Man on the Silver Mountain
Rainbow
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I'm a wheel,I'm a wheel I can roll,I can feel And you can't stop me turning Cause I'm the sun,I'm the sun I can move,I can run But you'll never stop me burning Come down with fire Lift my spirit higher Someone's screaming my name Come and make me holy again I'm the man on the silver mountain I'm the man on the silver mountain I'm the day,I'm the day I can show you the way And look I'm right beside you I'm the night,I'm the night I'm the dark and the light With eyes that see inside you Come down with fire Lift my spirit higher Someone's screaming my name Come and make me holy again I'm the man on the silver mountain I'm the man on the silver mountain Come down with fire Lift my spirit higher Someone's screaming my name Come and make me holy again I'm the man on the silver mountain I'm the man on the silver mountain Just look at me and listen I'm the man,the man,give you my hand Come down with fire Lift your spirit higher I'm the man on the silver mountain I'm the man on the silver mountain I'm the night and the light I'm the black and the white The man on the silver mountain
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Written by: RONNIE DIO, RITCHIE BLACKMORE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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7 facts about this song
Band History"Man on the Silver Mountain" is a song by the British rock band Rainbow led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.
- Dio, the heavy metal band fronted by Ronnie James Dio, also performed the song frequently at concerts.
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Song DetailsThe song was released in 1975 as part of Rainbow's debut album "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow".
- It was written by band members Ronnie James Dio and Ritchie Blackmore.
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Significance"Man on the Silver Mountain" is considered a classic rock anthem, and is amongst Rainbow's best-known songs.
- The song exhibits Dio's powerful vocals and Blackmore's virtuoso guitar playing.
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ReceptionThe song has been praised for its melodic richness, quintessential hard rock sound, and deep, metaphorical lyrics.
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Covers and TributesNumerous artists have covered "Man on the Silver Mountain," including bands like HammerFall and Reckless Love.
- The song was also covered by the band Last in Line, which featured former members of Dio.
- After Ronnie James Dio's death in 2010, the song became a tribute to him, often being performed in his honor.
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Live PerformancesDespite the changes in Rainbow's lineup over the years, "Man on the Silver Mountain" remained a staple of their live performances.
- Dio, for his part, also included the song in his solo tour setlists.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song is performance-based, presenting Rainbow's energy and dynamism in a concert setting.
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