Crazy Train

About this song

"Crazy Train" is the first single from Ozzy Osbourne's debut solo album, Blizzard of Ozz, released in 1980. It was written by Osbourne, Randy Rhoads and Bob Daisley. A live version recorded in 1981 for the album Tribute was released as a single in 1987 with a music video.

What it's about

The lyrics deal with the Cold War and the fear of annihilation of that era. The song argues that political leaders manipulate the masses for greedy and destructive ends, and that the media spreads those lies and fuels mass hysteria.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 38 other songs, like “Jail, Pt. 2 by Kanye West (Ft. DaBaby & Marilyn Manson)”.
• Covered 19 times, including “Crazy Train by Rachel Bloom”.
• Written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads and Bob Daisley.
• Produced by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake.
• Recorded at Ridge Farm Studio.