Vocal ANALYSIS of the most INSANE Guitar Solo! Ozzy's "Mr. Crowley" has me in awe!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@jasonpitts8395]

Elizabeth you may know, or not, but Randy was a classical trained guitarist. There are recordings of him playing. Ozzy always had great guitar players even after Randy passed.

[@michaelwilson7924]

The Charismatic Voice, the best version of Mr Crowley is on the Randy Rhoads tribute album, released in 1987. The second solo on that version of the track, is simply other worldly. It's absolutely magic

[@alfredromero4784]

Too much yaking let the song play then you comment moran

[@robertdavey7420]

A bigger fan of ol Mr. Crowley is Jimmy Page. And have you ever seen Motlet Crues mascot? Look that up

[@rickydefuzz8637]

@@alfredromero4784 you spelled moron wrong.... who's the moron!?

[@jlangenfeld5479]

There's a reason why Randy is so respected even 39 years after his passing... if I remember correctly, he was only 24 when he died. Nobody can imagine how his career would have evolved had he lived on, because he was so ahead of his time.

[@phreak1118]

Was 40 years ago this past march.

[@TB688]

I think it was Ozzy that said that Randy wanted to quit and go back to being a teacher again. But such a shame, one of the best guitar players there ever was.

[@GrumpySam_AUT]

Same reasons why Cliff Burton has still such a Fan base

[@paparampage99mac2]

Absolute LEGEND!

[@carlosmendes3472]

She said it on this video. He was 24 yo.

[@zacknicley8150]

A wizard’s voice is never flat. He sings precisely where means to.

[@mathewrowlands7504]

This comment deserves way more recognition 👏

[@punky1534]

Fucking brilliant

[@thomasadkins4024]

Indeed

[@WilhelmWilder]

Alright then, Keep your staccato

[@TheChadPad]

That's right

[@mikestillwagon5675]

The drummer, Tommy Aldridge, is still playing at this level well into his 60s. He's superhuman.

[@thomasskeffington4539]

Touring with Whitesnake right now.

[@SEKreiver]

Tommy is the Bonzo of the South/Midwest/whatever. Black Oak Arkansas!

[@Valasty]

70s* :P

[@Basspa]

Tommy is the greatest rock drummer live. I have been lucky to witness fir decades.

[@mikestillwagon5675]

I thought he was pushing 70. Apparently he's dragging it. :)

[@jonw.3886]

Pure joy on Ozzy's face. Is this really my band? He was probably never happier.

[@21willyx21]

Imagine the ultimate end of such happiness.

[@jonw.3886]

​@@21willyx21, What could have been.

[@MrGumpfor]

He was impressed and so happy as well the coke was kicking in...lmao

[@vallagardssmed]

You'll notice, in many live performances, the childlike wonder and enthusiasm in Ozzy's face whenever he watches Randy play.

[@erikgour3475]

Yeah. Ozzy knew he was going to be just fine going Solo at that moment. He was happy to steal Randy from Quiet Riot.

[@mattslater167]

What's the alternative?

[@oliveroliver7330]

Because Randy was the best. RIP Randy. We love you ❤

[@jimgodofbiscuits]

This isn't live in concert but I'll take anything from this period. There are actual live videos of Randy but few and far in between. My buddy and I had tickets to see Ozzy with Randy in 81 at a small one level venue (3500 capacity maybe) and Ozzy cancelled the show. Didn't realize there would never be another chance. Saw Ozzy when they resumed after Randy's tragic accident with Brad Gillis. It was still really good. Also love Rudy Sarzo. Saw him again in '83 with Jake E Lee.

[@scoutbeavers7355]

He was like a kid watching something naughty 😂

[@JamesHoover-b1p]

Randy was a devout classical guitarist and never stopped taking lessons, even while on tour with Ozzy. Usually he ended up teaching the teacher but it was always a learning experience for him as well. His mastery of mode and meter is unmatched to this day. He was, and always will be, one of the greatest guitarists of all time. RIP Randy Rhoads.

[@metalchef1283]

Darrell always used to do the same thing too....

[@aurelianogallego9377]

El guitarrista de lo que no hay y ozy nunca me gustó ese tipo Bruce dikinson le puso en su sitio largua vida a iron maiden

[@mountainguyed67]

@@aurelianogallego9377 Gibberish much?

[@marioeafernandes594]

Sad to one most greatest guitar player Randy Rhodes killed in a plane crash.

[@frankiemiles-d7e]

That's true. He was also going to leave Ozzy to further his classical studies, but God had other plans. His classical instrumental "Dee" is named for his mother, Delores. It's a favorite that I enjoy playing

[@digimenace]

Everytime I hear both solos in this song, tears fill my eyes. Randy is the greatest of all times.

[@midnittkr]

Randy who? Tony Iommi played lead guitar

[@midnittkr]

Randy Rhodes?

[@darthsabbath57]

@@midnittkr Yeah, this is from Ozzy's early solo career after he left Sabbath and hooked up with Randy Rhodes.

[@midnittkr]

@@darthsabbath57 Thanks....I was never the biggest Sabbath fan back then but did have a couple of albums/8 tracks! We were lucky to have so much KILLER music to listen to as "legendary" albums were released weekly and often times more than 1 at once....the 70's were the golden age of ROCK and the 60's were second Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll 4ever

[@darthsabbath57]

@@midnittkr as someone who grew up in the 80s and 90s I have to agree. The 60s and 70s were a magical period for rock n roll that I don’t think can ever be replicated. Sabbath, Hendrix, Janis, the early days of punk rock… so much good stuff. It honestly makes me sad that it seems like rock n roll and guitar driven music is… I don’t want to say “dead” but on life support maybe?

[@mikepoirier2492]

Oh Lord,please send me a woman that appreciates music and cool guitar solos as much as Elizabeth. Amen.

[@Jamie.Hernandez]

A lot of women seem unimpressed and even bored by guitar solos. But women that generally love and have an ear for great music(and in this case, one that is so musically accomplished ) tend to love guitar solos.

