The Essential Ozzy Osbourne
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The Essential Ozzy Osbourne is a compilation album
by Ozzy Osbourne
, released in 2003. It reached #81 on US charts and #21 in the UK. Tracks featured here from the first two albums are the re-recorded versions from recent reissues (see Blizzard of Ozz
and Diary of a Madman
) as well as the remixed Bark At The Moon
tracks. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 5, 2005 with an excess of 500,000 copies sold.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne is an English vocalist, whose musical career has spanned over 40 years. Osbourne rose to prominence as lead singer of the pioneering English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, whose radically different, intentionally dark, harder sound helped spawn the heavy metal...
, released in 2003. It reached #81 on US charts and #21 in the UK. Tracks featured here from the first two albums are the re-recorded versions from recent reissues (see Blizzard of Ozz
Blizzard of Ozz
Blizzard of Ozz is the first solo studio album by British singer/songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, recorded in Surrey, UK and released on September 20, 1980 in the UK and on March 27, 1981 in the U.S.. It is the comeback album of Osbourne following his firing from Black Sabbath the previous year...
and Diary of a Madman
Diary of a Madman (album)
Diary of a Madman is the second studio album by Ozzy Osbourne. It was recorded from the 9th of Feb to the 23 of March 1981 inclusively - the end of winter in the UK and recording ending just into spring equinox. It was released on November 7, 1981, and re-issued on August 22, 1995. An altered...
) as well as the remixed Bark At The Moon
Bark at the Moon
- Credits :* Ozzy Osbourne – vocals* Jake E. Lee – guitar* Bob Daisley – bass guitar* Tommy Aldridge – drums* Don Airey – keyboardsProduction* Produced by Ozzy Osbourne, Bob Daisley, and Max Norman* Engineered by Max Norman...
tracks. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 5, 2005 with an excess of 500,000 copies sold.
Disc One
- "Crazy TrainCrazy Train"Crazy Train" is a song written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads and Bob Daisley. It was released as the first single in 1980 on Osbourne's first solo studio album, Blizzard of Ozz. The song was recorded in 1980, a year after leaving Black Sabbath, and later included on the live album Tribute,...
" (Ozzy OsbourneOzzy OsbourneJohn Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne is an English vocalist, whose musical career has spanned over 40 years. Osbourne rose to prominence as lead singer of the pioneering English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, whose radically different, intentionally dark, harder sound helped spawn the heavy metal...
, Randy RhoadsRandy RhoadsRandall William "Randy" Rhoads was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot. A devoted student of classical guitar, Rhoads often combined his classical music influences with his own heavy metal style. While on tour with Ozzy Osbourne, he would seek out...
, Bob DaisleyBob DaisleyRobert John "Bob" Daisley is an Australian musician, bassist and lyricist who has performed in genres of rock, blues, R&B, hard rock and metal.-Early career:...
) - 4:50- From Blizzard of OzzBlizzard of OzzBlizzard of Ozz is the first solo studio album by British singer/songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, recorded in Surrey, UK and released on September 20, 1980 in the UK and on March 27, 1981 in the U.S.. It is the comeback album of Osbourne following his firing from Black Sabbath the previous year...
- From Blizzard of Ozz
- "Mr. CrowleyMr. Crowley"Mr Crowley" is a 1980 heavy metal song performed by Ozzy Osbourne, released on the album Blizzard of Ozz, Osbourne's first solo effort following his firing from Black Sabbath. It peaked at number 46 on the United Kingdom charts. Musicians playing on the song are guitarist Randy Rhoads, bass...
" (Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley) - 4:55- From Blizzard of Ozz
- "I Don't Know (Live)" (Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley) - 5:00
- From Tribute
- "Suicide SolutionSuicide Solution"Suicide Solution" is a song by Ozzy Osbourne. It is track five on the album Blizzard of Ozz released in 1980. Guitarist Randy Rhoads wrote the riff to the song , and Bob Daisley helped co-write the lyrics...
" (Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley) - 4:16- From Blizzard of Ozz
- "Goodbye to Romance" (Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley) - 5:32
- From Blizzard of Ozz
- "Over the MountainOver the Mountain"Over the Mountain" is the opening track of heavy metal musician Ozzy Osbourne's album Diary of a Madman. It's one of Osbourne's most well known songs, and easily recognized by its drum introduction. This song has been released on several compilation albums. It peaked at 13 on Mainstream Rock Tracks...
" (Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley, Lee KerslakeLee KerslakeLee Kerslake is an English musician, best known as the longtime drummer and backing vocalist for the rock band Uriah Heep, in addition to his work in the Ozzy Osbourne band...
) - 4:31- From Diary of a MadmanDiary of a Madman (album)Diary of a Madman is the second studio album by Ozzy Osbourne. It was recorded from the 9th of Feb to the 23 of March 1981 inclusively - the end of winter in the UK and recording ending just into spring equinox. It was released on November 7, 1981, and re-issued on August 22, 1995. An altered...
