina Bolig
DiosDisciples@hotmail.com

[MetalRob1968]

The one show that had a great memory for me on the Master of the moon tour was when he performed Gates Of Babylon, it was so impressive and such an honor to hear a Rainbow classic being played and sung to perfection, Thank you Ronnie for the music and the great memories you gave us all RIP RJD, YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER WITHIN US \m/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjeAchIZXpM&feature=PlayList&p=38DD5F93FAF1E822&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=14

Gates Of Babylon

Look away from the sea
I can take you anywhere
Spend a vision with me
A chase with the wind

Move closer to me
I can make you anyone
I think you're ready to see
The gates of Babylon

The power of what has been before
Rises to trap you within
A magic carpet ride a genie maybe more
A city of heavenly sin
Sleep with the devil and then you must pay
Sleep with the devil and the devil will take you away
Oh gates of Babylon

You can see but you're blind
Someone turned the sun around
But you can see in your mind
The gates of Babylon

You're riding the endless caravan
Bonded and sold as a slave
A sabre dance removing all the veils
Getting as good as you gave
Sleep with the devil and then you must pay
Sleep with the devil and the devil will take you away

Look away from the sea
I can take you anywhere
Spend a vision with me
A chase with the wind

Move closer to me
I can make you anyone
I think you're ready to see
The gates of Babylon

The power of what has been before
Rises to trap you within
A magic carpet ride a genie maybe more
A city of heavenly sin
Sleep with the devil and then you must pay
Sleep with the devil and the devil will take you away
Black gates of Babylon

The devil is me
And I'm holding the key
To the gates of sweet hell
Babylon