The Daily Doug Celebrates 4/20 with a Black Sabbath (Sweet Leaf) REACTION & ANALYSIS | Episode 379

[@somersetcace1]

This is exactly what I imagined my high school music teacher doing at home when no one one was watching, about 40 years ago. Getting high, listening to metal AND commenting on the substance of what he was listening to. Happy 4/20 😊

[@terrylandess6072]

I'd have to substitute English teacher as one of mine had a class project where each had to choose 2 songs, play them in class and discuss the meaning of the lyrics.

[@JoseMorales-hr3kw]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Fuck yeah dude same here 🤘🏼

[@russellfranks3811]

Dude, that image of you hitting the bong while listening to Sweet Leaf was fucking priceless! Rock on, Doug! You are a hoot!

[@ericblankenburg]

Black Sabbath was my favorite band when I was 13. 50 years later, they are still my favorite band.

[@drachireidnoc6659]

What are your thoughts on Led Zeppelin?

[@alexojeda9048]

There is no expiration date on greatness!

[@sledzeppelin]

You have lived your life correctly.

[@theirishhammer9451]

I still write metal and this was the album that set the metal standard, and I am 65, and my favorite on this album is Children of the Grave.

[@theirishhammer9451]

@@j.williams1774 awesome! Geezer is in a league of his own, like Gary Thain and John Entwisle.

[@Rockdaddy88]

This is awesome, not gonna lie man you hitting the bong made my day hahaha

[@wesleytrott6397]

Yeah, me too! A pleasant surprise

[@mattpfarr5992]

No doubt, I had no idea Doug was a head! Go Doug

[@wickedflea]

The best!

[@terjeweum3677]

Brilliant 😁

[@diegomartinleguizamon6691]

Boom haha

[@marthaworc7873]

Sweet Leaf lyric: "You introduced me to my mind" This is one of the best lyrics ever written.

[@twelveeighteenofficial7487]

And he followed it up with the most incoherent forced rhyme - "and left me wanting you and your kind" - C'mon, Ozzy. Try harder.

[@zdenkonouzovsky6947]

Geezer wrote the lyrics

[@marshall8408]

@@twelveeighteenofficial7487 You ever heard of kind bud? Genius just sheer genius! Which makes absolutely no sense (emilla) that a band that got this stoned out could write such brilliant compositions! And at the end he even says "I'll be your baby" like he even wanted pot to be his girlfriend!! HA HA

[@twelveeighteenofficial7487]

I'm familiar with the "Kine" Hawaiian strain - Dunno what you're talking about "kind".

[@twelveeighteenofficial7487]

@@zdenkonouzovsky6947 Fair enough. C'mon Geezer. Try harder. :D

[@curtarmmar]

Props to Doug for hitting a bong and still delivering music theory lessons

[@TippiGordon]

Those first six Sabbath albums are just immaculate. Nobody's ever had a run like that, not even The Beatles.

[@keithshapland903]

Absolute perfection in metal history...Into the Void is a monster track an that riff...but too many highlights.

[@jksinorbit]

Uh…Led Zeppelin., maybe the Stones too but yeah Sabbath are the shit.

[@Codex7777]

Tbh, I think both Beatles and Led Zeppelin fans would disagree and with good cause... :)

[@rotagbhd]

Fans of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Iron Maiden would disagree.

[@darrylhinko5568]

Black Sabbath is one of those bands to me that no one else is like them, you can pick them out in a minute. They also have a bunch of cool musical interludes in the middle of songs that are truly amazing. People I think underestimate them, but they were amazing musicians. Sorry I live in Colorado and was partaking alongside of you, this might have rambled.

[@wendystout901]

No doubt, can pick them out in seconds. So thankful my older brother bought me my first Sabbath album at 13 lol 37 yrs later and still listening to them. Happy 420 ✌️😎

[@ΝικοςΡαπτης-ξ2ψ]

@@wendystout901 the structure of their songs is unmatched by any other rock band

[@george.kollaros]

Listen to "Into The Void" from the same album. It is considered the heaviest riff around by many people including pros like Pete Thorn who had a video about obtaining that sound.

[@mikem3543]

“Into the void” is without a doubt the vheaviest riff ever written. When was that released? 1971? Mind-blowing.

[@ElfSixDave]

Love that song. My mates had a Deth Metal band back in 1991/4, and did an awesome cover of it.

[@lluvik2450]

Maybe the heaviest riff in a small subsection of metal, but definitely not the heaviest riff out there. Still really well composed and a nice song though

[@roxammon5858]

I'm so proud of my home town band. Still listen to the early albums.

[@ignacioolivera871]

Ian Scott from Anthrax in an interview said : "Tony Iommi wrote every riff there was to write, and everything that came after was just a derivative of it in some way, shape or form. But, for me, it all started with BLACK SABBATH". Tony is genius and even with his "disability" he managed to rock everyone out and arguably set the bases for any kind of metal, but we don't have to forget Geezer and Bill Ward even though he sadly doesn't get enough recognition. Long live Sabbath!

[@jeanninedoyle9523]

Hi Ignacio, I agree about Tony….played for years with Queen

[@sledzeppelin]

He's like a superhero. A metal cutting accident sliced off his fingertips and caused him to invent heavy metal. Perfect origin story.

[@ice-iu3vv]

"every cool riff was done already by black sabbath. you can play it faster, or slower, or backwards, but they did it first". ROB ZOMBIE.

[@twelveeighteenofficial7487]

Ward/Butler were the prototype metal rhythm section. Few have matched their cohesion.

[@TheCornishCockney]

In a BBC interview he was told he was known as the RiffMaster,he quickly corrected the interviewer with “errrr,no,that would be Chuck Berry” Lovely bloke in real life too.

[@Swenners]

Doug I love your vids, so informative to this non-musician but massive music lover. You pick greats songs I know like this beauty and you introduce me to some great tunes I don't know!

[@Doug.Helvering]

Many thanks, I’m thankful for your feedback and support.

[@dailycrittersinmyyard4849]

I think The Writ would make for a good analysis, one of Ozzy’s finest vocal performances.

[@dylanadams1455]

the back story about the song is interesting too. You can hear how pissed off he justifiably was.

[@xbriskx]

Nah...Sometimes I'm Happy.

[@primuscaligula6197]

Absolutely. Sabotage is a absolute gem start to finish and Ozzy's peak as a vocalist in my opinion.

[@mikketherigormortis6474]

Absolutely! The Writ is my favorite Sabbath song 👍

[@cobrasys]

Megalomania, from the same album (Sabotage), as well. Both are underrated masterpieces.

[@Mr.Scary5150]

Thank you Doug❤️ you can prove that you can be an amazing musician and a stoner if you do it in the right way

[@bradyhodgson99]

Tony lost the tips of 2 fingers in a factory accident so instead of giving up on the guitar he came up with these false fingertips made out of leather and melted plastic. He also would use banjo strings on his guitar because they were easier to press down. Amazing how he found a way! And it gives the band such a unique sound. Love your videos!

[@davidvasquez8658]

Django Reinhardt had a similar accident where he was left with two fingers on his fretting hand.He became one of the greatest guitarists ever.With a tip of the hat to another guitar virtuoso"Necessity is the mother of invention."

[@jeffcullen6412]

One of the tightest bands ever. So good.

[@jmonty2005]

You're a pretty cool dude fellow jerzian. Keep it up!

[@andystrange7405]

Tony Iommi is the god of riffs. The music doesn’t need to be complex, he just makes it sound cool.

[@johnbelcher7955]

"Fairies wear boots" by Black Sabbath, is a great song about not doing things in moderation! Lol

[@ice-iu3vv]

that song is about some skinheads that were almost going to have a fistfight with the band sabbath. the track title is what sabbath thought of the skinheads. not trying to label anyone a fairy or a skinhead, but it was 1970, those were the words used.

[@matthewschauenburg]

All things in moderation....including moderation.

[@zedsdead5870]

My favorite Sabbath song of all time!....next....Hand of Doom

[@zackb161]

@@ice-iu3vv The title is what the skins thought of sabbath because of their long hair. It also has psychedelic connotations

[@daredevildaryl2645]

@@ice-iu3vv Not almost, there was a fight of sorts. Geezer came out the worst from being kicked with boots while he was down.

[@truthnaut7829]

Happy 420 Doug. Glad the medicine helps you. Keep up the great reaction videos. Also as someone already said check out the song Fairies Wear Boots but my suggestion is listen to the version by the band Brownout. They are a band with a jazz horn section who does originals but they also did 2 albums of Sabbath covers with the horn section and it sound sooo good.

[@thomaswojcik-v2x]

doug, your on spot, alot of rock is simple! Like your shirt says music is universal and everyone should all explore music to appreciated it.

[@stevecharlton145]

Good to see doug partaking in the old weed. Always knew he was cool

[@seancrowley1065]

Old weed ????? No more comments from you !

[@stevecharlton145]

@seancrowley1065 sweat leaf is 'weed' 'dope' 'ganja' 'green'. Listen to the lyrics

[@meptune]

Hooray! I love this song... I got so high to this song again and again and again

[@russelltrahan5865]

That intro was glorious! I NEVER SAW THAT COMING! Bravo Doug! Caught me completely off guard.

[@caesarflickerman9880]

Dude, I really enjoy watching your reaction! Good stuff.

[@seancrowley1065]

Every day is 420 when you have a great bubbler with a slide !!!!!!

[@terrymoon8714]

YES! 🤘🏽Happy 420 Doug! ✌🏽

[@mistymorning436]

The sweet leaf got you high on Sweet Leaf. I love it! Especially when it helps you. It certainly works for more relaxation and insight in a certain way. Stay at your journey!

[@gerbarrett6160]

You just put into words the way I felt for a large part of my life and could never explain to my friends who did not smoke the Sweet Leaf, thanks Doug, by the way Black Sabbath have been in my life since 1970 and I'm 65 now and still listen to them, Great Band. but I don't smoke anymore its hard to get over here in Ireland!!

[@o.g.flightz5561]

I heard Canada busts shipments that were OTW too Ireland all the time

[@TheCornishCockney]

Not here in Cornwall. In fact,the currant bun is out at the moment so it’s off to Mawgan Porth bay for some serious loafing and on the way,pop into a farmer I know and get a bag of tops from his most excellent polytunnels. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath will be on the car speakers,the beach will be inviting,I will find my rock and get stuck into the first spliff while the Atlantic crashes into rocks in front of me,bliss. Will soon be legal in the UK,within 18mths i was told,the House of Lords always said they will veto but “lobbying” has reversed their opinion.

[@davidvasquez8658]

Wish I could help you friend.Its legal now in our sister state N. M. USA.Here in Texas I doubt legalization will happen but it's fairly easy to get.Hope edibles might help you.

[@metalmark1214]

Glad you took my suggestion Doug. It's the the perfect song for 4/20. I hope it doesn't get blocked.

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

*_"It's the the perfect song for 4/20."_* I don't get it. What does 4/20 mean? {:-:-:}

[@metalmark1214]

@@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095 4/20 is a holiday celebrating marijuana.

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

​@@metalmark1214 Oh, OK, thanks. I figured it was some American thing, like "86 him" or something. So it's not based on section 4, paragraph 20 of some legalised cannabis law code? :D {:o:O:}

[@alexojeda9048]

@@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095 420 is code for weed.

[@nuke2313]

Your take on cannabis at the end literally put all my thoughts on the subject into words I never could. Very insightful and I agree 100% . Love your videos

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

happy 4/20, Doug! loved this review, your reaction, and your choices. hugs from Oregon!

[@wasnjenslars1997]

Loved how you where rolling on one of my favourite metal songs instrumental-whise. Much love from germany. I adore your content dude

[@edelcorrallira]

This brings to mind a certain band by the name of Sleep... And their "short" little song Dopesmoker.

[@_Helm_]

cheers, my man. God bless you and all of us!

[@m4nu003]

Hand of Doom and Planet Caravan are trippy and epic too. Also i love to smoke and pick up my guitar. ^^

[@fabiolignelli7372]

All Black Sabbath albums from the 70s are sacred. Effectively it was the band that created Heavy Metal. Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple also helped to create this musical style, but Sabbath is the main band in this regard. Sabbath: extraordinary excellence in every way.

[@dylanadams1455]

all of the stylistic things that make metal metal, come from Tony Iommi. I hear people crediting Deep Purple and Zep too, and I love those bands, but they're just not metal. There's nothing much in those bands where you go, "that's metal, metal bands do that all the time". Tritones (other than a passing blue note), galloping palm muted pedal riffs, downtuning. It's all Sabbath. The only thing I can think of that's metal where I can't think of a Sabbath song that uses it is using the minor second interval. When Zep got heavy it was usually in Bonham's beat, not the riffage.

[@fabiolignelli7372]

@@dylanadams1455 You are totally right. Iommi is the true creator of Metal. His genius and influence is immeasurable. I like countless bands of various styles of metal, including the most extreme ones, but Sabbath has always been my favorite and Iommi has always been my favorite guitarist. In the 80's I loved and still love bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motorhead, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Celtic Frost, Venom, Bathory, etc, etc, etc. But Sabbath has always been at the top of the game and always will be.

[@alexandre_am]

And yet they've always refuted that 'metal fatherhood'

[@vladdrakul7851]

​@@dylanadams1455 ''When Zep got heavy it was usually in Bonham's beat, not the riffage.'' Sorry but that is simply wrong. As for influences on Sabbath both Geezer Butler and Ozzy both say that after Led Zep I came out they all 'spent months on our backs, stoned, listening to Zep I over and over'. In what world are Zep not classic heavy riffers? 'Whole Lotta Love, Heartbreaker, Immigrant Song, Achilles Last Stand etc etc etc are not heavy riffers? Really?? Are you deaf?! It may be true that Sabbath are the first truly pure Metal Band in that they stuck with it but Zep, though more diverse and progressive by nature, were the first band doing Metal SONGS. For we metal fans back then (ie before it became known as 'metal' in the MSM) Zep were the first and with their atypically slow 'Dazed and Confused' shared similar dark chords and sluggish doomy atmosphere to Sabbaths early classics. I love Slayer and KYUSS both massive Sabbath fans ! Dave Lombardo is rightly a massive Bonham fan and yes he really is the best drummer ever IMHO and Zeppelins ace in the hole!

[@Bryman1970]

Great review. You're the best, Doug. Thanks!

[@goldyloccz382]

I've watched alot of people have reactions to black sabbath and other bands but I have to say I really enjoy listening to your thoughts as a musicain/composer even songs that I have listened to for years you seem to find tthings I haven't noticed before.

[@matthewstover5149]

Beautiful! Thank you ⚘️

[@CheapTaco]

Ha haaa! “…imvibing…” 😂 Thanks for the awesome neologism, Doug! I’m going to use that a lot.

[@Eric-hr1pv]

My favorite record ( and my favorite band) I have and certainly one of my favorite one to enjoy to🤘🏽💚💜🖤 love your channel, and you personally more than my “family”. You just open my mind even more to all of my favorite songs and bands. Your channel is so comforting and so are you Doug! Thanks so much🤗🌹

[@robthomson916]

I enjoyed your 420 celebration last year with Bob Marley. Another great choice for this year. As some have suggested A Passage to Bangkok from 2112 would also make a great selection.

[@underwoodvoice9077]

We only stop for the best...

[@tombigbee37riusa]

Doug my friend......im liking this 4:20 side of you .....explains the open minded brilliance in you sir

[@christianwright2792]

You talking about how you can listen to music in a more 3D way is exactly what it does for me. When I first got high, I listened to Tool and I swear I could hear the music in front and behind me as well. Master of Reality is a great album to listen to! :)

[@andymcgibbon2659]

One of my all time favourite videos.

