Ozzy Osbourne’s passing has got us looking back over the metal legend’s music highlights. But while bat-beheading comes to mind for some, one viral video of Ozzy and kids Jack and Kelly Osbourne is showing a new, wholesome dimension to the fallen star: the time The Osbournes rocked up to listen to St. Louis Women’s Choir perform an angelic Black Sabbath cover.
This clip has amassed over 400,000 YouTube views across multiple uploads, with fans calling this bittersweet moment “so sad and so beautiful” as they reminisce about who Ozzy truly was, away from his larger-than-life stage persona. Dive into the moment in the video below.
Filmed in 2018 for the reality TV series “Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour,” the family enters the chapel as the choir’s voices rise, before the legendary piano riff of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” resounds, spurring a grandfatherly “Aww” from Ozzy as he seats himself front-row.
As soon as the St. Louis Women’s Choir starts singing Ozzy’s lyrics, a choked silence overcomes the Osbournes. Their haunting voices almost make Kelly burst into tears just two lines into the song, while Ozzy gazes on silently, awestruck, wrapping his arm around his daughter’s shoulder.
This father-daughter duo share a history with this song, making the choir’s performance even more moving. First released by Black Sabbath in 1972, Kelly and Ozzy released a revamped version in 2003 which hit #1 on the UK Singles Chart, and recently returned at #7 following Ozzy’s death.
The song’s iconic first lines, “I feel unhappy, I am so sad. I lost the best friend I ever had,” comprised the very first public statement Kelly released online following her father’s death, proving how deeply this ballad’s power runs within their family.
Looking back on this St. Louis Women’s Choir performance, the emotions keep bubbling up. As Kelly and Ozzy share a teary-eyed moment in arms, the clip side-tracks into an interview snippet of the Osbournes revealing what this song means to the family. As Kelly reveals, “That song stands for so much in our family, and to me and dad. It was not only both of our first #1 in the UK, it represented a time in my life and a time in dad’s life. It represents our relationship and how much we love each other.”
Following the Choir’s ethereal rendition, Ozzy admitted “I was trying to hold the tears back. It was very emotional. It was beautiful… like a room full of angels.”
Fans have been quick to share their own thoughts, but it’s not St. Louis Women’s Choir stealing the show: it’s Ozzy’s vivid displays of love that’s got fans feeling emotional. As one fan commented, “It’s funny how people look at Ozzy as the ‘Prince of Darkness’ but in all reality he’s just a normal guy who loves being a husband and dad.”
Another top commenter noticed, “Ozzy loved music. It didn’t matter what it was. You can see that here.”
Ozzy Osbourne’s multifaceted legacy continues to captivate us, as this touching viral moment with the St. Louis Women’s Choir illuminates a side of him often overshadowed by his wild stage antics.
