Uriah Heep were part of the early 1970s rock scene, and have been referred to as pioneers of the hard rock, heavy metal and progressive rock genres. The band has sold over 40 million albums worldwide with over four million sales in the U.S, where its best-known songs include "Gypsy", "Easy Livin'", "The Wizard", "Sweet Lorraine", and "Stealin'". They also maintain a significant following and perform at arena-sized venues in the Balkans, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, Finland and Scandinavia.
Uriah Heep have released twenty-four studio albums of original material, twenty live albums and forty-one compilation albums (including two greatest hits albums). Twelve of the band's studio albums have made it to the UK Albums Chart (Return to Fantasy reached No. 7 in 1975), while of the fifteen Billboard 200 Uriah Heep albums, Demons and Wizards was the most successful (No. 23, 1972). In the late 1970s the band had massive success in Germany, where the "Lady in Black" single was a big hit.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uriah_Heep_(band)
Studio albums
...Very 'eavy ...Very 'umble (1970)
Salisbury (1971)
Look at Yourself (1971)
Demons and Wizards (1972)
The Magician's Birthday (1972)
Sweet Freedom (1973)
Wonderworld (1974)
Return to Fantasy (1975)
High and Mighty (1976)
Firefly (1977)
Innocent Victim (1977)
Fallen Angel (1978)
Conquest (1980)
Abominog (1982)
Head First (1983)
Equator (1985)
Raging Silence (1989)
Different World (1991)
Sea of Light (1995)
Sonic Origami (1998)
Wake the Sleeper (2008)
Into the Wild (2011)
Outsider (2014)
Living the Dream (2018)
Chaos & Colour (2023)
Rainbow Demon
Uriah Heep Lyrics
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On his horse of crimson fire
Black shadows are following closely
On the heels of his desire
Ridin' on in the mist of morning
No one dared to stand in his way
Possessed by some distant calling
Rainbow demon
Pick up your heart and run
Rainbow demon
Lives for his sword and his gun
The lyrics of "Rainbow Demon" by Uriah Heep tell the story of a mysterious and powerful figure called the "Rainbow Demon" who rides on a horse of crimson fire. He is pursued by dark shadows, but no one dares to stand in his way as he is possessed by a distant calling that compels him to ride on through the night and day. The chorus of the song is a plea for the Rainbow Demon to pick up his heart and run. He is described as living for his sword and his gun, suggesting that he is a warrior fighting for a cause.
The Rainbow Demon can be interpreted in many different ways, but one possible explanation is that he represents a force of nature that cannot be restrained or controlled. He is the embodiment of power and freedom, and his pursuit of some distant calling suggests that he is driven by a higher purpose that is beyond the comprehension of mere mortals. The dark shadows that follow him may symbolize the dangers and obstacles that he faces on his journey, but the Rainbow Demon is undaunted and unstoppable.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rainbow Demon" are enigmatic and open to interpretation, but they convey a sense of wonder and awe at the power of nature and the human spirit. The song is a classic example of the progressive rock genre that was popular in the 1970s, and it has remained a favorite among fans of heavy metal and hard rock music to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
There rides the rainbow demon
The Rainbow Demon is present among us
On his horse of crimson fire
He rides on a horse that's fiery red
Black shadows are following closely
There are shadows of darkness lurking around him
On the heels of his desire
These shadows want to fulfill his darkest desires
Ridin' on in the mist of morning
He moves forward through the morning fog
No one dared to stand in his way
Nobody had the courage to confront him
Possessed by some distant calling
He's under the spell of some far-reaching purpose
Riding on through night and day
He continues to ride, day and night
Rainbow demon
The Rainbow Demon
Pick up your heart and run
He should pick up his courage and escape
Rainbow demon
The Rainbow Demon
Lives for his sword and his gun
He's addicted to using his sword and gun to fight his battles
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEN HENSLEY
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@MrHenry1876
There rides the rainbow demon
on his horse of crimson fire.
Black shadows are following in closely
on the heels of his desire.
Riding on in the mist of morning
no one dared to stand in his way.
Possessed by some distant calling.
Riding on through night and day.
Rainbow demon - Pick up your heart and run.
Rainbow demon - Looks for his sword and is gone.
Riding on in the mist of morning
no one dared to stand in his way.
Possessed by some distant calling.
Riding on through night and day.
Rainbow demon - Pick up your heart and run.
Rainbow demon - Looks for his soul and is gone.
@johnpupo5747
One of the best vocalist of his time.. probably most underrated band ever
@calvinhobbes7504
Totally agree. I call Hensley, Box, Byron, Thain and Kerslake the "magic 5" lineup .... very underrated. I think Mick is the only one left - nobody in the rock press ever considered him a top shelf guitarist, which is a shame .... he did magic with simple chords, lead loops, outros and the whammy bar and wah-wah pedal.
@mrduffin1663
A certain Mr Mercury I’m sure modelled himself on Mr Byron’s early 70’s performances 🎤 🐐 imho
@calvinhobbes7504
@@mrduffin1663 Heh - never thought of that before - I bet you're right. Freddie used a lot of vibrato (more than the usual suspects of the 70s).
@pierrebelanger8656
@@calvinhobbes7504 my good Calvin......I saw this line-up in 1973-1974 and 1976, back in Montréal. I will never forget the first show( a 5$$ concert with Deep Purple.The opener for the concert was Uriah Heep with the classic line-up.........First song " Birds of prey" mentaly , knock me out !!! I will never forget those 3 performances, the best moments in my concerts history ( I seen a lot of shows back in the 70's .) I'm one of the lucky person to see the " Great line-up" except for the third concert ( 1976) sadly, Gary Thain wasn't there,....Have a good day PS sorry for the text, I haven't speak, write or read English for almost 40 years. From Montréal, Pete Bell , a Uriah Heep's fan for ever!!!.
@PolishCaptainC4
Honestly very underrated band, every album is a banger
@evanburdette756
My Dad died recently and he had this in his Record collection. I am 39 years old and I've never heard of this band now that I've listened to it, this is some amazing music
@evanburdette756
Rest in peace Dad. Thanks for all the awesome Records you left me
@evanburdette756
So good but my Dad never really mentioned them
@dimethaltryptamine1
I'm really glad you found it!~