'Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987' Two-CD Set

[Diodude]

Unfortunately from what I've seen ,both concerts are not complete.The first one(1983) is missing at least one song(Evil Eyes was played 100%.I'm not sure if Don't talk to strangers was played on that day.)
The second show(1987),there are 3 songs missing(Stand up and shout,Sunset Superman & We Rock).I have the bootleg of this show,and those 3 songs are on it.

[neon knight pete]

This really looks worth getting folks, great set of songs, nice cover by the way .
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PEsneesby

[The Wolf]

I hope it´s not only available at the forthcomming DIO-Internet-store.
I can´t use this, I have no Creditcards...
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No more night-I´ve seen the light
let it shine on bright-hang him higher!

[Holymagica]

A Review
Rating: A
Niji Entertainment was created before Ronnie James Dio succumbed to stomach cancer. In fact, on this release, Ronnie is posthumously credited as Executive Producer. Ronnie was very mindful that he was dying and he wanted to leave his legacy in the good hands of his wife, and manager, Wendy Dio and a close group of trusted friends. This was very important to Ronnie because music, and his fans, were important to him and he wanted to be sure to give all he could give, even from beyond the grave.

DIO at Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987 does more than simply survive the test of time; it is a timeless look back at DIO doing what he did best...sing and entertain in front of tens and thousands of Metal Heads. The concerts have been remastered from the original recordings so the sound is top notch. Both disks feature great set lists and lineups. The 1983 disc is the better of the two as this concert featured the classic DIO lineup with Ronnie being joined onstage by Viv Campbell on guitar, Jimmy Bain on bass, Vinny Appice on drums and Claude Schnell on keyboards.

Donington was home to the Monsters of Rock Festival and in 1983; DIO was promoting his debut album Holy Diver. Ronnie had guts as the entire Metal community was watching and wondering if he had what it takes to lead his own band instead of simply being the front guy for bands like Elf, Black Sabbath and Rainbow. Dio was poised and already a veteran of the stage so he knew the answer to the fans query; he just needed to get out there and prove it and no place was better suited for DIO than Donington.

With a set list that included "Stand Up and Shout," "Man on the Silver Mountain," "Children of the Sea," "Rainbow in the Dark," "Heaven and Hell" and Straight Through The Heart" he did just that. The crowd responded with a roar and the guys following DIO suddenly gulped at the thought of having to follow THAT.

By 1987, Ronnie had taken his solo band to the heights of the Special Guest spot on the Donington bill. The band performed before headliner Bon Jovi. Opening for Bon Jovi and Dio were Cinderella, W.A.S.P., Anthrax and Metallica. Again, the band fired the crowd up with a set list that included many of the aforementioned classics along with "Last In Line," "Neon Knights," "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll" and "Rock and Roll Children."

The Metal world may have lost Ronnie James Dio but his legacy lives on and is in good hands. As fans we can relish in what was, and remember the importance of Ronnie James Dio when it comes to the music we love. Not only was he a great front man, vocalist and lyrist but he also took time to meet, and go out of his way to thank, the fans. He loved the music but he also loved the people who he shared it with. By Jeb Wright


Like so many other Brits in here ...I first heard this concert on the Radio ''The Friday Rock Show with the late Tommy Vance''
It was a very special moment, the combination of DIO + DONINGTON= Pure Class

[olivious the drummer]

I did exactly the same. The Friday Rock show was a huge event for me. I am beyond excited at the release of this CD, having listened to the soundclips its going to be a huge sounding album!
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Stand up and Shout!!!!!

[Rimax]

[Holymagica]

[Holymagica]

I noticed Ronnie James Dio won the Tommy Vance Inspiration Award at the 'Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards'

Here is Wendy Dio with the award.



I know some of you are wondering why am I posting this in here...really its for some of our friends who don't know who Tommy Vance is....if you check this post you will find out who he is

[Holymagica]

Okay have you got yours yet?
For some of you, this recording will be the first time you have heard it.
I want to know what you think?

[Rimax]

[Jeffrey]

I got mine today, the one I won. ONly got to hear the second disc. Sounds great. Extra EVil. The drums are very impressive. Noticed them, good guitar. And Ronnie, well , what can I say.

Still speaking to me from beyond.

Thanks to Dean at NIji for the contest and winnings.

Jeffrey
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Ronnie James Dio is a legend

[Holymagica]

"Dio At Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987", the double-disc set which is the first official release from Niji Entertainment Group, the label formed by the late Ronnie James Dio and his wife/manager Wendy Dio, sold 5,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 98 on The Billboard 200 chart.

The cd went straight in at Number 12 in the UK Rock charts, the highest new entry

24 days in the top 100 at Amazon UK
This pre order sales as well

#1 in Music -Hard Rock & Metal
#37 in Music -Rock
#71 in Music - Pop at Amazon USA

[Neon Knights Forever]

Just to let folks know, I went to a Madison Best Buy yesterday and while they did not have the Donington cd set there, while I was in the store an employee helped me order it through the Best Buy online site for $9.99, $0.55 tax and free shipping, and it gets delivered right to the house, instead of the store. If some people are having a hard time finding it, this might be something to check out in their area. Especially if the same price is available.
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It's Always A Mystery, Not What It Seems To Be.

[neon knight pete]

[Neon Knights Forever]

Nope, you're not the only one. I was introduced to Ronnie's music by The Black Sabbath album Heaven And Hell, and I think Neon Knights was the third song I heard from the album, and one of my favorites.[/quote]
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It's Always A Mystery, Not What It Seems To Be.