I saw Rough Cutt open for Dio in September of '85. To date, they are still the best opening act I have seen. They were flat out amazing. I met Matt Thorr at the local mall and got a few autographs as he was there with RJD....very cool.
I went to see Dio in 1985 because Rough Cutt was to be the opening band. Disappointed when the were replaced at the last minute by another band (Keel - who were awesome anyway) but really wanted to see these guys.
I never to this day understood how rough cutt wasn’t huge. Their contemporaries were so weak compared to these guys. Saw em twice and they killed it both times. Paul shortino is a top ten of mine. All feel.👊🔥👊
I agree - should have been much bigger - they had two factors working against them - nobody within Warner Bros Records seemed to care about them and the result: VERY LITTLE EFFORT on promoting them - their songs did not get radio or Mtv airplay to any significant extent - the 2nd factor - on that 1st album - they really don't have any solid single - this was rectified on the 2nd album but that 1st album, most of the songs lack a hook (Round N Round, We're Not Gonna Take It, etc) and that's why Warner Brothers had them do videos for the two cover songs on that album (Never Gonna Die, Piece of My Heart)
@@Swanlord05 agreed 👍🏾. For me this song "Dreaming again" was the best for this band and the most melodic. Transmits a deep different energy. It was a waste of the voice for poorly rhythmic songs
Fucking GREAT band. Much more talented than the majority of the bands around at that time. Paul Shortino is one of my favorites, and has not lost that killer voice to this day.
this brings me right back to seeing them open for Dio in 1985. Nobody had a clue who they were but they soon won over the crowd by sheer talent and great songs from that first album. They were among the best of the 80s metal bands, I don't get why they never caught on with people
I can't decide whether midnight or paul shortino is my favourite rock vocalist of all time. But he was def in the top 3. His sound was distinctive and powerful.
I interviewed these guys for my Cable show back in 1985 at the Capital Center in Largo Maryland. They were great during and after the interview. They were touring with DIO and had a chance to meet Ronnie. This is one of my favorite songs. There is nothing like the old 80's Metal. These guys put on a Hell of a show and of course so did DIO :-) RIP
I just discovered this band. I can’t believe this amazing vocalist has eluded me for 40 years; why does this cat(Paul S.) not have a more extensive catalog. Kind of brings to mind Fleishman and McKauley(MSG); both deserved more time in the studio.
J.D. Soos I mean yeah; they had a cool band name for starters - not a generic one like so many others had during that era. "Rough Cutt" stands out. They had a great image (well, not so much different of other bands that time), but most important of all - super b, memorable songs.
Saw them opening for Dio in 85 at the Spectrum in Philly. Amazing! We all called the guitarists "mini George Lynches". His voice is above and beyond sooo many others!
I was at that show . They played great, but it was still DIO's show . And, of course, it had to rain half way through the show. Mama's Boys had the PA go out on them, but they still played their ass off.
Paul has a great voice, I remember these guys I loved one of their records, it is still hot fresh metal to me cuz they kinda got lost in the shuffle of the HEAVY METAL dawn. would love to get their music again. very great singer he can sing. a HEAVY METAL REVIVAL would be nice with all the high octane metal. let the party come again to a two-decade party. we need guys like these lovers of great music. the party must happen again woman makes men do weird things like creating an instrument and singing to your loved ones. cheerz to a new era of great music.
Wish to hell I could've seen them in person. Love this band, & may still have RC cassettes, somewhere. You can tell they're having fun playing, & that always makes a hell of a difference.
There's a mystic moon horizon Setting in the east And a rainbow has fallen Pot of gold at me feet When I woke up that morning with no one by my side I thought for a moment Like a flash before my eyes Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again Oh no... I'm dreaming Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again Oh no... I'm dreaming In the dead of the day My mind drifts away To a place that's all my own I close my eyes To my surprise I'm dreaming again, oh no Now the picture is clear And there is nothing to fear If they should turn out the lights If I face my fears, They'll all disappear Like things that go bump in the night! Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again Oh no... I'm dreaming Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again Oh no... I'm dreaming There's a vision in the mirror Suddenly appears out of nowhere Eyes glow in the night In shadows of the light So beware There's a beauty in bed It's something she said To make me afraid of the night If I face my fears, they'll all disappear Like the woman who did that night Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again Oh no... I'm dreaming Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again Oh no... I'm dreaming
One of the VERY FEW rock singers that sounded live exactly like they did on the record. I love the sound of the buzzing amps...that brings back memories of so many concerts in the 80's...
