1983 Ronnie James Dio "Man On The Silver Mtn" (Rock Palace) 

Amateurs, take notice: You are witnessing the real blood and guts of Rock and Metal. Yes the real Mccoy. This song and the songs of the past have something that many musicians today forget. This guy gave life and a soul to his music whenever he sang. This man was born with a destiny to be a true Rock GOD!. True and Free, Forever in our hearts.

Ronnie is one of the greatest singers of Metal. R.I.P. Ronnie Your Music will live forever.

I think 1983 was Dio in his absolute prime. And this lineup was great and I loved him with the Sabbath boys, too. RIP, Dio. \m/

What a voice! Nobody could touch him in his prime.

Thank God I grew up in this time and got to see Dio live during this era.

So glad and fortunate I saw Dio many times live. I’ll Never forget his concerts!

The voice of heavy metal. Rest in Peace Ronnie James Dio

No true metal / rock fan would have give this a thumbs down. This was before the time of gimics.. when true, pure talent matterd, and Ronnie and the band had it in bucket loads. R.I.P

Vivian just slayed almost every 80s guitar player with his attack and legato picking. A style he falls into which is a mix of Gary Moore and Blackmore.

This band is utterly amazing, the drummer is sooo f'n good, the lead guitar, wow. An amazing driving, relentless beat. That was one lucky studio audience. I've watched this many, many times, real hard rock at it's best.

Ronnie James Dio is clearly the most professional metal artist that I know of within the past 35 years. He treats his audience like his extended family. He goes right to the front and touches their fingers moving from right to left. When he sang this song at the end he went: "I'm the man, I'm the man, We're all the man on the Silver Mountain!" He knows and acknowledges with all humility that is fearless that he wouldn't be singing to anyone without you, the audience. Such class, so much so that his Facebook page has deep loyal followers and I'm proud to be one of them. Yes we miss him but we know he is our Ronnie into infinity and we will see and hear him soon.

One of the things that I love about Dio is the ay that he was always gesticulating when he sang. He was up there telling stories... that's what I realize now. Not just singing lyrics, but actively trying to tell stories and create imagery. Just a fantastic performer.

The best metal vocalist EVER! My first concert ever was The Last In Line tour with Twisted Sister and I will never forget it. RIP Ronnie James Dio.

Ronnie James Dio (and Ritchie Blackmore) never had a better line-up since Rainbow in 1976-1977 when they recorded Rising. To me, Tarot Woman remains the most emblematic heavy rock song ever. Rest in Peace Ron, we'll all miss you, but we'll never forget you.

I love that Dio, solo, upped the tempo, Awesome version of this song. Rip RJD

love Dio, who's voice defined metal for generations. .

Once upon a time there was a little man with a HUGE voice and they called him RONNIE! Thank you and rest in peace...

Your music will never die Ronnie. Love and Respect.

RIP Jimmy and Dio.

Nobody had the voice like Ronnie James Dio and seemed like Ronnie was a great guy he had one of the best voices in rock metal hard rock his voice.range was fantastic and yes he was the little guy with the huge and powerful voice does not matter if he was in Sabbath or Dio he was fantastic and the black Sabbath heaven and hell was fantastic I could not see Ozzy singing it Ronnie may you forever be chasing dragons in the great gig in the sky you are the knight and up the irons Ronnie you where the voice of metal you will always be missed by you great fans around the world up the irons maiden manic🤘🌟🌟🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🎼🎶🎶🎶⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✨✨✨✨

MAD talent.... i love this live version, the guitars sound really cool

The band's lineup was a dream team.RIP,Ronnie!

Ronnie is truly " The Man ", no one will ever take his place, great talent, great person

Simply the best! Operatic, raspy, crystal clear. Breadth and depth, The man had it all. We miss you Ronnie. The world is a lesser place without you.

