Rainbow's 1979 album "Down to Earth" saw the band embracing a more accessible, arena-rock sound, yielding their biggest hit single.
- Recorded in sessions spanning from February to June 1979, "Down to Earth" was produced by Roger Glover and Ian Brown at various London studios including Express Studios and Abbey Road Studios.
- The album featured the hit single "Since You Been Gone," which became Rainbow's highest-charting song in the UK, reaching number 6 on the singles chart.
- "Down to Earth" also included the fan-favorite "All Night Long," showcasing a tighter, more streamlined hard rock sound compared to their earlier, more epic material.
Rainbow was a British-American rock supergroup, with each iteration fronted by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and featuring a rotating lineup of musicians including Ronnie James Dio, Joe Lynn Turner, and Graham Bonnet. The band's 1979 album "Down to Earth" marked a shift in their sound, moving towards a more radio-friendly, commercially oriented direction with Joe Lynn Turner taking over vocal duties.
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