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"Paranoid" is a song by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, featured on their second album Paranoid (1970). It is the first single from the album, while the B-side is the song "The Wizard". It reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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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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Release Information
"Paranoid" was released as a single in 1970 by the English rock band Black Sabbath.
Making the Chart
It reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Album
The song is also the title track of their second album, which was also released in 1970.
Last-minute Addition
The song was a last-minute addition to the album. The band needed one more track and came up with "Paranoid" in just a few minutes.
Spontaneous Lyrics
The lyrics for "Paranoid" were written by the band's vocalist, Ozzy Osbourne, on the spot during recording.
Misinterpreted Meaning
Despite the title, the song is not about paranoia, but about depression.
Prohibited Lyrics
Due to the perceived drug references in its lyrics, the song was initially not played on several radio stations in the United States.
First Single
"Paranoid" was Black Sabbath's first single to break the top 10 in the UK, thus boosting their careers significantly.
Iconic Guitar Solo
Guitarist Tony Iommi's solo in "Paranoid" is widely regarded as one of the best in rock history.
Live Performances
The song is a staple in Black Sabbath's live performances and is often used as the closing number.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "Paranoid," including Metallica and Megadeth. The song is also a popular choice in music video games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
Hall of Fame
In 2015, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, cementing its status as one of the greatest songs in the history of rock music.

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