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)
Under the Sun / Every Day Comes and Goes
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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No black magician telling me to get my soul out
Don't believe in violence, I don't even believe in peace
I've opened the door and my mind has been released
Well I don't want no preacher telling me about the god in the sky
No I don't want no one to tell me where I'm gonna go when I die
I want to live my life with no people telling me what to do
Every day just comes and goes
Life is one big overdose
People try to ruin me
And I can't seem to eliminate them
People riding their real pace
Keep on running their rat race
Behind each flower grows a weed
In their world of make-believe
So believe what I tell you, it's the only way to fight in the end
Just believe in yourself, you know you really shouldn't have to pretend
Don't let those empty people try and interfere with your mind
Just live your life and leave them all behind
The lyrics to Black Sabbath's song Under the Sun or Every Day Comes and Goes is a call to individualism and self-belief. The song's protagonist is someone who has grown disillusioned with authority figures, whether they be religious preachers or dark magicians, and wants to be free from their influence. He or she doesn't believe in violence or peace but has come to a realization that living one's life without outside intervention from others is the way to go. The opening and closing lines hammer home the message of individualism and the power that comes with it. The lyrics urge listeners to believe in themselves and live their lives on their own terms, away from negative influences.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I don't want no demon to tell me what it's all about
I don't want any evil force to dictate my understanding of life.
No black magician telling me to get my soul out
I don't want any dark magic influencing me to harm myself or others.
Don't believe in violence, I don't even believe in peace
I don't subscribe to the idea of using violence as a solution to problems, nor do I believe in the notion of peace as a utopian concept.
I've opened the door and my mind has been released
I have freed my mind from the constraints of societal norms and dogmatic beliefs.
Well I don't want no preacher telling me about the god in the sky
I don't want any religious figure dictating my beliefs to me about a higher power.
No I don't want no one to tell me where I'm gonna go when I die
I don't want anyone telling me what happens after I die.
I want to live my life with no people telling me what to do
I want to be in control of my own life and make my own decisions without outside influence.
I just believe in myself, 'cause no one else is true
I rely solely on my own beliefs and judgment because no one else can understand my personal experiences.
Every day just comes and goes
Every day passes quickly, and life is short.
Life is one big overdose
Life can be an overwhelming experience that can consume us if we are not careful.
People try to ruin me
People try to bring me down and undermine my confidence and success.
And I can't seem to eliminate them
Despite my efforts, some people are difficult to get rid of and may continue to affect me negatively.
People riding their real pace
People are living their lives at their own pace, according to their own priorities.
Keep on running their rat race
People are continually pursuing success or accomplishments in a world that can feel competitive or manipulative.
Behind each flower grows a weed
Every positive thing in life also has negative aspects or consequences.
In their world of make-believe
In the fake, illusory world that people may create for themselves, there is always an underlying truth that cannot be ignored.
So believe what I tell you, it's the only way to fight in the end
Believe in your own strength and convictions if you want to persevere in a challenging situation.
Just believe in yourself, you know you really shouldn't have to pretend
Have faith in your own abilities, and don't try to be someone you are not just to please others.
Don't let those empty people try and interfere with your mind
Do not allow yourself to be influenced by those who are shallow or lack substance.
Just live your life and leave them all behind
Focus on living your life and don't let negative people hold you back from achieving your goals.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FRANK IOMMI, JOHN OSBOURNE, TERENCE BUTLER, WILLIAM WARD
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