~LONG LIVE ROCK 'N' ROLL~Discussion

Holymagica · Guest

Released April 9, 1978
Recorded May-July & December 1977

Track Listing
"Long Live Rock 'n' Roll"
"Lady of the Lake"
"L.A. Connection"
"Gates of Babylon"
"Kill the King"
"The Shed (Subtle)"
"Sensitive to Light"
"Rainbow Eyes"

Band
Ronnie James Dio – vocals
Ritchie Blackmore – guitar, bass
David Stone – keyboards
Bob Daisley – bass on "Kill the King", "Sensitive to Light" and "Gates of Babylon"
Cozy Powell – drums, percussion

Jeffrey · Killing The Dragon Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 324

I was so surprised to hear "Rainbow Eyes" at the Memorial Service for Ronnie. I have always loved that song. His voice will bring you to tears on that album. I figured it was a forgotten gem from so long ago, but someone else must have a special place for it in their hearts.

Excellent album. One of the first I bought after discovering Dio on Holy Diver. Not quite as heavy as the music with Black Sabbath, but fine hard rock, indeed.

Jeffrey
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adiszul · Holy Diver Joined: 12 Nov 2009 Posts: 185 Location: Poland

I think that all Rainbow cd's with DIO are in top 10 albums ever made in HARD ROCK music, that's sure for me...

Favourite song, today it is Lady of The lake, have anybody heard cover of this song by Catch the Rainbow? they have made a Rainbow tribute cd, and Lady.. is bonus truck on it, band include members of helloween(one of the best metal bands ever!!!) , and guests

8 of 12 tracks are from Dio's Rainbow era, check out all album or only few tracks and tell me what do you think about it..
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The Masterstroke · Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 57

Interresting thing to mention :As far as I know the Guitar-Intro of "The Shed (Subtle)" is a rip off , of a guitar part from the Jesus Christ Superstar Musical. This Album has been my second Rainbow LP.On Stage was my first.Compared to on Stage this Album sounded much to tamed to me.But allmost every song is great and Ronnie's voice make it a unique Masterpiece - as allways.

PowerKnight · Joined: 17 Aug 2010 Posts: 58 Location: The Castle Tower

Great album and Gates Of Babylon is the sensational cut here, LA Connection and Lady Of The Lake continuing the medeival ambience but what a shame this turned out to be the final Rainbow/Dio album.
I had just left school at this time and I had to see Rainbiow live with Ronnie, but it wasn`t to be and Ritchie had some kind of mental breakdown and the dream died. PowerKnight Twisted Evil

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Rimax · Guest

Search youtube for the rough mixes for this album, great interesting versions...

dioesque · Joined: 06 Aug 2010 Posts: 25 Location: Australia

I got sick of waiting so sent Universal an email asking basically "when, please!?" This was their response;
Hi John,

Thanks for your email regarding the item that you are waiting for.

We have not yet had any confirmation on when we will be re-issuing this album. I will keep your email address on file and as soon as I have any more information I will be sure to contact you.

I am sorry that I could not assist you further.
If there is anything else I can help you with, please feel free to contact me.

Kind regards,

Amy Lawson.
Universal Music Direct Support Team

sigh......

PinkLedRushDio · Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 191