@JMitch67, Bill Ward was recognized among TOP three drummers at the time, of so called Big Three, others are Ian Paice of Deep Purple and of course great late John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. Just like all members of each of those Big Three, Fathers of Hard and Heavy Rock style music, who inspired and opened a path for other generations of rockers. Each member of those mentioned three great bands were recognized at the time as the best in their section of music.
Geezer wrote the lyrics, Ozzy interpreted them into song, Iommi created the riffs/stricture, and THE WIZARD is Bill ward on the drums. This song is about him.
This debut album was recorded on October 16th 1969, but the record company wanted to wait til the next Friday the 13th to release it, which fell on February 13th 1970. Tony Iommi said that it took only 8 hours to record because at the time they were playing up to as many as 7 gigs a day, and when it was time to record they were well rehearsed.
Prior to being named Black Sabbath, they were Earth, and briefly The Polka Tulk Blues Band. Iommi took a hiatus from Earth to tour with Jethro Tull but decided he wanted to do his thing. Lastly, Sabbath released an album in the 2010s called 13
Guys, you really need to hear their song "Warning". I think this song is where they started the transitions and the back-and-forth stuff and it's over 10 minutes long. You guys will love it.
warning is as long and interesting as it is, as they had minutes left they could fill on a vinyl, so the basically had a jam session to round out the album
Not sure if anyone else mentioned it already, but they did start as a blues band called Earth, but Ozzy said he could never be that serious enough of a guy to do blues
The final Black Sabbath album was called 13. Released in 2013 with Ozzy, Tony, and Geezer. Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine was on drums. "The Wizard" is about a wizard who uses his magic to encourage people he encounters. In a 2005 interview with Metal Sludge, Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler said the song's lyrics were influenced by the wizard Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings. - Wikipedia
Tony did a gig with Jethro Tull, but quickly returned to Sabbath with a new appreciation of what it takes to be a tight band. They were a blues band and huge Beatles fans, but after Tony came back, they all buckled down and became the best band to walk.
Yess!! They made an album in 2013 called "13". I've been commenting reactors for years to check out "End of The Beginning" from that album. It's one of the most 🔥tracks I've heard from them. Youre gonna love it!
Cool. Cypress Hill sampled the harmonica from "The Wizard" for "I Ain't Goin' Out Like That", their hard hitting banger from 1993. It's track two on their four-times platinum Black Sunday album.
If you saw the first "Shrek" movie, "I'm A Believer" was the song the whole cast sang at the very end. It was also covered by, I think, the band Smashmouth. Maybe not. Oh, by the way, Tony Iommi is a damn RIFF MASTER!!!
I mentioned on the Facebook page about an instrument in this song that they wouldn't expect which is awesome when this song won in the pick of songs to hear,You can go check in the comments that I mentioned.
Iron Man was the first metal song I ever heard. When I was 7 I asked my mom to switch her country station to rock while we were driving as I was really getting into rock. That song came on and it changed my world! I asked who it was but she had no clue. So I sat in my room for several days with that station playing 24/7 hoping to hear those chords and have the DJ tell me who it was. Days later around midnight I awoke from sleep on a school night hearing the song!!!! My questions were answered!! And I have been a metalhead ever since! Also as a wrestling fan, the menacing spiked clad, war painted Road Warriors came out to that song demolishing fools. Everything in my world came together. Simpler times, yet more difficult without the internet lol!!!
YES! I got The Monkee's question right. Mainly because other than their theme song, it is the only other one I could think of lol! But the next Sabbath songs should be Symptom of the Universe and Children of the Grave.
I really like that dirty straight the garage band sound their older songs have. Also I learned to play this on piece of PVC tubing for no good reason I can recall other than that beat and riff where stuck in my brain after listening to it.
Slight correction: Tony Iommi was only with Jethro Tull for about three weeks between the time Mick Abrams left and Martin Barre joined. Funny thing is that Iommi appeared on "The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus" miming to Mick Abrams' guitar part.
Did you do Darkthrone's 'Transilvanian* Hunger'? I'm not a patreon-never tried it but considering for a few reasons. *Yes, it's "Transylvanian" but it was the early 90s and they speak Norwegian first, all other songs on the album in Norske. This is a somber-beautiful, nocturnal, in the winter nightwoods kinda thing before it was cliché.
"The Wizard" is kind of Bill Ward's take on "Good Times, Bad Times" by Zeppelin. The drum fills are similar during the verses, at least. Just my thought on it. It also makes sense because Bonham and Ward knew each other, or at least hung out at the same music store.
