EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 23 MIN
190 – Rainbow: “Difficult to Cure” (1981)
from Music from a Lifetime · host Bill Peters
On today’s episode, I am going to take a look at the album “Difficult to Cure” by IRainbow, the band’s fifth studio album released on February 9, 1981.Selected songs are "Spotlight Kid", "I Surrender", "Difficult to Cure" and "Can't Happen Here". Patreon Bonus Extra Slice includes the track "Freedom Fighter"If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin Email: [email protected]Twitter:@realmetalkevinBluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.socialInstagram:@realmetalkevinSummaryIn this episode, Bill Peters reviews Rainbow's fifth studio album, 'Difficult to Cure,' exploring its transition from the Dio era to Graham Bonnet's vocals and on to the impact of Jo Lynn Turner, and the nostalgia associated with the album. He analyses the tracks, discussing their strengths and weaknesses while reflecting on his personal connection to the music.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Difficult to Cure01:18 Spotlight Kid02:30 Chasing the Commercial Breakthrough in the US05:43 I Surrender06:59 Discussion on "Difficult to Cure" Track by Track14:08 Difficult to Cure16:15 Bill's Thoughts and Memories from "Difficult to Cure"20:02 Can't Happen Here21:30 Podcast Notes and Contacts
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