Wizard

Black Sabbath

About 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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1994
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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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10 facts about this song

Band origin
Black Sabbath, the band that produced 'Wizard', is a British rock band that originated in Birmingham in 1968.
Album Details
'Wizard' is a song from Black Sabbath's self-titled debut album "Black Sabbath," released on Friday, February 13, 1970.
Song Inspiration
The lead singer, Ozzy Osbourne, was reportedly inspired to write 'Wizard' by the character of Gandalf from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' series.
Band Members
The song 'Wizard' features the original band members of Black Sabbath, including Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, Tony Iommi on guitar, Geezer Butler on bass, and Bill Ward on drums.
Song Length
'Wizard' is approximately 4 minutes and 24 seconds long, which is relatively common for rock music of that era.
Musical Style
'Wizard' is often cited as a definitive example of early heavy metal, which Black Sabbath played a large role in defining.
Live Performances
'Wizard' was regularly performed in live Black Sabbath concerts, often as part of the opening set.
Harmonica Incorporation
'The Wizard' is one of the few songs in Black Sabbath's discography where lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne used a harmonica; this instrument added a unique bluesy feel to the heavy metal track.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of 'Wizard' have been interpreted as describing a wise and powerful wizard who uses his abilities to bring happiness and fight evil, parallelling the dark yet hopeful themes in much of Black Sabbath's music.
Cover Versions
It's been covered by various artists including Bullring Brummies which was a one-off band composed of Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, along with Judas Priest's Rob Halford among others for the "Nativity in Black" tribute album.

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