The video is completely fan produced. Don’t look for meaning there. It’s very high on production value but it’s decades late to the party. The song is far simpler than that but still awesome. And yes... Tony Iommi. A straight up God of Guitar. But don’t discount the rest of the band. Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, and Ozzy who had to compete against a stack of gained up Laney amps every night.
You should repeat this with a lyrics version because they deserve the attention. Tommy's a left handed player, but more uniquely he lost the tips of two of his fretting hand's fingers (mid+ring fingers on right hand) in a teenage sheet metal accident : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Iommi
@@madcracker84 I've been wanting it pulled for a long time. I've put messages on the video itself. NOTHING to do with band or song. More people need to comment to get that video removed. As you stated, people are reacting to non-related video.
Here's my take: I don't mind the video as an abstract reinterpretation of the song, or maybe as a compliment to what the video makers were trying to say. That's fine. It happens a lot with powerful classics like this. Hollywood does it all the time, and often to much worse effect. I just wish it wasn't mistaken for an official, sanctioned video--as though it has anything to do with the _actual_ intent of War Pigs.
Hard to believe this song is nearly 50 yrs. old! The message still holds up in present day. The video is cool and all, but yes, the lyrics and song are the real things that you need to focus on. Pioneers of everything metal that you hear now and since. Black Sabbath laid the groundwork. Great reaction, once again!! System of a Down Toxicity album review!?!? 🙏🏼
Meyzen76: For a song's content to still be relevant nearly 50 years after it's initial release, it has proven to be truly timeless. I feel that it is very sad; that when it comes to war, society has not changed very much, if at all.
Well, yeah. And it still will be timeless in the future i am afraid. Sabbath played loud music, but they weren't as satanic as Coven were before them. They weren't fans of that witchcraft thing. And they were right. Who needs wizards, goblins and witchcraft as the same time horrible things happen to our world such as war?
This is an anti-war song which came out during the Vietnam war. The guitarist name is Tony Iommi considered by most to be the founder of heavy metal guitar riffs. Black Sabbath were trailblazers and considered the first heavy metal group. The lyrics of this song are hard-hitting and still ring true today. This is a Timeless classic
The original lineup of Black Sabbath, heard here is Tony Iommi on guitar, Geezer Butler on bass, Bill Ward on drums and OZZY Osbourne on vocals. Clasic song that unfortunately remains timely almost 50 years later. Mankind will never learn.
The video is actually a horrible creation that matches the lyrics slightly in abstract. The song came out in Sept. 1970. The video always throws everyone off. The version with the lyrics is the best. You wouldnt have any questions. The lyrics are quite powerful and timeless. Basically anti-war, but with all songs, it's best to make your own interpretation. I'll post them below if you want to read them. I've missed you guys. It's been a minute too long lol.
Gen'rals gathered in their masses, Just like witches at black masses Evil minds that plot destruction, Sorcerer of death's construction In the fields the bodies burning, As the war machine keeps turning Death and hatred to mankind, Poisoning their brainwashed minds Oh Lord yeah Politicians hide themselves away They only started the war Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role for the poor, yeah Time will tell on their power minds, Making war just for fun Treating people just like pawns in chess, Wait 'till their judgement day comes, yeah Now in darkness world stops turning, Ashes where the bodies burning No more War Pigs have the power, Hand of God has struck the hour Day of judgement, God is calling On their knees the war pigs crawling, Begging mercies for their sins Satan, laughing, spreads his wings Oh Lord yeah
That's very kind of you Ralph Ottey. I had to help my peeps out. I really dislike that video. A few other reaction channels have used the same video, and they all have this same confused reaction. In my opinion this horrible video takes away from the powerful message of the song, not to mention the incredible genius, and talent of Black Sabbath, and why they are so revered by the heavy metal community. It's a travesty of justice lol.
@ Step n Jay Lee, yes, Black Sabbath basically invented heavy metal. Here's an interesting fact; it was released on September 18th, 1970. The same day Jimmy Hendrix died. Pretty crazy. Have you reacted to anything from Jimmy Hendrix? There are no words to even describe him. Stevie Ray Vaughn covered a few of his songs. Hes another on an insane level. Very bluesy. So much soul for a white man that its mesmerizing lol. Its hypnotic watching him play.
@@donnajohnson6867 they are both gods as far as im concerned. Throw in Ritchie Blackmore and you have three of the best ever to lead bands into greatness in the 70s!
