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Title: "IN THE SHADOW OF THE WIZARD"
Review: Why can't these groups last? The inimitable combo of Dio and Blackmore is captured beautifully with this live recording. Standouts include KILL THE KING, MAN ON THE SILVER MOUNTAIN, and the crowning jewel, STARGAZER. A highly recommended recording which begs the question, "Is there more we haven't heard?" Do live recordings of, say TAROT WOMAN, or GATES OF BABYLON exist somewhere in the Blackmore archives? As a companion piece I also recommend LIVE IN MUNICH, which has a slightly different set list. Further, any hard rock enthusiast should possess the first three fabulous studio recordings from RAINBOW: the eponymous debut, RISING, and LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL. I was lucky enough to see RAINBOW open for BLUE OYSTER CULT in late '83... sadly enough, the DIO era had passed, but Mr. Blackmore was majestic, charismatic, and so amazingly skilled with that Stratocaster in hand.Enjoy!!!Balthazar "Air Cool" Platini, III
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