The 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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12 facts about this song
Band Membership"The Wizard" was performed by Uriah Heep, a British rock band renowned for their progressive, hard, and heavy rock style.
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Album InformationThis song is a track from their album "Demons and Wizards" which was released in May 1972.
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Writing CreditThe song was written by Mark Clarke and Ken Hensley. Mark Clarke was the band's bassist for a very short period, while Ken Hensley was the band's keyboardist-guitarist.
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InspirationThe lyrics of the song are said to have been inspired by a character named Gandalf from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" series. The lyrics tell a tale of a wizard who brightens the lives of everyone he meets.
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Chart SuccessWhile "The Wizard" was not a massive chart success, it has remained one of Uriah Heep's most popular and enduring songs, showing the band's softer side.
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ArtworkThe album's cover art, drawn by artist Roger Dean, features a 'wizard' figure in line with the fantasy themes of many of the songs, including "The Wizard".
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ReplayabilityThe song continues to be a staple on classic rock radio stations and a regular in the band's live setlist.
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InterpretationThough the song sounds like a fantasy tale, some interpret "The Wizard" as an allegorical tribute to someone who had a positive influence on the songwriter's life.
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Acoustic StyleUnlike many songs by Uriah Heep, which are known for their hard rock style, "The Wizard" is predominantly acoustic, providing a soothing, folk-like vibe.
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Notable RecognitionIn 2017, Rolling Stone readers voted "The Wizard" as the 7th greatest heavy metal song of all time, highlighting its enduring popularity and influence.
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Spreading SuccessThe popularity of "Demons and Wizards" album, which included "The Wizard", led Uriah Heep to their first of five successive Gold records in the US.
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Global RecognitionThe song not only won the hearts of British and American audiences, but also found success in countries like Finland, Germany and Norway.
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