[@ZalMoxis]

Timeless superb sludge riff.... Doug, all Ozzy period Sabbath is a must.... good explanation of the sensible use of cannabis too...

[@princet131]

Haha hell yeah Doug, great song from one of the best bands ever, this whole album is classic!

[@lindawilber]

i have always loved this song!

[@davidlane1169]

'Ole Audiophile to D.Doug, Great pick, great pan, great show bub. I've seen 10 or more of yours, sir. My lone comment on this effort of Sabbath was very minor. It proceeded After Forever, my very favorite track from this recording & a direct thumb in the eye of all those who call Sabbath evil. Thanx.

[@ephesians.6]

Dude, you're my hero Doug. 🙌

[@jamesscmackinnon]

Awesome! Great album definitely should check the hole thing out!

[@johntarnowski9086]

I love how you explained the experience of Pot.

[@WhatHaveIMade]

Well that was the best Black Sabbath reaction you've done. Because of the props.

[@Irquiois]

5:20 Tony and Geezer started tuning to C Sharp on Master of Reality to experiment (most credit it to trying to ease the strain on Tony's wounded fingers but that is apocryphal I believe), so their sound got even heavier!

[@markvignati6413]

You're correct on that. I can't find the interview now, but Tony has talked about this and they started tuning down around this time to help ease the strain on Ozzy's voice. He then said it didn't work, because Ozzy just started singing higher! Looking at live boots from around this tour they had been tuning down various amounts from show to show - half-step down, whole step down, and of course they eventually settled on three half-steps by the time they recorded MoP. (Then, of course, they went back to standard for Technical Ecstasy...)

[@mrmusic248]

Happy 4-20 to you & Megan from all the community of music lovers that watch your videos. We thank you and bless you for these gems.

[@DonPiruflo]

I'm lightning a fat ass joint right now to watch the video man, happy 420! 💚✌🏼

[@johnreed7006]

Not going to lie; you pulling that bong out of nowhere caught me off-guard. Awesome!!

[@faithnyou1732]

Well, that was a trip down memory lane! It took me back to seeing them live in concert in 1978! Thanks for the memory Doug! Great choice! ;-)

[@adelbertomuggler372]

Lighting the bong 😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexisalejandro832]

Way to go Doug!!! I didn't know you were that cool! Cheers from Puerto Rico!!! For next year, do Fly High Again with Randy Rhoads!!!

[@MetalPesado]

Happy 4/20 Doug! Thank you for your work

[@piperofsimms]

Thanks for your personal comments Doug. I was 13 and opened presents on Xmas. Got Master of Reality, a blacklight, blacklight posters and incense. Magical. This LP had some excellent tunes for sure.

[@cecilkeebler4254]

Thanks Doug for the reaction and your openness

[@bryanlasermagiktyler3132]

it's nice to see you really starting to open up and relax more and enjoying ing The Rock the way that it was meant to be

[@genboomxer]

This was the 'Garage-turned-party-den' theme song. Old couch, blacklight posters, cable spool table... 3 or 4 rips from the bong... I'm 15 again (for a minute). Thanks Doug.

[@dianajemison105]

Happy 4/20, Doug! 🌱

[@sandstronaut]

Great video! One of my favorite Sabbath tunes. Really enjoyed hearing you talk about how cannabis opened you up to meditation and mindfulness. And as I always comment on your videos, please do Reba by Phish from 10/31/94!!!

[@miked473]

It is my favorite day ever as it was the day I was brought into the world and I’m happy to be alive during the days of “Daily Doug” listening to music that informed my life’s direction in musical diversity 😮‍💨😮‍💨🤤🥁🥁🥁

[@tomespinoza9809]

Happy 420, from Michigan!

[@reneelyons6836]

Oh man, Happy 4-20 my hippie brother!!!!!!!!!!

[@wendyg1059]

9:20 I love this guy trying to describe being "high," lmfao!!

[@sergioalvarado3156]

Happy 420 Doug!!

[@gold98gtp]

In my early 30's I had severe stomach pain, turned out to be gall stones. This was the mid 80's so it required major surgery. The surgeon showed me the stones, 3 were about 1/2" diameter along with many smaller pieces. He wondered how I stood the pain that size stone would cause, didn't tell him I was staying quite high.

