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“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 #46 on the UK charts. Musicians playing on the song are guitarist Randy Rhoads, bass guitarist Bob Daisley, and drummer Lee Kerslake. Don Airey plays the song’s distinctive funeral organ introduction.
This song and “Crazy Train” were released as singles.
The guitar solos in “Mr. Crowley” is ranked number 28 on Guitar World Magazine’s poll of the “100 greatest guitar solos”.
The song was inspired by books about Aleister Crowley which Ozzy Osbourne had read and a deck of tarot cards that were found in the studio.
The song’s lyrical content arguably indicates that the lyricist had little familiarity with Aleister Crowley or his philosophies. While the lyrics ask “did you talk with the dead?”, Crowley, who was called the “wickedest man alive”, himself did believe in reincarnation, but was an atheist who believed in neither God nor Satan. Despite this, another lyric states that Crowley “waited on Satan’s call”.
Contrary to popular opinion, Ozzy pronounces Mr. Crowley correctly (‘kroʊli’).
Noted covers include Moonspell (Darkness and Hope, 2001) and Cradle of Filth (Nymphetamine Special Edition, 2005). Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, (with Yngwie Malmsteen on guitar), Joe Lynn Turner, George Lynch and The Cardigans have also recorded covers of the song.
This song and “Crazy Train” were released as singles.
The guitar solos in “Mr. Crowley” is ranked number 28 on Guitar World Magazine’s poll of the “100 greatest guitar solos”.
The song was inspired by books about Aleister Crowley which Ozzy Osbourne had read and a deck of tarot cards that were found in the studio.
The song’s lyrical content arguably indicates that the lyricist had little familiarity with Aleister Crowley or his philosophies. While the lyrics ask “did you talk with the dead?”, Crowley, who was called the “wickedest man alive”, himself did believe in reincarnation, but was an atheist who believed in neither God nor Satan. Despite this, another lyric states that Crowley “waited on Satan’s call”.
Contrary to popular opinion, Ozzy pronounces Mr. Crowley correctly (‘kroʊli’).
Noted covers include Moonspell (Darkness and Hope, 2001) and Cradle of Filth (Nymphetamine Special Edition, 2005). Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, (with Yngwie Malmsteen on guitar), Joe Lynn Turner, George Lynch and The Cardigans have also recorded covers of the song.
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Gravam wrote:
Best Ozzy song out there. Better than Crazy Train.
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The_Pumpkin wrote:
Awesome solos, truly a masterpiece
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GPMPersonal wrote:
"Aleister Crowley (12 October 1875 – 1 December 1947), born Edward Alexander Crowley, was an English occultist, writer, mountaineer, poet, playwright, yogi, and possible spy. He was an influential member of occult organizations, including the Golden Dawn, the A∴A∴, and Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), and is known today for his magical writings, especially The Book of the Law, the central sacred text of Thelema. He gained notoriety during his lifetime, and was denounced in the popular press of the day as "The wickedest man in the world." Crowley was also a chess player in his youth, a painter, astrologer, hedonist, bisexual, recreational drug experimenter, and social critic." - Wikipedia. Just dropped that in for those who didn't know who the song was about... ;)
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Kinski_ wrote:
Such a catchy song. I can't get that song out of my head!
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lasoth wrote:
\m/ Zajekutffa genialne :)
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jerichz wrote:
best song with the ozzy-randy combo!
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Natriapissis wrote:
Ozzy is the Greatest!!!
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FreightVT wrote:
"Randy rocked this song so hard they had to make room for two solos. F'in awesome."" Awesome quote!! The holy trinity of rock. Many an axeslinger used this song as thier reason to play. Me included.
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tyrhandske wrote:
Master Metal from Prince of Darkness.
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timbit98 wrote:
This song has too many good solos
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MrNiceGuy91 wrote:
Awesome solo!
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PhatBasta wrote:
RIP RHOADS......My favorite Ozzy song by far
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mari0z wrote:
<3
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beast345 wrote:
Awesome song
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MarcosLaercio wrote:
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iandavies65 wrote:
reminds me of hm holocaust at port vale with motrhead,frank marino,riot,vardis standing with my back 2 the wall never ,what a legend of a guitar player though pure class
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The_Anvil wrote:
Had to steal this quote...... "Randy rocked this song so hard they had to make room for two solos. F'in awesome."" Awesome quote!! The holy trinity of rock. Many an axeslinger used this song as thier reason to play. Me included.
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jonny_alpha wrote:
Brilliant song. Pity ozzy has long been a pitiful buffoon :(
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elad212 wrote:
yngwie malmsteen & ronnie james dio do it better.
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ilovemusix wrote:
RIP Randy
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