ABC/Randy Holmes; ABC/Image Group LAOzzy Osbourne has premiered the title track from his upcoming solo album, Ordinary Man, which features a guest appearance by Elton John. The song is available now as a digital download and via streaming services, and you also can check it out at Osbourne’s official YouTube channel.
Regarding the collaboration with Elton, Ozzy says, “When I was writing ‘Ordinary Man,’ it reminded me of an old Elton song and I said to [my wife] Sharon, ‘I wonder if he would sing on it?’ We asked and lo and behold, he agreed and sings and plays piano on the song.”
John sings an entire verse of the tune, which also features guitar solos by Slash of Guns N’ Roses. “Ordinary Man” seems to be about the regrets of a rock star who’s sacrificed everything for his fans. Elton’s verse goes, “Many times I lost control, they tried to kill my rock ‘n’ roll/ Just remember I’m still here for you/ I don’t wanna say goodbye, when I do you’ll be alright/After all, I did it all for you.”
Ordinary Man the album, Osbourne’s first solo effort since 2010’s Scream, arrives February 21 and is available for pre-order now. It was recorded with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and GN’R bassist Duff McKagan, and features additional guest spots from Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, popular singer/rapper Post Malone and the aforementioned Slash.
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