The guitarist's name is Tony Iommi, who lost some fingertips in an accident at a industrial facility. That didn't stop him from becoming an iconic guitarist. This song is basically about how governments who start wars for their own gain, but won't actually fight in it. They'd rather send us commoners out there into the Hell.
"War Pigs" was written during the Vietnam War, and the Cold War. The song had meaning to young Americans, because the draft was still in place, and wealthy and powerful families could find ways to keep their adult children from being drafted into the US Armed Forces, while poor people had to be drafted, then fight and die in the war. During the Cold War, there were a lot of "proxy wars" all over the planet at that time, often taking place for control of oil fields, and precious metals mining interests. That is what Black Sabbath was angry about in this song.
Before the actual horror show of " Meet the Osbournes" there was once a man called Ozzie Osbourne....and he led a band called Black Sabbath.. I loved the reactions of these peeps...in every way...great video.
Man I wished yall guys had watched the video with lyrics. This video doesn’t match up to almost anything the song is about. Way more impactful with lyrics 😕 still thanks for this!!
WTF are you talking about?! This video describes most of the song's messages and symbolisms! It shows the politicans high in their halls plotting destruction, the common poeple working making weapons, suffering and dying as a result of the war, being treated as pawns in chess and all that. It fits pretty well with the song.
Guitarist- Tony Iommi, Drumer- Bill Ward, Bass - Geezer Butler, And Lazy Osbourne. These men brought the meaning of early Rock. Masters of The Universe.
Tony Iommi is the guitarist. Without him and his putting together this band of iconic musicians into one amalgamation by his own hand, I don't think we would know the half of it.
This is one of the very few bands that need to be seen. Those guys are Artists, legends, and trend setters. Look up the Band, you will be glad you did.
Singer is Ozzy Osboune ,Guitarist Toni Iommi , bassist Geezer Butler , Drummer Bill Ward they are all legends as the band they have so many great songs. They are one of the innovators of metal . Great reaction you really should do more Black Sabbath.
The guitarist is Tony Iommi. He cut off the tips of his fingers when he was 17. And he became the father of heavy metal (riffs). Amazing. I saw him live. Jawdrop.
Guitarist is Tony Iommi. Founding member and ultimate riff-writer. Had industrial accident, lost two fingertips. Painfully fashioned new way to play and string his guitar. OG of heavy metal music.
I almost choked on my food when I woke up and seen u uploaded this thank you so much gr8 reaction and lead singer is Ozzy Osbourne guitarist is Tony Iommi bassist is Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward
I'm watching this one....waiting for your face on the first break. And there it is. It hits almost every person that ever heard it. It's a sad, sad song, because it's true and every person that hears it, feels it. Even if the music isn't for them. Powerful people, and they got us all. Wrapped up. Locked in. Cradle to the grave. The powerful people use us to fight their wars.
One of the most powerful anti-war songs ever written.. and the drums .. and the riffs. It's not to hard to understand .. listen to it again a few times. War pigs have the power.. and still do today
Geezer is an all time great. Very underrated. Never seems to get mentioned when people talk about the greatest bass players but should be held right up there at the top with all the greats.
Group is black sabbath. Guitar player tony iommie. Singer ozzie osborne. Song is anti-war. Back in 1970s it was anti-nuclear war. Girl in video means...you cant kill freedom.
Tony Iommi (Guitarist) has a prosthetic finger and back when they did this song it was one he made himself. He is already amazing, but that just raises the bar.
Tony Iommi He is the sound of Rock n Roll. He had an accident when he was working and his tips of his fingers were cut off. He didnt let that stop him from playing the guitar..he used metal thimbles on his tips of his fingers and CREATED the distorted heavy sound...the rest is history.
Basically Tony Iommy lead guitarrist and only guitar player in Bkack Sabbath, is the man who created the sound of heavy metal in the end of 60s. This song is from the first ever heavy metal album in 1970 (my birth year) and the lyrics was written in the worst moment of Viet-Nam war, that point is relevant for the lyrics. Greetings from Medellín-Colombia.
I don't know when this video came in but I been listening to this album in 76. I play while singing the whole album too!! Lots of gospel in these lyrics.. not evil at all.. God bless you both!
This was their best I think...I love Sabbath...they were great when I saw them! I just saw your channel today...but I've been a life long rocker...I know a lot lol.
