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)
Solitude
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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My fortune is less
My future is shrouded in dark wilderness
Sunshine is far away, clouds linger on
Everything I possessed, now they are gone
They are gone, they are gone
Oh, where can I go to and what can I do?
You just laughed when I begged you to stay
I've not stopped cryin' since you went away
You went away, you went away
The world is a lonely place, you're on your own
Guess I will go home, sit down, and moan
Cryin' and thinkin' is all that I do
Memories I have remind me of you
Of you, of you
The lyrics of Black Sabbath's "Solitude" vividly convey the feeling of hopelessness, loneliness and melancholy. The song is about a person who is devoid of purpose and feels lost in the world. The opening lines of the song, "My name it means nothing, my fortune is less, my future is shrouded in dark wilderness" express the singer's sense of worthlessness and the lack of direction in life. The imagery of a dark wilderness is used to emphasize the unknown and the uncertainty in the future.
The following lines of the song, "Sunshine is far away, clouds linger on, everything I possessed, now they are gone" depict the singer's despair and the loss of everything that he or she once owned. The singer is left with nothing and has no hope of recovery. The chorus of the song expresses the singer's helplessness, "Oh, where can I go to and what can I do? Nothing can please me, only thoughts are of you". The singer is seeking comfort in thoughts of the person who has left him, indicating the great emotional impact that the separation has had on him.
The ending lines of the song, "The world is a lonely place, you're on your own, guess I will go home, sit down, and moan, cryin' and thinkin' is all that I do, Memories I have remind me of you" express the singer's sorrow and regret, highlighting the long-lasting impact the separation has had on the singer's life. The song’s haunting melody and powerful imagery reflect the feelings of lostness, melancholy, and despair, making it an unforgettable classic.
Line by Line Meaning
My name, it means nothing
I feel insignificant and worthless, as if I have no identity or purpose
My fortune is less
My life is full of disappointment and hardship, and I have very little to show for it
My future is shrouded in dark wilderness
I feel lost and uncertain about what lies ahead, as if I'm wandering through an ominous and unforgiving landscape
Sunshine is far away, clouds linger on
I'm surrounded by darkness and sadness, with no relief or hope in sight
Everything I possessed, now they are gone
I've lost everything that was once important to me, leaving me feeling empty and alone
They are gone, they are gone
I keep reminding myself of my losses, as if to emphasize the pain and futility of it all
Oh, where can I go to and what can I do?
I'm desperate for some kind of escape or solution, but I don't know where to turn or what to do
Nothing can please me, only thoughts are of you
Despite my attempts to distract myself or find happiness elsewhere, I'm consumed by thoughts of someone who has abandoned me
You just laughed when I begged you to stay
The person I cared about callously rejected me, even though I pleaded for their affection and support
I've not stopped cryin' since you went away
The heartbreak and pain of being rejected has left me in a constant state of emotional distress and misery
You went away, you went away
I'm fixated on the person who left me, as if their departure represents all of the abandonment and loss I've experienced in my life
The world is a lonely place, you're on your own
I feel isolated and disconnected from others, as if nobody understands or cares about my pain
Guess I will go home, sit down, and moan
I see no point in trying to carry on with my life, so I retreat to a place of comfort and wallow in my pain
Cryin' and thinkin' is all that I do
My days are consumed by sorrow and rumination, with no end in sight
Memories I have remind me of you
Even though the person who hurt me is gone, memories of them continue to torment me and make my pain feel fresh
Of you, of you
I can't escape the person who hurt me, even in my own thoughts and memories
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Written by: John Osbourne, Terence Butler, Tony Iommi, W T Ward
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