[@a.p-lm2rz]

Eu aqui

[@kevinsmith9502]

I don't know many women that get excited about music.I fuckin love music.

[@chadwickerman]

No lord is going to send you anything. You have to go out and find someone. Meet a lot of people and let your interests be known. If she exists, you can find her.

[@davidgerlach1132]

I married her... :)

[@chadstrano3607]

When she says she has never been so excited to hear a guitar player. That’s when I know she truly understands how great RR was and is!

[@AJ........]

I saw how blown away she was by the intro and was immediately thinking "shit, wait till she hears the solo"

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree,Randy Rhodes a awesome guitar player and Ozzy Osbourne a awesome singer.I remember in 1981, when I was 15

[@dsaltlife2925]

🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@colinstewart1432]

She wasn't ready for the thunderbolt 🤘🤘

[@Somebody_took_my_name]

Totally agree with this comment! He was and will always be the absolute BEST guitarist!❤️

[@susantolhurst7588]

I love watching younger generations be blown away by our old folks music. Randy Rhodes was 1 of the most reveered guitarists of our times.

[@THCya9796]

The scary part is what will our children be enjoying watching THEIR children discover in 30 years. DEAR LORD!!!

[@johnhill762]

Rhoads*

[@JMKiller-pi6vl]

​@@THCya9796 I'm only 18 right now, but when I have kids, they're gonna be raised on 80s rock and metal. I hate most of the music from my generation.

[@HansfordCrouse]

Amen hon, back in the late 70s and early 80s Randy was .... a virtuoso, an artist, among a billion bands and guitarists. Remember when he was in Quiet Riot? :o I miss those times, but God has given me the sight to be appreciative of what i've got now too. :) By the way, you're way cute !

[@ernest1576]

Randy Rhoads was the only revered guitar player of our time oh ya and Stevie Ray

[@Zegalles]

"Woh, I need to go back and hear that solo again" Yeah, we've all been saying that about this song since 1980. RIP Randy.

[@greg2976]

One of the best short solos of all time!!!!

[@Twotontessie]

Yes! That ascending flurry in the "Believer" solo as an example.... I have to replay it every time it comes on.

[@oliveroliver7330]

Yes ❤RIP Randy

[@mikefuchs-sb8pv]

we used to play his killer outro solos absolutely as loud as possible to soak them in, he could jam effortlessly and endlessly

[@karlmoles6530]

The excitement awe and joy coming over your face as you watch Randy's solo is a lovely thing to behold

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

If you'll notice, during the whole the second solo (which lasts nearly a 3rd of the song), Ozzy just stands there watching Randy playing.

[@FrankPrivette]

He LOVED Randy.

[@RickReasonnz]

I love that about this video. It's like Ozzy scored a ticket to watch the greatest guitar solo up close, and the price was for him to sing a few verses.

[@staytuned2L337]

That's honestly so sweet, you can see Ozzy beaming. He really did love that man.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

It just tears at my heart to see Randy playing. He was a brilliant guitarist, blending classical guitar and rock guitar, forming these melodic solos that move through the octaves forwarding the song. He was taken from us song young. What would have done if he had lived.

[@staytuned2L337]

@@RJTheBikeGuy the one solace I find in those that were gone too soon is that even though that's true - they still have that magic from beyond to inspire and touch people's souls. Considering how much Randy DID do, and is STILL managing to do in 2022...yeah it'd be absolutely nutty to think how things would be if he had a living influence over that.

[@vovik24]

Literally brought a tear to my eye to watch her react to Randy and love how she kept replaying the solos. Her emotions hit me in the feels. Don’t even know what it was: sadness that Randy is gone, the beauty of music, seeing someone discover this music for the first time, a combo of all of the above or what

[@michaelwynne622]

Word the second time I welled up . And the studio version on record is a better solo , if she listened to that . .or of course .. Tribute. Which he didn't even like that show lol ridonk . .hahah

[@MakerBees333]

It was the clearest display of audiophila I have ever seen… fun to watch but almost X-rated at the same time. 😊

[@gregjordan7429]

@@MakerBees333 Yes I wish she was my musical instrument, with those expressions of surprise and approval! This footage taped in obscurity prior to a random Canadian show was seemingly lost for decades before surfacing as practically the only live video of Randy performing that exists. That no one could know of the importance at the time. At first seeming plodding on the metronome, the two solos ..... the cameraman must have not known what was coming because he zeroed in on Randy a little slow the first time, but not the second ...... benefit from that tempo's space. Somehow Randy could pull off live versions of studio parts that were multitracked without sounding like anything was missing and even adding those squeals that are even better than hers!

[@axe835]

Amen

[@rickkuda7677]

Came here just to say just that, exactly. I think I fell in love with her just a bit!

[@CamPotter]

I consider myself so fortunate to have seen Randy play live twice. Pure guitar genius!

[@spanishpeaches2930]

Properly jealous of that..however i was lucky enough to see Bon just eight weeks before he died...so i was fortunate too.

[@VerbilKint]

I'm with Spanish Peaches. So jealous. I wasn't quit old enough to go to concerts yet. But my very first concert was Ozzy (Bark at the Moon tour) with Metallica opening. It was just a few months before Cliff Burton died. I was able to see him perform Whiplash. RIP to both. Some of the greatest in their craft.

[@hemusbull]

Nothing I can do...jelous!

[@boriskogan666]

once for me. '81 music mountain upstate ny. i was 15.

[@TheVoiceInYourHeadd]

Well don't tease us! How was the show?

[@mikesellsnjpa]

As a life-long Randy Rhoads fan, I really enjoy seeing someone so knowledgeable be amazed at his work. It is incredible that Randy was only in his young 20’s during this performance. He was a true legend and one of the best ever! Awesome!

