Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley

Cue in at 2:17 for one of the best guitar solos of all time. Cue in at 3:40 for another. 4:20 for another. Best bet watch beginning to end; you wouldn't want to miss anything actually.  Ozzy looking over to Randy is a man in amazement and wonder.

“Mr. Crowley” is a song by Ozzy Osbourne, released as the lead single from his debut solo album, Blizzard of Ozz, in 1980. The song was written by Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Randy Rhoads, and bassist/lyricist Bob Daisley.

“Mr. Crowley” is notable for its dark and occult-themed lyrics, which were inspired by Aleister Crowley, a British occultist and ceremonial magician who gained notoriety in the early 20th century. The song's subject matter explores themes of mysticism, magic, and the occult, with references to Crowley's life and teachings. Musically, it features Randy Rhoads' intricate guitar work and Ozzy Osbourne's distinctive vocal delivery.

Despite its controversial subject matter, “Mr. Crowley” became one of Ozzy Osbourne's most iconic songs and remains a staple of his live performances. It has also been praised for its musicianship and lyrical depth, and it has influenced many subsequent heavy metal and hard rock musicians.

Ozzy Osbourne Mr. Crowley Lyrics

Mr. Crowley
What went on in your head?
Oh, Mr. Crowley
Did you talk to the dead?

Your lifestyle to me seems so tragic
With the thrill of it all
You fooled all the people with magic
Yeah, you waited on Satan's call

Mr. Charming
Did you think you were pure?
Mr. Alarming
In nocturnal rapport

Uncovering things that were sacred
Manifest on this Earth
Oh, conceived in the eye of a secret
Yeah, and they scattered the afterbirth

Mr. Crowley
Won't you ride my white horse?
Mr. Crowley
It's symbolic, of course

Approaching a time that is classic
I hear that maiden's call
Approaching a time that is drastic
Standing with their backs to the wall

Was it polemically sent?
I wanna know what you meant
I wanna know
I wanna know what you meant, yeah