I love your vids, but you guys have to stop watching fanboy vids that have zero to do with the actual song... Try searching lyric videos instead of just a random search of the song title.
shaitanlavey: IMO, fan made videos are the worst way to be introduced to any band's music. Studio version, official video, live, or lyric videos are all better choices, than the random fan videos. For another example; there is a certain Pink Floyd fan video that gets way too many reactions and the reactors are always distracted from the lyrics and music.
This video is anti war and that is EXACTLY what the band says the song is about. You should read the lyrics yourself, geesh doesn't take an english professor to understand what they are saying.
When Toni Iommi worked in a factory before the band he accidentally cut off the tips of his fingers in a press , so he melted plastic on the ends of his fingers. That's what gives his playing that distinct sound, he still does it.
The song came out in 1970 and the Vietnam War had become increasingly unpopular at that time. The band were saying that poor folks are sent to war by rich politicians who don't feel much personal loss for all the deaths they are actually responsible for. The guitarist, Tony Iommi, lost the tips of two fingers at a sheet metal factory when he was 17 but didn't give up his dream of becoming a musician. Five years later this song came out, making him a world-wide legend.
The album was recorded in just a few hours as Sabbath were off to Germany and they had a weekend [or less] to provide the various tracks and had to leave its production into the hands of the studio. Genius sometimes just happens [although they had no idea they had a provided something timeless].
Tony Iommi was a sheet metal worker and he lost the tips of 3 of his fingers in a work accident. He thought his guitar playing days were over until someone gave him an old record of Django Reinhardt (1920's to 1950s Jazz Guitarist) who lost 2 fingers in a fire. Tony had someone make him prosthetic fingertips and they are part of the reason his style evolved the way it did. Bill Ward the drummer grew up in a household with a lot of Big Band Swing records and describes his style of drumming as being heavily influenced by big band swing drummers. Ozzy got the gig with the band because he had his own PA They started out as the Polka Tulk Blues Band, then changed their name to Earth but on finding out some band already had that name was looking for a name. A cinema across the road from where they rehearsed had a Spaghetti Horror film starring Boris Karloff called Black Sabbath and the rest is, as they say, history.
the guitar player was Tony Iommi, recorded in 1970. several years before this recording Tony lost the tips of 2 of his fingers on his fret hand, on the neck. He crafted some fake tips and has played for over 50 years that way. the singer was Ozzy Osbourne.
I love this especially how they play the electric guitar and also the drum sound I just love this music because you can really get into it especially when your going down the road
This song was made for, and came out during the Vietnam War. Tensions were very high, here at home in the States but, also every where else. We had riots all over the States, protesters killed in Berkley Univ. We had already lost over 1/4 of a million Black and White Men Fighting for a war we had no business being involved in. Ozzy wanted to express his view of the war.
You will find interesting about the guitarist, Toni Iommi, that not only is he left handed, but when he was younger the end of his fingertips on his middle two fingers were cut off in an accident. and he plays with plastic finger tips on his right hand. A very unique guitarist.
Living in a Country that has a media doing it's best to try and get us to hate each other. I stumbled upon the blessing of you two. A lovely black couple listening to white music with an objective spirit. Thank you .
Tony Iommi ,an outstanding left handed guitarist.The film is a reminder of the British author's classic novel 1984. A story of war and oppression,worth reaching.Greetings from Amsterdam.🇳🇱🥁🖐️ps.the author is George Orwell.
The Guitarist is Tony Iommi, the legendary 'Master of the Riff'!!!!! Ozzy Osborne on vocals, Geezer (Bill) Butler on Bass and Bill ward on Drums! You really need to see Black Sabbath - War Pigs - Live in Paris 1970! Thanx for your reactions!
Love these reaction vids. Love your passion. Music is a great unifier. It's nice to see you giving some attention to a song with such a powerful message. (U got me subbed)
The album from whence this song derives was supposed to be called "War Pigs" but due to this songs lyrics the record company were told to change it to "Paranoid" despite the cover being printed with the actual war pig on the cover. It was released to soon after the Vietnam war. It's about how politicians send us to war and use us as pawns whilst they remain safe and get rich doing just that.
Great reaction! Yeah, the song is so old that there really is no video -- just a fan video like you said. And guitarist is the god of Metal: Tony Iommi. You guys got the meaning pretty well. it's about how the rich use the poor to fight wars for their own benefit.
