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Rainbow – Stargazer (long studio version)

Here’s an early mix (from Cozy Powell’s own collection) of Stargazer, off the Rainbow Rising album. It features an extended keyboard intro (cut from the final release) and a longer outro. This is taken from the album “Rising Rough Mix” (and is the most interesting track on it).

Rising was probably my favourite album back in 1977(76?) – I even transcribed the guitar parts in tablature. Then again, I was the first person in school with a copy – having discovered the joys of import record shops by this time. Local (Australian) release came 3-5 months later.

And, towards the end of that year, the band toured, and we all went to see them – rainbow-light, 1812 Overture drum-solo, guitar through the ceiling and all.

This is for Greg Squires – who may have got a copy of the first Rainbow album before me, and raved about it.

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25 Responses to “Rainbow – Stargazer (long studio version)”

  1. he will always live …
    he will always live on. in ourselves, his most faithful children HAIL!!!!!!!

  2. BattlingTube on May 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am

    This video has been …
    This video has been entered into the ‘Best Dio Tune’ battle at BattlingTube website.

  3. SymphonyOfDestruct99 on May 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am

    Dio was so small in …
    Dio was so small in figure but his voice is so melodic and powerful.

  4. Ah, thank you for …
    Ah, thank you for the memories Ronnie. You were one of the greatest metal singers ever. We will not see ur like again unfortunately. This is my favourite song by Dio. RIP Ronnie. Thank u for Stargazer!

  5. Never heard this …
    Never heard this version before, the extended keyboard intro suits the song well. It is just one those magic epic songs. An amazing song!

    RIP Dio

  6. rip from orkney Dio.
    rip from orkney Dio.

  7. R.I.P Ronnie James …
    R.I.P Ronnie James Dio

  8. In Memoriam
    In Memoriam

  9. lovecat1977drums on May 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am

    RiP got me a long …
    RiP got me a long time ago the rock god!

  10. no words to …
    no words to describe this perfomance. RIP Dio

  11. @McNoobsauce …
    @McNoobsauce Exactly!

  12. VeryStevePerry on May 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am

    R.I.P. Ronnie James …
    R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio. A true Rock Legend. Thank you for your wonderful music, it will live on forever in our hearts . from Scotland.

  13. This is definietly …
    This is definietly THE most epic song ever. Last 2 minutes or so are what Dio was all about.

  14. Sad Day for all DIO …
    Sad Day for all DIO fans \w/ R.I.P. ROCK GOD!

  15. SuperRosomak on May 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am

    rock gods
    rock gods

  16. This is great, I’ve …
    This is great, I’ve listened to this version a lot. Thanks for posting it, it’s testimony to the wonder of Mr. Dio, and we’ll all benefit from his legacy and beautiful music. \m/

  17. RockonDude92 on May 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am

    This song moves me. …
    This song moves me. R.I.P. DIO!!!! \m/!!!

  18. Remembering the ” …
    Remembering the “VOICE” of Rock N Roll! Ronnie James Dio! RIP Brother! Your Fan from Seattle Washington!!!!!

  19. LOZAtItsBest on May 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am

    At the beggining I …
    At the beggining I thought the person who made this video put up a Dream Theater song instead of Stargazer

  20. DIO Foreva
    DIO Foreva

  21. CelticReject on May 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am

    R.I.P RONNIE
    R.I.P RONNIE

  22. who the …
    who the dislikes this?

  23. “…too many die…”
    “…too many die…”

  24. R.I.P Dio !!!!! …
    R.I.P Dio !!!!! :(

  25. DoodlesMusic on May 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am

    Wonderful! …
    Wonderful! Brilliant! Epic! Ta-ra, Dio!

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