Ozzy’s Greatest Part I

Ozzy Osbourne is a man who’s name is synonymous with heavy metal. In a career spanning four decades now, Ozzy has adopted many forms. From being the wildest and darkest man on stage, to being a sober and sincere family man, Ozzy has lived it all and done it all. Here is the first part of the best songs from Mr. Heavy Metal’s solo career. The list covers Ozzy’s first two solo albums with Randy Rhoads undertaking the guitar responsibilities during the period. Take a look…

Crazy Train

Crazy Train could easily be included in any greatest ever rock list, of whatever time frame be it. The song made famous for Randy Rhoads hair raising riff and superb classical tinged lead attacks. And of course who can forget Ozzy’s evil laugh…hahaha

Mr. Crowley

Here’s a song that even Aleister Crowley would be proud of. The infamous track has been perfected by many worshipping bands subsequently, but at the same time it has also been butchered by tacky videogames. The two solos and in particular the second solo are considered metal guitar masterpieces.

Revelation (Mother Earth)

The epic track from the legendary album Blizzard of Ozz, brings to the field the Ozz mans sensitive side with his heart felt lyrics. The lyrics deal with the delicate situation of mature nature which is subdued to spoilage at the hands of humankind. Another one of Randy’s gems can be heard, courtesy the lengthy guitar solo.

Over The Mountain

‘Over the Mountain’ is one of Ozzy’s most easily recognizable numbers and with good reason too. The track is right in line with Ozzy’s strategy for hard hitting success.

Flying High Again

The song about drug abuse involves Ozzy singing in first person. Another one of Ozzy’s addictive tracks, with its slow beat and atmospheric guitars the track shows yet another aspect of Randy Rhoads playing, his control over various effects.

Diary of a Madman

The tile track from the 1981 album bearing the same name is quite possibly Ozzy’s evilest sounding tracks. The slow acoustic riffs at the onset and the opera effects added in the middle and at the offset of the track, give the song a medieval edge.

Believer

‘Believer’ sounds like anything from Ozzy’s golden days with Black Sabbath. The track maintains the irresistible drive that was found in Tony Iommi’s works, baring the solo of course which differentiates the styles of playing clearly.