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Blizzard of Ozz is the debut studio album by English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, released on 12 September 1980 in the UK and on 27 March 1981 in the US.The album was Osbourne's first release following his firing from Black Sabbath in 1979. [10]
The vinyl record, which the artist initially released on 10 October 1981, had as its b-side a live take of the song "I Don't Know". [ 1 ] The track is known for musical elements such as its aggressive guitar solo , performed by musician Randy Rhoads , and for dramatic lyrics such as "[s]wallowing colors from the sounds I hear" and "[a]m I just ...
Don Arden, Black Sabbath's former manager and the father of Sharon Osbourne, is on record as having said of the song's controversial lyrics: "To be perfectly honest, I would be doubtful as to whether Mr. Osbourne knew the meaning of the lyrics, if there was any meaning, because his command of the English language is minimal." [5]
"Crazy Train" is the debut solo single by English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, released in 1980 from his debut album as a solo artist, Blizzard of Ozz (1980). The song was written by Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, and Bob Daisley. The lyrics deal with the subject of the Cold War and the fear of annihilation that existed during that period. [4]
If you don't take this offer from Ozzy, it might never come around again.’” Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., on Aug. 14, 1981.
"Mr. Crowley" is a song by English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, about English occultist Aleister Crowley. Written by Osbourne, guitarist Randy Rhoads and bass guitarist/lyricist Bob Daisley, it was released on Osbourne's debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz in September 1980 in the United Kingdom. [2]
List of other appearances, showing year released, other artists and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album Ref. "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" (Nina Simone cover) 1977 Chris Sedgwick Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (single) "Shake Your Head (Let's Go to Bed)" 1983 Was (Not Was) Born to Laugh at Tornadoes [88]
"Mama, I'm Coming Home" is a power ballad by English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne from Osbourne's sixth studio album No More Tears, which first released on 17 November 1991. The song features Osbourne on vocals, Zakk Wylde on guitar, Bob Daisley on bass, and Randy Castillo on