Ozzy Osbourne dies: 8 iconic songs that shaped rock history and still breathe today
These 8 Ozzy tracks everyone should hear (photo: Getty Images)
The news of Ozzy Osbourne's death, frontman of Black Sabbath, has shocked many fans. He was known as a master of the dark stage — a man who turned chaos into art. His passing marks the end of an era that defied rules and wasn't afraid to be strange, wild, and profound.
RBC-Ukraine has gathered 8 Ozzy tracks that everyone should hear — each one holding a piece of who Osbourne truly was.
Mama, I’m Coming Home
Perhaps the most personal and heartfelt ballad in Osbourne's repertoire. It's a message to a beloved woman, to home, to warmth. And at the same time — a farewell to everything that once hurt. This song was sung in stadiums, and many cried to it at concerts.
Crazy Train
An anthem for everyone who goes against the system. From the very first seconds, a legendary riff recognized by millions. This was Ozzy's first solo track after leaving Black Sabbath, and it instantly became a hit.
No More Tears
A powerful, hypnotic composition about pain, loss, and release. As heavy as stone, and just as honest. One of Ozzy's most successful singles, it masterfully blends raw intensity with deep lyricism in a single track.
I Just Want You
A song about the genuine need to be close to someone you love. No drama, no pretense, just a desire that's strong, sincere, and deeply human. All of it set against the backdrop of eternal darkness that Ozzy always knew how to turn into music.
Mr. Crowley
A mystical, haunting, and masterfully performed track dedicated to occultist Aleister Crowley. This is the quintessential Ozzy — both beloved and feared at the same time.
Road to Nowhere
A song about a path that leads nowhere, and how often we all find ourselves on it. One of the most philosophical pieces in his discography, and for that reason, one of the most powerful.
Perry Mason
An unexpected comeback in the '90s. Osbourne fused heavy rock with the story of the iconic TV lawyer, and it worked. The track received massive airplay on MTV and became a hit for a new generation.
Dreamer
A gentle and sorrowful hit about the dream of saving the world. Here, Osbourne isn't a rock god — he's just a man longing for peace. This song became one of the artist's final true confessions.
You might also be interested in:
