The Collaboration With a Legendary Artist Paul McCartney Refused to Accept
Though the Beatles are a far cry from Black Sabbath, that doesn’t mean Ozzy Osbourne wasn’t influenced greatly by the Fab Four. In fact, Osbourne has talked about his affinity for the rock greats on a number of occasions. So, when he got the opportunity to step in studio with Paul McCartney, Osbourne was aptly excited. Despite his fervor for a potential collaboration, Macca declined. Find out why below.
The Collaboration with a Legendary Artist Paul McCartney Refused to Accept: “He Said He Couldn’t Improve on the Bassline”
The light in the window is a crack in the sky
A stairway to darkness in the blink of an eye
A levee of tears to learn she’ll never be coming back
The man in the dark will bring another attack
Your momma told you that you’re not supposed to talk to strangers
Look in the mirror, tell me, do you think you life’s in danger, yeah?
The Beatles changed Osbourne’s life. They were a guiding force for him growing up–as they were for many kids in his generation. He used their music as an escape from his immediate surroundings.
Source: americansongwriter.com/Alex Hopper