Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath (REACTION)

[@stretchgilbert]

You've just witnessed the birth of Metal. Welcome.

[@walkingwounded3824]

@Coach Craig Hmm.

[@91GT347]

@Coach Craig They should do The Wizard too.

[@Lepotadneva]

@Coach Craig The first song Black Sabbath recorded was Wicked World and the second song was Black Sabbath.

[@88hh40]

Lepotadneva yup

[@stephenjeffrey7491]

@@Lepotadneva Actually the Wicked World was the first Original song they ever recorded. The first song they recorded was Evil Woman (a cover from the band Crow) which was their first single. Wicked World was on the B side of the single. But that doesn't include the Earth demo's

[@RolandDeschain1]

Arguably still the heaviest riff ever written. The gloriously demonic 'tritone'. Before they wrote this song they just another bog-standard blues/jazz fusion band called Earth. But one day, across the road from where they were rehearsing, they saw a cinema advertising Mario Bava's classic horror anthology BLACK SABBATH. They noticed how many people were going to see it and someone said "Isn't it interesting that people will pay money to see a scary movie. What about if we started writing scary music?" And that set a whole direction for the band. 'Black Sabbath' was the second song they wrote, and an entire genre was born.

[@cynthianavarro4316]

The movie Black Sabbath was one of the scariest movies I ever saw as a child. I don't ever hear or see it ever discussed in scary movie circles. It was such a surprise to hear that this was what they were named after!

[@Urizen777]

Don't forget the fact that Iommi's accidental loss of fingers made him to drop the tune of the guitar and change his approach to playing, which created the iconic sound.

[@camronbay1]

Toni Iommi sound is one of the best tones out very dark.

[@michaelklump4566]

Camrahnbay Camrahnbay Yeah man, because of his finger injury, he had to drop an entire octave. That sound was completely original.

[@an_38kitkashyap]

@craig 22I'm 19 currently. And 4 years ago, I first heard this song. That time I was already into Pantera, Megadeth, Metallica etc. But when I heard this song I couldn't finish it. I was scared as fuck. And BTW, metal might have died only in the US. In Asia, it's growing bigger everyday.

[@stretchgilbert]

Ozzy- Vocals, Tony Iomi-Guitar, Geezer Butler-Bass, Bill Ward-Drums

[@klasseact6663]

What you guys just watched was the birth of HEAVY METAL and this album was released on Friday the 13th 1970 BTW. I'm a HUGE Black Sabbath fan🤘🖤

[@TKMMA_]

Me too I just got introduced to sabbath and geezer got me to play bass an I’m only 12

[@klasseact6663]

@@TKMMA_ good to hear! Check out "Slipping Away" from Sabbath off of Mob Rules

[@fierrote]

@@klasseact6663 , that release date you mention was in England because in the USA it was released June 1, 1970. I was 9 years old that year and Sabbath became my favorite band since knocking The Beatles from my favorite band 😁

[@klasseact6663]

@@fierrote Sabbath blows away the Beatles, not even close across the board! The release date IS the release date though 😎

[@fierrote]

@@klasseact6663 , I never said that The Beatles were better or not all I said was that back in 1970 I was 9 years old and the Fab Four were my favorite band until the day I came accross and listened to Sabbath music for the first time. That was in the Summer of 1970. Now, you can't say that Sabbath is better than The Beatles because both bands have different music styles, but you cannot deny that both bands have definitely influenced hundreds of bands because both Sabbath and The Beatles were creators of a different kind and style of music. Back in 1960 (The Beatles) and in 1970 (Black Sabbath).

[@jeremiahwarren2603]

I love how Ozzy is trying to pull the rhythm up in the first 2 verses but Bill and Geezer have it anchored to granite. It adds to the tension.

[@hegonefishing9122]

This song is a prophetic warning to all, your choices of pleasures of the flesh have a price whatever they may be.

[@toneyisaiah408]

The album was recorded in 1969, released on February 13, 1970.

[@CHlEFFIN]

No effects... just 4 men, 3 instruments and 1 voice... this is impossible to replicate by any band in any point in history besides these 4 pioneers.🤘🏽🙇🏽‍♂️

[@megamaniac7402]

The most sinister riff of all. The birth of metal

[@TropnevadNitsuj]

Rob Halford ( the vocalist of Judas Priest) once called this song “the most evil track ever that’s been written.” I don't have a point, just thought you would appreciate that little fact.