God, I love you 2.... I've listened to this for 40 years... Only difference, you folks had your jondra... We had ours, all music with a message doesn't matter what black or white we are all from the same cloth.... Death , destruction, and it doesn't matter who you are ( are you here to b used) all goverments are the same... Black or White.... We are just cannon foder
Black Sabbath in their day was a very controversial band. They were called all sorts of things from Satanists to anarchists but in the end, 50 years later people are still being moved by lyrics that are as relevant today as they were then. Isn't' music a wonderful thing, a little bit of someone soul for the rest of us to share. Thank you Ozzy and all the other pioneers that said F' it, this is good!
I love how people are still discovering black Sabbath. And the guitar is tony iommi the bass guitar g Butler and ward is on the drums and Osbourne is lead singer
Toni Iommi and he lost the tips of his middle and ring fingers in a work accident at a sheet metal factory but that didn’t stop him from being named one the greatest guitarists of all time
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The guitarist is Tony Iommi. Bassist is Geezer Butler, drummer is Bill Ward and the singer as you prolly know is Ozzy Osbourne.
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The video is completely fan produced. Don’t look for meaning there. It’s very high on production value but it’s decades late to the party. The song is far simpler than that but still awesome. And yes... Tony Iommi. A straight up God of Guitar. But don’t discount the rest of the band. Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, and Ozzy who had to compete against a stack of gained up Laney amps every night.
You should repeat this with a lyrics version because they deserve the attention. Tommy's a left handed player, but more uniquely he lost the tips of two of his fretting hand's fingers (mid+ring fingers on right hand) in a teenage sheet metal accident : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Iommi
Tony made more money
so that he could afford to
buy himself a left-hand
Gibson SG.
WHATS WRONG WITH U PEOPLE THAT IS NOT THE VIDEO CO ON THE TUBE WATCH SABBATH PLAY THIS
It is a anti war song first of metal history there from England God fathers of all Metal
Great group I remember in 1970 was 4.im 53 now still love.my grandad was from England.
Please ignore that video it was just some stock footage and has nothing to do with Black Sabbath.
Any version with this video needs to be pulled off youtube. Almost every reactor uses it instead of the ones with lyrics which would be much better.
bloodnthunder ❤️👍
@@madcracker84 I've been wanting it pulled for a long time. I've put messages on the video itself. NOTHING to do with band or song. More people need to comment to get that video removed. As you stated, people are reacting to non-related video.
Here's my take: I don't mind the video as an abstract reinterpretation of the song, or maybe as a compliment to what the video makers were trying to say. That's fine. It happens a lot with powerful classics like this. Hollywood does it all the time, and often to much worse effect.
I just wish it wasn't mistaken for an official, sanctioned video--as though it has anything to do with the _actual_ intent of War Pigs.
Hard to believe this song is nearly 50 yrs. old! The message still holds up in present day. The video is cool and all, but yes, the lyrics and song are the real things that you need to focus on.
Pioneers of everything metal that you hear now and since. Black Sabbath laid the groundwork.
Great reaction, once again!!
System of a Down Toxicity album review!?!? 🙏🏼
Meyzen76 wow didn’t know it was that old. Learned something new thanks
You can listen a very bluesy feel to it
Linette, I know you don't
listen to high powered
rock music but given a
chance it'll grow on
you.
Meyzen76: For a song's content to still be relevant nearly 50 years after it's initial release, it has proven to be truly timeless. I feel that it is very sad; that when it comes to war, society has not changed very much, if at all.
Well, yeah. And it still will be timeless in the future i am afraid.
Sabbath played loud music, but they weren't as satanic as Coven were before them. They weren't fans of that witchcraft thing. And they were right. Who needs wizards, goblins and witchcraft as the same time horrible things happen to our world such as war?
This is an anti-war song which came out during the Vietnam war. The guitarist name is Tony Iommi considered by most to be the founder of heavy metal guitar riffs. Black Sabbath were trailblazers and considered the first heavy metal group. The lyrics of this song are hard-hitting and still ring true today. This is a Timeless classic
The original lineup of Black Sabbath, heard here is Tony Iommi on guitar, Geezer Butler on bass, Bill Ward on drums and OZZY Osbourne on vocals. Clasic song that unfortunately remains timely almost 50 years later. Mankind will never learn.
