The Wizard

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About The Wizard

"The Wizard" is a song by the British rock band Black Sabbath, taken from their 1970 album Black Sabbath. It is the second track on the record. The song was composed by all four members of the group and was produced by Rodger Bain. "The Wizard" was the B-side to the title track of the band's second album Paranoid.


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1970
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Misty morning, clouds in the sky
Without warning, a wizard walks by
Casting his shadow, weaving his spell
Funny clothes, tinkling bell

Never talking
Just keeps walking
Spreading his magic

Evil power disappears
Demons worry when the wizard is near
He turns tears into joy
Everyone's happy when the wizard walks by

Never talking
Just keeps walking
Spreading his magic

Sun is shining, clouds have gone by
All the people give a happy sigh
He has passed by, giving his sign
Left all the people feeling so fine

Never talking
Just keeps walking
Spreading his magic

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Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath are an English rock band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969, by Ozzy Osbourne (lead vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass guitar), and Bill Ward (drums). The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. Originally formed in 1968 as a heavy blues rock band named Earth and renamed Black Sabbath in 1969, the band began incorporating occult and horror-inspired lyrics with tuned-down guitars and achieving multiple platinum records in the 1970s. Despite an association with occult and horror themes, Black Sabbath also composed songs dealing with social instability, political corruption, the dangers of drug abuse and apocalyptic prophesies of the horrors of w… more »

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Written by: Frank Iommi, John Osbourne, Terence Butler, W.t. Ward

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"The Wizard" is seen as an early example of the heavy metal and hard rock genre, a style that Black Sabbath largely pioneered.
Album Origin
The song 'The Wizard' was included in Black Sabbath's self-titled debut album, "Black Sabbath", which was released in 1970.
Ambiguous Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are often interpreted to be about a wizard who uses magic to bring happiness and peace, though the song's meaning remains open to interpretation.
Harmonica Use
Notably, the song includes sections of harmonica played by lead singer Ozzy Osbourne. This is representative of the band's ability to meld rock with elements of blues.
Inspiration Sources
The band members have suggested that the 'wizard' figure in the song may have been inspired by the character of Gandalf from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", reinforcing the idea of the 'Wizard' as a benevolent force.
Non-Traditional Song Structure
The song doesn't have a traditional verse-chorus-verse structure. Instead, it uses a series of riffs and melodies that are repeated throughout the song.
Influential Status
As one of the standout tracks from Black Sabbath's debut album, 'The Wizard' helped establish the band's heavy, doom-laden sound, which has since been influential for many rock and heavy metal bands.
Pop Culture References
The song has been covered by numerous bands and appeared in various TV shows and movies, highlighting its enduring popularity.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, 'The Wizard' was not performed live regularly during Black Sabbath's early tours. It wasn't until the band reunited with Osbourne in the late 1990s that the song began to feature regularly in their live setlists.
Collaboration Highlight
The track is a testimony to the songwriting collaboration of all original members of the band, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, who all got credited for the song.
Crossover Sound
While primarily a hard rock song, 'The Wizard' also contains elements of progressive rock and psychedelic rock, reflecting Black Sabbath's wide range of musical influences.

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