- From Diary of a Madman
- "Flying High AgainFlying High Again"Flying High Again" is a song by British heavy metal rock artist Ozzy Osbourne. It is the second track on his 1981 album, Diary of a Madman. It reached number sixteen on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the U.S. Top Rock Tracks chart in 1982....
" (Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley, Kerslake) - 4:38- From Diary of a Madman
- "Diary of a MadmanDiary of a Madman (song)"Diary of a Madman" is a heavy metal song by Ozzy Osbourne released in 1981 on his Diary of a Madman album. The majority of the song is in the uncommon time signature of 7/8 time throughout the verses....
" (Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley, Kerslake) - 6:12- From Diary of a Madman
- "Paranoid (Live)Paranoid (song)"Paranoid" is a song by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, featured on their second album Paranoid . It is the first single from the album, while the B-side is the song "The Wizard". It reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" (Osbourne, Tony IommiTony IommiAnthony Frank "Tony" Iommi is an English guitarist and songwriter best known as the founding member of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, and its sole continual member through multiple personnel changes.Iommi is widely recognised as one of the most important and influential guitarists in...
, Geezer ButlerGeezer ButlerGeezer Butler is an English musician and songwriter. Butler is best known as the bassist and lyricist of heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He was also involved in Heaven & Hell from 2006 to 2010.-Career:Butler formed his first band, Rare Breed, with old friend John "Ozzy" Osbourne in the autumn of...
, Bill Ward) - 2:52- From Tribute
- "Bark at the MoonBark at the Moon (song)"Bark at the Moon" is a metal song by Ozzy Osbourne. It is the opening track on his 1983 album Bark at the Moon. The song was composed by Jake E. Lee and Bob Daisley; lyrics were written solely by Osbourne. "Bark at the Moon" is a metal song by Ozzy Osbourne. It is the opening track on his 1983...
" (Osbourne) - 4:15- From Bark at the MoonBark at the Moon- Credits :* Ozzy Osbourne – vocals* Jake E. Lee – guitar* Bob Daisley – bass guitar* Tommy Aldridge – drums* Don Airey – keyboardsProduction* Produced by Ozzy Osbourne, Bob Daisley, and Max Norman* Engineered by Max Norman...
- From Bark at the Moon
- "You're No Different" (Osbourne) - 5:49
- From Bark at the Moon
- "So Tired" (Osbourne) - 4:01
- From Bark at the Moon
- "Rock 'n' Roll Rebel" (Osbourne) - 5:22
- From Bark at the Moon
- "Crazy Babies" (Osbourne, Zakk WyldeZakk WyldeZachary Phillip Wylde , best known by the stage name Zakk Wylde, is an American musician, songwriter, and occasional actor who is best known as the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. He was the lead guitarist and vocalist in Pride & Glory,...
, Randy CastilloRandy CastilloRandolpho Francisco Castillo was best known as Ozzy Osbourne's drummer during the mid 1980s to the early 1990s, and later as drummer for Mötley Crüe, from 1999-2002.-Early years:...
, Daisley) - 4:14- From No Rest for the WickedNo Rest for the Wicked (Ozzy Osbourne album)No Rest for the Wicked is the fifth studio album by Ozzy Osbourne. It was released on October 22, 1988 and was re-issued / remastered on August 22, 1995 and again on June 25, 2002. The album was certified gold in December 1989 and has since gone double platinum. No Rest for the Wicked is the first...
- From No Rest for the Wicked
- "Miracle Man" (Osbourne, Wylde, Daisley, Castillo, John SinclairJohn Sinclair (musician)John Sinclair is a keyboardist who has played for bands such as The Babys, Heavy Metal Kids, Savoy Brown, The Cult, but is probably best known for his time in Uriah Heep and playing for Ozzy Osbourne's band...
) - 3:44- From No Rest for the Wicked
- "Fire in the Sky" (Osbourne, Wylde, Daisley, Castillo, Sinclair) - 6:24
- From No Rest for the Wicked
Disc Two
- "Breakin' All The Rules" (Osbourne, Wylde, Daisley, Castillo) - 5:13
- From No Rest for the Wicked
- "Mama, I'm Coming HomeMama, I'm Coming Home"Mama, I'm Coming Home" is the third song on the 1991 Ozzy Osbourne heavy metal album No More Tears. The song is about his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, whom he nicknames "Mama", and his return to her following his imminent retirement. The song was co-written by Lemmy Kilmister, frontman of...
" (Osbourne, Wylde, Lemmy) - 4:11- From No More TearsNo More Tears- 2002 Reissue :- Personnel :Musicians* Ozzy Osbourne – vocals* Zakk Wylde – guitar* Bob Daisley – bass* Randy Castillo – drums* John Sinclair – keyboards, pianoAdditional personnel* Mike Inez – inspiration, musical direction...
