Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Mar 8, 2016 17:21:01 GMT -5
So that I don't clog up the 3WSR Radio, I'll be posting my lists here. Starting with:
Top 10 Ozzy Osbourne Songs
10. Hellraiser
This was the hardest pick. There's plenty of other songs that could have also hit the tenth spot, I've chosen "Hellraiser". Written by Lemmy from Motorhead, Ozzy, and Zakk Wylde, Ozzy's current guitarist, it was later covered by Motorhead, but there's no denying that Ozzy's original version is also a killer... kinda literally: it was written for the horror movie 'Hellraiser'.
9. Suicide Solution
This is one of the most confusing and controversial rock and metal songs of all time. Ozzy's bassist Bob Daisley wrote it about Ozzy's battles with alcohol. Ozzy himself said it was about Bon Scott's death. Most people thought it was about outright suicide. Indeed, things took a dark turn when Ozzy found himself sued by the parents of someone who had commited suicide. Let's set the record straight though - it's about the problems of alcohol. Nevertheless, "Suicide Solution" is considered one of Ozzy's greatest songs, and it deserves it, after all the hell it's been through!
8. Mama I'm Coming Home
Ozzy planned to quit touring in the 1990s, and embarked on the No More Tears Tour, which was, he believed, to be his last. It was during this time that he wrote "Mama I'm Coming Home", one his softer, more caring songs, to his wife (and manager), Sharon Osbourne. As it turned out, he didn't stop touring, but nevertheless, this is one of his best songs, still popular today.
7. Flying High Again
Ozzy has always denied that this song isn't about drugs. Well, maybe so, but no one's believed him. Anyways, this song is an Ozzy staple, even on regular classic rock radio. The vocals and guitar blend together quite well, and so it's still popular today.
6. Bark At The Moon
After Randy Rhoad's tragic death, Ozzy hired Jake E. Holmes, who stayed for two albums. He wasn't a bad choice. The title track to Ozzy's third studio album, "Bark At The Moon" is about a vengeful werewolf, and Jake's guitar work helps make this a real rocker. As such, it's still one of the best songs to play at Halloween.
5. Over The Mountain
Ozzy's second solo album kicks off with some incredible drumming courtesy of Lee Kerslake. It then shreds in with Randy Rhoads's guitar work, and Ozzy's vocals. It continues through till the end, where we get a great outro riff. Overall, it's great.
4. No More Tears
The title track to what many would call Ozzy's last great album, "No More Tears" is a dark song, with 'stairways to darkness' and that sort of thing. It also showcases guitarist Zakk Wylde's incredible guitar skills, with a blistering solo halfway through.
3. Diary Of A Madman
If you want to hear an incredible song from Ozzy, this is it. The last track on the album of the same name, "Diary of a Madman" starts off with an acoustic intro, which soon turns heavily electric. Ozzy's hopeless lyrics and Randy Rhoads' awesome guitar work, including the solo, is still some of the best in the genre.
2. Mr. Crowley
Opening with a chilling organ solo, and then launching in with Ozzy's vocals, this is my personal favorite Ozzy song. It's still one of the best in all of metal, featuring one of the genre's best guitar solos. It might be an overall slow song, but the solo itself is lightning fast, showing what a loss it was when Rhoads died.
Hounorable Mentions
1. Crazy Train
I would be crazy if I chose a different song. "Crazy Train" is Ozzy's most popular song ever, and is still considered one of th greatest metal songs of all time. Featuring Randy Rhoads's greatest riffs ever, and a blistering solo, not to mention the "All aboard! Ha, ha, ha, ha. Aye, aye, aye!" part at the beginning, you can tell that things are crazy. Without a doubt, "Crazy Train" rightfully deserves to be called the greatest Ozzy Osbourne song of all time.
What do you think? Post your thoughts below! If you have an idea for another list, make sure to let me know!
Top 10 Ozzy Osbourne Songs
10. Hellraiser
This was the hardest pick. There's plenty of other songs that could have also hit the tenth spot, I've chosen "Hellraiser". Written by Lemmy from Motorhead, Ozzy, and Zakk Wylde, Ozzy's current guitarist, it was later covered by Motorhead, but there's no denying that Ozzy's original version is also a killer... kinda literally: it was written for the horror movie 'Hellraiser'.
9. Suicide Solution
This is one of the most confusing and controversial rock and metal songs of all time. Ozzy's bassist Bob Daisley wrote it about Ozzy's battles with alcohol. Ozzy himself said it was about Bon Scott's death. Most people thought it was about outright suicide. Indeed, things took a dark turn when Ozzy found himself sued by the parents of someone who had commited suicide. Let's set the record straight though - it's about the problems of alcohol. Nevertheless, "Suicide Solution" is considered one of Ozzy's greatest songs, and it deserves it, after all the hell it's been through!
8. Mama I'm Coming Home
Ozzy planned to quit touring in the 1990s, and embarked on the No More Tears Tour, which was, he believed, to be his last. It was during this time that he wrote "Mama I'm Coming Home", one his softer, more caring songs, to his wife (and manager), Sharon Osbourne. As it turned out, he didn't stop touring, but nevertheless, this is one of his best songs, still popular today.
7. Flying High Again
Ozzy has always denied that this song isn't about drugs. Well, maybe so, but no one's believed him. Anyways, this song is an Ozzy staple, even on regular classic rock radio. The vocals and guitar blend together quite well, and so it's still popular today.
6. Bark At The Moon
After Randy Rhoad's tragic death, Ozzy hired Jake E. Holmes, who stayed for two albums. He wasn't a bad choice. The title track to Ozzy's third studio album, "Bark At The Moon" is about a vengeful werewolf, and Jake's guitar work helps make this a real rocker. As such, it's still one of the best songs to play at Halloween.
5. Over The Mountain
Ozzy's second solo album kicks off with some incredible drumming courtesy of Lee Kerslake. It then shreds in with Randy Rhoads's guitar work, and Ozzy's vocals. It continues through till the end, where we get a great outro riff. Overall, it's great.
4. No More Tears
The title track to what many would call Ozzy's last great album, "No More Tears" is a dark song, with 'stairways to darkness' and that sort of thing. It also showcases guitarist Zakk Wylde's incredible guitar skills, with a blistering solo halfway through.
3. Diary Of A Madman
If you want to hear an incredible song from Ozzy, this is it. The last track on the album of the same name, "Diary of a Madman" starts off with an acoustic intro, which soon turns heavily electric. Ozzy's hopeless lyrics and Randy Rhoads' awesome guitar work, including the solo, is still some of the best in the genre.
2. Mr. Crowley
Opening with a chilling organ solo, and then launching in with Ozzy's vocals, this is my personal favorite Ozzy song. It's still one of the best in all of metal, featuring one of the genre's best guitar solos. It might be an overall slow song, but the solo itself is lightning fast, showing what a loss it was when Rhoads died.
Hounorable Mentions
- You Can't Kill Rock and Roll
- Perry Mason
- Shot In The Dark
- I Don't Know
- Revelation (Mother Earth)
1. Crazy Train
I would be crazy if I chose a different song. "Crazy Train" is Ozzy's most popular song ever, and is still considered one of th greatest metal songs of all time. Featuring Randy Rhoads's greatest riffs ever, and a blistering solo, not to mention the "All aboard! Ha, ha, ha, ha. Aye, aye, aye!" part at the beginning, you can tell that things are crazy. Without a doubt, "Crazy Train" rightfully deserves to be called the greatest Ozzy Osbourne song of all time.
What do you think? Post your thoughts below! If you have an idea for another list, make sure to let me know!