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2011-08-15

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5334370

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Rainbow

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Polydor

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Rock-Pop

Rainbow, also known as Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow or Blackmore's Rainbow, is a British rock band led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. Established in 1975, the band has gone through various lineup changes over the years. After recording their first album with Dio's band Elf as additional musicians, Rainbow released their debut album "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" in 1975. The band name was inspired by the famous Rainbow Bar and Grill in Hollywood.

After achieving success with three studio albums and an extensive world tour, Blackmore decided to take the band in a new commercial direction away from their previous "sword and sorcery" theme. This led to vocalist Ronnie James Dio leaving the band. With new vocalist Graham Bonnet, Rainbow scored a hit single with "Since You Been Gone".

Throughout their career, Rainbow experienced more lineup changes and released several albums before disbanding in 1984 when Blackmore rejoined Deep Purple. However, they were resurrected once again in 1994 before going on hiatus after playing their final concert in 1997. During this time, Blackmore focused on his passion for Renaissance and medieval music with his partner Candice Night forming the Renaissance-influenced group Blackmore's Night.

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The album "5 Original Albums" by Rainbow is a compilation of five classic albums released by the band. This collection, released by Polydor, includes some of Rainbow's most iconic and influential works. With a total of 43 tracks, this album showcases the band's unique blend of hard rock and heavy metal, along with their signature sound characterized by powerful guitar riffs and soaring vocals.

The first album featured in this collection is "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow," which marked the debut of the band in 1975. This album introduced the world to Rainbow's distinctive sound and included hits like "Man on the Silver Mountain" and "Catch the Rainbow." 

Following this is "Rising," released in 1976, which further solidified Rainbow's place in the rock music scene. Known for its epic tracks such as "Stargazer" and "A Light in the Black," this album showcased the band's progressive rock influences.

Next up is "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll," released in 1978. This album featured songs like the title track, as well as fan favorites such as "Gates of Babylon" and "Kill the King." It demonstrated Rainbow's ability to create anthemic rock songs that resonated with audiences worldwide.

The fourth album included in this compilation is "Down to Earth," released in 1979. This marked a change in direction for Rainbow, incorporating more commercial elements into their music. Hits like "Since You Been Gone" and "All Night Long" became radio staples, showcasing a more accessible side of the band.

Finally, we have "Difficult to Cure," released in 1981. This album saw Rainbow experimenting with different musical styles, including incorporating classical elements into their sound. The standout track from this album is their rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, titled "Difficult to Cure."

Overall, this collection offers fans a comprehensive look at Rainbow's discography, highlighting their evolution as a band and their impact

5 Original Albums

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