The iconic rock anthem "Crazy Train" has secured its place as a perennial favorite in live performances, radio rotations, and sports venues across the globe. Despite its undeniable popularity, Ozzy Osbourne’s breakout single from his solo career surprisingly peaked at only No. 108 upon its initial release in 1980. This was a puzzling outcome for such a powerful track, which has since become a staple in the rock genre.

However, the song’s legacy has experienced a remarkable resurgence. As reported in the updated Billboard Hot 100 chart for August 3, “Crazy Train” now ascends to an impressive No. 47, fueled by the outpouring of support following the passing of the legendary former frontman of Black Sabbath just last week. This surge in popularity highlights the track’s enduring impact on rock music and its fans.

Ozzy Osbourne has reached this new milestone after witnessing a staggering 194% increase in streams, totaling 9.2 million in the week following his death. Additionally, there was a 108% rise in radio audience impressions, now standing at 2.4 million, and an extraordinary 1,184% surge in downloads, with 11,000 copies sold by July 24. These impressive statistics are sourced from Luminate, which was formerly known as Nielsen Music, showcasing the song’s explosive revival.

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The revitalization of “Crazy Train” has not only propelled Osbourne back into the spotlight but has also marked his entry into the all-genre Streaming Songs chart as a title artist for the very first time. Before this breakthrough, he had previously featured as a guest artist on the hit track “Take What You Want” by Post Malone, which was released in 2019. This new recognition underscores Osbourne’s significant influence in the music industry.

Originally released as the lead single from Osbourne’s debut solo album, Blizzard of Ozz, “Crazy Train” did achieve some chart success elsewhere. It reached No. 9 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart and managed to make it into the Top 50 in the U.K., Osbourne’s home country. Nevertheless, it wasn’t until 1986, with the release of “Shot in the Dark”, that he finally cracked the main chart as a solo artist, reaching No. 68.

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Throughout his illustrious career, Osbourne’s highest-charting single remains “Mama, I’m Coming Home”, which achieved a notable No. 28 on the charts. This beloved track from the 1992 album No More Tears has also made a resurgence on the Hot 100 chart after more than three decades, now sitting at No. 49. This remarkable comeback includes an impressive 298% increase in streams, totaling 8.7 million, a 143% rise in audience impressions reaching 2.1 million, and a staggering 899% growth in paid downloads, now at 15,000, as reported by Luminate.

In a historic achievement, “Mama, I’m Coming Home” has climbed to the No. 1 position on the all-genre Digital Song Sales chart, marking a first for Osbourne. Not to be overshadowed, “Crazy Train” debuted impressively at No. 2 in the same chart. Interestingly, the roles were reversed on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, with “Crazy Train” taking the top spot and “Mama, I’m Coming Home” landing at No. 2. Additionally, “No More Tears” is currently positioned at No. 3 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart.

Osbourne’s albums are also making a significant impact on the charts once again. His compilation album The Essential Ozzy Osbourne, already a multi-platinum success, has soared to become his 10th Top 10 album, achieving a new peak of No. 7 on the Billboard 200. Furthermore, this LP has claimed its first-ever No. 1 positions on several charts, including the Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, and Top Hard Rock Albums. Meanwhile, the classic Black Sabbath album Paranoid has re-entered the Top 40 at No. 37, a notable feat considering its initial peak at No. 12 back in 1970.

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