Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll

Rock · 1978 · 5 tracks

Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll

A high-octane collision of medieval fantasy and stadium-ready hard rock. Dio's thunderous vocals meet Blackmore's lightning-fast neo-classical guitar wizardry.

The album where wizards and Marshall stacks finally shook hands and decided to conquer the world together.

A triumphant and mythic celebration of heavy music that balances aggressive riffs with delicate, medieval-inspired beauty.

Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll · vs · Rainbow

Dusk+2.1σ

Dusk saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks

02

Lady of the Lake

3:39

03

L.A. Connection

5:03

06

The Shed (Subtle)

4:47

07

Sensitive to Light

3:07

08

Rainbow Eyes

7:12

Moments Worth Waiting For

The explosive opening riff of the title track that immediately sets a defiant, anthemic tone.

The haunting, delicate flute and string arrangement on 'Rainbow Eyes' that showcases a rare vulnerability.

The heavy, syncopated groove of 'L.A. Connection' that bridges the gap between hard rock and early metal.

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Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow

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Cosmic Egg

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Return to Fantasy

Return to Fantasy

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Get Heavy

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For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)

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