[@MrJona00017]

Randy always played with his heart, you can hear it . Legends never die.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

heart and a lot of knowledge

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes Randy Rhodes a awesome guitar player, I remember in 1981, when I was 15,May he RIP💐

[@rice.jpg2]

He was one with his guitar

[@TheVoiceInYourHeadd]

His mother said he would play the same thing over and over trying to put as much feeling into it as possible

[@reneeijgenhuijsen3]

Randy makes me cry every single time I see or listen to him with Ozzy. Such a gifted musician…

[@ericchapman1221]

I saw Ozzy with Randy at Music Hall in Cleveland in the Blizzard of Oz tour - I was about 10 rows back from Randy and I will never forget it. I had tickets to Ozzy's Diary of a Madman tour (also in Cleveland) in January of 1982, but a snowstorm coupled with a broken down car forced me to miss it (I still have my untorn ticket stubs). A few months later Randy was dead and I was pretty devastated. Just imagine what great music the world was deprived of when that happened! Randy will always be in my top 5 rock guitar players list.

[@reneeijgenhuijsen3]

@@ericchapman1221 I never had the change to see him live… and indeed, he would have made so much more astonishing music…🥲

[@djtripnosys]

Ozzy still struggles with it. Like bad, from what I hear.

[@donbabcock2062]

Me too, notes flying like beautiful butterflies right?

[@michaelferrazza8550]

I am so happy to see people still today discovering the musical genius of Randy Rhoads. He was the #1 influence on me to pick up a guitar in 1983 and I still play his guitar parts to this day. It was such a loss to the music world the day he died. Imagine what he would be doing today if he had not taken that plane ride. Great review as usual. I love to see your responses and analyses of all genres of music. Thank you for the entertainment.

[@MARSHOMEWORLD]

Is there anyone out here who thinks that Elizabeth reactions to music are anything less than endearing and utterly heartwarming? The woman is almost brought to Tears by guitar solos for Christ sakes. I just find the way she immerse herself in these reactions to be completely hypnotizing. It's not often you see someone who is so unashamedly immersed in the listening experience

[@DSBMAC13]

Thats the reason why she is actually the only reaction channel I regularly watch. You can really see that she just loves and lives music. Thats cool. Maybe, this is something for her, too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmWVYqubgZxohLc End of Green, german gothic rock band, the singer has an AMAZING vocal range when playing the songs live. Maybe have a look ;-)

[@thereagauze]

I feel that way about Randy too, it's very relatable.

[@spinynorman887]

Another thing I love about her is her total comfort in getting goofy on camera! Intelligent, talented, and silly! What a great combination in a woman! Or for that matter, a person in general.

[@emes1845]

She's also about to burst with her baby so a touch emotional? Your point made though, she IS the best on YT, reacting/analyzing to anything/everything. With her personality bubbling forth, she'd make an 8yr old singing his/her A, B, C's a fun adventure.

[@jimmymcginnis4429]

I totally agree,she's definitely into what she's doing and is informative and just a fresh breath of musical wisdom.

[@evanlashway329]

Shoutout to the fact that this is a live studio or concert performance no auto tune no going over certain parts of the song to perfect it how it comes out is how it will be forever played.

[@desertbrewcrew1974]

RIP Randy. Even after all these years. Still bringing joy to generations.

[@mikek9297]

Randy was a god. That being said, Zakk Wylde is no slouch with the axe either

[@prezoelf]

one of the biggest "what ifs" in guitar history

[@0okamino]

One of my biggest “what ifs” in music: What if Randy and Cliff had both lived longer and ended up in a band together?

[@rkchang77]

"Randy Rhoads makes me stumble over my words in excitement" possibly one of the best descriptions of Randy's musical genius!

[@KeithFine10]

Love how passionate she gets describing Randy’s solo.

[@krisc2476]

If she likes this so much, she should check out suicide solution live 1981. If she would really like to see what randy was capable of

[@chrisb4857]

At 11:57 kinda...

[@adamseehaver]

Or his solo on Paranoid on the Tribute album. Holy shit.

[@michaelgoodyear9369]

Album. Version is much better. This version is slowed down

[@centralwashingtonst]

i am not crying your crying --- --- We miss you Randy-- Ozzy truly loved him

[@OggaDugga]

If that was the case the Rhoads family wouldn’t have had to sue Ozzy over unpaid royalties a few years ago.

[@shaky_dawg]

Randy is the reason I picked up a guitar in 1980. 42 years later and he remains my favorite guitarist of all time. What a super legend, way ahead of his time.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

all time A leaguer

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes Randy Rhodes a awesome guitar player and Ozzy Osbourne is awesome singer, I remember in 1981, when I was 15😊

[@JBobjork]

What I like best with this video is how even Ozzy is astonished and looks at Randy as if he tries to remember what planet he found him on.

[@rexrogers1859]

Diary of a Madman is their magnum opus. Thank you, Elizabeth, for all you do, and congrats to you, your husband, and the new addition to your family 🙂

[@honeybadger713]

Yes diary of a mad man I would love to see you on here one of the most awesome songs that he has done and definitely one of the best albums also

[@frankguinan9927]

Absolutely! Diary of a Madman is my favorite Ozzy song! EPIC!!!!!

[@ChrisB-yv1sj]

Just seeing Elizabeth react to the genius of Randy Rhoads makes this worth watching. He was that good.

[@rossgw6363]

The only Guitarist that can bring me to tears even 41 years after first hearing him play the Incredible Phenomenal Randy Rhoads!

[@michaelbrown9337]

Exactly! hearing his brilliance makes me well up too. It never gets old.

[@acoustics450]

We had Randy....They have Justin. Thats why young peoples musical culture is what it is.....I may be old but I was there, no regrets.

[@toriless]

Sad, actually, only one, I am glad I am not you

[@jonathanguidroz7153]

Fun fact, Randy Rhoads mom owned a classical music school. He quickly became a teacher there after basically learning everything there was to learn at the age or 17 or whatever it was. Makes sense that his compositions would grab Elizabeth more than others. He was truly one of the greats. Gone far too soon.