- From No More Tears
- "Desire" (Osbourne, Wylde, Castillo, Lemmy) - 5:45
- From No More Tears
- "No More TearsNo More Tears (song)"No More Tears" is the fifth song on the 1991 Ozzy Osbourne heavy metal album No More Tears. With a running time of 7:23, it is the longest solo song that Osbourne has ever recorded on a studio album. It reached #5 on U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks, #71 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #32 on the UK...
" (Osbourne, Wylde, Mike InezMike InezMike Inez is a rock musician best known for his role as the bassist of Alice in Chains. Inez has also worked with other popular musical acts such as Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society, and Heart. Inez is of Filipino ancestry.-Career:...
, Castillo, John PurdellJohn PurdellJohn Purdell was a musician and record producer who is credited on such albums as the 1991 Ozzy Osbourne's heavy metal No More Tears and Dream Theater's Awake. He was born in San Diego and raised in Los Angeles...
) - 7:22- From No More Tears
- "Time After TimeTime after Time (Ozzy Osbourne song)Time After Time is the eighth song on the 1991 Ozzy Osbourne heavy metal album No More Tears. The single peaked at number 6 on Billboards Mainstream Rock Tracks.-Personnel:*Ozzy Osbourne - vocals*Zakk Wylde - guitar*Bob Daisley - bass...
" (Osbourne, Wylde) - 4:20- From No More Tears
- "Road to NowhereRoad to Nowhere (Ozzy Osbourne song)"Road to Nowhere" is the eleventh song, also the closing track, on the 1991 Ozzy Osbourne album No More Tears. The song is about how Ozzy has gone through his life....
" (Osbourne, Wylde, Castillo) - 5:09- From No More Tears
- "I Don't Want to Change the World" (Live) (Osbourne, Wylde, Castillo, Lemmy) - 4:05
- From Live and LoudLive and LoudLive & Loud is a live album recorded by Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, released on 28 June 1993 . At the time, it was to be Osbourne's final album....
- From Live and Loud
- "Perry Mason" (Osbourne, Wylde, Purdell) - 5:53
- From OzzmosisOzzmosis-Personnel:Musicians*Ozzy Osbourne – vocals*Zakk Wylde – guitar*Geezer Butler – bass*Deen Castronovo – drums*Rick Wakeman – keyboardsAdditional personnel*Michael Beinhorn – production, keyboards...
- From Ozzmosis
- "I Just Want You" (Osbourne, Jim VallanceJim VallanceJames Douglas "Jim" Vallance, OC is a retired Canadian musician, songwriter, arranger and producer based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known as the former songwriting partner of Canadian international recording artist Bryan Adams...
) - 4:56- From Ozzmosis
- "Thunder Underground" (Osbourne, Wylde, Castillo) - 6:28
- From Ozzmosis
- "See You on the Other Side" (Osbourne, Wylde, Lemmy) - 6:09
- From Ozzmosis
- "Gets Me ThroughGets Me Through"Gets Me Through" is the first track from the 2001 album Down to Earth by heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne in which he thanks his fans and attempts to set the record straight that his stage persona is precisely that and nothing more, stating, "I'm not the Anti-Christ or the Iron Man".In the first...
" (Osbourne, Tim PalmerTim PalmerTim Palmer is a British music producer, audio engineer and songwriter of rock and alternative music.-1980-1990:Palmer worked as an assistant engineer at Utopia Studios in London, England in the early 1980s...
) - 5:04- From Down to EarthDown to Earth (Ozzy Osbourne album)-Personnel:Primary musicians*Ozzy Osbourne – vocals*Zakk Wylde – guitars*Robert Trujillo – bass*Mike Bordin – drumsAdditional musicians...
- From Down to Earth
- "Dreamer" (Osbourne, Marti FrederiksenMarti FrederiksenMartin Harold Frederiksen is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. He writes and produces music primarily in rock, country, and pop...
, Mick JonesMick Jones (Foreigner)Michael Leslie "Mick" Jones is an English guitarist, songwriter, and record producer best known as the founding member of the rock band Foreigner.-Life and career:...
) - 4:44- From Down to Earth
- "No Easy Way Out" (Osbourne, Palmer) - 5:06
- From Down to Earth
- Some pressings omit track 12 on disc one ("So TiredBark at the Moon- Credits :* Ozzy Osbourne – vocals* Jake E. Lee – guitar* Bob Daisley – bass guitar* Tommy Aldridge – drums* Don Airey – keyboardsProduction* Produced by Ozzy Osbourne, Bob Daisley, and Max Norman* Engineered by Max Norman...
"). On these editions, "Breaking All the Rules" is added to end of that disc (as the 16th track), and is thus omitted as the first track of disc 2.