The live version from their concert in Paris in 1970 is great.... that whole concert is legendary ...on RUclips
Jay Edwards: I love those Paris videos, they're so raw. You really get the true sense of who they were at the time.
1970 paris is the best.
The video is actually a horrible creation that matches the lyrics slightly in abstract. The song came out in Sept. 1970. The video always throws everyone off. The version with the lyrics is the best. You wouldnt have any questions. The lyrics are quite powerful and timeless. Basically anti-war, but with all songs, it's best to make your own interpretation. I'll post them below if you want to read them.
I've missed you guys. It's been a minute too long lol.
Gen'rals gathered in their masses,
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction,
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields the bodies burning,
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind,
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
Oh Lord yeah
Politicians hide themselves away
They only started the war
Why should they go out to fight?
They leave that role for the poor, yeah
Time will tell on their power minds,
Making war just for fun
Treating people just like pawns in chess,
Wait 'till their judgement day comes, yeah
Now in darkness world stops turning,
Ashes where the bodies burning
No more War Pigs have the power,
Hand of God has struck the hour
Day of judgement, God is calling
On their knees the war pigs crawling,
Begging mercies for their sins
Satan, laughing, spreads his wings
Oh Lord yeah
Stargirl Tarot You are brilliant!Thank you for providing the lyrics for them!
Stargirl Tarot yo are correct the video did threw me off. I didn’t know this came out 1979
That's very kind of you Ralph Ottey. I had to help my peeps out. I really dislike that video. A few other reaction channels have used the same video, and they all have this same confused reaction. In my opinion this horrible video takes away from the powerful message of the song, not to mention the incredible genius, and talent of Black Sabbath, and why they are so revered by the heavy metal community. It's a travesty of justice lol.
@ Step n Jay Lee, yes, Black Sabbath basically invented heavy metal. Here's an interesting fact; it was released on September 18th, 1970. The same day Jimmy Hendrix died. Pretty crazy. Have you reacted to anything from Jimmy Hendrix? There are no words to even describe him. Stevie Ray Vaughn covered a few of his songs. Hes another on an insane level. Very bluesy. So much soul for a white man that its mesmerizing lol. Its hypnotic watching him play.
Tony Iomi...the God Father of heavy metal
I beg to differ Jeff! Black Sabbath came AFTER Led Zeppelin! Jimmy Page IS THE GODFATHER OF METAL!
@@donnajohnson6867- No, Jimmy didnt shred ...Iommi started shredding
thats what he thinks!
@@donnajohnson6867 they are both gods as far as im concerned. Throw in Ritchie Blackmore and you have three of the best ever to lead bands into greatness in the 70s!
@@wasntme9578 cough,cough David Gilmour cough
The guitarist's name is Tony Iommi, who lost some fingertips in an accident at a industrial facility. That didn't stop him from becoming an iconic guitarist.
This song is basically about how governments who start wars for their own gain, but won't actually fight in it. They'd rather send us commoners out there into the Hell.
The shorter fingers allowed him to play note combinations that no other guitarist could match.
Thomas Maresh-- That's a myth.
"War Pigs" was written during the Vietnam War, and the Cold War. The song had meaning to young Americans, because the draft was still in place, and wealthy and powerful families could find ways to keep their adult children from being drafted into the US Armed Forces, while poor people had to be drafted, then fight and die in the war. During the Cold War, there were a lot of "proxy wars" all over the planet at that time, often taking place for control of oil fields, and precious metals mining interests. That is what Black Sabbath was angry about in this song.
The beginning of heavy metal
richard dimeck Meh. Same year, same band, different album. But two out of three!
Not true
Tommy Iommi: guitars
Ozzy Osborne: vocals
Geezer Butler: bass guitar
Bill Ward: drums
Tony*
Before the actual horror show of " Meet the Osbournes" there was once a man called Ozzie Osbourne....and he led a band called Black Sabbath.. I loved the reactions of these peeps...in every way...great video.
I like this reaction it actually looks like they never heard this song before
Man I wished yall guys had watched the video with lyrics. This video doesn’t match up to almost anything the song is about. Way more impactful with lyrics 😕 still thanks for this!!
WTF are you talking about?! This video describes most of the song's messages and symbolisms! It shows the politicans high in their halls plotting destruction, the common poeple working making weapons, suffering and dying as a result of the war, being treated as pawns in chess and all that. It fits pretty well with the song.
