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Crazy Train

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"Crazy Train" is the debut solo single by English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, released in 1980 from his debut album as a solo artist, Blizzard of Ozz (1980). The song was written by Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, and Bob Daisley. The lyrics deal with the subject of the Cold War and the fear of annihilation that existed during that period. On its original release, "Crazy Train" reached the top 50 in the UK. Following Osbourne's death in 2025, the song entered the Hot 100 for the first time at number 46 and later peaked at number 39, becoming Osbourne's second US top 40 hit as a solo artist after "Mama, I'm Coming Home".

Infobox

B-side
"You Lookin' at Me Lookin' at You"
Released
September 1980 (UK) February 1981 (US)
Studio
Ridge Farm Studio, Rusper, West Sussex
Genre
Heavy metal
Length
4:52
Label
JetEpic
Composers
Bob DaisleyOzzy OsbourneRandy Rhoads
Lyricist
Bob Daisley
Producers
Bob DaisleyLee KerslakeRandy Rhoads

Tables

1980–1981 weekly chart performance for "Crazy Train" · Charts › Weekly charts
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (1980–81)
UK Singles (OCC)
Peak position
49
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)
Chart (1980–81)
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)
Peak position
6
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)
Chart (1980–81)
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)
Peak position
9
Chart (1980–81)
Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)
49
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)
6
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)
9
Chart performance for "Crazy Train (Live)" · Charts › Weekly charts
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (1987)
UK Singles (OCC)
Peak position
99
Chart (1987)
Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)
99
2009–2022 weekly chart performance for "Crazy Train" · Charts › Weekly charts
Canada Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Canada Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Chart (2009–2022)
Canada Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Peakposition
88
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)
Chart (2009–2022)
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)
Peakposition
18
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Chart (2009–2022)
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Peakposition
1
US Hard Rock Streaming Songs (Billboard)
US Hard Rock Streaming Songs (Billboard)
Chart (2009–2022)
US Hard Rock Streaming Songs (Billboard)
Peakposition
17
Chart (2009–2022)
Peakposition
Canada Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
88
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)
18
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
1
US Hard Rock Streaming Songs (Billboard)
17
2025 weekly chart performance for "Crazy Train" · Charts › Weekly charts
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Chart (2025)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Peak position
68
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)
Chart (2025)
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)
Peak position
27
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)
Chart (2025)
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)
Peak position
48
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Chart (2025)
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Peak position
45
Global 200 (Billboard)
Global 200 (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
Global 200 (Billboard)
Peak position
28
Greece International (IFPI)
Greece International (IFPI)
Chart (2025)
Greece International (IFPI)
Peak position
69
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)
Chart (2025)
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)
Peak position
8
Netherlands (Single Tip)
Netherlands (Single Tip)
Chart (2025)
Netherlands (Single Tip)
Peak position
16
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
Chart (2025)
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
Peak position
27
Norway (IFPI Norge)
Norway (IFPI Norge)
Chart (2025)
Norway (IFPI Norge)
Peak position
46
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (2025)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Peak position
18
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (2025)
UK Singles (OCC)
Peak position
25
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)
Chart (2025)
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)
Peak position
3
US Billboard Hot 100
US Billboard Hot 100
Chart (2025)
US Billboard Hot 100
Peak position
39
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)
Peak position
6
Chart (2025)
Peak position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
68
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)
27
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)
48
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
45
Global 200 (Billboard)
28
Greece International (IFPI)
69
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)
8
Netherlands (Single Tip)
16
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
27
Norway (IFPI Norge)
46
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
18
UK Singles (OCC)
25
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)
3
US Billboard Hot 100
39
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)
6
Year-end chart performance for "Crazy Train" · Charts › Year-end charts
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Chart (2011)
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Position
19
Chart (2012)
Chart (2012)
Chart (2011)
Chart (2012)
Position
Position
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Chart (2011)
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Position
6
Chart (2021)
Chart (2021)
Chart (2011)
Chart (2021)
Position
Position
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Chart (2011)
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Position
24
Chart (2022)
Chart (2022)
Chart (2011)
Chart (2022)
Position
Position
US Hard Rock Streaming Songs (Billboard)
US Hard Rock Streaming Songs (Billboard)
Chart (2011)
US Hard Rock Streaming Songs (Billboard)
Position
21
Chart (2025)
Chart (2025)
Chart (2011)
Chart (2025)
Position
Position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)
Chart (2011)
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)
Position
65
Chart (2011)
Position
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
19
Chart (2012)
Position
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
6
Chart (2021)
Position
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
24
Chart (2022)
Position
US Hard Rock Streaming Songs (Billboard)
21
Chart (2025)
Position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)
65
· Certifications
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Region
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
45,000‡
Italy (FIMI)
Italy (FIMI)
Region
Italy (FIMI)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
50,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Region
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Certification
2× Platinum
Certified units/sales
60,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)
Spain (PROMUSICAE)
Region
Spain (PROMUSICAE)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
United Kingdom (BPI)
Region
United Kingdom (BPI)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
600,000‡
United States (RIAA)
United States (RIAA)
Region
United States (RIAA)
Certification
4× Platinum
Certified units/sales
4,000,000‡
Ringtone/Mastertone
Ringtone/Mastertone
Region
Ringtone/Mastertone
United States (RIAA) Mastertone
United States (RIAA) Mastertone
Region
United States (RIAA) Mastertone
Certification
2× Platinum
Certified units/sales
2,000,000*
Streaming
Streaming
Region
Streaming
Greece (IFPI Greece)
Greece (IFPI Greece)
Region
Greece (IFPI Greece)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
1,000,000†
Sales figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.
Sales figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.
Region
Sales figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.
Region
Certification
Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Gold
45,000‡
Italy (FIMI)
Gold
50,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)
2× Platinum
60,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)
Gold
30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
Platinum
600,000‡
United States (RIAA)
4× Platinum
4,000,000‡
Ringtone/Mastertone
United States (RIAA) Mastertone
2× Platinum
2,000,000*
Streaming
Greece (IFPI Greece)
Gold
1,000,000†
Sales figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

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