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"The Last in Line" is the third single released by heavy metal band Dio, appearing on their platinum-certified LP of the same name. It was Dio's only song to hit the Top 10 of Billboard's Album Rock Tracks. Unlike the band's first two singles, this song was not released as a single in the UK, but rather in the Netherlands and Spain. There is also an alternate version in the Netherlands sold only at the Pinkpop '84 festival on June 11, 1984. The sleeve of this release was the same as the band's previous single, "Rainbow in the Dark", with the Pinkpop logo in the corner.  


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1998
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Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, after he left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial standpoint, as the name was already well-known at that time. Dio means "God" in Italian. more »

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Album Facts
"Last In Line" is the title track of Ronnie James Dio's second studio album with his band, Dio. The album was released in July 1984.
Band Composition
The band, Dio, was founded by Ronnie James Dio after he left Black Sabbath. Other members include Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell.
Song Credits
"Last In Line" was written by Dio together with Vivian Campbell and Jimmy Bain.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song, directed by Thomy Heyn. It portrays the band members in a sort of hell or underworld, with Dio as a sort of devilish figure.
Chart Performance
The song "Last In Line" did not chart individually, but the album reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 23 on the Billboard 200.
Album Success
The album "Last in Line" had been certified gold by the RIAA in November 1984 and in 1987, it was also certified platinum.
Song's Duration
"Last In Line", the song, has a duration of 5 minutes and 48 seconds.
Signature Song
The song "Last In Line" is considered one of the band's signature tunes and was regularly performed live.
Genre
"Last In Line" is categorized as heavy metal, a genre synonymous with Ronnie James Dio's musical career.
Legacy
"Last In Line" is regarded as a seminal song in the heavy metal genre and its lyrics widely interpreted as expressing themes of power, rebellion, and individualism.
Musical Style
The song features Dio's powerful vocals, heavy guitar riffs by Campbell, and intense drumming by Appice, a style that the band was renowned for.
Ronnie James Dio's Death
Following Ronnie James Dio's death in 2010, the song "Last In Line" has often been played as a tribute to this iconic heavy metal musician.

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