Good Night Sweet Prince (of Darkness)- The Life, Times, and Music of John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne

Good Night Sweet Prince (of Darkness)- The Life, Times, and Music of John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne

Author: Eric Schwartz November 17, 2025 Duration: 1:17:56

Wherein Eric and John pay tribute to our beloved, dearly departed Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne.


Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:


Listening Break #1: Earth "Blue Suede Shoes" (by Carl Perkins) early demo (1969)- ⁠https://youtu.be/IYxkYHqOjLY?si=YNkxQ-5fIrOehY31&t=576


Listening Break #2: "You Said It All (Live)" from Ozzy Osbourne Live EP (1980)- https://youtu.be/49GY60BkQB4?si=oW3JQvte6cyopvpF


Listening break #3: "Crazy Train (Live 1981)" from Tribute (1987)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq4x9Ek66es


Video break #1: "Bark at the Moon" from Bark at the Moon (1983)- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LplPi2CxNHI


Video break #2: excerpt from Decline of the Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojQUYq21G-o


Listening break #4: "Patient Number 9" from Patient Number 9 (2022)- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkiniZBRt3s


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Underscore credits:

“Crazy Train” arranged and performed by Eric Schwartz


I Want To Hold Your Hand [8 Bit Tribute to The Beatles] - 8 Bit Universe8 Bit Universe


Free Rock Metal Music (For Videos) - "Cherry Metal" by Arthur Vyncke 🇧🇪BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music


Iron Man [8 Bit Tribute to Black Sabbath] - 8 Bit Universe8 Bit Universe


Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath 8-BitMiles_Metal... 8-Bit Metal, Video Game and Film Covers


Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 8-bitOmnigrad


Noire #1 - Free Royalty-Free MusicMusic By Pedro


Epic Superhero Theme - Royalty Free MusicLuis Humanoide 2


Crazy Train (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) [Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne] - 8 Bit Universe8 Bit Universe


Ozzy Osbourne - Diary Of A Madman 16-bit SNES version (no console limitation) werc85werc85


A Love Song (for Erin) by Eric Schwartz


Power Metal Themes - "Wedding March" (Mendelssohn)Serraphas3


Nostalgic Music [Copyright Free Music] - "Brahe" by Punch Deck 🌎BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music


[FREE] 80s Glam Metal x Glam Rock Type Beat "Fire Inside"LIVING PUFF


Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon (8-Bits)Rock Bit


Ozzy Osbourne - Shot In The Dark (8 bit)Chiptune Planet


Ozzy Osbourne - Suicide Solution (Live) 8 BitsCharly Navarrete


Ozzy Osbourne - Miracle Man 8-bitMi 28


Black Sabbath - War Pigs 8-bitOmnigrad


OZZY OSBOURNE - No More Tears 8 BITLeonardo Messina


Ozzy Osbourne - I Just Want You (8 bit)Chiptune Planet


Royalty Free Nu Metal Instrumental [ music no copyright ]The 8Floors



Take What You Want [8 Bit Tribute to Post Malone feat. Ozzy Osbourne & Travis Scott]8 Bit Universe


8-BIT ARCADE - Ordinary Man (8-Bit Ozzy Osbourne & Elton John Emulation)8-Bit Arcade - Official


Piano ONLY Version - Changes (Black Sabbath)RemyRocks


Ozzy Osbourne - Patient Number 9 - piano karaoke instrumental cover, lyricsHotMelody


Black Sabbath - Changes, Australia 1973RareSabbath






Dive into the thunderous world of Heavy Metal 101, a monthly podcast hosted by Eric Schwartz. Each episode is a journey through the loud, complex, and often misunderstood history of heavy metal music. Eric, armed with deep expertise, is joined by his friend John, who brings a fresh, curious perspective as a relative newcomer to the genre. Together, they don't just recount facts; they explore the cultural shifts, argue about iconic bands and subgenres, and discuss the very essence of what makes metal resonate so powerfully. Their dynamic-one an expert, the other a novice-creates a uniquely engaging conversation that is as educational as it is entertaining. Whether you're a lifelong headbanger or someone who just wonders what all the noise is about, you'll find a place here. You'll hear breakdowns of seminal albums, explorations of metal's roots in blues and classical music, and lively debates about everything from New Wave of British Heavy Metal to death metal's technical evolution. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a passionate, sometimes heated, dialogue between friends. New installments of the podcast arrive on the third Monday of every month, offering a regular dose of riff-laden history and analysis. Tune in to Heavy Metal 101 for a crash course in power chords, mythology, and musical rebellion, all delivered with a genuine love for the subject. It's a deep dive into the stories behind the sound, making the vast landscape of heavy metal accessible and thrilling for anyone who listens.
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