[@silentkillerhambaallah1216]

Thanks For Info... Love him More

[@culcune]

There are two university scholarships for music students awarded in his name at UCLA and California State University, Northridge. I believe his mom used to award them up to her death a few years ago.

[@balzinderchhabra8804]

Randy was 24 in this video I think. He died the following year at age 25.

[@PaleRider559]

Randy Rhoads was definitely one of the top 10 rock guitarists of all times... Right up there with Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Beck, Iommi, Blackmore, May and SRV (not in that order)... IMO!

[@fredrikjelkefors9336]

Randy Died too young

[@seantobey3492]

The more I hear Randy’s solos, the more I want to cry.

[@edboycon]

For real

[@jeffbrooks3054]

It's my 5th or 6th rewatch since this was posted, and I'm just as enamored with your response to the solo as the first. Randy's ability to move us is unparalleled. RR Forever!!!

[@jtmichaelson]

I know, right? I still get chills when I hear those guitar moments and I've been listening to this song for almost 40 years

[@FAMOUSSLICKRICK]

Exactly!!! Me to my friend. I still love it. 🇺🇸🎵🎸🎵🎸🇺🇸

[@ScottyBrockway]

Randy is the GOAT. God bless him. His playing still brings me to tears of joy.

[@RickyTicky549]

Just a reminder that this year marks exactly 40 years since Randy's death. The fact that people like me still listen to the music created by a man who died more than a decade before I was born is testament to his evergreen genius.

[@ThePoppabear462]

I still get the same feeling she does every time I hear this song. Been listening to it since it came out. Het head would explode if she'd listen to the Tribute version.

[@CarlosRamTx]

Same here! I agree with the others saying the Tribute live version takes it to another level too!

[@EvandroPJchannel]

Ozzy, you can’t understand a word he says, yet we we all can understand him perfectly when he sings!

[@alexrivas1993]

Cocaine a hell of a drug 🤣🤣

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

That would in part be due to being from the Blackcountry 😂 Its like the the Peakyblinders on vowel steroids 🧙‍♂️🤣😎

[@tristanbowman7098]

Since his new doctors took him off the dozens of medications he was on, but weren't needed, after his 4 wheeler accident, he is much easier to understand. A lot of his trademark way of speaking was to being over medicated by bad doctors.

[@blackcountryme]

speak for yourself

[@stevenweller1673]

Brits from certain regions often have accents difficult for American ears... Then again, put a Bronx native and say, an East Texan together and communication may prove problematic... S.W.

[@jonathandavies639]

Randy’s solo on Diary of a Madman is one of the best ever written. Odd time signature and odd chords, yet it fits perfectly. A true virtuoso.

[@ZippyThePinhead]

100% Agreed, and also the ending solo on Tonight. For me you can feel the emotion he's putting into both. Personally Diary is the better of the 2 albums. Randy didn't like it because he felt rushed, and it wasn't as polished as he wanted, but for me because of that looseness it has more feeling to it.

[@mikej9372]

My favorite album

[@scottwestphall]

All time favorite Ozzy song and one of my all time favorite songs.

[@theovanhurtere]

tonight, sato, diary of a madman, over the mountain...that album is just too good and Randy is a genius for fitting so much good stuff in two albums released only one year apart

[@ZippyThePinhead]

@Tessmage Tessera I STILL do it to this day, in fact I'll probably listen to it now. 😁 That ending solo will still bring a tear to my eye sometimes.

[@TheVoiceInYourHeadd]

Watching Elizabeth go through the same reaction we all have when hearing Randy is a beautiful thing ❤

[@toriless]

She seems even more excited, maybe I am burned out after decades.

[@paulmartin8226]

Randy was such a great musician, he arguably brought Ozzy back from the brink... They were a truly amazing force when brought together.

[@southpasadenan]

There's no doubt that Randy Rhodes brought Ozzy back.... He's said it himself I think in interviews. They were the perfect 'team'/combination. "Amazing" seems to be the only word we have - yet still inadequate.

[@Caligulamylover]

Completely agree.

[@MrJjeccles]

This woman is so pure, I love her content. My weekly dose of serotonin. Also, Randy Rhodes! What a shame we couldn't of had 20/30 more years of his brilliance.

[@belanagy5595]

And the same goes for Cliff Burton and Freddie Mercury. Can you just imagine what brilliant songs with Cliff or Freddie Metallica and Queen could still produce even today? But we've learnt more about Rob Trujillo who's really a good fit in Metallica, he also has a really good technique but I think he is also musically trained, I'm sure about it...

[@wujBat]

My dose too!

[@andyirons7162]

He got caught up in black magic

[@RobertHouston-sf5fh]

I agree, with both parts of your comment. 1. She has a purity of soul and an excellent talent of her own. Real recognizes real. 2. Randy would have given us so much more. But at the same time I'm extremely happy with what he left us. Truly one of the best.

[@JaromeAllen]

shoulda been lars?

[@cwize]

Watching Elizabeth’s face melt upon hearing RR just takes me back to being a teenager and dropping the needle on “Blizzard of Ozz” for the first time. I’d figured out some guitar stuff by then, and we had Van Halen 1 to chew on, but Randy was simply otherworldly. Still stings that we lost him so shortly thereafter.

[@stevennicholls5773]

It brought a tear to my eye, watching Elizabeth’s reaction to Randy’s first solo. But then again, listening to Randy on the Blizzard & Diary albums always does anyway. And also, I think she feels the pain that we’ve lived with for 40 years. We’ve been cheated out of a wealth of music, with Randy being taken too soon from us. Saying that, he was leaving Ozzy to become a classical guitarist…

[@theogtommygunnxxx8971]

Right with you Clay 🙏🏻

[@CarlosRamTx]

Exactly. Same here! Long live Randy. Long live Ozzy!

[@robertboyer5926]

Yep... I remember both VH and Blizzard of Oz causing me to practice 8hrs/day for many years during the 80's

[@LeftJoystick]

I think there’s a video out there of Ozzy hearing an isolated RR recording. Was pretty cool and touching.

