“Mama,” Ozzy’s pet name for Sharon Osbourne, the mother of his children as well as his wife and manager, was the inspiration behind this song’s title—at the end of each tour, he " Mama, I'm Coming Home " is a power ballad by the English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne from Osbourne's sixth studio album No More Tears, which first released on 17 November 1991. “I have always been an Ozzy Osbourne fan and ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’ is one of my all-time favorite songs,” said Underwood. Carrie Underwood Pays Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne With “Mama, I’m Coming Home” Carrie Underwood Grew Up Loving Rock Music Despite growing up in the country and in a religious household, Carrie Underwood is a huge fan of rock music, specifically of Ozzy Osbourne. Osbourne originally released “Mama, I’m Coming Home” in 1991 on his album “No More Tears.” The title references Osbourne’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, whom Ozzy frequently called “Mama One of those moments came when Ozzy Osbourne stepped onto the stage for what may have been his final live performance of “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” This wasn’t just another concert. It was a goodbye—a soul-deep, tear-stained message from a man who’s lived, lost, and somehow found redemption. Provided to YouTube by Epic Mama, I'm Coming Home · Ozzy Osbourne No More Tears (Expanded Edition) ℗ 1991 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Released on: 2014-09-23 Drums Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics "Mama, I'm Coming Home" Times have changed and times are strange Here I come, but I ain't the same Mama, I'm coming home Times gone by, seems to be You could have been a better friend to me Mama, I'm coming home You took me in and you drove me out Yeah, you had me hypnotized, yeah Lost and found and turned around By the Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” wasn’t just another song closing a concert. It was a raw, trembling farewell from a man who has lived, suffered, loved, and survived in ways few can imagine. It was never just a song. It was Ozzy’s confession, wrapped in melody, offered to the world one last time. Ozzy Osbourne’s 15 Most Essential Songs, From ‘Black Sabbath’ to ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’ By Jem Aswad Michael Ochs Archives Mama, Ozzy Osbourne is coming home The metal icon's final concert was a testament to his lasting influence. Carrie Underwood's raw cover of Ozzy Osbourne's "Mama, I'm Coming Home" on Howard Stern hit like a gut punch and proved she can hold her own in rock's shadow. Following the concert, Osbourne announced his final memoir, Last Rites, which will be published in October (pre-order here). Listen to Ozzy’s isolated vocals on “Mama, I’m Coming Home” below. Editor’s Note: This article was updated and republished to reflect the sad news of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing on July 22nd. Mama, I’m Coming Home: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne Music News 07/22/2025 Dusty Henry photo by Ross Halfin Sitting atop a black throne, clad in leather, Ozzy held the microphone like a saber to his mouth. The Prince of Darkness was making his last appearance before the court of heavy metal. Concert events listed are based on the artist featured in the video you are watching, channels you have subscribed to, your past activity while signed in to YouTube, including artists you search Carrie Underwood paid a moving and dignified homage to rock superstar Ozzy Osbourne by singing his 1991 song “Mama, I’m Coming Home” as fans around the globe lament his passing. Long before Osbourne’s death, the incident occurred during her 2023 appearance on The Howard Stern Show, but it now has even greater meaning. A Final Show in Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne played his last live show just over two weeks before his death. On July 5, he joined his Black Sabbath bandmates at the Back to the Beginning concert. The event was held at Villa Park in Birmingham, the city where the band first formed. Other artists like Guns [] Ozzy Osbourne - Mama I'm Commin Home (The Original)Ozzy Osbourne music video of 'Mama I'm Coming Home', from the new album "No More tears" Original video clip Wolfgang Van Halen's MAMMOTH (formerly known as MAMMOTH WVH) performed a cover of Ozzy Osbourne's classic ballad "Mama, I'm Coming Home" during MAMMOTH's concert last night (Tuesday, July 22) in Autoplay Add similar content to the end of the queue Mama, I’m Coming Home (live on MTV – 1992) Ozzy Osbourne 4:23
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