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in September 1980 in the United Kingdom. A live version was released as a UK single in November 1980. In North America, the studio version was released as a single in 1981.
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The first guitar solo by Randy Rhoads became one of the best known in heavy metal. It was ranked on 28th place in the list of the best guitar solos by the readers of
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On Ozzy Osbourne's 'Hellraiser (30th Anniversary Edition - Official Animated Video)' video, the legend "Mr. Crowley" appears on the sides of the van.
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The song was ranked the 23rd greatest heavy metal song of all time, according to a readers' preferences poll held by
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cards found in the studio as recording of the album was commencing. Crowley was an English
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Everley, Dave (June 2018). "Purple reign – All the right notes (and in the right order)".
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religion in the early 20th century. Osbourne mispronounces Crowley's name as
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music gaming platform in both Basic rhythm, and PRO mode.
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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
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Index

Crowley (surname)

Single
Ozzy Osbourne
Blizzard of Ozz
B-side
Genre
Heavy metal
Label
Jet
Composer(s)
Ozzy Osbourne
Randy Rhoads
Bob Daisley
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
Lee Kerslake
Ozzy Osbourne
Crazy Train
Flying High Again
heavy metal
Ozzy Osbourne
Aleister Crowley
guitarist
Randy Rhoads
bass guitarist
lyricist
Bob Daisley
Blizzard of Ozz
Don Airey

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