I've never heard this song all the way through - ever - because I cannot bear Tyler's vocals...This version appeals to me...
Ooooh, not sure I’m with you on this one. ST has pipes easily the equal to RJD, IMO, and is a more nuanced songwriter. I love them both but they do dfferent things and to me , as much as I love and respect Dio, his voice is the wrong tool for the job on this song.
Special demerit for the out-of-place wanking metal guitar.
“Destroys” Steven Tyler?
Sorry, can’t go there with you.
RJD is a great vocalist in his genre, to be sure. No question about it. He has great range and power.
I certainly am not an RJD expert, but every time I do hear him, though, I feel like I’ve heard the same vocal before.
It may be because Dio’s chosen genre has him sort of pigeon-holed to one sound, but Tyler’s voice seems more versatile.
Certainly doesn’t “destroy” Steven Tyler.
WHAT??? no POINTS for the "Sweet emotion" plug in Post 5 ???
ANd hey you KNOW you all LOVE Pat BooneBlack is the only one being honest
You GO BLACK --- let loose that inner BOONE!!!!


In a similar related story... I've seen Black Sabbath perform with Ozzy and RJD. On the live Sabbath music that was written with Dio, the performances were everything I could have hoped for. A soon as Dio performed any Sabbath/Ozzy stuff, it would sound too cheezy. BTW, also saw Dio with Blackmore's Rainbow.... Oh yes... :dood:Ooooh, not sure I’m with you on this one. ST has pipes easily the equal to RJD, IMO, and is a more nuanced songwriter. I love them both but they do dfferent things and to me , as much as I love and respect Dio, his voice is the wrong tool for the job on this song.
Special demerit for the out-of-place wanking metal guitar.
Sounds like YJM playing guitar. Don't care for YJM either.
wish I could "weedly" that fast!