[@Silvermountainman420]

This song scared the hell out of me the first time I heard it. This song scared the hell out of me the last time I heard it.

[@StephanieLee48]

Jason Finger 😂😂me too

[@philjones3824]

Electric Funeral scared the daylights out if me the first time I heard it.

[@MrGroovemann]

I saw this, and do not regret it! Thank you! I’m hooked! Subscribed ✔️

[@pyschoman9450]

there was a bass player too. geezer butler. in fact, he wrote the song.

[@michaelklump4566]

pyscho man interesting, in Speak of The Devil, Ozzy claimed that was his first creation.

[@zubrycky]

Actually this one's lyrics were penned by Ozzy. During a July 2001 interview with Geezer Butler, Guitar World magazine explained that "having borrowed a 16th century tome of black magic from Osbourne one afternoon, Butler awoke that night to find a black shape staring balefully at him from the foot of his bed. After a few frightening moments, the figure slowly vanished into thin air." Geezer continued to describe how he "told Ozzy about it. It stuck in his mind, and when we started playing 'Black Sabbath', he just came out with those lyrics. It had to come out, and it eventually did in that song - and then there was only one possible name for the band, really!"

[@Opheggie54]

But the actual riff behind it was complete Tony Iommi. The lyrics came later

[@RobBCactive]

Geezer wrote almost all the lyrics, but Ozzy would create the vocal melody. You can also clearly hear bass on this, the guitar's heavy and tuned down, but a lot of the rumble is bass and it's shown too

[@RobBCactive]

@@zubrycky there had been a film out called "Black Sabbath" and horror was a popular film genre in the 60's. The version I have seen them describing, was that the intro words came out of jamming. Ozzy wasn't exactly a writer, so probably Geezer added to it, as he became the main lyricist

[@stephenclark3774]

I don't ever get tired of hearing this classic Black Sabbath tune - 68 years old and still digging it.

[@DavidUKesb]

Along with Tchaikovsky's 6th Symphony and parts of Mahler's 6th and 9th, one of the most terrifying pieces of music ever written. It shocks first time listeners as much now as it did 50 years ago.

[@21Piloteer]

The Wizard off of Sabbath's 1st album is a great one. Ozzy plays the harmonica. To clarify in the UK it was released 2/13/70, but in the US it was released 6/1/70.

[@Jstraw805]

Album was actually released Friday 13 of February 1970

[@rizzo316]

I automatically clicked like when you stopped at the beginning and said ‘that’s one of the sickest intros’. I absolutely agree. It’s my favorite Sabbath song and it’s mainly because of that badass riff. This song is arguably THE song that defined the heavy metal sound. Btw, a fellow June 1 baby right here...1974 👍🏼

[@mikecappadocia5959]

Ozzy is going to be a really hard one to lose...

[@toneyisaiah408]

Enough to shake up the mind.

[@danielmarciante]

You gotta do "Sweet Leaf" from Black Sabbath!!

[@larrywalling2844]

🤘😎🤣

[@NDE239]

Sweet Leaf is a gate way to Snowblind. Your next song should be Snowblind by Black Sabbath

[@wild8757]

You got to do sweetleaf at the same time you do sweetleaf

[@toneyisaiah408]

Originally released on Warner Bros Records, 1970.

[@toneyisaiah408]

Vertigo records, 1970 U.K.

[@ericnorteman5341]

Still after 50 years sends shivers down my back.

[@mr.metalhead8863]

Great reaction. My first metal band. Still a big musical influence. Although a lot of the beats sound sinister, if you pay attention to their lyrics, you’ll find a lot of positive messages. Next song - wow, tough one as they have so many influential and excellent songs. Love “Into the Void”, “Symptom of the Universe”, “Hole in the Sky”, “Sweet Leaf” but I’m honestly missing many, many more. Next band to check out - Judas Priest.

[@how-to-linux.]

We need more Classic Black Sabbath on this Channel.

[@shspurs1342]

Paul Gureghian please don’t ever call Black Sabbath Classic Rock. They is not even a Genre in music called Classic Rock.