I think is a video depicting 1984. which was written by George Orwell.
@Goka Gola Gommunism the signage on the wall looks similar.
Lets not forget how bad ass Billy Ward is on drums here. Truely one of the all time greats.
Only three words:Timeless, Epic and 🔥🔥🔥
One of my most favorite songs of all time.
Guitarist- Tony Iommi, Drumer- Bill Ward, Bass - Geezer Butler, And Lazy Osbourne. These men brought the meaning of early Rock. Masters of The Universe.
I remember Black Sabbath in 1970 when I was 4.My. brother Barry use to play them back then .He passed away July 16.2019 miss him.He wad63.
Kp
Tony Iommi is the guitarist. Without him and his putting together this band of iconic musicians into one amalgamation by his own hand, I don't think we would know the half of it.
This is one of the very few bands that need to be seen. Those guys are Artists, legends, and trend setters. Look up the Band, you will be glad you did.
Oh great! Another reaction video,i see people enjoying Black Sabbath,easy like ,keep enjoying,was headbanging with you
Singer is Ozzy Osboune ,Guitarist Toni Iommi , bassist Geezer Butler , Drummer Bill Ward they are all legends as the band they have so many great songs. They are one of the innovators of metal . Great reaction you really should do more Black Sabbath.
I first listened to this in 1977 when i was 8 years old......still listen to it at age 49!!!! 😃😃😃😃
The guitarist is Tony Iommi. He cut off the tips of his fingers when he was 17. And he became the father of heavy metal (riffs). Amazing. I saw him live. Jawdrop.
Guitarist is Tony Iommi.
Founding member and ultimate riff-writer.
Had industrial accident, lost two fingertips. Painfully fashioned new way to play and string his guitar.
OG of heavy metal music.
Tony iomi is the guitar player. Ozzy Osborne is the singer. Great song! Black Sabath were pioneers of Metal. Good choice.
I almost choked on my food when I woke up and seen u uploaded this thank you so much gr8 reaction and lead singer is Ozzy Osbourne guitarist is Tony Iommi bassist is Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward
One of the greatest rock albums of all time.
Bill Ward on the drums is a beast.
I'm watching this one....waiting for your face on the first break.
And there it is.
It hits almost every person that ever heard it.
It's a sad, sad song, because it's true and every person that hears it, feels it. Even if the music isn't for them.
Powerful people, and they got us all. Wrapped up. Locked in. Cradle to the grave. The powerful people use us to fight their wars.
Raw and flawless equals perfection.
One of the most powerful anti-war songs ever written.. and the drums .. and the riffs. It's not to hard to understand .. listen to it again a few times. War pigs have the power.. and still do today
Their best album spanning career is Sold our souls for rock and roll. This song is from 1969.way ahead of their time.
great reaction.
the words that I noticed in the video were 'work' ,'terror' and at the end 'freedom'.
50 years later and nothing has changed.
That nasty bass though
bass, lead/rythm guitar, drums, and vocals; all nasty as a ukrainian porno.
@@z-z-z-z I watch eskimo porn....
Geezer is an all time great. Very underrated. Never seems to get mentioned when people talk about the greatest bass players but should be held right up there at the top with all the greats.
@@chrisd913 very true
All masters of their instruments and Ozzy's vocals are unmatched
War Pigs,It is so appropriate to what is happening today,Geezer Butlers prophetic words,An absolute classic that is oddly,timeless
The symbolism of the girl on the steps is "she is dead but she is free" The politicians start the wars ,and then run to the hills
This song is amazing.
It was released in 1970..... To me that's the most important fact because it's 50 years later and still rings true.
This is how we expressed our dislike of war.
Very powerful and still rings true today
Group is black sabbath. Guitar player tony iommie. Singer ozzie osborne. Song is anti-war. Back in 1970s it was anti-nuclear war. Girl in video means...you cant kill freedom.
Great song, a Black Sabbath absolute classic.
Something about that "Raw" late 60s early 70s sound that has so much power every time. "Just like witches at black masses". Jammin Hard!
Tony Iommi (Guitarist) has a prosthetic finger and back when they did this song it was one he made himself. He is already amazing, but that just raises the bar.
The beginning of metal!
I just want to throw this out there... You 2 seem like fun, genuine people :)
Tony Iommi
He is the sound of Rock n Roll.
He had an accident when he was working and his tips of his fingers were cut off.
