Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Crazy Train’ Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut After His Passing
The iconic song “Crazy Train” from Ozzy Osbourne’s extensive music catalog has achieved a significant milestone by entering the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the very first time. According to Billboard, the Hot 100 chart dated for August 2 now includes “Crazy Train” at the 46th spot. This track saw an impressive 9.2 million streams in the United States, marking a substantial 194% increase from the previous week’s numbers. Additionally, the song garnered 2.4 million radio audience impressions and sold 11,000 downloads, showing remarkable growth rates of 108% and 1,184%, respectively. Another familiar classic from Osbourne’s repertoire, the power ballad “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” also made a re-entry into the Hot 100, appearing at No. 49 with 8.7 million streams, 2.1 million radio audience impressions, and 15,000 downloads – notable increases of 298%, 143%, and 899%, respectively.
In the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, fans have shown their love and support by streaming his solo work and the music of Black Sabbath in greater numbers. Spotify reports a substantial surge in monthly listeners for both Osbourne and Black Sabbath. Ozzy’s monthly listeners have risen from 12.4 million to 18.7 million, while Black Sabbath’s listeners have increased from 19.8 million to 24.6 million. “Crazy Train,” “No More Tears,” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home” are among the top three most-streamed tracks from Osbourne’s solo discography, with additional streams of 8 million, 7 million, and 7.2 million, respectively. On the other hand, Black Sabbath’s most-streamed songs include “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs,” with added streams of 9.3 million, 6 million, and 5 million, respectively.
The outpouring of love and nostalgia for the late rock legend, Ozzy Osbourne, is also reflected in the streaming numbers for his music. Evidently, fans are turning to his timeless classics like “Crazy Train” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home” to relive the magic of Osbourne’s unique sound. The resurgence of interest in Osbourne’s music underscores the lasting impact he has had on the music industry and the hearts of fans around the world. As listeners rediscover the power and emotion in Osbourne’s music, his legacy as one of rock’s most influential artists continues to thrive, ensuring his place in music history for generations to come.