There's a really dope version of this song by a guy called Dr. Israel. I think it's called 'the doctor vs. The wizard' y'all should definitely check it out. It's a very cool cover.
Geezer Butler said the wizard is inspired by Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings. There is no hidden meaning in the song; it's literally the story that is being told. A wizard who walks around and uses his magic to encourage people who he comes in contact with.
13 came out in 2013. Several good tracks on there to hear something more recent. Start with this - Damaged Soul - th-cam.com/video/r4hTORn-KZU/w-d-xo.html
Yall should do the Ozzy/Post Malone collab. I remember one commenter say " Thats why I love Post, he puts young up and commers like whoever this Ozzy kid is on the map" . I laughed my fucking head off! This young Ozzy kid !!!! HAHAHAHAHA!! Yeah bruh, he is gonna be big one day lol!!!
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Bill Ward is so extremely underrated as a drummer
I think he was the inspiration for animal on the muppets. There’s a couple of early live shows where you can’t see his face for the hair
@JMitch67, Bill Ward was recognized among TOP three drummers at the time, of so called Big Three, others are Ian Paice of Deep Purple and of course great late John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. Just like all members of each of those Big Three, Fathers of Hard and Heavy Rock style music, who inspired and opened a path for other generations of rockers. Each member of those mentioned three great bands were recognized at the time as the best in their section of music.
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Keith Moon was always suggested for that but I think it never got any confirmation.
@ I was just going on my observation. Some of the early live videos are wicked
The Wizard just flat out slaps
So he *is* a pimp 🤔
Geezer wrote the lyrics, Ozzy interpreted them into song, Iommi created the riffs/stricture, and THE WIZARD is Bill ward on the drums. This song is about him.
wizard was alias for drug dealers back then.
idk if it's because i'm a nerd but the lyrics remind me of how gandalf is described in the lotr books
Absolutely!! It needed to be said, but I can stop typing now. Cheers!
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@n0t_the_plague_doctor343 You are correct.
Had thought the harmonica parts were performed by Iommi www.google.com/gasearch?q=tony%20iommi%20harmonica%20player&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5
Black Sabbath put out so many excellent songs.It's hard to choose my favorite.
This debut album was recorded on October 16th 1969, but the record company wanted to wait til the next Friday the 13th to release it, which fell on February 13th 1970. Tony Iommi said that it took only 8 hours to record because at the time they were playing up to as many as 7 gigs a day, and when it was time to record they were well rehearsed.
This is gonna be great, notice the jazz in the drums, the entire album is worth a listen.
First 6 albums worth a listen...
@49schrader agreed
Bill Ward was such a beast!! 💪💪
Legends of Black Sabbath - The Wizard - 🎼🎶🎵🔊🔉🔊🔉🔊🔉🎤🥁🎸🎸🔊🔉🔊🔉🔊🔥🔥🔥🔥♠️🎵🎶🎼♾️🤘♠️💀❤❤❤
The most recent song with Ozzy and Iommi was Degradation Rules released in 2022, there is also harmonica in the song, check it out!!
4:18 "And then I saw her face
Now I'm a believer"
Ozzy is playing the harmonica and is the only song he played a instrument on!
Bill Ward is just......UNBELIAVABLE!
Prior to being named Black Sabbath, they were Earth, and briefly The Polka Tulk Blues Band. Iommi took a hiatus from Earth to tour with Jethro Tull but decided he wanted to do his thing. Lastly, Sabbath released an album in the 2010s called 13
Guys, you really need to hear their song "Warning". I think this song is where they started the transitions and the back-and-forth stuff and it's over 10 minutes long. You guys will love it.
warning is as long and interesting as it is, as they had minutes left they could fill on a vinyl, so the basically had a jam session to round out the album
Classic, that's the one word description for this song. next time you want to do Sabbath, i recommend Electric Funeral.
Not sure if anyone else mentioned it already, but they did start as a blues band called Earth, but Ozzy said he could never be that serious enough of a guy to do blues
The final Black Sabbath album was called 13. Released in 2013 with Ozzy, Tony, and Geezer. Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine was on drums.
"The Wizard" is about a wizard who uses his magic to encourage people he encounters. In a 2005 interview with Metal Sludge, Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler said the song's lyrics were influenced by the wizard Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings. - Wikipedia
The most iconic bands and artists in history came from these little islands.
Astonishing.
