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)
The Shining
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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What the future holds for all
As the days grow dark with the grim and final warning
Beware of the ones with invisible friends
They will steal into your mind
And all too soon the signs begin to show
Rise up to the shining
Rise up to the shining
Don't be blind by fools again
Fools again
As the pages turn and the story's told
From the visions he's seen
The house on the hill
With the haunted eyes that call
no one laughed as madness came out
To play it's game
If you stay too long you'll finally go insane
Rise up to the shining
Live long live now
Rise up to the shining
Don't be blind by fools again
Fools again
Bells will take their toll
On your way
There's no way we're born to shine
Before our time, all your life
You're on your own
Lonely road
Lost in a time
Let the light lead your way
To the golden throne
It's the only way
Rise up to the shining
Live long live now
Rise up to the shining
Don't be blind by fools again
Rise up to the shining
Live long live now
Rise up the shining
Don't be blind by fools again
Oh rise up, to the shining
Wise up they're gonna steal your mind
Rise up, the house is gonna haunt you
No one laughed, no one cried
You stayed too long
You're finally gonna stay
The song "The Shining" by Black Sabbath is a warning against blindly following false leaders and embracing extremist ideologies. The lyrics depict a man who has foreseen a dark future and tries to warn people about the danger of those who claim to have "invisible friends." The song suggests that such people will infiltrate your mind and manipulate you towards madness and destruction. The song also references a haunted house on a hill that calls people towards insanity. The chorus urges the listener to rise up to the shining, to "live long live now," and not to be blinded by fools again.
The song is a commentary on the dangers of extremism and the power of manipulation. The verses caution against blind faith and the consequences of following false prophets. The chorus is a rallying cry for people to take control of their own lives and reject those who would lead them astray. The song's imagery is dark and foreboding, evoking a sense of impending doom.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a man who sees all there is to see
There is someone who has the ability to interpret the things that are yet to come
What the future holds for all
He can predict what will happen in the upcoming days, months, or years
As the days grow dark with the grim and final warning
With each passing day, the world is becoming a more dangerous and grim place, and it is a sign of the impending doom
Beware of the ones with invisible friends
Be cautious of those who have a tendency to believe in superstitions and supernatural powers
They will steal into your mind
They have the power to influence your way of thinking and can manipulate your thoughts to their advantage
And all too soon the signs begin to show
Gradually, the signs of the impending doom start to become visible to everyone
Rise up to the shining
It is time to elevate yourself and become more enlightened
Live long live now
Live your life to the fullest and make the most of the present moment
Don't be blind by fools again
Do not allow the foolish and ignorant people to lead you astray or make you blind to the truth
As the pages turn and the story's told
As time progresses, the truth about the calamity that awaits us will become clearer
From the visions he's seen
Through his psychic abilities, he has seen the terrifying events that are yet to occur
The house on the hill
Refers to a place that is haunted and ominous
With the haunted eyes that call no one laughed as madness came out to play it's game
The presence of the malevolent entity is strong, and everyone is terrified as it wreaks havoc on their sanity
If you stay too long you'll finally go insane
The longer you stay in that terrifying place, the more likely it is that you will lose your mind
Bells will take their toll on your way
It is a warning that the bells are tolling for people, indicating that the time of their demise is near
There's no way we're born to shine
Life is full of struggles, and it is unlikely that everything will always be good and bright
Before our time, all your life
The trials and tribulations of your life will continue until your time is up
You're on your own lonely road
You have to walk the path of life alone and make your own choices along the way
Lost in a time, let the light lead your way to the golden throne
If you find yourself lost in life, look for the light that will guide you to a place of contentment and respite
It's the only way
There is no other way to lead a fulfilling life other than pursuing the light that shines upon it
Wise up they're gonna steal your mind
Do not let others take advantage of you by being more aware of their intentions
Rise up, the house is gonna haunt you no one laughed, no one cried
The malicious presence in the house will continue to torment you, and there will be no one who can help you
You stayed too long you're finally gonna stay
If you continue to remain in the haunted house for too long, you will not be able to leave, as it will consume you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTHONY IOMMI
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There's a man who sees all there is to see
What the future holds for all
As the days grow dark, was his sole and final warning
Beware of the one with invisible friends
They will steal into your mind
And all too soon, the signs begin to show
Rise up to the shining
Live long live now
Rise up to the shining
Don't be blind by fools again... fools again
As the page is turned and the story's told
From the visions he had seen
The house on the hill with the haunting eyes that call
No one left when madness came out
To play its game
If you stay too long, you'll finally go insane
Rise up to the shining
Live long live now
Rise up to the shining
Don't be blind by fools again... fools again
Bells will take their toll
On your way
There's no way we're born to shine
Before our time, all your life, you're
On your own
Lonely road
Lost in a time
Let the light lead your way
To the golden throne
It's the only way
Rise up to the shining
Live long live now
Rise up to the shining
Don't be blind by fools again
Rise up to the shining
Love long live now
Rise up to the shining
Don't be blind by fools again
Oh rise up, to the shining
Wise up they're gonna steal your mind
Rise up, the house is gonna haunt you
No one laughed, no one cried...
A fera interior
There's a man who sees all there is to see
What the future holds for all
As the days grow dark with the grim and final warning
Beware of the ones with invisible friends
They will steal into your mind
And all too soon the signs begin to show
Rise up to the shining
Live long live now
Rise up to the shining
Don't be blind by fools again
Fools again
As the pages turn and the story's told
From the visions he's seen
The house on the hill
With the haunted eyes that call
no one laughed as madness came out
To play it's game
If you stay too long you'll finally go insane
Rise up to the shining
Live long live now
Rise up to the shining
Don't be blind by fools again
Fools again
Bells will take their toll
On your way
There's no way we're born to shine
Before our time, all your life
You're on your own
Lonely road
Lost in a time
Let the light lead your way
To the golden throne
It's the only way
Rise up to the shining
Live long live now
Rise up to the shining
Don't be blind by fools again
Rise up to the shining
Live long live now
Rise up the shining
Don't be blind by fools again
Oh rise up, to the shining
Wise up they're gonna steal your mind
Rise up, the house is gonna haunt you
No one laughed, no one cried
You stayed too long
You're finally gonna stay
Fonte: LyricFind
Compositores: Anthony Iommi
vigor01
The Eternal Idol is a really, really good album. Fans who think Ozzy and RJD are the only good Sabbath vocalists should give this record another listen.
Brian Reddish
vigor01 I totally agree! The entire Tony Martin era and discography are criminally underrated and underappreciated. A lot of my favorite Sabbath songs are with him as vocalist.
Tulak Hord and the Acolyte Orchestra -Chief Channel
I would argue Martin surpassed them
Cavs2701
I actually love all the Sabbath singers. They all brung their own flavor.
diosnake
Don't forget the one Ian Gillan album was great.
KYuri1987
This album was made by Bob Dasley.
Stoneaxe Tabletop Gaming
Great to see a Sabbath video with Geoff Nicholls. He made a huge contribution to the band over the years. Love Tony Martin's voice.
Buster McNutt
RIP Geoff Nichols!
Danny Hiob
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Total Singing Dojo
Tony Martin was chosen for his uncanny similarity to Ronnie James Dio in vibrato, tone and raspiness. 'Eternal Idol', "Tyr" and "Headless Cross" are superb albums