[@mattgrillo584]

Thank you for taking notice, and appreciating how talented Randy was. He’s my favorite guitarist of all time, and arguably the best of all time. And not a lot of people I know really even know who he was, or cared to know. Such a shame

[@jefftressa]

I’ve never seen her so floored by guitar work in a song. She actually looked like she was in pain listening to it. Randy played on a whole other level with this song. He dialed it up to 11!

[@conclaveofthelost513]

I agree! Wonder what she would react like when she hears Jimi Hendix at Woodstock!!!

[@mjt1517]

That's the look of euphoria.

[@MaceStclair]

I love your reaction of hearing the music for first time priceless

[@tracierathbun7686]

You should've seen her reaction to Dimebag's guitar solo in Cemetary Gates (Pantera). She LOVED it! But then, who wouldn't? I can't imagine anyone with any sense or taste who couldn't appreciate the extreme amount of talent Dime and Randy had. It makes me sick how soon they were taken from us. The world was robbed of their greatness and of even greater things to come from them both.😢

[@takaorobinson8719]

Well said. As a guitar player I think it's neat that a vocal coach would pay attention to the guitar. What I've noticed is that she listens at a different level. She picks up on things and then some.

[@swites]

It's just crazy how cleanly Randy plays. All those notes. All that speed and complexity. He just has masterful control over the whole fretboard. An obvious musical genius. So much talent, inherent musical understanding and skill. Incredible!

[@jamiescott3563]

I saw him shortly before his death and he was absolutely amazing. 🎸🥰

[@nicolesmith8872]

Listen to the isolated track, its a little sloppy. One person doesn't carry the band.

[@randallrhoads3271]

other players that ozzy had that played this song dont even come close to the way it was SUPPOSED to be played...they tried and ended up tripping all over themselves. The complexity of what Rhoads is doing is jaw dropping. Its almost like hes playing the piano on the fret board...literally punching in the notes...never seen ANY player play like this. The guy was a freak of nature.

[@tommydickson5274]

What I love about this is when it basically changes from a vocal analysis to an appreciation of Randy's solos. That look of total awe, the tear to the eye basically sums up the feeling that any guitarist or indeed musician would feel when hearing this legend . He is quoted as being an influence by so many and One can only imagine what he would have achieved had he not been taken so young. R.I.P. Randy Rhoads.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

I think she realized who the real talent was .......and who carried whom.

[@MachLei]

I still can't really listen to it without tearing up. Some of the most beautiful guitar playing of all time underscored by the horrible tragedy that would take place not long after it was recorded. Hearing it brings the magnitude of the loss even more sharply into focus. RIP Randy.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@MachLei at day's end he was a musician, thrust into the rock and roll lifestyle who adapted beautifully and only wanted to get better

[@oliveroliver7330]

Because the vocals are hopeless 😂 😂😂 but we love Ozzy for what he is ❤

[@kerryddepew674]

Exactly.

[@jasonduncan6890]

My favorite Ozzy song ever! Randy's solos on this song bring melancholic tears to my eyes every time, especially watching the live version. So unbelievably good. Great video, thanks you!

[@ketchupisgreat]

God bless Randy. He's the reason I picked up a guitar in the first place. Still playing 15 years and going. R.I.P. brother. Forever in our hearts!!!

[@douglashenrysr748]

I wish I had learned to play after heating heavy metal the first time in 84. Don't think fingers would agree with the movements these days.

[@anthonybrock9435]

Dear Elizabeth. I'm a 63 yr-old guitarist from Scotland. In 1980 I heard this song in Glasgow at a pub. I was completely gobsmacked with Randy Rhoads. I'd been in an Black Sabbath cover band in the mid seventies throughout the U.K., so I was already an avid fan of Ozzy's. But Randy, He greatly impacted mine spirit and me guitar playing. It brought me to tears to see your (new) reaction to him. Don't have the words to thank you, wee lassie. 🍀🎸🌹🎸🍀

[@bruinscat]

Her face/reaction is priceless! Much respect to you sir, hailing from the land of my ancestors!

[@3rdstone1]

Being in a Sabbath cover band already in the 70s, that's bloody awesome. Huge respect, sir.

[@rayboudreau4324]

I felt exactly the same way People that know and love the brilliance of Randy are all on the same page The only reason why I am a musician today is because of Randy There's people that get it and people that don't I'm right with you Brother

[@hman2912]

Iommi Eat your heart out! Did you meet the king of evil himself, Mr Osborne?

[@anthonybrock9435]

@@bruinscat Haste Ye Back, BruinsCat ! 🍀🎸🍀

[@eazy6304]

I’m 55 years old. I’m Japanese. It reminds me my school days . I was into ozzy’s music such as mr.clory,iI don’t know, crazy train. These were amazing songs that impacted us. He passed away when he was 25 years old. It’s too young to die. His talent must be loved by gods too much . But we can remember him every time we hear these songs. My English is not so good. But I want to say about Randy Rhoads. He is my favorite guitarist.😂

[@SuperBalders]

well said, Sir!

[@dmmcmah1]

I was lucky to see Ozzy and Randy Rhoads live in January 1981, just a few months before his accident. Unforgettable.

[@brainord]

@@dmmcmah1 is Vince your dad?

[@lipsticklezy]

@@dmmcmah1 me too

[@Richard.HistoryLit]

It is transcendent, and thereby almost an irrelevant song to people because of it's divine.

[@kurtkuechenberg1684]

I am amazed when I watch him play...I know it can't be easy to do that, to play with such emotion and intensity, and yet his face is in a calm serene place. That has to be an amazing feeling, to play at that level with such comfort and belief in your abilities. Then watch the audience reaction to what you are doing with them, gosh.