[@Zeromix]

I've listened this song like ten years ago and it's still giving me goosebumps, Black sabbath forever, the father of the beast, the genesis of metal.

[@davesaenz3732]

So ahead of their time. Metal was created by Black Sabbath.

[@lexydabbs1597]

I LIKE YOUR NEW SETUP WITH THE BACKGROUND KEEP IT UP I MADE A FEW REQUEST ANXIOUS TO SEE YOUR REACTION TO THEM THANKS GUYS

[@Prosch23]

I gotta hear that again they said...yeah so did the whole universe in 1970

[@austintravis3083]

my dad turned me onto black sabbath as a baby and it changed my life forever. one of my all time favorite bands ever.

[@velistanisic7486]

My ex wife did not like me playing Sabbath around the kids. Saying it was the devil music. I said you have it all wrong, they used Satan as a reference. They did not worship the devil. Listen to the song After Forever. The Demonic sound that Tony Iomi was playing was banned in the middle ages, for sounding like the devils music. In musical terms it is a Triton, or the devils interval.

[@miguelacosta5446]

i'm going to have to argue with you for a second and agree that you are right..lol

[@toneyisaiah408]

Sir, turn your wife on to it so she can get an understanding.

[@toneyisaiah408]

coming to shake the minds of the unknown.

[@toneyisaiah408]

Designed to blow your stereo speakers as well as the mind.

[@velistanisic7486]

@@toneyisaiah408 There are just some people, that will never understand. Brain dead and love commercial bullshit music.

[@tougefeels7332]

I can listen to music for the first time only once so I love watching other people react to it!

[@randyruble5903]

toni iomi and geezer butler played guitar, bill ward on drums-oz singing, the birth of metal, nobody was doing stuff like that in 60s-70s lool- they was not doing hippy stuff lol- j they are all still alive- 13 came out not too long ago-was a masterpiece- black sabbath will play no more unfortunitly , 13 was their last tour-oz has parkinsons-rock on u legends, u only been doing it for 50+ years , time to relax

[@toneyisaiah408]

Tony Iommi, Ma'am is the guitarist. Geezer Butler, bassist and William Ward, drums and Ozzy Osbourne,vocalist.

[@albertjohnston9374]

Good evening Sippingtons. I’m having a Canadian Club on the rocks. I’m 45 years old and first heard this as a kid. It was the first song that ever scared me! Cheers!

[@futurewavecs]

The Satan aspect was likely tied to the title of the song... "Black Sabbath" and the guy he was portraying as a vocalist is the victim they chose to sacrifice in that rite... That at least is how I always read it. It is basically a horror movie/story in music form. There was a guitarist, and a bassist, drummer, and Ozzy (Known as Jonathan Osbourne at the time). Toni Iommi the guitarist has a prosthetic on his fretting hand ring finger. You can see the bass player slapping the bass quite a few times... he was playing the picking hand with his fingers, and the guitarist was using a pick. This is actually the first song they wrote with this sound. That one riff kind of started what I consider Metal.

[@whocareswho]

Iommi's boss at the time Iommi had his accident had no idea back then but when Iommi felt he was done for as a guitarist, his boss told him about Django Reinhardt and how his accident did not stop him. We owe Iommi's boss and Django Reinhardt a huge thank you for getting Iommi back on track to become the riff master.

[@jamielozo697]

The Bass player is Geezer Butler and the drummer is Bill Ward

[@RobBCactive]

Prosthetic? Lololol he lost his finger tips and made his own replacement tips by melting washing up liquid bottle plastic, so he could play again.

[@futurewavecs]

@@RobBCactive - Heh that would still qualify as a prosthetic. It doesn't need to be purchased from a factory or lab to be qualified as such. It is amusing how he made them though. Pretty amazing actually.

[@mosesgarner2404]

I just watched this with my wife and we loved this! This album is my favorite of all time! And Black Sabbath is my favorite band of all time. I'm 45 and I discovered this old album when I was 13 in my mother's record collection. I saw the album artwork and took it to my room to play it. I've been in love with this song/album/band ever since. I'm really happy that you guys interpreted the song lyrics in the exact way they were intended. The song is mean to be a warning against evil. It's not promoting "being evil" They intend to write a song that would/might scare people like a movie scares people...well, they NAILED it and your reaction was awesome! Cheers! Sippingtons!

