What Are Ozzy Osbourne's Best Music Videos?
The Prince of Darkness left an indelible mark on all of music.
Ozzy Osbourne performing at Blizzcon 2009
Man, seeing that Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76 today really broke my heart. As one of the people who grew up watching The Osbournes, and then finding his music, I hope he's off rocking in a better place.
They'll be biting bats' heads off in heaven or hell tonight.
Today, I wanted to go over some of Ozzy Osbourne's best music videos of all time and let you know where I rank them.
Let's dive in.
"Bark at the Moon" (1983)
A quintessential '80s metal video, "Bark at the Moon" is a mini-horror film akin to Michael Jackson's "Thriller". It features Ozzy as a mad scientist who transforms into a werewolf, a narrative that perfectly complements the song's driving beat and ferocious guitar riffs by Jake E. Lee.
The elaborate costumes, gothic setting, and special effects made it a staple on early MTV and a benchmark for cinematic rock videos.
"No More Tears" (1991)
This Ozzy video shows us a more mature and introspective side of the artist. The story is about a woman's emotional turmoil and eventual empowerment, interwoven with shots of Ozzy and his band delivering a powerful performance.
The song's epic scope is matched by the video's theatrical quality.
"Crazy Train" (1980/2020)
While the original promotional video for this classic track is a straightforward performance piece with some cool rotoscoping, the 2020 animated video created for the 40th anniversary of the Blizzard of Ozz album brings the song's chaotic energy to life with vibrant and surreal animation..
"Shot in the Dark" (1986)
This video captures the high-energy spectacle of an Ozzy Osbourne concert and makes you feel like you're really there with him.
There's a ton of extensive live footage that conveys the raw energy of his stage presence during this era.
"Mama, I'm Coming Home" (1991)
The personal life of Ozzy Osbourne wasn't really on display until this video, which is hard to believe, knowing about his reality show now.
The video features home-movie footage of Ozzy with his wife, Sharon, and their children, creating a heartfelt and surprisingly tender portrait of the rock icon.
"The Ultimate Sin" (1986)
Bold '80s fashion and a bizarre, post-apocalyptic setting make this video stand out among all the others. It's an over-the-top production that captures the flamboyant spirit of mid-80s heavy metal.
Summing It All Up
These videos, each in their own way, have contributed to the enduring legacy of Ozzy Osbourne as a master of both music and visual presentation.
Even though he's not with us anymore, the music and the videos will stand the test of time.
Let me know what you think in the comments.