[@XenoPoopz]

Doug you absolute mad lad!

[@johndomante680]

Take a listen to Black Sabbath's first album in 1970. There is a sequence of songs that are basically one long song with different "sections" and "tempos", etc. which exists in basically every Black Sabbath song. It starts with "Warning" then "Sleeping Village" and "A Bit of Finger" This is what got me hooked on Black Sabbath. My favorite album is Vol. 4 which is genius. Love your reviews and analysis! and thank you for that!

[@cheesesanafilm]

Happy 420 from Germany 💚 Great Episode!

[@The_philosophical_musician72]

Doug omg those were gangster hits and you held I sooo long bro 4/20

[@StevesFunhouse]

Doug, you have to stop doing that 🤣🤣 !!! Every time you inhale, I do too ... and unfortunately, I'm not "with", if you know what I mean and don't know anyone to "be with" anymore, if you know what I mean 🤣🤣. Seriously, love the reaction. It was a hoot. Been loving this song since it came out.

[@dirkopavsky992]

It‘s just incredible. Those tunes are more than 50 years old now and we are all still excited hearing this day by day. 🙂 What great job they did for us 🙃

[@doctorofart]

Thank you. I saw you loosen up. I love it, too much

[@campcrafter4613]

Straight up Metal as it was originally ! The bong hit was a surprise ! I didn' t know you partook .

[@gravitationalconstant]

My favorite Doug video lol

[@_steffinwolf_]

Watching this being played - LIVE - oh boy!

[@brucebowling6032]

For real. I never tried it until college. I remember lying between the speakers of my stereo and listening to a "Hearts of Space" CD. I felt transported and very giggly. It was fucking awesome. I "highly" recommend their CD series. Their stuff is amazing and very random, so you never know what is coming. All good.

[@MusicLover-rt4bs]

This was a great choice for 4/20. Hands down their best album. Into the Void is my favorite.

[@Lavietto]

One of my all time favourite Black Sabbath songs!

[@fords_nothere_100]

TY Doug! Loved it. For me the Penultimate "trippy" Sabbath is of course "Planet Caravan," from the iconic album Paranoid.

[@ElfSixDave]

Didnt know that about the cough. Awesome. I've had this album for about 30 plus years. Amazing what you can find out on the internet, eh.

[@memelordmark7532]

Happy 420! 😎

[@andypammenter8528]

I didn't realise that you were unfamiliar with the origins of the band. It was Tony's final day at work when he was asked to cover for an absent colleague and use a cutting machine. This was when he cut his fingertips off. He constructed false tips himself by melting down plastic bottles but because of the pain caused by pressing the guitar strings he experimented with lower tunings to reduce the string tension. Another interesting little fact you may not be aware of is that Tony was briefly a member of Jethro Tull. He didn't stay long (he can be seen playing with them in the film of "the rock n roll circus" ) but he was so impressed with Ian Anderson's work ethic, he went back to Sabbath and made the band practice rigorously and develop a more professional approach to their playing.

[@qwerty9091000]

more sabbath reactions woo!

[@robertsmith16286]

Love this song!

[@P1pis1990]

My favorite band lets gooo!!

[@mattbrennan9909]

HAPPY 4/20 MY MAN!!!!!

[@davemedlyn071]

Quality music, host and content. Just love to spend the odd time here with you Doug. You should listen to some Brand x sometime, I think you would like it.

[@zkhhungo9970]

Doug with the bong rip, hell yeah

[@braddicken6776]

just dabbed up. Thank you sir

[@maxwelltalley612]

Happy Holidays, boys and girls!

[@sidneyvandykeii3169]

I love this channel Mr. Doug. I have Zero Musical talent and consider myself Tone Def. I do love listening to Hard Rock Music though. Songs just gotta have a hook. My Playlists are Extensive on my Phone. I don't Understand Doug's analysis in an educated sense but, I get the gist of it. Thats what makes Doug special. You give me understanding.