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Ozzy - Ordinary Man


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I was unprepared for fame
Then everybody knew my name
No more lonely nights, it's all for you
I have traveled many miles
I've seen tears and I've seen smiles
Just remember that it's all for you
Don't forget me as the colors fade
When the lights go down, it's just an empty stage
Okay
Yes, I've been a bad guy
Been higher than the blue sky
And the truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man
I've made momma cry
Don't know why I'm still alive
Yes, the truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man
Many times I've lost control
They tried to kill my rock and roll
Just remember I'm still here for you
I don't wanna say goodbye
When I do, you'll be alright
After all, I did it all for you
Don't forget me as the colors fade
When the lights go down, it's just an empty stage
Okay
 
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Fucking amazing song! Love how he is looking back and reflecting upong his life. 
 
Ozzy: vocals
Elton John: vocals & piano
Slash: guitar
Duff McKagan: bass
Chad Smith: drums
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I'm one of those (seeminlgly very few for some reason) people who aren't fans at all of Ozzy's voice.
Kind of like, as I'm listening to most of his songs I keep thinking "I could sing taht better than him" and I'm no singer.

Shame because it was a fair song, although the lyrics were a bit lame.

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On 4/16/2020 at 4:41 PM, CureTheSane said:

I'm one of those (seeminlgly very few for some reason) people who aren't fans at all of Ozzy's voice.
Kind of like, as I'm listening to most of his songs I keep thinking "I could sing taht better than him" and I'm no singer.

Shame because it was a fair song, although the lyrics were a bit lame.

I think there'd be plenty, mate. I've never been a big Ozzy fan but there's some cool stuff in the discography. Obviously the quality of his voice has not hindered his success so fair play to him. But as a singer I think he's absolutely terrible. 

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3 hours ago, Geoff said:

I think there'd be plenty, mate. I've never been a big Ozzy fan but there's some cool stuff in the discography. Obviously the quality of his voice has not hindered his success so fair play to him. But as a singer I think he's absolutely terrible. 

Maybe it's just that not many people would dare be critical of rock gods Black Sabbath or Ozzy

Anyway, the song should be called "Ordinary Voice"

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Ozzy has always had a unique voice, a certain cadence in his delivery that you immediately recognize as him. A lot of people like his vocal style, others, not so much. I've always enjoyed his "poppier"solo work, which I think suits his voice better, over his work with Sabbath. 

To reiiterate my initial post, "Ordinary Man" is an amazing fucking song! :headbanger:

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