Am I Going Insane (Radio)
Black Sabbath
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Everybody's looking at me Feeling paranoid inside When I step outside I'll feel free Think I'll find a place to hide Tell me people, am I going insane, insane? Tell me people, am I going insane, insane? Every day I sit and wonder How my life it used to be Now I feel I'm going under Now my life is hard to see So tell me people, am I going insane, insane? Tell me people, am I going insane, insane? So I'm telling all you people Listen while I sing again If I don't sound very cheerful I think that I'm a schizophrenic So, tell me people, am I going insane, insane? Tell me people, am I going insane, insane? Tell me people, am I going insane, insane? Tell me people, am I going insane, insane?
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Written by: MICHAEL BUTLER, OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI, WILLIAM WARD
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10 facts about this song
Song Release Fact"Am I Going Insane (Radio)" is a song by English rock band Black Sabbath. It was released in 1975 as a single from their sixth studio album, "Sabotage."
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Unique FactThe "Radio" in parenthesis in the title led to confusion among listeners who thought it indicated the song was a radio edit. But the band confirmed that it had no relevance and was included to create mystery.
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Performance FactDespite being released as a single, the song was rarely performed live by Black Sabbath.
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Album FactThe album "Sabotage" is considered one of Black Sabbath's most experimental albums, with "Am I Going Insane (Radio)" adding to its distinctive sound with its synthesizer-driven composition.
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Lyrics FactThe song expresses the mental and emotional strain experienced by the band members at the time due to intensive touring, managerial issues, and substance abuse problems.
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Chart FactWhile the song didn't top any charts, the album "Sabotage" reached number 7 on the UK Albums Chart and number 28 on the US Billboard 200.
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Reception Fact"Am I Going Insane (Radio)" received mixed reviews from critics. It was praised for its experimental sound but also criticized for being different from Black Sabbath's typical heavy metal style.
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Band FactThe song represents a significant departure in musical direction for Black Sabbath, making use of keyboards and synthesisers more prominently.
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Writer FactLike most of Sabbath’s songs, "Am I Going Insane (Radio)" was written by all four original members: Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward.
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Trivia FactThis song and its B-side "Hole in the Sky", are the only two original Black Sabbath songs to feature the synthesizer.
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