He didnt let that stop him from playing the guitar..he used metal thimbles on his tips of his fingers and CREATED the distorted heavy sound...the rest is history.
Tony Iommi is bad ass. Loved all the changes in their music!
Basically Tony Iommy lead guitarrist and only guitar player in Bkack Sabbath, is the man who created the sound of heavy metal in the end of 60s.
This song is from the first ever heavy metal album in 1970 (my birth year) and the lyrics was written in the worst moment of Viet-Nam war, that point is relevant for the lyrics.
Greetings from Medellín-Colombia.
I love the drum beat in this song too...very powerful...awesome song
That song when I first heard it nearly 50 years ago was chilling. And to this day every time I hear it it's chilling 😬
I don't know when this video came in but I been listening to this album in 76. I play while singing the whole album too!! Lots of gospel in these lyrics.. not evil at all.. God bless you both!
Congratulations. You have just discovered the origin of heavy metal. Black Sabbath will always be the ones who set the bar.
This was their best I think...I love Sabbath...they were great when I saw them! I just saw your channel today...but I've been a life long rocker...I know a lot lol.
Read the words with it...I LOVE YOU GUYS FOR DOING BLACK SABBATH/ OZZY
The legend guitarist Tony Iommi.. Founding father of metal music.
I love your vids, but you guys have to stop watching fanboy vids that have zero to do with the actual song...
Try searching lyric videos instead of just a random search of the song title.
Agree, go lyrics or pictures video , distracting videos made by kids put to classic rock songs for cheap views is yesterday’s news
shaitanlavey: IMO, fan made videos are the worst way to be introduced to any band's music. Studio version, official video, live, or lyric videos are all better choices, than the random fan videos. For another example; there is a certain Pink Floyd fan video that gets way too many reactions and the reactors are always distracted from the lyrics and music.
This video is anti war and that is EXACTLY what the band says the song is about. You should read the lyrics yourself, geesh doesn't take an english professor to understand what they are saying.
When Toni Iommi worked in a factory before the band he accidentally cut off the tips of his fingers in a press , so he melted plastic on the ends of his fingers. That's what gives his playing that distinct sound, he still does it.
FRED FREAS 😮
The song came out in 1970 and the Vietnam War had become increasingly unpopular at that time. The band were saying that poor folks are sent to war by rich politicians who don't feel much personal loss for all the deaths they are actually responsible for. The guitarist, Tony Iommi, lost the tips of two fingers at a sheet metal factory when he was 17 but didn't give up his dream of becoming a musician. Five years later this song came out, making him a world-wide legend.
I officially give up on waiting for you guys to react to metallica's video for "ONE"
Johnny got his gun Dalton trumbo
if enough of us report this goddam fan-made video, maybe it'll get removed? lol
Ozzy’s vocals in this blow me away.
The album was recorded in just a few hours as Sabbath were off to Germany and they had a weekend [or less] to provide the various tracks and had to leave its production into the hands of the studio. Genius sometimes just happens [although they had no idea they had a provided something timeless].
Toni Iommi. Black Sabbath. John "Ozzy" Osbourne singing. Geezer Butler on bass. Bill Ward on drums.
Tony Iommi was a sheet metal worker and he lost the tips of 3 of his fingers in a work accident. He thought his guitar playing days were over until someone gave him an old record of Django Reinhardt (1920's to 1950s Jazz Guitarist) who lost 2 fingers in a fire. Tony had someone make him prosthetic fingertips and they are part of the reason his style evolved the way it did.
Bill Ward the drummer grew up in a household with a lot of Big Band Swing records and describes his style of drumming as being heavily influenced by big band swing drummers.
Ozzy got the gig with the band because he had his own PA
They started out as the Polka Tulk Blues Band, then changed their name to Earth but on finding out some band already had that name was looking for a name. A cinema across the road from where they rehearsed had a Spaghetti Horror film starring Boris Karloff called Black Sabbath and the rest is, as they say, history.
It's funny watching these two and understanding where the term "head banger's" comes from.
the guitar player was Tony Iommi, recorded in 1970. several years before this recording Tony lost the tips of 2 of his fingers on his fret hand, on the neck. He crafted some fake tips and has played for over 50 years that way. the singer was Ozzy Osbourne.
I love this especially how they play the electric guitar and also the drum sound I just love this music because you can really get into it especially when your going down the road
I like how you give instant personal view of the song. You my friends just earned a sub.