Paul Shortino rhymes with Dio, but I don't think it is the same. He had a vocal line in the Live Aid crap back in the eighties also. One of the most underrated bands of the period, probably because they weren't cute and dynamic. The talent is apparent, but that wasn't what sold records at that time. (Refer to Saxon, ugly but incredible) One of the best albums I ever bought! (Cassette Tape)
2 reasons why ROUGH CUTT didn't make it even though they SHOULD HAVE : The band was basically a training ground for artists . Band members always leaving , replaced by new ones & the lack of songwriting in the band . There first album , 5 out of the 10 songs were co-written either by Ronnie James Dio or his wife Wendy . If they had the songwriting part down & band members actually sticking to the band for more then a year or 2 then i think they would've went very far .
Very underrated band. I love Rough Cutt.
Goodness gracious, this man could sing! Heads and shoulders above the great majority of his peers. He has killer tone!
Paul Shortino possesses a truly magnificent voice.....
I saw Rough Cutt open for Dio in September of '85. To date, they are still the best opening act I have seen. They were flat out amazing. I met Matt Thorr at the local mall and got a few autographs as he was there with RJD....very cool.
I went to see Dio in 1985 because Rough Cutt was to be the opening band. Disappointed when the were replaced at the last minute by another band (Keel - who were awesome anyway) but really wanted to see these guys.
Did you get an Orange Julius at the mall?
I never to this day understood how rough cutt wasn’t huge. Their contemporaries were so weak compared to these guys. Saw em twice and they killed it both times. Paul shortino is a top ten of mine. All feel.👊🔥👊
It's a very good band.... They just needed a little bit more melody in their stuff.... They were heavy but not melodic enuff
@@Swanlord05 well tgus song oozes melody. Kullwe twin 🎸 s. And Jesus...1 of the most amazing singers...period.
I agree - should have been much bigger - they had two factors working against them - nobody within Warner Bros Records seemed to care about them and the result: VERY LITTLE EFFORT on promoting them - their songs did not get radio or Mtv airplay to any significant extent - the 2nd factor - on that 1st album - they really don't have any solid single - this was rectified on the 2nd album but that 1st album, most of the songs lack a hook (Round N Round, We're Not Gonna Take It, etc) and that's why Warner Brothers had them do videos for the two cover songs on that album (Never Gonna Die, Piece of My Heart)
Bad management is why they never made big. They also were not promoted as they should have been. Such a shame as they were a very talented band!!
@@Swanlord05 agreed 👍🏾. For me this song "Dreaming again" was the best for this band and the most melodic. Transmits a deep different energy. It was a waste of the voice for poorly rhythmic songs
I'm amazed at how close this sounds to the original album version. Great song! What a "blast from the past"!
I was at that concert !! They played as the sun came up, and right after it rained ! Well worth the trip !
One of the greatest bands of the 80's. I wish they had the recognition they deserve
Love this song. Paul Shortino voice is powerful.
Shortino’s voice was fucking amazing
Fucking GREAT band. Much more talented than the majority of the bands around at that time. Paul Shortino is one of my favorites, and has not lost that killer voice to this day.
One of my favorite vocalists!
Same
this brings me right back to seeing them open for Dio in 1985. Nobody had a clue who they were but they soon won over the crowd by sheer talent and great songs from that first album. They were among the best of the 80s metal bands, I don't get why they never caught on with people
Yup saw them on this tour in Phoenix. Bought the album next day. Thought they were great in concert
i love paul shortino , he has got great voice
I can't decide whether midnight or paul shortino is my favourite rock vocalist of all time. But he was def in the top 3. His sound was distinctive and powerful.
