The Wizard
Black Sabbath
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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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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.
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Album OriginThe song 'The Wizard' was included in Black Sabbath's self-titled debut album, "Black Sabbath", which was released in 1970.
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Ambiguous LyricsThe 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.
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Harmonica UseNotably, 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.
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Inspiration SourcesThe 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.
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Non-Traditional Song StructureThe 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.
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Influential StatusAs 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.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song has been covered by numerous bands and appeared in various TV shows and movies, highlighting its enduring popularity.
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Live PerformancesDespite 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.
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Collaboration HighlightThe 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.
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Crossover SoundWhile 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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