[@ashestostardust666]

Ozzy Screaming for Gods Help Is so Chilling That's one of the Things I love about this Song

[@BLSdarrin]

This is the song that got me into Sabbath when I was about 12 yrs old. 51 now and still jam to this all the time

[@jamiesharp152]

It incredible that so many people are hearing the early sounds of Sabbath for the first time. The collective menace,the literal explanation of the subject. And Ozwald Osborne. They deliver.

[@billfenton7147]

FINALLY!!!!! Thanks for doing this one, the song that started it all!!!!! I have loved Black Sabbath my entire life, and was fortunate enough to get to literally travel the world to see them live. I listen to their music every day of my life.

[@philkaiser2313]

You guys are too smooth! Love ya!

[@chthonicchris1]

Such a difficult song to listen to, even as a fan. I love it, and you did so well to get through it! Great reaction video.

[@jamesmullarney3322]

When I was young, we called this Devil Death Music. I wasn't into them back then, but now I appreciate it. That is one amazing intro.

[@67Aquaholic]

And Heavy Metal was born.....thank you Black Sabbath

[@nicolasarevalo4682]

Black Sabbath black sabbath . This band and this song stared what we all know as Heavy Metal . Thank you Ozzy and thank you Black Sabbath 🤘🎸🤘

[@randycomerford2038]

This song is so heavy and dark and scary and awsome. Nobody did it better, or ever will do it better than Sabbath. I love this album cover, its got that creepy, scary, gothic, Blair Witch type of feel to it, which is perfect for this song and album.

[@maxplanck66334]

As a 16 year year old, I sat in the dark crossed legged on the floor listening to that intro as the first song of their concert during Black Sabbath’s first UK tour and knew that music had changed forever.

[@futurewavecs]

Guitarist's (Tony Iommi) Ring finger the tip is a prosthetic he made himself. Still plays guitar as bad ass as he did. He cut the tip of that finger off before they made any of their music. Great guitarist and it is interesting he is wearing a prosthetic he made himself.

[@paulaeden5934]

I'm sure more than one finger was damaged..

[@larrywalling2844]

🤘🥂 You 2 and that background 😎

[@rafehr1378]

Seen them live in 1972. This tune is my all-time favorite BS song. Used this tune, other tunes to intimate locals overseas, even other battalions in our area

[@richardbinder9662]

I saw Black Sabbath in 1978 in Springfield, Illinois. Van Halen were the opening act on their first U.S. tour. I was 14 and my 16 year old friend drove there. The guitar notes you hear are a tri- tone that was associated with the devil. If you freeze the video you will see a left handed red guitar with 6 strings. Tony Iommi with a Gibson SG that had the electronics modified. The other guitar is a Fender bass played by Terrance "Geezer" Butler. It has 4strings and a natural finish. You can see him plucking it with his fingers. His hair is also lighter in color than Tony's. You guys are a sweet couple and if the song scares you, you have each other to hold. I play electric guitar, bass and drums, and Black Sabbath are a big inspiration. I started playing in 1970. I'm sure my answers were already addressed in the comments but I did not read them yet. Try to listen to " Lady Evil" also by Black Sabbath, but with the second vocalist Ronnie James Dio. He was a better singer than Ozzy. Ozzy is great also. RIP Ronnie. Going to subscribe now.

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

This Song and album turne 50 years old on February 13th 2020.

[@michaeldrennan9932]

WOW!! FINALLY Someone reacting to the First Song on SABBATH'S DEBUT ALBUM!! This song is about The demons trying to get him And Him not wanting to go in that direction but feels like he's being sucked him despite how fast he is trying to run from it!! Could be about drugs or other Evils of the World!! Many has taken this song Completely out of its context to satisfy their self righteous nature!! I'm sipping right now as I'm just beginning to watch this ! I've sang this song many times which freaked many out!! I'm 58 years old and still one of my Favorite Sabbath tunes!! This Ended the Hippy Peace Love generation which wasn't working so they decided to use a Doom and Gloom approach to get the same message across!! He's begging God to Help and Save him from the Evils of the World!! Most Sabbath songs written by Geezer Butler who came from a strict Catholic background!! Love your Reaction!! Spot On!! No Band back in 1969/70 Ever had a sound like this!!

[@dank5229]

50 years and still the best Heavy Metal !