[@myownchannel247]

Most people have no idea of Randy’s love for perfecting his craft, he would always look up guitar instructors when the band went to a new city and take lessons from them… always focused on his amazing skill 🎸🔥

[@michaelfinnegan3805]

Half the time he ended up giving the teacher a lesson. what a nice guy and a natural teacher.

[@thetribalist6923]

@@michaelfinnegan3805 Ozzy said it was actually more like 90% of the time Randy knew more than the classical teachers.

[@slipknot6789]

Randy's mother taught guitar.

[@gl3605]

@@thetribalist6923 The proof is right here in this video. He was on a different level than everyone else.

[@thetribalist6923]

@@gl3605 he really was. I might even put him above Eddie over all. Ed was more innovative, which is really saying something considering how innovative Randy was, but Randy had the better solos, compositions, and just as good riffs.

[@capp00]

Ozzy has such a remarkably recognizable voice, and Randy is a Legend. Would love to hear you listen to "Diary of a Madman" or go back to Sabbath for "War Pigs". Also, could you be any cuter :) Your personality is just so bubbly and fun to watch.

[@xSNAPurNECKx]

WAR PIGS!!!!!!!!! LETS GOOOO

[@stephenclarke4463]

Capp00 you read my thoughts on all accounts! Both songs and of course our awesome host.

[@chriswbX]

war piiiigs!

[@davidbeard121]

I SO wish I could find a recorded version of Randy performing War Pigs!!!!

[@Tharanicus]

great picks there.. I'd go with Diary!!

[@twitchydrummersdoitbetter1648]

I am 52 yrs young and was 13 the first time I heard this song and I am not ashamed to say Both solos bring tears to my eyes then and now!

[@johnnagel3853]

Me too

[@JonGar1911]

Me three. I heard Randy 23 years ago in HS. Shortly after I bought a RR3 and started writing my own music. Randy opened a while wonderful world of music to me. This song stills gives me chills and tears when I hear and “feel” the music. Hasn’t changed the emotional charge from day one hearing it and from now.

[@daniloradonjic718]

Me four. 🤘❤️

[@socialmediaisterrible]

46yrs old and similar age when first heard it.... Its still just as powerful after all this time

[@m.vincenzolapolla7684]

I started listening to Ozzy when I was 11. I started playing guitar when I was 14,... (1984), all because of a kid I met at a group home I lived in in 1981,... Who LOVED Randy Rhoads,... Now at 52, I STILL play and STILL well up with tears from Randy's solos. Even watching THIS video and your AWESOME reactions,... I recently started getting back to my roots, (playing Ozzy/Randy Rhoads) and I notice that NO ONE, NOT ONE GUITARIST I've heard on KZbin, seems to be able to mimic Randy's playing. (Yes, I'm well aware that he triple tracked his Solos with one left, one right and the main center. It's nearly impossible to play exactly like the recordings,... But dammit, I won't stop playing these songs until I have them down perfectly, or until my fingers fall off!

[@williesilveira2078]

“Diary of a Madman” and/or “ You can’t kill rock-n-roll” and/or “Tonight” are more examples of less is more in the solos. Randy’s ability to make his solos an actual song within the song is outstanding. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! And thank you for sharing!! Love it!!

[@robertowinter7713]

I was searching for a "Tonight" mention, mate! You have a such great taste for music. 👏🏻👍

[@Tharanicus]

I'd def go with Diary!

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

"Diary", yes! And perhaps Revelation: Mother Earth for its early "epicness".

[@pasviking]

Diary of a madman! Yes!

[@hakimanozz1974]

Elizabeth will be crying if she hear diary of madman 🤣🤣🤣

[@northamericanproductions]

Randy Roads was trained as a classical guitarist before transferring into heavy metal due to his mother’s advice on the emerging metal scene. Coming from such a technical background in his youth just made heavy metal easy for him. Let’s not forget he wrote the song crazy train.

[@AllenLarance]

If you want to here his raw talent lessonl to Dee it is acoustic and is amazing

[@talkingux]

@@AllenLarance If you can get your hands on the first Quiet Riot album released in Japan, you can here the origins of Dee and couple other songs that ended up in Blizzard of Oz.

[@coltonweitman1341]

Interesting good facts!!! Randy roads among the best!!!

[@nomasterabovemenoslavebelo3628]

You wanna hear something CRAZY. You know how he wanted to quit the band. Ozzy said , make a little bread first. Did he possibly live through the accident? Or just fake his death. There are pictures of someone who looks a lot like him. A lot!! But female. There is no bigger fan than me. He's my all time favorite. But it has me wondering. If you saw the pictures I've seen you just might think that this could possibly be true. I'm not meesing with you either.

[@chefmastershake]

​@@nomasterabovemenoslavebelo3628He is quite dead sadly, a lot of people look alike but Randy did die in a plane crash. Elvis died too.

[@SECURITY39]

The song “Diary of a Madman” is Randy’s masterpiece. Unfortunately, I don’t think you will find live video of it though, just studio recording.

[@michaeldankert792]

While I would hate to pick and choose any of Randy's work, I would have to go with Revelation Mother Earth. The fluidity of his playing is unmatchable. I do hold Diary as one of my favorites though, it was one of the firsts I learned back then.

[@Tharanicus]

Yea, unlikely to find a good quality live video with Randy? I agree with you just doing the studio version. At least then you get to hear all the 'extra's in the studio version that you would miss in the live version.

[@SECURITY39]

@@Tharanicus I don’t think Randy ever played Diary live. Most of the songs on the diary album were written in the studio under pressure, so they only played a few of them live (since they didn’t know them well)

[@bobot1981]

Diary Of A Madman even features opera-ish voices at the end, which our host might appreciate.

[@RobertMememe]

@@SECURITY39 This was filmed live

[@keenatazwales9032]

Your reaction is proper. I just shared this video the other day on the Facebook. Randy's solos bring me to tears every time!!!

[@sv_sanuk7642]

At 55 years old I still have the same reaction you did every time I hear Randy. What could have been....Thank you for this.

