Ritchie Blackmore's Biggest Gamble

Was Difficult to Cure Ritchie Blackmore's greatest reinvention... or Rainbow's biggest sellout? By 1981, Rainbow was a band in transition. Graham Bonnet was gone, Cozy Powell had walked away, and Ritchie Blackmore was determined to conquer the American market. The result was Difficult to Cure, an album that divided fans then and still sparks debate today. In this video, I explore the turbulent lineup changes that led to the arrival of Joe Lynn Turner and Bobby Rondinelli, the chaotic recording sessions in Denmark, and how producer Roger Glover helped shape Rainbow's most commercially successful era. We'll take a deep dive into the album's biggest songs, including "I Surrender," "Spotlight Kid," "Can't Happen Here," and the incredible Beethoven-inspired title track, while also uncovering the fascinating story behind Hipgnosis' iconic cover artwork that was originally rejected by Black Sabbath. Was Difficult to Cure a brilliant evolution, or the moment Rainbow abandoned their hard rock roots for radio success? Watch the full review and decide for yourself. If you enjoy classic rock and heavy metal album reviews, band histories, and deep dives into legendary records, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell so you never miss a new video. What do you think of Difficult to Cure? Was Joe Lynn Turner the right choice for Rainbow, or do you prefer the Dio and Bonnet eras? Let me know in the comments! #Rainbow #RitchieBlackmore #DifficultToCure #JoeLynnTurner #ClassicRock #HardRock #AlbumReview #RockHistory #HeavyMetal #GrahamBonnet #DonAirey #RogerGlover #CozyPowell #80sRock #MusicReview CONTACT INFORMATION jpc522@yahoo.com *FAIR USE* Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.