OZZY! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Train

Ozzy's signature song, "Crazy Train", was released on "Blizzard of Ozz", his debut solo album in 1980. The song was co-written with Bob Daisley and guitarist Randy Rhoads. Randy's guitar solo on "Crazy Train" ranks among the greatest solos of all-time by publications like "Rolling Stone" and "Guitar World".

Answer: Romance

Often forgotten, Ozzy was not only a hard rock vocalist, he also had a sensitive side with power ballads like "Dreamer" and "Woman". "Goodbye To Romance" was released on Ozzy's 1980 debut album, "Blizzard of Ozz". The song was inspired as a goodbye message to his prior band, Black Sabbath.

Answer: Man

Let the tears flow with "Ordinary Man", a touching duet with his pal, Elton John. The title track from Ozzy's 2020 album featured Slash and Duff McKagan from Guns 'N Roses, Elton John on piano, and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers on drums. The song was a look back on Ozzy's life, career, marriage, and his failing health at the time.

Answer: Fairies

"Fairies Wear Boots" was a Black Sabbath song from 1970 on their "Paranoid" album. The track had an intro called "Jack The Ripper". The song was frequently played at Black Sabbath and solo Ozzy Osbourne concerts. The song's meaning is heavily debated but even Ozzy said he doesn't really remember what inspired him to write the song.

Answer: You

The third single on Ozzy's "Ozzmosis" album was the raw rocker, "I Just Want You". The lyrics included the classic line, "There are no impossible dreams, there are no invisible seams. Each night when the day is through, I don't ask much, I just want you." Zakk Wylde's guitar solo on the track is mesmerizing. Rick Wakeman of Yes also plays on "I Just Want You".

Answer: Eyes

One of the biggest power ballads of the 1980s teamed up the Prince of Darkness with Lita Ford, formerly with The Runaways. "Close My Eyes Forever" was not only Lita Ford's highest ranking hit ever on the Billboard Hot 100, it was also Ozzy's. The song reached number eight on the chart in 1989.

Answer: Die

Ozzy's last album with Black Sabbath, before their reunion in 2010, was "Never Say Die" in 1978. The title track is a reflection on all the craziness around the band in the late 1970s and their battles with management. Black Sabbath made a rare appearance on the television show "Top Of The Pops" to perform the song live in 1978.

Answer: Void

On Black Sabbath's 1971 album, "Master Of Reality", the band released the energetic rocker, "Into The Void". An underrated gem from the heavy metal band's early days, the song contains a tight groove that almost combines R&B with metal. Both Eddie Van Halen and James Hetfield of Metallica list "Into The Void" among their all-time favorite Black Sabbath songs.

Answer: Again

"Flying High Again" was released on Ozzy's second solo album, "Diary Of A Madman". A concert staple for Ozzy's solo shows, the song featured an epic guitar solo which was first recorded by Randy Rhoads. While the lyrics may appear to be about recreational drug use, Ozzy said the song was about his comeback as a solo singer after years of success with Black Sabbath.

Answer: Pigs

"War Pigs" was track one on Black Sabbath's second album, "Paranoid". The song clocked in at just under eight minutes and is a signature song of the heavy metal band. The lyrics were clearly an anti-war message and directed at the governments that thought nothing of sending young men to fight wars they didn't want to sign up to fight.

Answer: Mama

The highlight of Ozzy's farewell "Back To The Beginning" concert in 2025 was "Mama, I'm Coming Home". The song brings back memories of his life and his long-time marriage to Sharon Osbourne. "Mama, I'm Coming Home" was released in 1991 on Ozzy's "No More Tears" album. The lyrics were written by Lemmy of Motorhead.

Answer: Heaven

"Tears In Heaven" is an unbelievably touching song written by Eric Clapton after the tragic death of his son. In 2005, Ozzy and his wife, Sharon, gathered together a collection of music superstars to release a collaboration effort on the song for tsunami relief efforts.

Besides Ozzy's unforgettable vocals, the track included Mary J. Blige, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Phil Collins, Steven Tyler, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, and Pink.

Answer: Monkey

The nu-metal band, Coal Chamber, recorded a cover of Peter Gabriel's hit, "Shock The Monkey" in 1999. The band called on Ozzy Osbourne for guest vocals on the track. While not a commercial hit, the song is a cherished Ozzy track among his fans.

Answer: Hero

Ozzy was a huge fan of The Beatles and especially loved John Lennon. Among the John Lennon tracks that Ozzy recorded were "How?", "Woman", "In My Life" (The Beatles), and "Working Class Hero". You can find Ozzy's version on his 2005 cover album, "Under Cover".

Answer: Moon

Ending the quiz is one of Ozzy's signature songs, "Bark At The Moon". The track was the lead single and title track of his 1983 album. On the album cover, Ozzy looks like a werewolf. One of the original videos recorded during the beginning of MTV, Ozzy appeared as a mad scientist in the video.