Favorite "Heaven" Songs #4 - "Heaven and Hell"
@teamfreak16 (43602)
Denver, Colorado
December 21, 2017 4:34am CST
We are talking about Heaven this time around, as I count down my favorite songs with "Heaven" in the title. We are at #4, and it shouldn't come as a surprise: "Heaven and Hell" by Black Sabbath.
"Heaven and Hell" is the title track of Black Sabbath's 1980 album, the debut of Ronnie James Dio, who wrote the lyrics, as the band's vocalist.
According to the late singer, the song is basically about each individual's choice to do either good or evil.
As good as it is, "Heaven and Hell" was not released as a single, but was a part of Sabbath's live show for years, no matter who was the group's vocalist at any given time (Ian Gillan, Glenn Hughes, Ray Gillen, Tony Martin, and even Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford have did the song live while fronting the band; in Halford's case, a two night fill in stint.)
The song has been covered several times, notably by Dream Theater, Stryper, Death Angel, and Coheed and Cambria.
Way back in the early 80's, I did a metal night on the college radio station I was at. "Heaven and Hell" often made my playlist. I have linked to the album version. I hope you enjoy it.
(Info verified by Wikipedia)
Provided to YouTube by Warner Music Group Heaven and Hell (Remastered Version) · Black Sabbath The Rules of Hell ? 1980 Warner Bros Records Bass Guitar: Geez...
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
21 Dec 17
Is this after they kick Ozzy out of the band? It's a great song.
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
21 Dec 17
Yes, this was after they fired Ozzy. It is such a good album.
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@FourWalls (86713)
• United States
21 Dec 17
Wow, you used this instead of "Heaven on the 7th Floor." I'm just shocked. 
(I would use this over "Heaven on the 7th Floor" myself!) This got quite a bit of airplay in the early 80s, at least where I was.
(I would use this over "Heaven on the 7th Floor" myself!) This got quite a bit of airplay in the early 80s, at least where I was.1 person likes this
@FourWalls (86713)
• United States
22 Dec 17
@teamfreak16 — ah-ha, I knew it!
It’s hard to believe that he went from that really good performance as Cousin Kevin in Tommy to such hogwash, isn’t it.....
It’s hard to believe that he went from that really good performance as Cousin Kevin in Tommy to such hogwash, isn’t it.....1 person likes this
@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
22 Dec 17
@FourWalls - I can swear that I saw him do that on American Bandstand. Ugh.
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@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
21 Dec 17
I haven't heard of this track yet and definitely will be on my "songs to hear later" in my Youtube playlist. I have heard of Black Sabbath but never got to explore their tracks as well as their most recognized songs. Thank you for sharing. I bet this will be a great song to listen to especially those who are in to rock and roll music. :)
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
21 Dec 17
If you like rock music, you might like this. I hope so.
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
22 Dec 17
oh man..i can't tell you how many "ozzy vs dio" arguements i've gotten into with people over the years.
both were equally good in my opinion.just 2 different styles is all.
now,that other guy they got for awhile on the other hand..
this is one of my favorite non-ozzy sabbath songs tho.
both were equally good in my opinion.just 2 different styles is all.
now,that other guy they got for awhile on the other hand..
this is one of my favorite non-ozzy sabbath songs tho.1 person likes this
@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
22 Dec 17
I think Ronnie had one of the all- time great metal voices. Yet Ozzy is kind of perfect for the Black Sabbath sound, and he has sang some classic stuff.
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@amadeo (111937)
• United States
21 Dec 17
@teamfreak16 Thank you for the information there.
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
21 Dec 17
Tony Martin was their second longest vocalist after Ozzy.
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Dec 17
Dio is a better singer than Ozzy.
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
21 Dec 17
Hands down he was a better singer.
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@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Dec 17
I did, I did like it but had never heard it before. I know Black Sabbath but was never a great fan. Wil take a look at them on YouTube.
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
21 Dec 17
I'm glad you liked it. For the most part, I do these for my own amusement, so it's always nice when someone likes it.
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