Wizard
Uriah Heep
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He was the wizard of a thousand kings And I chanced to meet him one night wandering He told me tales, and he drank my wine Me and my magic man kinda feelin' fine He had a cloak of gold and eyes of fire And as he spoke, I felt a deep desire To free the world from it's fear and pain And help the people to feel free again Why don't we listen to the voices in our hearts 'Cause then I know we'd find that we're not so far apart Everybody's got to be happy, everyone should sing For we know the joy of life, the peace that love can bring So spoke the wizard in his mountain home The vision of his wisdom means we'll never be alone And I will dream of my magic night And the million silver stars that guide me with their light
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Written by: Kenneth William David Hensley, Mark Allen Clarke
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Wizard" is a song by the British rock band Uriah Heep. It was included in their fifth studio album "Demons and Wizards," released on May 19, 1972.
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HistoryAlthough the band was initially critically derided, "Demons and Wizards" and the song "Wizard" helped Uriah Heep break into the mainstream.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe song, "Wizard," was written by Mark Clarke and Ken Hensley. The lyrics draw heavy inspiration from progressive rock and elements of fantasy, a theme prevalent throughout the entire album.
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Musical Style"The Wizard" was noted for blending heavy rock and progressive rock with grand, epic choruses and harmonies. This musical direction was a large aspect of what made the album - and consequently the song - so successful.
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Album ArtThe cover art of the album features artwork by renowned fantasy artist Roger Dean, famous for his work with bands like Yes and Asia. The mystical nature of the artwork complements the thematically fantastical lyrics of "Wizard."
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "The Wizard" was featured on the 1995 live album, "Spellbinder."
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Collaborations"The Wizard" involves collaboration with a former member, Mark Clarke, who wrote the lyrics with Ken Hensley.
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Initial ReceptionUpon its release, the song was not universally applauded. However, it later became an iconic song for the band, and it still often features in their live performances.
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Chart PerformanceThe album featuring 'Wizard' reached no. 23 on the UK Albums Chart and no. 20 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Album Chart.
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LegacyDespite its early mixed reception, "The Wizard" has stood the test of time. It is now looked upon as a classic, helping usher in an era of progressive rock with fantasy themes.
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