"I'm only here because my RC is charging"...lmao...I feel that sentiment
yea OBITUARY !! CHOPPED IN HALF and SLOWLY WE ROT are 2 bangers that still hold up decades later
Black sabbath was my very first concert 1970
Tony did a gig with Jethro Tull, but quickly returned to Sabbath with a new appreciation of what it takes to be a tight band. They were a blues band and huge Beatles fans, but after Tony came back, they all buckled down and became the best band to walk.
Can u guyz react to the cut Behind the Wall of Sleep off the same album. Underated track
Yes i been recommending that one too! so groovy
One of my favorite Sabbath song.
My favorite song....
Bill Ward beat those drums like they owed him money
THANK YOU so much for doing my fave Sabbath song.❤🤘😊
I like how the music is dark and heavy while the lyrics are light and happy.
It's usually the other way round.
Corrosion of Conformity!! Albatross.
Yes lads. 🎸
Nice reaction. Was hoping you'd eventually react to this one.
My absolute favourite Sabbath song...bill wards drumming is on fire 🤘
Nice! This is my favorite sabbath song!
Yess!! They made an album in 2013 called "13". I've been commenting reactors for years to check out "End of The Beginning" from that album. It's one of the most 🔥tracks I've heard from them. Youre gonna love it!
wow! Amazing track. Was listening to it on repeat when I was a kid . Love you guys
Black Sabbath 1968-eternity🤘
They never did a studio version, but there is a recording of Black Sabbath doing Blue Suede Shoes on a German TV appearance
Ozzy actually also paints and draws, he is a real multi talented artist
A.K.A. - Gandalf's Theme Song.
You’re Obituary shirt has transcended me to a flashback to roughly 35 yrs ago and I’m loving it😆🥰🖤You guys are excellent ❣️
Sid from Slipknot is the father of the baby. That kid has half Slipknot half Sabbath blood
Most metal baby ever! Lol
They did reunite in 2013 and put out an album called 13! Original members minus bill ward!! “Dear Father” or “Loner” are definitely worth a listen!!
Cool. Cypress Hill sampled the harmonica from "The Wizard" for "I Ain't Goin' Out Like That", their hard hitting banger from 1993. It's track two on their four-times platinum Black Sunday album.
If you saw the first "Shrek" movie, "I'm A Believer" was the song the whole cast sang at the very end. It was also covered by, I think, the band Smashmouth. Maybe not. Oh, by the way, Tony Iommi is a damn RIFF MASTER!!!
@@bobschenkel7921 much prefer when it was in Austin Powers Spy Who Shagged Me
@@mikethemotormouth Never saw that. Oh well.
I was 14 when this album released...i still listen to it. I was blessed to be a teen in the 70s 😂😂
ozzys solo record speak of the devil is fire with all live sabbath songs.was at both recordings.best concert ever
Love the Obituary (Cause of Death) T-Shirt!
Has to be my favorite Sabbath tune
I mentioned on the Facebook page about an instrument in this song that they wouldn't expect which is awesome when this song won in the pick of songs to hear,You can go check in the comments that I mentioned.
Tony Iommi is a legend!
LOVE the OBITUARY shirt, HOMIE. MY FAVORITE BAND 🔥
Iron Man was the first metal song I ever heard. When I was 7 I asked my mom to switch her country station to rock while we were driving as I was really getting into rock. That song came on and it changed my world! I asked who it was but she had no clue. So I sat in my room for several days with that station playing 24/7 hoping to hear those chords and have the DJ tell me who it was. Days later around midnight I awoke from sleep on a school night hearing the song!!!! My questions were answered!! And I have been a metalhead ever since! Also as a wrestling fan, the menacing spiked clad, war painted Road Warriors came out to that song demolishing fools. Everything in my world came together. Simpler times, yet more difficult without the internet lol!!!
When you were 71?
@@jameskoebel7816 "when I was 7" foolio !! LOl. I guess I needed a comma between the 7 and "I". That IS funny though.
@@Brando-Lee3725 I remember listening to the radio non stop so I could record songs from the radio on a cassette tape. They were different times
YES! I got The Monkee's question right. Mainly because other than their theme song, it is the only other one I could think of lol! But the next Sabbath songs should be Symptom of the Universe and Children of the Grave.
Last Train to Clarksville & Daydream Believer are also bangers
Didn’t they do Children of the Grave? 🤷🏼♀️
@@LisaMat2464 they did indeed!
@@LisaMat2464 Maybe, I don't remember. I might have missed it somehow if so. I'm gonna go back and look now lol!