Such a great voice live and he absolutely loved his fans... No one will match him and his professionalism

See, this is what is so different about legends like Dio. He sounds *great* live. There are so many singers that let me down when I hear them live. But Dio sounds like he's in the studio! (except for the thousands of fans screaming in the background of course. )

I sure do miss him. He was an incredible singer and preformer. RIP RONNIE JAMES DIO

"WE'RE ALL THE MAN ON THE SILVER MOUNTAIN!" Dio was more than human, after he died he became the literal SILVER MOUNTAIN that we stand upon.

The heavenly choir has a new member tonight. You will be missed, brilliant Dio!!

There isnt enough words to explain just how much the song kicks ass

R.I.P Jimmy Bain. Now you and Dio are together, the Men On the Silver Mountain

One of the best metal vocals for sure! God bless RJD.

After seeing this in 83, I have spent plenty of time searching for every live version that Dio did of it and I have to say that Vivian rules, this was definitely the best solo I have heard him play for it.

Had the pleasure of seeing RJD 3 times.Twice w/ Sabbath and The Last in Line Tour. A voice that will live on, great talent sir, may you rest in peace.

My grandchildren are "rocked" to sleep by Ronnie Dio. Who would have thought that possible?

The best guitarist Dio ever had... he shredded the fuck out of this Les Paul

Vivian Campbell rips! Holy shit I didn't realize how good he truly is. Definitely an underrated player imo.

it does not get better than this.

I love Ronnie's stage presence

No one will ever come close to Ronnie the man on the silver mountain is now the man on the golden mountain too will be up there with you someday always in my heart

That was epic!! Dio's vocals are unreal and Vivian slays on guitar!

I saw his live performence twice ! thank you Ronnie RIP !

Back then I was 14. I had this on VHS, and had Vivian Campbell on my wall with 4 other favorite guitarists.. His riffage and the way he switched to and from that X2N in the neck spot, affected me! Killer performance, thanks for sharing! Dio was the Man,............."on the silver mountain!"

One of my all time fav performances from any band. Spent countless hours watching this concert.

I was fortunate enough to see this lineup of Dio's band three times and the first time was in December 1983 at the Saenger Theater, a small venue in New Orleans. It was a night of highlights but 'Man on the Silver Mountain' was, for me, the most epic moment. (They also did a killer version of 'Heaven and Hell'.) RIP Ronnie. Thanks for the music and the memories.

R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio...

What a gr8 singer power , growl, energy, super talent live.

Ronnie Dio was the only vocalist who could sing this song with any authority. His voice IS the song (no offence to Ritchie). Sadly missed.

A blood and guts performance from all concerned. RIP Ronnie and Jimmy.

seen dio a couple times back in the day, on this holy diver tour as a matter of fact... one of the best live performances i've ever seen, van halen, rush, and kiss were great too, but dio was incredible.

I was at this concert/TV show recording. Miss you RJD!!! And yes it was just after Holy Diver was recorded.

The greatest voice Metal ever witnessed.

Love Dio. RIP man

Thanks so much for uploading; Dio was a genius, may he rest in peace...

This is so great it makes you break out in a cold sweat. R.I.P. Dio Best singer in the world and a true legend.

I remember seeing this when it came out. This is what made me a Dio fan. I then went out and got Holy Diver, and then I got his albums over the years with RAinbow, Sabbath, and Elf. I was fortunate to see him at the Roseland theater back in the 90s and he put on a slamming live show! The guy could sing his ass off. RIP Mr. Dio, I know you're up there singing with the greats!

Badass versión. A kick in the head. Absolutly perfect

R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio :.(

One of the best metal jams ever. Period!

one of the best metal voices ever!

Ronnie came from a different realm.

Remembering!

I just heard this song performed with graham bonnet. My god, how i miss Ronnie.

Going to miss Ronnie. He was truly the greatest rock singer ever. Gold Bless you Ronnie and your family. Rest In Peace.

THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so damn disorienting how short in stature he is yet how absolutely ginormous his voice is know throughout Rock

ONE WORD FOR THESE GUYS - "PHENOMENONAL!" RONNIE'S ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CROWD - HIS ADORING FANS - IS JUST AMAZING! I'VE SEEN HIM IN OTHER VIDEOS TOO IN WHICH HE'S OFF THE FRONT OF THE STAGE, SHAKING FANS HANDS, AND RUFFLING THEIR HAIR, DURING THE FIRST NUMBER! AMAZING MAN WHO IS A LIVING LEGEND AND A TRUE INSPIRATION TO ALL MUSICIANS - NOT JUST VOCALISTS BUT EVERY INSTRUMENT! LONG LIVE ROCK AND RONNIE JAMES DIO!

I was in Airzona and somebody called in and requested man on the silver mountain,neon knights and holy diver. The DJ didnt even notice they were all Dio songs until after they were finished. Best 20 minutes of radio ever :)

A true legend / master of metal music genre

the best ever rocking guy , rip

I only got to see Dio once, but it was an experience that has stuck with me the last 23 years. Yngwie Malmsteen opened for him at the Allentown fairgrounds in PA, and it was an odd pairing, but the show was worth it's weight in gold. And just the night before, I went to see Death Angel, War And Peace, and Forbidden only a few blocks away at the now-gone Airport Music Hall. 2 great nights of metal!

I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and good fortune when I go back an listen to my music legends / heroes. Even after 41 years, this amazing talent! I seriously doubt anyone will be able to say that about pop stars over the past 20 years.

Amazing Artist !!!

R.I.P the master..... You are true man on the silver mountain!!!!

You will be missed Ronnie. Thanks for the tunes and memories. You dominated and crushed the 80's rock scene. RIP from Virginia

King Ronnie

To the new generation of Dio Fans greetings from 30 years past he is gone now but a legend still

Que saudade de você, Ronnie Dio... Tive a oportunidade de assistir a quatro shows em São Paulo, inesquecíveis... Dio foi tão amável comigo e com todos os fãs... Só ele mesmo poderia ser assim, tão especial... Love you forever, Ronnie James Dio... ❣️🤘

Man !, what a voice. !.This man sang with heart and soul and he will not be matched ever !!!!...I get goosebumps when he sings. Long Live the Man on the Silver Mountain Ronnie James Dio.

Ronnie loved comeing to Cleveland always drew large crowds always awesome to see and hear rip Ronnie

Ah, the old days....

Giants live eternally!

Love you, Ronnie - your voice will never die

Absolutely the best rest in peace Magic Man

"We're alllllll.........the mannnnnnn."

the greatest

RIP Ronnie James Dio. You were a ROCK GOD that the world will never see the likes of again. You will be sorely missed!!!

RIP Ronnie...gone but will never be forgotten.

Forever the best!!!

ronnie james dio super singer!!!!!!!

No other vocalist could generate such power and excitement than this man .

I loved Vivian Campbell after the lead at 2:41, he keeps the volume level at the same point when he rolls back into the verse. Awesome!! God bless RJD in heaven.

Heaven missed true rock so they called Ronnie home. I'm jealous of the show they're getting up there!

I just heard Dios singing for the first time since the eighties and the first song I heard, I didn't like. But when I heard him sing with Black Sabbath I was blown away. His voice is incredible and turned my whole opinion of him around. He has more range than Ozzy even!

The most powerful voice ever. Noone can give peace in mind like Dio. Every song, every performance like thunder. God bless him, R.I.P.

Tears in my eyes when I see this video.... Powerful voice!!! Great person and great singer, R.I.P. forever R.J. DIO.

Rest in peace Ronnie.

I started rocking metal in the early 80's and never stopped! This music and this man's vocals take me back...to a better simpler time. YOUTH.

The best singer in metal- you can understand every word not just screaming- RIP

i love this song by dio and old songs of the 70s so rip dio rainbow hits a so ozzy best metal god godfathers metal n rock ronnie james dio & ozzy