Ozzy Osbourne - "mama, I'm Coming Home" (official Video) -

When you think of Ozzy Osbourne , your mind likely goes to the "Prince of Darkness"—the heavy metal titan who pioneered doom with Black Sabbath and famously bit the head off a bat. But in 1991, Ozzy let the mask slip, revealing a raw, vulnerable side that gifted us one of rock's most enduring power ballads: . A Love Letter to "Mama"

Despite what the title suggests, the song isn't an ode to Ozzy’s mother. "Mama" was actually his personal pet name for his wife and manager, . For years, Ozzy had been walking around with the melody in his head, but it wasn't until he began working with guitarist Zakk Wylde on the No More Tears album that the song finally took shape. OZZY OSBOURNE - "Mama, I'm Coming Home" (Official Video)

Perhaps the most interesting piece of rock trivia behind this track is that the lyrics weren't written by Ozzy. Struggling to find the right words, Ozzy turned to his close friend and Motörhead frontman, . Who wrote Ozzy songs? - Facebook When you think of Ozzy Osbourne , your

The phrase itself—"Mama, I'm coming home"—was what Ozzy would famously say to Sharon on the phone whenever a grueling tour was finally nearing its end. The Lemmy Connection "Mama" was actually his personal pet name for

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