After previous iterations of the group – the Polka Tulk Blues Band and Earth – the band settled on the name Black Sabbath in 1969. They distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. Signing to Philips Records in November 1969, they released their first single, "Evil Woman", in January 1970, and their debut album, Black Sabbath, was released the following month. Though it received a negative critical response, the album was a commercial success, leading to a follow-up record, Paranoid, later that year. The band's popularity grew, and by 1973's Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, critics were starting to respond favourably.
Osbourne's excessive substance abuse led to his firing in 1979. He was replaced by former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Following two albums with Dio, Black Sabbath endured many personnel changes in the 1980s and 1990s that included vocalists Ian Gillan, Glenn Hughes, Ray Gillen and Tony Martin, as well as several drummers and bassists. Martin, who replaced Gillan in 1987, was the second-longest serving vocalist and recorded three albums with Black Sabbath before his dismissal in 1991. That same year, Iommi and Butler were rejoined by Dio and drummer Vinny Appice to record Dehumanizer (1992). After two more studio albums with Martin, who replaced Dio in 1993, the band's original line-up reunited in 1997 and released a live album, Reunion, the following year; they continued to tour occasionally until 2005. Other than various back catalogue reissues and compilation albums, as well as the Mob Rules-era line-up reunited as Heaven & Hell, there was no further activity under the Black Sabbath until 2011 with the release of their final studio album and 19th overall, 13, in 2013, which features all of the original members except Ward. During their farewell tour, the band played their final concert in their home city of Birmingham on 4 February 2017. Occasional partial reunions have happened since, most recently when Osbourne and Iommi performed together at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide as of 2013, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands. Black Sabbath, together with Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They were ranked by MTV as the "Greatest Metal Band of All Time" and placed second on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them number 85 on their "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Black Sabbath were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. They have also won two Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance, and in 2019 the band were presented a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Studio albums
Black Sabbath (1970)
Paranoid (1970)
Master of Reality (1971)
Vol. 4 (1972)
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973)
Sabotage (1975)
Technical Ecstasy (1976)
Never Say Die! (1978)
Heaven and Hell (1980)
Mob Rules (1981)
Born Again (1983)
Seventh Star (1986)
The Eternal Idol (1987)
Headless Cross (1989)
Tyr (1990)
Dehumanizer (1992)
Cross Purposes (1994)
Forbidden (1995)
13 (2013)
Sleeping Village
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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Sleeping village, cockerels cry
Soft breeze blowing in the trees
Peace of mind, feel at ease
In "Sleeping Village" by Black Sabbath, the singer describes a picturesque scene of a red sun rising in the sky over a peaceful village where the only sound comes from the cockerels crying and the soft breeze blowing through the trees. The lyrics suggest a sense of tranquility and calmness, as if the village is untouched by the chaos and turmoil of the modern world. The singer seems to be enjoying the peace of mind and feels at ease in this environment.
However, the song also implies a sense of melancholic sadness. The "Sleeping Village" may represent a metaphor for a dormant or forgotten society, a place where nothing ever changes and no progress is made. The red sun rising could represent the promise of a new day and a new beginning, but for the singer, there is a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. Perhaps the singer is remembering a time when things were different, or longing for a simpler way of life that has been lost in the modern world.
Meanwhile, the soft breeze blowing through the trees suggests that nature is the only constant in this world. The singer seems to find solace in the natural world's steadiness, even as the village remains stagnant. The song's calm and melancholic tone creates an atmosphere that is both peaceful and reflective.
Line by Line Meaning
Red sun rising in the sky
The dawn starts and the sun with an intense tone arises from the horizon
Sleeping village, cockerels cry
The town rests, but the roosters' screams sound through the houses
Soft breeze blowing in the trees
A gentle wind moves the leaves of the trees, a light and refreshing breeze
Peace of mind, feel at ease
Enjoyment of the tranquility, calm and rest that this scenario represents. Find a state of calm in this dreamlike situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, William Ward
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anewsongpsalm333
"Sleeping Village/A Bit Of Finger"
Red sun rising in the sky
Sleeping village, cockerels cry
Soft breeze blowing in the trees
peace of mind, feel at ease
"Warning"
Now the first day that I met ya
I was looking in the sky
When the sun turned all a blur
And the thunderclouds rolled by
The sea began to shiver
And the wind began to moan
It must've been a sign for me
To leave you well alone
I was born without you, baby
But my feelings were a little bit too strong
You never said you love me
And I don't believe you can
'Cause I saw you in a dream
And you were with another man
You looked so cool and casual
And I tried to look the same
But now I've got to know ya
Tell me who have I to blame?