Wow the 80's I miss em
I had this dream of playing this gig with this weather in Japan on many occasions. I hope these guys knew the day.
INCREDIBLE! Shortino is the man!
This band had it all.
Paul is a great singer and can still sing great...saw him at "raiding the rock vault" in vegas & put on a great show
Cool Band...great song...!
This VID gives me PURE JOY!!!
I interviewed these guys for my Cable show back in 1985 at the Capital Center in Largo Maryland. They were great during and after the interview. They were touring with DIO and had a chance to meet Ronnie. This is one of my favorite songs. There is nothing like the old 80's Metal. These guys put on a Hell of a show and of course so did DIO :-) RIP
I just discovered this band. I can’t believe this amazing vocalist has eluded me for 40 years; why does this cat(Paul S.) not have a more extensive catalog. Kind of brings to mind Fleishman and McKauley(MSG); both deserved more time in the studio.
Adam Swindoll plus he was in the SPINAL TAP movie for 4 minutes 🤣🤣🤣
I discovered them yesterday - i cant stop playing this song. ....simply spectacular.
Looks like a case of these guys being too talented, for their own good. They should have been huge.
100% Agree....Different style but, much like the same result as Anvil.
J.D. Soos I mean yeah; they had a cool band name for starters - not a generic one like so many others had during that era. "Rough Cutt" stands out. They had a great image (well, not so much different of other bands that time), but most important of all - super b, memorable songs.
Saw them opening for Dio in 85 at the Spectrum in Philly. Amazing! We all called the guitarists "mini George Lynches". His voice is above and beyond sooo many others!
@@geolinkin6579 SLC, UT same year they were cool.
YESSS!
big fan for 38 years
I was at that show . They played great, but it was still DIO's show . And, of course, it had to rain half way through the show. Mama's Boys had the PA go out on them, but they still played their ass off.
Paul has a great voice, I remember these guys I loved one of their records, it is still hot fresh metal to me cuz they kinda got lost in the shuffle of the HEAVY METAL dawn. would love to get their music again. very great singer he can sing. a HEAVY METAL REVIVAL would be nice with all the high octane metal. let the party come again to a two-decade party. we need guys like these lovers of great music. the party must happen again woman makes men do weird things like creating an instrument and singing to your loved ones. cheerz to a new era of great music.
Saw them on the 2017 Monsters of Rock cruise out of Florida. They sounded fantastic.
Always gets my vote for top ten vocalists of rock. Hands down.hes up there w the big names in my book
Wish to hell I could've seen them in person. Love this band, & may still have RC cassettes, somewhere. You can tell they're having fun playing, & that always makes a hell of a difference.
Man what a performance!
Great singer!!
too bad there is only 4 songs from this show on video. I had this on VHS for years. great band.
Brian M convert and upload here!
Convert and post. It's an hidden gem!
Paul Omg what a voice 😱💥🔥💪💪🔝 you are a beast 💯💯. Amazing 🥇
There's a mystic moon horizon
Setting in the east
And a rainbow has fallen
Pot of gold at me feet
When I woke up that morning with no one by my side
I thought for a moment
Like a flash before my eyes
Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again
Oh no... I'm dreaming
Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again
Oh no... I'm dreaming
In the dead of the day
My mind drifts away
To a place that's all my own
I close my eyes
To my surprise I'm dreaming again, oh no
Now the picture is clear
And there is nothing to fear
If they should turn out the lights
If I face my fears, They'll all disappear
Like things that go bump in the night!
Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again
Oh no... I'm dreaming
Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again
Oh no... I'm dreaming
There's a vision in the mirror
Suddenly appears out of nowhere
Eyes glow in the night
In shadows of the light
So beware
There's a beauty in bed
It's something she said
To make me afraid of the night
If I face my fears, they'll all disappear
Like the woman who did that night
Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again
Oh no... I'm dreaming
Oh no... I feel I'm dreaming again
Oh no... I'm dreaming
rockrabbitt Yeah. No shit. We have ears and can hear the words.
Thank you for the lyrics
Wow...he's amazing.i love his voice when he sing stars with dio and other.he is hybrid between smooth steve perry and rough edge paul stanley.