[@geneeberhardt5956]

I’m seventy and enjoying still 👍

[@oliveroliver7330]

I havé to listen to Tribute at least once a month ❤

[@tomsragner3421]

"Randy's playing is like cresting multiple waves." That's the best description I've ever heard, and it was so spontaneous, so out of the blue.

[@jamiemacdonald436]

If you really want to appreciate Randy's classical background PLEASE listen to Diary of a Madman. It's beyond next level, just a masterpiece IMO.

[@dowens3781]

Definitely.

[@zaraak323i]

Without a doubt, DOAM is a great and wonderful, almost operatic piece of music.

[@davidmacfarland6305]

You beat me to it. That Song Is Awesome

[@kiwitron]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE!!!!

[@metalmark1214]

I'd do Over the Mountain before that one, but definitely worth doing.

[@dangrather1280]

Randy was under appreciated. Those of us that were fans back then knew how amazing he was. I have played guitar for 40 years and the older I get the more amazing he becomes to me.

[@thatcomplimentguy2340]

Randy is, still to this day, one of the greatest guitarist of all time. The emotions he could generate from a guitar are borderline unmatched. Especially for his age and the era he was in.

[@javi5810]

Love this because you just see ozzy the whole time in the outro solo in awe over Randy’s playing. He was a huge fan of his own guitarist and it’s so nice to watch

[@WerewolfAtTheMovies]

The facial expression you made after hearing Rhoads' solo...that is the EXACT same expression that everyone makes when they hear it for the first time. Welcome to the club :)

[@mikej9619]

I make that same face after the million time of hearing that solo..God bless you Randy...your music will always live on.

[@bolillo5013]

Agreed, it’s everyone’s reaction

[@edwardstarrett5545]

Ozzy is the king of metal, period. He made the genre and is it's greatest voice. He's also a hell of a guy. I wish he was my friend. Can't say that about many...

[@robinbolton6064]

Ozzy Osbourne is just in awe as he stares at Randy...looks back at Tommy....and then back at Randy as the solo culminates....Ozzy scratches his head blown away while Randy shreds....is just CLASSIC !!

[@sleekat71]

I bought a VCR tape if this performance yearrrs ago and noticed the same thing. It was moment when Ozzy realized, wow this is really happening. NOW, if only him and Sharon had hired a different bus driver besides loser Andrew Aycock. History would have been ultimately different

[@yungadryas1734]

There will never be another Randy Rhoads and certainly never be another Ozzy Osbourne .

[@buckeyechad1]

I started to tear up watching you react to the solo, even though I've seen the video at least 50 times. And wore that album out ever since I was 11 years old. I'm over 50 now and still listen to it occasionally. Thank you.

[@glenntreanor4666]

Mad respect for you my dear. I absolutely delight in your love of music and your musical insight.

[@JimL73]

Always loved Randy's Goodbye To Romance solo, especially the guitar and vocal only mix they released a few years back...never gets old.

[@WallofSleep]

Diary of a Madman I would recommend as your next Ozzy/Randy rabbit hole. The rhythm that Randy Rhodes composed for this has unequal measures with syncopations. It is truly something that people should experience with Randy's greatness. I just ran across your channel, I've been an Ozzy fan for over 40 years. So it is great to see new fans appreciate what i have enjoyed since childhood.

[@jerrymiller2891]

The first time I heard this song I got chills all over my body I'm 54 and I still get chills every time. Ozzy Osbourne is a legend. It will be a sad day when he is gone. Nobody has done more for metal than he has. The Godfather of metal.

[@tenebrisrex333]

Father*

[@robyates136]

Watching you watching that first Randy solo might by the greatest KZbin moment. Watching you makes me feel like my first time hearing Randy play that. And it never, ever gets old.

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Elizabeth emotes so many things through her face and, then trying to explain what Randy did, is just, is just what makes the Charismatic Voice so enjoyable. One of the few guitarists I've seen invoke this kind of reaction.

[@razmatazz9310]

A dog could fart on a ukulele and she would make the same faces. It's literally every single video.

[@AbsolutBB]

Reminds of the scene in second Matrix film where the Merovingian plants a "seed" in a woman across the restaurant from him and then watches it excite her.

[@Abilerehello]

Never. Never. Never Ever stop a guitar solo. Especially like this one

[@jonathanmercer7109]

Agreed - though if Elizabeth didn't the ads would.

[@elevown]

she didnt. The first time she stopped it the second it started- before she'd have even known one was coming. the next time she stopped it the second it finished.

[@christophersine84]

Also, Randy was a virtuoso in his own right. I read somewhere, that when they would go on tour, he would seek out guitar teachers on the hopes of just learning something else to put in his tool box. However, he usually ended up teaching these guitar teachers something they didn't know instead. Remarkable musician

[@neonxrunner7820]

Wow, thats so cool! Imagine him goin to those teachers and start to play his technique with his unique tune style and overwhelming sense of rythim and creativity. Teachers be like : \(O o O)/

[@diesel_engaged6358]

Part of being great is knowing there is still always things to be learned

[@TedSmith-d6y]

This song is the one that tucked me in. My favorite guitarist ever

[@Lodgerizer]

"Diary of a Madman" has to be next, right? With the Orff-ish choir and creepy and sometimes operatic atmosphere, flirting with classical music, it has to be. ;) Also, few singers can convey sadness and sorrow in their voice the way Ozzy can.

[@robbuechner3647]

My all time favorite song by ozzy!

[@DJMaul1031]

Definitely she needs to hear Diary...studio version though

[@Tharanicus]

This right here, Diary should be the next one!

[@jamesmarabello2314]

Another vote for Diary.

[@Wratti]

Look at the love in Ozzy´s face at the end. He´s so happy for having Rhoads in his band. No wonder why he still misses him the most! R.I.P Randy Rhoads!

