In a bittersweet milestone for rock historical past, Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic anthem “Loopy Prepare” has entered the Billboard Scorching 100 for the primary time ever, debuting at No. 46 on the chart dated August 2nd. The achievement comes per week after the metallic icon’s dying on July twenty second at age 76.
Initially launched in 1980 because the lead single from Blizzard of Ozz, “Loopy Prepare” by no means charted on the Scorching 100 earlier than regardless of turning into considered one of Osbourne’s signature songs. Now, over 4 a long time later, it surges with 9.2 million US streams, 11,000 downloads offered, and a 108% acquire in radio airplay, in accordance with Luminate.
The resurgence isn’t restricted to “Loopy Prepare.” Osbourne’s 1992 ballad “Mama, I’m Coming House” additionally returns to the Scorching 100 at No. 49, logging 8.7 million streams and topping the Digital Music Gross sales chart — his first No. 1 on that rating.
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Each tracks dominate Scorching Laborious Rock Songs, holding the highest two positions. They’re joined by 5 further Osbourne or Black Sabbath classics, together with “No Extra Tears” and “Paranoid,” making up your complete high seven of the style chart.
Osbourne additionally makes his debut because the lead artist on the Streaming Songs chart, whereas The Important Ozzy Osbourne album vaults to No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and claims the highest spot on Prime Rock Albums and Prime Laborious Rock Albums tallies.
The late singer’s chart influence follows a wave of renewed curiosity sparked by his passing, in addition to tributes by artists worldwide, amongst them Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp becoming a member of forces on a reside rendition of reside rendition of “Loopy Prepare.”