The video and the song have nothing to do with one another it's unfortunate you got caught up in the video.
Scott Diehl oof right everytime I see someone react to this I’m always hoping it’s not the damn video lmao
I frigging love Bill Ward's drumming on this song. He beat his drums like they'd stolen money from him or something to War Pigs especially.
This song was made for, and came out during the Vietnam War. Tensions were very high, here at home in the States but, also every where else. We had riots all over the States, protesters killed in Berkley Univ. We had already lost over 1/4 of a million Black and White Men Fighting for a war we had no business being involved in. Ozzy wanted to express his view of the war.
Tony Iommi -- the master of the heavy metal guitar riff! That's all you need to know!
You will find interesting about the guitarist, Toni Iommi, that not only is he left handed, but when he was younger
the end of his fingertips on his middle two fingers were cut off in an accident. and he plays with plastic finger tips
on his right hand. A very unique guitarist.
Living in a Country that has a media doing it's best to try and get us to hate each other. I stumbled upon the blessing of you two. A lovely black couple listening to white music with an objective spirit. Thank you .
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This song was originally done by the English band Back Sabbath. It was a protest song against the Vietnam war.
Why doesn't anybody ever notice that insane bass track ?
Tony Iommi ,an outstanding left handed guitarist.The film is a reminder of the British author's classic novel 1984. A story of war and oppression,worth reaching.Greetings from Amsterdam.🇳🇱🥁🖐️ps.the author is George Orwell.
Great journey you have started 👍
The Guitarist is Tony Iommi, the legendary 'Master of the Riff'!!!!! Ozzy Osborne on vocals, Geezer (Bill) Butler on Bass and Bill ward on Drums!
You really need to see Black Sabbath - War Pigs - Live in Paris 1970!
Thanx for your reactions!
Love these reaction vids. Love your passion. Music is a great unifier. It's nice to see you giving some attention to a song with such a powerful message. (U got me subbed)
Tony Iommi is the guitarist and Ozzy Osbourne the lead singer.
Ioannis Kostoulas 😱 Ozzy
Love you guys, finally reacting to the "real deal"
You should do killed by death by motorhead, lemmy is the boss
Miguel Coelho Lemmy is God
The album from whence this song derives was supposed to be called "War Pigs" but due to this songs lyrics the record company were told to change it to "Paranoid" despite the cover being printed with the actual war pig on the cover. It was released to soon after the Vietnam war. It's about how politicians send us to war and use us as pawns whilst they remain safe and get rich doing just that.
Bill Wards drumming on this track is funking amazing
Great reaction! Yeah, the song is so old that there really is no video -- just a fan video like you said. And guitarist is the god of Metal: Tony Iommi. You guys got the meaning pretty well. it's about how the rich use the poor to fight wars for their own benefit.
God, I love you 2.... I've listened to this for 40 years... Only difference, you folks had your jondra... We had ours, all music with a message doesn't matter what black or white we are all from the same cloth.... Death , destruction, and it doesn't matter who you are ( are you here to b used) all goverments are the same... Black or White.... We are just cannon foder
The guitarist is Tony Iommi. He is a legend. He was playing that guitar minus the fingertips on his frett hand.
This is Ozzy Osbourne with original Black Sabbath in 1968!..Amazing!
Black Sabbath in their day was a very controversial band. They were called all sorts of things from Satanists to anarchists but in the end, 50 years later people are still being moved by lyrics that are as relevant today as they were then. Isn't' music a wonderful thing, a little bit of someone soul for the rest of us to share. Thank you Ozzy and all the other pioneers that said F' it, this is good!
Black Sabbath was another great band!
I love how people are still discovering black Sabbath. And the guitar is tony iommi the bass guitar g Butler and ward is on the drums and Osbourne is lead singer
Mountains of great rock music out there, hope people start making lots more.
Love to see everyone exposed to the classics, crazy how some are even more relevant today
Toni Iommi and he lost the tips of his middle and ring fingers in a work accident at a sheet metal factory but that didn’t stop him from being named one the greatest guitarists of all time
You got it guy's. Just ran across you guy's, enjoyed hanging with y'all for a minute. Peace
Black Sabbath: best band ever
The song is basically saying that war = $$ and soldiers are pawns to be used and discarded by politicians for power.
OZZY RULES 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