[@alfreddurbyn642]

Randy Rhodes was a magical soul that had a natural ability with music to not only grab your attention but also feel the magic which is the goal of all artists but few have it on his level. When Randy passed a huge part of Ozzie died with him, not only was he a driving force but a close friend. Ozzie's voice and Randy's music was and still iconic.

[@gswafford2199]

OMG as a guitarist Randy is my all time favorite, so happy seeing someone enjoy it as well

[@frankensteinlives5451]

One of the things I like about songs recorded live, is getting to see the members' expressions. They are clearly having a blast, and the most amusing part to me, was Ozzy's smile, as he watched the guys do what they loved to do. Loved your reaction! Peace!

[@simonp9471]

A legendary live performance! Look how genuinely happy Ozzy is! When he is glancing at the band and smiling, Ozzy is as amazed as we are at the sound that is coming out of his band. He was never the same after Rhandy passed.

[@DrummerJohn]

You give such a emotional and colorful description of what you’re interpreting that it blows away most everyone else that does these type of videos. Your knowledge of music and vocal interpretation is infectious and in lightened. I really admire your ability to tell the beauty of the parts of music and show the respect for the talent you are witnessing. You are a beautiful librarian of music!

[@billbarlow2171]

Well said. Agree completely.

[@markweber1677]

And she is beautiful also.! Wow!

[@besimabazi8683]

👌👌👌

[@ariaalto6477]

@@billbarlow2171 9k

[@kristinaadams7083]

had to go back and watch this best guitar player of all time. seeing her gush over randy"s playing just makes me smile. and say oh yes.

[@DietrichGabriel]

Randy sounds like an angel telling a message: "feel alive! enjoy life!". I remember the first time I listened to him and my life changed since. It is kind of therapeutic to hear his solos.

[@KenBybee]

Your ability to not only analyze music, but peoples emotional intent is nothing less than extraordinary. I’ve watched so many of your videos, and you always seem to nail it.

[@bryancogbill9489]

You should do a response to the song, "Diary of a Madman." It's a miniature opera inside a song which is orchestrated and carried by the whole band, especially Randy.

[@MrBigWaveDave23]

I would have to say my favorite piece of Randy's work ever. Love this song

[@blackdeath6085]

Definitely mate :)!

[@nfdbelgianmedic]

Definitely one of my favorite songs, EVER! Please review "Diary of a Madman."

[@keithhannan6188]

Agreed work of art

[@drichards1338]

Amen brother

[@adamshelley9767]

This reaction to music is what we need more of. Being so purely and authentically joyed by the sounds and also able to articulate technically like she did is amazing. I’ve always loved this song and when I heard the solos I was similarly awestruck… I didn’t know who Randy was back then, but I knew whoever played that was a god. Those solos, especially the second one, are a crowning masterpiece of his career. I’ve gotten back into Ozzy recently and have fallen in love with learning his guitar again. RIP Rhandy Rhoades and thanks for doing this video.

[@lotwook]

Randy's dad taught me how to play drums. He was an incredible guy in his own right.

[@Steven-xd5kn]

That's pretty dam cool 🤘🏻🍻

[@MS-zm9st]

One of my Brothers best friends had been a student of Randy's and he unfortunately just passed away not too long ago. He would talk to me about Randy and he had so much joy to talk about the experience each time.

[@HazardousClim]

Randy Rhodes is my favorite guitarist. My favorite story about him was that when he auditioned for Ozzy-and this was told by Ozzy, himself-he came in with his guitar and practice amp, played some stuff and Ozzy immediately said, “Whoa, whoa, whoa! Stop right there! You got the job!” And Randy said, “But I haven’t played anything yet, I was just warming up”

[@briandematteo6022]

True story.

[@frankiemiles-d7e]

That's one of my favorite stories about Randy Rhoads. Have you heard about his rivalry with Eddie Van Halen. George Lynch from Dokken tells of when Randy puts a picture of Eddie on his guitar pedal and stomps hard on Eddie's face to get effects on his amp

[@frankiemiles-d7e]

Randy Rhoades went to a music store one afternoon after releasing his first album with Ozzy. He was getting music for ideas and inspiration. He goes up and gets in line and recognizes someone.. It's Eddie Van Halen, his nemesis. Eddie has music tapes for study as well. Randy looked down to see what Eddie was getting for research. It was Randy's new album release with Ozzy.

[@claytargets]

The look on your face hearing Randy's genius makes my heart sing. Had tickets for the tour, but it was not to be.

[@StevenHutson-h2u]

It's just rock - n - don't over think it, yes it's music 🎶 you never heard, Ozzie, and Randy, gave people goose flesh, that's what makes it so cool

[@MS-zm9st]

When you got into the solo, it took me back to the first hearing Randy Rhodes as a teenager at that time and hearing him like I did that first time. I totally forgotten how much it initially moved me and how to listen again.

[@samanthagames1023]

Ozzy was clearly in awe of Randy's amazing talent and he must have been devastated by his friend's death. Every time I hear this it reminds me of listening to Blizzard of Ozz when I was about 15 and it sends a shiver down my spine as I recollect the incredible spell the song cast upon me all those years ago. I expect Randy was a very quiet fellow but his music makes you want to laugh and cry at the same time. Thanks for sharing this.

[@stuarttaylor3642]

Seeing your joy and awe at hearing Randy's first solo in this song, and knowing the best solo is yet to come...delicious!

[@FuzzJBall]

I love watching your videos of hearing these songs I grew up on the first time. The sheer amazement, joy, and sense of being bliwn away is so good to watch.

[@jdbly5934]

And that, Elizabeth, is why us fans of Randy still miss him to this day. Welcome to the fan club.

[@sullyhet]

You have permanently gained a forever metal head card due to your appreciation of the late St. Rhodes

[@MPN64]

The expression on her face when the solo starts is priceless! RIP Randy! My no1 inspiration!

[@psychlos21]

As a young teenager, I was devastated by the loss of Randy Rhoads. He had a tremendous influence on guitarists of my generation and beyond. Kids I talk to today still refer to his immense influence. A true guitar god.