[@kaleocambra1643]

Lol I was looking for yalls channel tonight with no luck and got lucky when I searched sabbath reactions and yall were the right there. It's been a few months since I watched yall so now I can get a little marathon in. Perfect channel for when you're drinkin alone.

[@d4mdcykey]

Right there with y'all. Sipping on my warmed rum, kicking back for the weekend, enjoying your appreciation of this classic, and slow bobbing my head on the band that brought Metal music to the mass consciousness. PEACE

[@Prosch23]

The most important song off the most important album in rock history.

[@terryconnelly484]

Ozzy one of the original heavy-metal headbangers

[@Justinsox39]

They literally invented heavy metal

[@heyskipj]

THIS is what terrified parents in the 70s. Love it.

[@JonathanGarcia-pq5hg]

More like grandparents

[@heyskipj]

@@JonathanGarcia-pq5hg Haha! Your turn will come too!

[@JonathanGarcia-pq5hg]

I know i will get old later

[@heyskipj]

@@JonathanGarcia-pq5hg Thanks for clearing that up for me.

[@SonataNumber8]

Y'all are so fun! Really glad I stumbled across your metal reactions.

[@angelone1839]

Y'all editing is crazy! Nice

[@purplebeard1526]

Its just so menacing.... its like you feel it.

[@carcarjinks1430]

this is like a medieval morality play, warning people not to mess around with the devil. the message is "you'd better get yourself into church and repent while you can! have a little talk with Jesus so you don't wind up like the character in this song!"

[@Stone-faced]

I like how he’s like “jus- just keep watchin!!”

[@elleryray4754]

Crazy good song. Thanks for sampling

[@jeffrconner]

First time seeing the video for "Black Sabbath". It looks like Spencer's Gifts used to smell when I was a kid. Was always worried I was going to be sacrificed if I wandered too far in... ;-)

[@Earthride32]

Everytime I hear that track either live or loud it gives me goosebumps. Hands down the greatest heavy rock song of all time. It inspired whole genre of music. Welcome to the world of Doom Metal. Reverend Bizarre, Pentagram, Saint Vitus, Sleep, Church Of Misery and Electric Wizard await. To name a few

[@trondgroenseth6084]

Satan´s coming for the Sippingtons drinks cabinet and that hat too 👺😄 «The 3 notes» that this tune is built around...awesome and very effective. Lots of great music to explore in Black Sabbath´s catalogue. 1970-75 with Ozzy and then the Dio years.

[@fasteddie777666]

THEY RELEASED THIS ALBUM ON FEB.13th....1970.....FRIDAY THE 13th.....50th ANNIVERSARY IN 13 DAYS !!!

[@ShadowSlave219]

You guys are awesome, always make me smile ☺️

[@illuminatedadept]

This is the first song Osbourne ever wrote in his life.. Fantastic!!

[@Charlie-qe6lv]

WOW--THANK YOU for reacting to this! Looking for reaction vids (worth watching)---surprisingly--NONE!

[@billfenton7147]

Plus it is 50 years ago this year that this album was released.

[@fasteddie777666]

THE TWO GUYS LOOK ALIKE IN THIS VIDEO...GEEZER BUTLER IS THE BASS PLAYER ...WEARING THE SHIRT WITH STARS......TONY IOMMI IS THE GUITAR PLAYER, WITH THE CROSS.....BILL WARD IS THE DRUMMER !!!!

[@shawn.m.schmidt]

Fun fact, the crosses that they guys in the band wear were machined by Ozzy's father. After this one, you should check out "After Forever", you'll be surprised.

[@ronjm945]

Black Sabbath was a force of nature..

[@barbrice721]

Welcome to my early teens. I bought this album and Master of Reality when they first came out. I now have the CDs in my car at age 67. Lol.

[@piirakkaliisa8340]

I like watching you two to listen this song. First of all, you sound like you can drink (we finns can drink too) and second , you two sound like you have brains of your own. Rare thing in this modern dark age. Much love and respect from metal capitol of the world, Finland \m/

[@indracaponious]

Heroin: Writing the best songs since 1966.

[@DeWoodyard]

Guitarist - Tony Iommi. His bio includes a hand injury, fingers detipped on his left hand. Wounded guitarists are really good. Django Reinhardt, Les Paul, also injured in major ways.