Believer was bought back to fame by Donkey in the first Shrek. 😊
They have 2 songs together on tbe album patient number 9 album
I'll bet you didn't expect to hear one of their finest tunes.
I really like that dirty straight the garage band sound their older songs have. Also I learned to play this on piece of PVC tubing for no good reason I can recall other than that beat and riff where stuck in my brain after listening to it.
Again, to bring it back to Electric Wizard, in that song, Electric Wizard, it is important to listen to what the Wizard says
"Your love for the halflings leaf has clearly slowed your mind" 🤘🎸💨
And todayyyyyyyyyy!!!!
Slight correction: Tony Iommi was only with Jethro Tull for about three weeks between the time Mick Abrams left and Martin Barre joined. Funny thing is that Iommi appeared on "The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus" miming to Mick Abrams' guitar part.
I loved when they used this for The Raven in Barry. It's like Milton from Office Space was reincarnated as a mobster.
Tommy was only in Jethro Tull for less than a month and only 2 appearances
One of the appearances was during The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus.
Tony
Who is Tommy? 🤔
The Wizard is their dope dealer.
The drummer Bill Ward beats the shit out of his kit
They did start out as a blues band. Their name was Earth. Iommi did some dates with Tull, but never became a full fledged member.
They started out as a blues band called earth at one point before their blues got heavier and turned into black sabbath.
Riff Kings.
Did you do Darkthrone's 'Transilvanian* Hunger'? I'm not a patreon-never tried it but considering for a few reasons.
*Yes, it's "Transylvanian" but it was the early 90s and they speak Norwegian first, all other songs on the album in Norske. This is a somber-beautiful, nocturnal, in the winter nightwoods kinda thing before it was cliché.
"The Wizard" is kind of Bill Ward's take on "Good Times, Bad Times" by Zeppelin. The drum fills are similar during the verses, at least. Just my thought on it. It also makes sense because Bonham and Ward knew each other, or at least hung out at the same music store.
Black Sabbath did a new studio album a few years back called 13
It’s defintley a drug dealer song ! Black Sabbath was a blues band originally and they were called Earth
Think Shrek regarding I’m A Believer
There's a really dope version of this song by a guy called Dr. Israel. I think it's called 'the doctor vs. The wizard' y'all should definitely check it out. It's a very cool cover.
about time you play something I know
I'll keep it simple......Hell Ya !!!
Just imagine the song with flute instead of the harmonica.... instant Jethro Tull
Track 2 on Black Sabbath's debut album. 1969
Geezer Butler said the wizard is inspired by Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings. There is no hidden meaning in the song; it's literally the story that is being told. A wizard who walks around and uses his magic to encourage people who he comes in contact with.
13 came out in 2013. Several good tracks on there to hear something more recent. Start with this - Damaged Soul - th-cam.com/video/r4hTORn-KZU/w-d-xo.html
You should listen to "Crosstown Traffic" by Jimi Hendrix
Ozzy is trying to put together the original group for a farewell show. Not sure if it will get done, but would like to see him go out on his terms.
That Obituary shirt is fire 🔥
Baest - Ecclesia, been asking for this one for aaaages.
Yall should do the Ozzy/Post Malone collab. I remember one commenter say " Thats why I love Post, he puts young up and commers like whoever this Ozzy kid is on the map" . I laughed my fucking head off! This young Ozzy kid !!!! HAHAHAHAHA!! Yeah bruh, he is gonna be big one day lol!!!
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Y'all need to react to Ozzy's introduction into the hof jack black covers everything
Cypress Hill sampled the harmonica on I Ain't Doin' Out Like That
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The last album with Ozzy was "13". This was in the 2010's.
Listen to their reunion album 13! Good songs Is God Dead, Zeitgeist, Loner...
Please do NIB💯💯💯😎
Actually Tony Iommi left Black Sabbath to join Jethro Tull, but quit after just a couple of rehearsals and returned to Sabbath.
Obituary t shirt 🤘🤘🤘🤘
What's up youngsters
That out of place cowbell hit !
Guys it’s time you returned to some black label society, suicide messiah is the next one to check out
Harmonica used by cypress hill in ,I aint going out like that
This track scared me as a we kid.
jazz they are jazz influence , there are three other singer you have not covered Ian Gillan, Glen Hughes, Tony Martin
More Black Sabbath
NOOOO...NOT THE FALCONS HAT!!!
Signed,
Every Saints fan!!!