{"product_id":"rainbow-rainbow-rising-ritchie-blackmores-rainbow","title":"Rainbow – Rainbow Rising \/ Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainbow – Rainbow Rising \/ Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful collection of early Rainbow, bringing together the band's landmark hard rock recordings from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRitchie Blackmore's Rainbow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1975) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1976). Featuring the formidable partnership of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and vocalist Ronnie James Dio, this selection captures a pivotal period in the development of heavy rock, when blues-rooted guitar riffs, classical influences, fantasy-inspired songwriting and increasingly ambitious arrangements were shaping a new direction for the genre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormed by former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore following his departure from the band, Rainbow provided the perfect vehicle for his distinctive guitar playing and increasingly adventurous musical ambitions. The arrival of Ronnie James Dio proved particularly significant. His commanding, theatrical vocal delivery and imaginative lyrical themes brought a dramatic new dimension to Blackmore's compositions, helping establish the distinctive identity that would make Rainbow such an influential force in hard rock and heavy metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e material features the classic Rainbow line-up of Blackmore, Dio, keyboardist Tony Carey, bassist Jimmy Bain and powerhouse drummer Cozy Powell. Released in 1976, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marked a major creative leap, combining muscular hard rock with grandiose arrangements, progressive structures and a darker, almost mythical atmosphere. Tracks such as 'Tarot Woman', 'Stargazer' and 'A Light In The Black' demonstrate the band's ability to balance intricate musicianship with monumental riffs, dramatic vocal performances and expansive compositions. 'Stargazer', in particular, stands as one of Rainbow's defining achievements, distinguished by its epic storytelling, orchestral elements and sweeping sense of scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe earlier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRitchie Blackmore's Rainbow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recordings showcase the band's original 1975 line-up, with Blackmore and Dio joined by musicians from Dio's former group Elf. This material has a somewhat looser, bluesier hard rock character, while already revealing the medieval and fantasy influences that would become central to Rainbow's musical identity. 'Man On The Silver Mountain' remains one of the band's signature songs, while 'Catch The Rainbow' offers a more atmospheric, melodic approach, highlighting Dio's expressive vocals and Blackmore's carefully constructed guitar work. 'The Temple Of The King' further demonstrates the group's ability to move beyond conventional hard rock into more reflective, acoustic and folk-influenced territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these recordings illustrate the transformation of Rainbow from an exciting new project into one of the most important bands in the evolution of classic hard rock and early heavy metal. Blackmore's fiery guitar playing, Dio's unmistakable voice, powerful rhythm sections and richly layered keyboard arrangements make this an excellent overview of the band's formative years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing selection for fans of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Dio and classic 1970s heavy rock, as well as collectors interested in the foundations of melodic heavy metal and the more progressive, fantasy-inspired side of the genre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarot Woman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRun With The Wolf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarstruck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo You Close Your Eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStargazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Light In The Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMan On The Silver Mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf Portrait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sheep Of The Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatch The Rainbow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnake Charmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Temple Of The King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf You Don't Like Rock 'N' Roll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSixteenth Century Greensleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStill I'm Sad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dDO-Kk9956g?si=Ny7Z-AoxNS6P7snW\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydor Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56509089513814,"sku":"2683 078","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/1000101768.jpg?v=1794072087","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/rainbow-rainbow-rising-ritchie-blackmores-rainbow","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}