[@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270]

Heavy Metal is born and Ozzy the original headbanger.

[@michaelfishman5768]

Master Of Reality black Sabbath one of ozzys best albums.

[@blodekont5458]

this was in the charts along with Bridge over Troubled Water, keeping it going to no 1... Let that sink in....

[@spencerscott7386]

Great song from a great band!! Nice choice guys! Keep on rockin!!

[@christophersims3319]

This record was recorded just weeks after Woodstock. No flower power here. The birth of a whole new form of rock music.

[@shspurs1342]

Christopher Sims correct. The sooun they were trying to create. Was a much darker version of the Psychedelic genre. That was very popular when they first started out in 1968.

[@tonygallo2361]

so ahead of their time...

[@johnord684]

The riff that launched metal,no one had heard anything like this before in 1970

[@jmiddleton7961]

Black Sabbath got their eery scary sound from a movie theater across the street from the recording studio. The theater would play old scary movies. Ozzy and the band would take breaks and go watch a movie across the street. They themselves claim that's where the scary music was born

[@clydevarner5682]

3 Instruments! The guitar, the bass guitar, and the drummer. Tony Iommi: guitarist..... Terry "Geezer" Butler: Bass guitarist....Bill Ward: Drummer......Ozzy Osbourne: Singer..... So there are four band members. The Album, "Paranoid" is my favorite album. They released it in 1970. And it was their 2nd Album!!!😊👌✌

[@toneyisaiah408]

Platinum Plus!

[@FritsKist]

Sincere and inspiring reaction.

[@lewisowens5360]

Steph n Jay...yall are like the only family I have...love yall... if u watch again there's a Gibson lead, a fender bass, and drums,anb ozzy...I could play the trans rift years ago...it made my hands literally feel like they were gonna fall off... thanks for a good reaction... xoxo... Lew

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Steph n Jay, that is the song and the album that started it all. It influenced most of the hard rock music that came afterwards.

[@awesomeaustin2348]

My advice , ...stay away from politics... 2 cents plz !!!! Love the reaction !!!# SIPUP !!

[@shspurs1342]

Rob Halford said this the scariest song ever written. I agree with Rob Halford.

[@brianrussell6570]

the giutaurist is Toni Iommi and when he was young he had the end of two of his fingers cut off in a steel plant he was working in at the time ..he melted plastic and formed it into tips for those fingers and has been playing that way ever since

[@strings53notlob50]

As young kids under 10, we had a stereo in the basement. my oldest brother had his bedroom down there. If you turned off the lights it was basically pitch black. Outside of his bedroom in the rec room was an old console stereo with radio and turntable upon opening the lid; speakers on left and right of coarse all built into the cabinet. There is a small indicator light about the size of a pencil racer head on the stereo and that is all you had in the whole basement and we would turn on this song with the rain and thunder and all. We thought it was cool and it creeped us out because as you say it is sinister and creepy sounding. We would have the volume up so the thunder would rumble little but it wouldn’t be real loud and then that first guitar chord came in blasting it would kind of scare the crap out of us.I remember my older brother and my cousin playing Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin in Cambridge Md.

[@StephanieLee48]

Strings53 Notlob 😯 what an awesome memory

[@robertfassnacht1945]

my babysitter played thid song when i was a kid scared the hell out of me ,love it now,the music is awesome,but in the end ,u pay ur dues :) there is 3 players :)

[@pcassidy14]

Happy Halloween in February Mrs Stephanie and Mr Jay.

[@Nickel138]

This is an iconic riff and song. When I heard this as a kid, it was the first time I was scared of a song. There is a whole genre of metal based on this song and album, called Doom Metal. It’s worth noting that none of them are satanists. They just want to create the appeal of going to a scary movie, in their music.

[@roberts.5136]

This was 1970 , Wifey was Right . Ozzy - Singer , Of Course Tony Iommi - Guitar Geezer Butler - Bass Bill Ward - Drums Where were the drinks ? Sweet Leaf , After Forever or Sabbath Bloody Sabbath are my song suggestions

[@elkardona]

Is just creepy... A terror film, 50 yeats old song, but I ain't heard never more creepy till today. I mean today the kids play black metal, but more than creepy is ridiculous, hilarious.