I was born without you, baby
But my feelings were a little bit too strong
Just a little bit too strong
Now the whole wide world is movin'
'Cause there's iron in my heart
I just can't keep from cryin'
'Cause you say we've got to part
Sorrow grips my voice as I stand here all alone
And watch you slowly take away
A love I've never known
I was born without you, baby
But my feelings were a little bit too strong
Just a little bit too strong
@ricardoshimohara
Sleeping Village (0:00 - 3:43) - Lyrics:
Red sun rising in the sky
Sleeping village, cockerels cry
Soft breeze blowing in the trees
Peace of mind, feel at ease
Warning (3:43 - 14:17) - Lyrics:
Now the first day that I met ya
I was looking in the sky
When the sun turned all a blur
And the thunderclouds rolled by
The sea began to shiver
And the wind began to moan
It must've been a sign for me
To leave you well alone
I was born without you baby
But my feelings were a little bit too strong
You never said you love me
And I don't believe you can
'Cause I saw you in a dream
And you were with another man
You looked so cool and casual
And I tried to look the same
But now I've got to love ya
Tell me who am I to blame?
I was born without you baby
But my feelings were a little bit too strong
Now the whole wide world is movin'
'Cause there's iron in my heart
I just can't keep from cryin'
'Cause you say we've got to part
Sorrow grips my voice as I stand here all alone
And watch you slowly take away
A love I've never known
I was born without you baby
But my feelings were a little bit too strong
Just a little bit too strong
@davebailey8150
I have been listening and seeing Sabbath in concert for 42 years! I still love the Bluesy way Tony plays!
@brendanveit84
Fr people always say Sabbath is heavy metal, im like no, they're that Heavy Blues joint
@danielblaylock5566
Tony was a beast.......one of the best there ever was...
@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095
Sabbath really weren't very blues-orientated at all. Not like Led Zeppelin. Tony played inverted Ecclesiastical triads to get that demonic sound. "Warning" is bluesy because it's a cover.
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@voleraabriganov550
@Brendan Veit yeah!espethially bass parts!feel so great to strum Geezers riffs!
@josephmumford3598
When I was 11years old,my older brother bought me a little tiny earphone am radio so I could listen to music without my parents knowing...late one night when I was supposed to be asleep ,I heard black sabbath black sabbath .the worm had turned....wow
@cameronramos6646
The way the Bass and the Guitar come together on this track is unreal, god I love Geezer.
@anewsongpsalm333
"Sleeping Village/A Bit Of Finger"
Red sun rising in the sky
Sleeping village, cockerels cry
Soft breeze blowing in the trees
peace of mind, feel at ease
"Warning"
Now the first day that I met ya
I was looking in the sky
When the sun turned all a blur
And the thunderclouds rolled by
The sea began to shiver
And the wind began to moan
It must've been a sign for me
To leave you well alone
I was born without you, baby
But my feelings were a little bit too strong
You never said you love me
And I don't believe you can
'Cause I saw you in a dream
And you were with another man
You looked so cool and casual
And I tried to look the same
But now I've got to know ya
Tell me who have I to blame?
I was born without you, baby
But my feelings were a little bit too strong
Just a little bit too strong
Now the whole wide world is movin'
'Cause there's iron in my heart
I just can't keep from cryin'
'Cause you say we've got to part
Sorrow grips my voice as I stand here all alone
And watch you slowly take away
A love I've never known
I was born without you, baby
But my feelings were a little bit too strong
Just a little bit too strong
@joegagnon6330
20 years old now cranking this 50 year old masterpiece every day. No doubt ill be 50 years old listening to an 80 year old masterpiece
@David-ng7cr
I remember when this came out. Was just a teen. 64 now and still fckin love it.