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, released in July 2010. The album was recorded as a tribute to the singer Ronnie James Dio and consists of covers of songs from Dio,

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, with one original composition written for Ronnie James Dio. Lande describes the album as a "fine collection of songs that present the music of The Man and The Artist, with a unique twist" and a "sincere and heartfelt “thank you” to a great and influential Artist" who "has affected my life and career in such a way that without his presence, I would not have become the artist I am today". A music video for the song "Song for Ronnie James" was released on

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. The announcement of the album did not pass off without critique however, as Lande was accused of exploiting the death of Dio. Frontiers Records President released a statement in which he denies those accusations and explains that the album had been in the works since spring of 2009, before Dio's death in May 2010. In South America the album is called ''Song For Ronnie James''.

Track listing

Personnel

- lead vocals * Tor Erik Myhre - guitars * Igor Gianola - guitars * Tore Moren - guitars * Nic Angileri - bass * Willy Bendiksen - drums,

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Charts

Release history

References

{{Authority control Ronnie James Dio tribute albums 2010 albums Jørn Lande albums Frontiers Records albums