I love Paul’s on the Quiet Riot album he did. Excellent album!
Was he on the 1988 album cause i have always wondered who is singing on that album cause i know that it isn’t Kevin Dubrow
Indeed! A beautiful song...
Such good memories from it.
This band was soo underated, sad.
Thanks for posting it.
Lol I'm your biggest goddamn fan!!!!
Rought Cutt was F'in awesome! I saw them open for Dio several times and the LA Clubs ~ Wow I remember seeing Paul all the time at FM Station
Paul can sing always love him
Shortino è un super cantante, ha una voce pazzesca
For those of you who don't know,the lead started singing for Quiet Riot,and still kicks ass!!!
Saw them w/Dio Atlanta, Ga. the Omni (1985?) I'll cut your heart out! Awesome!
ONE OF THE GREATEST VOICES IN ROCK
This is outstanding!! Always loved this song!
Sounds like a grittier Steve Perry. Love It!
Such a great band. They should have been huge.
i love the voice......
2019 y aún disfrutándolo. Paul, what a Great singer! Love this Band
It was awesome show...!!
Muito foda!!!! Assistindo em 2023 direto do litoral norte de SP \m/
one of my favorite lead breaks of all time
One of the VERY FEW rock singers that sounded live exactly like they did on the record.
I love the sound of the buzzing amps...that brings back memories of so many concerts in the 80's...
Love this Goddamn song. Shortino has Dio-level pipes....or as close as a mortal can have to King Ronnie R.I.P.
I agree. This is their best song.
great music - rough cutt fehlt im neuen jahrtausend ohne frage.....war wirklich guter rock..
What great live drum tone, I just discovered this song. Really great song.
Una magnifica cancion
that was a solid album - above most other bands
i love this song!!!!
Shortino Is The Best
Should be a household name
Best sunder EVER!
VERY GOOD!
Paul Shortino rhymes with Dio, but I don't think it is the same. He had a vocal line in the Live Aid crap back in the eighties also. One of the most underrated bands of the period, probably because they weren't cute and dynamic. The talent is apparent, but that wasn't what sold records at that time. (Refer to Saxon, ugly but incredible) One of the best albums I ever bought! (Cassette Tape)
I seen that same concert in Indiana!
bourght thweir first to albums, great stuff :)
hermosa cancion lo mejor¡¡¡¡¡¡
Paul doesn’t get the respect for being one of the most powerful singers in metal
Paul still has those good pipes on him
2:20 - 2:50 chills!
Shortino was a great metal singer. I was disappointed Rough Cutt didnt do better. Their guitar sound was fkn killer...like Accept. I miss those days
.... wild ..
2 reasons why ROUGH CUTT didn't make it even though they SHOULD HAVE : The band was basically a training ground for artists . Band members always leaving , replaced by new ones & the lack of songwriting in the band . There first album , 5 out of the 10 songs were co-written either by Ronnie James Dio or his wife Wendy . If they had the songwriting part down & band members actually sticking to the band for more then a year or 2 then i think they would've went very far .
he would make a good journey frontman
Thanks Angela!
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oh man...
heh paul shortino is awesome
what album is this song on ?
martialfan36 their debut .... sorry im 10 years late 🤣
@@MM1717mm 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
i got both of rough cutts cds. i also got some house of lords cds. brittny fox bite down hard. quiet riot cds. but i never cared for cinderella . !
i know man i just said that the best one is the kevin tom is at cinderella and he got voice problems shortino must be hope they will reunion again:s
El bananero se parece a Shortino
The blond guitarrist looks and moves like glenn tipton
I HAVE KELLY GUITARS TOO!
yes but kevin is the best for quiet riot!
Paul should have focused on mature songs like this, instead of "party rock" crap!
como le cagaron el sonido al violero rubio no suena nada
Is it me or does that 60 cycle hum really irritate?
Such a killer band and they were thousands times better then motley clowns 🤡🤡🤡
MMM what about guns N roses opening for and kickin Aerosmith ass
You gotta get that ground hum out before the show though.