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"Sweet Leaf" is a song by Black Sabbath from their third studio album Master of Reality, released in 1971. It is considered as one of the band's signature songs. It was included on their initial greatest hits compilation We Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' Roll (1976).


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1971
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Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath are an English rock band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969, by Ozzy Osbourne (lead vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass guitar), and Bill Ward (drums). The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. Originally formed in 1968 as a heavy blues rock band named Earth and renamed Black Sabbath in 1969, the band began incorporating occult and horror-inspired lyrics with tuned-down guitars and achieving multiple platinum records in the 1970s. Despite an association with occult and horror themes, Black Sabbath also composed songs dealing with social instability, political corruption, the dangers of drug abuse and apocalyptic prophesies of the horrors of w… more »

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Formation
"Sweet Leaf" is a song by Black Sabbath from their third studio album, "Master of Reality", released on the 21st of July, 1971.
Song Inspiration
The song is widely recognized as an ode to marijuana, as the term "sweet leaf" is a nickname for the plant.
Sound
The song kicks off with a loop of guitarist Tony Iommi coughing, which was because he was smoking a joint in the studio when they began to record.
Composition
The song, like many other Black Sabbath original pieces, was composed by band members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.
Lyrics
The lyrics for "Sweet Leaf" were written by the band's bassist and chief lyricist, Geezer Butler. Butler has also confirmed that the song is a love song to marijuana.
Accolade
Rolling Stone magazine rated it as the 310th greatest song of all time in 2004.
Influence
"Sweet Leaf" has influenced and inspired numerous bands, notably in the stoner rock and grunge scene like Kyuss and Soundgarden.
Cover Versions
Several prominent bands have covered "Sweet Leaf", including Godsmack for the Nativity in Black tribute album and thrash metal band Slayer.
Resonance
The heavy and distorted guitar sound of "Sweet Leaf" is considered one of the precursors of the heavy metal genre.
Live Performances
"Sweet Leaf" was often played during Black Sabbath concerts, highlighting its popularity among the band's fans.

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