Dio: Rainbow in the Dark (1983)

Dio thought the demo for "Rainbow in the Dark" sounded too pop and almost destroyed the tape. His band talked him out of it and the song became one of his signatures. "Rainbow in the Dark" is about Dio's feelings after leaving Black Sabbath. He is the "Rainbow", which was also a band he fronted for a time.

Live:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUXSTY9AW-s

Studio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_h4ESpTIhE&feature=related

977. Street of Dreams by Rainbow (1983)

I thought this song was slightly older than 1983. It came from the same period as Stone Cold and you can hear it. The video was banned from MTV for a time. Personally, I really like the lyrics and the song's vibe. The character is longing for a lost love, but it sounds like they've been apart for a century.

Best Line: Something’s come over me and I don’t know what to feel


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyXZnQ9jj7U

998. Since You Been Gone by Rainbow (1979)

This was actually turned into a House song. It has also been covered by The Brian May band. Interestingly, Rainbow's version is a cover of Russ Ballard.

Best Line: Your poison letter, your telegram

Just goes to show you don't give a damn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYtdW5bD-7Q