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About Bark at the Moon
"Bark at the Moon" is a song by heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. It was the first single released from his 1983 album of the same name. The music video produced for the song was Osbourne's first. It peaked at #21 on the UK Singles Chart and #12 on Billboard's Album Rock Tracks.
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- 2002
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Screams break the silenceWaking from the dead of nightVengeance is boilingHe's returned to kill the lightThen when he's found who he's looking forListen in awe and you'll hear himBark at the moonYears spent in tormentBuried in a nameless graveNow he has risenMiracles would have to saveThose that the beast is looking forListen in awe and you'll hear himBark at the moonHey, bark at the moonThey cursed and buried him Along with shameAnd thought his timeless soul had goneIn empty burning Hell-unholy oneBut now he's returned to prove them wrongSo wrong, uh yeah babyHowling in shadowsLiving in a lunar spellHe finds his heavenSpewing from the mouth of hellAnd when he finds who he's looking forListen in awe and you'll hear himBark at the moonYeah bark at the moonYeah bark at the moonBark at the moon
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Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English heavy metal vocalist and songwriter, whose musical career has spanned over 40 years. Osbourne rose to prominence as lead singer of the pioneering English band Black Sabbath, whose dark and hard sound helped spawn the heavy metal genre. Due to Sabbath's style, Osbourne became known as the "Prince of Darkness". Osbourne is also known as the "Godfather of Heavy Metal". more »
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Written by: John Osbourne
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Bark at the Moon" is the title track from Ozzy Osbourne's 1983 album of the same name. The album was produced by Max Norman and marked Osbourne's return to the music scene after a year-long hiatus due to the passing of his guitarist, Randy Rhoads. |
Songwriting ControversyThere was a lot of controversy surrounding the songwriting credits in the album. Ozzy Osbourne was initially credited as the sole songwriter, but later, it was revealed that bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake had significant contributions. This caused a long-standing legal battle. |
Music VideoThe music video for "Bark at the Moon" was one of the first to appear on MTV and was directed by Bob Giraldi. It pays tribute to classic werewolf movies, with Osbourne appearing as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and transforming into a werewolf. |
Charts Performance"Bark at the Moon" peaked at number 109 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped increase the album's popularity, which eventually went on to achieve triple-platinum status in the United States. |
Live PerformancesDespite being a fan favorite, "Bark at the Moon" was not initially performed live often due to its challenging guitar parts. But after guitarist Zakk Wylde joined Osbourne's band, it became a regular part of the setlist. |
Anthems of OsbourneThe song, often considered one of Ozzy Osbourne's anthems, showcases his dark and eerie musical style that made him the celebrated "Prince of Darkness" in the rock and roll world. |
Guitarist DebutThe song marks the first appearance of guitarist Jake E. Lee with Osbourne. Lee, who was relatively unknown at that time, went on to play on two of Osbourne's albums before leaving in 1987. |
Critical ReceptionUpon its release, "Bark at the Moon" received mixed reviews from critics but developed a cult following among fans for its distinctive guitar riff and spooky theme. |
Cultural Impact"Bark at the Moon" and its accompanying music video further cemented Osbourne's image as a controversial and provocative artist in the realm of rock and roll and made a significant impact on the visual aesthetics of '80s rock music. |
Gaming FeaturesThis song has also featured in popular culture multiple times, including in video games like "Guitar Hero" and "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories". |
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