Stone Cold
Rainbow
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Every night I have the same old dream 'Bout you and me and what's in between So many changes, so many lies Try to run, try to hide From everything that I feel inside But I can't escape you or your frozen eyes Searching in the darkness Fading out of sight Love was here and gone like a thief in the night Stone cold And I thought I knew you so well Stone cold Can't break away from your spell Another dark and empty night If I was wrong, I want to make it right But you are so distant, so far away Your words like ice fall on the ground Breaking the silence without a sound Oh, familiar strangers with nothing to say Searching in the darkness Fading out of sight Love was here and gone like a thief in the night Stone cold And I thought I knew you so well Stone cold, yeah I can't break away from your spell You leave me stone cold Searching in the darkness Fading out of sight Love was here and gone like a thief in the night Stone cold And I thought I knew you so well You're stone cold, yeah I can't break away from your spell Stone cold, baby I thought I knew you so well You're stone cold, ice cold Can't break away from your spell You put me in the deep freeze Oh baby, don't you leave me Stone cold, you're leavin' me cold (stone cold) Can't break away from your spell Stone cold And I thought I knew you so well Stone cold Can't break away from your spell Stone cold And I thought I knew you so well Stone cold Can't break away from your spell Stone cold And I thought I knew you so well Stone cold
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Written by: Joe Lynn Turner, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger David Glover
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Stone Cold" is a song by Rainbow, a British rock band formed by Deep Purple's lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and the band Elf's frontman Ronnie James Dio.
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Chart Performance"Stone Cold" became Rainbow's first Top 40 hit in the United States, reaching No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It achieved increased popularity on the Mainstream Rock chart, where it peaked at No. 1 in 1982.
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Album AppearanceThe song is featured on Rainbow's album "Straight Between the Eyes", which was released in 1982.
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Song Style"Stone Cold" is described as a power ballad, exhibiting Rainbow's move toward a more radio-friendly, AOR (album-oriented rock) sound during the 1980s.
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Turnover in LineupBy the time "Stone Cold" was recorded, Rainbow had undergone multiple lineup changes. This particular song features Joe Lynn Turner on lead vocals, who joined the band in 1980.
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Music VideoA music video for "Stone Cold" was made, which was quite rare at the beginning of the 1980s. This showcases Rainbow's attempt to adapt to the changing music industry, which was progressively emphasizing the importance of visuals along with music.
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Change in Music Direction"Stone Cold," with its softer tone and romantic lyrics, signifies a distinct shift from Rainbow's earlier, heavier music style. This trend was said to have been influenced by Ritchie Blackmore's desire to move with the mainstream trend and earn more commercial success.
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Critical ResponseThe song received a mixed critical response. While some praised its catchy tune and commercial appeal, others criticized it for straying from Rainbow's signature hard rock sound.
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RecognitionDespite its controversial shift in style, "Stone Cold" helped Rainbow achieve their highest charting album to date in the States, and the album "Straight Between the Eyes" was certified Gold in the United States.
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LegacyEven today, "Stone Cold" remains one of Rainbow's most popular songs, continuing to receive airplay on classic rock radio stations and demonstrating the lasting impact of the band's music.
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