Black Sabbath Never Say Die! Release Date: 1978 10 zz Running Time: 45:41 Label: Earmark
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After quitting briefly following the band's previous tour, singer Ozzy Osbourne returned to Black Sabbath for 1978's Never Say Die! The title track kicks things off with a promising bang but ultimately lacks enthusiasm; a pleasant surprise arrives in the very original and experimental "Air Dance," featuring tasteful piano flourishes from leading session keyboardist Don Airey. Never Say Die! is best suited for Sabbath completists. Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | | 1 | Never Say Die | Osbourne, Iommi, Ward, Butler | 3:49 | | 2 | Johnny Blade | Osbourne, Iommi, Butler, Ward | 6:28 | | 3 | Junior's Eyes | Butler, Osbourne, Iommi, Ward | 6:43 | | 4 | Hard Road | Butler, Ward, Osbourne, Iommi | 6:06 | | 5 | Shock Wave | Iommi, Osbourne, Butler, Ward | 5:16 | | 6 | Air Dance | Iommi, Ward, Osbourne, Butler | 5:18 | | 7 | Over to You | Butler, Ward, Iommi, Osbourne | 5:24 | | 8 | Break Out | Ward, Osbourne, Iommi, Butler | 2:35 | | 9 | Swinging the Chain | Butler, Iommi, Osbourne, Ward | 4:05 |
Releases:
| Year | Type | Label | | 2004 | LP | Earmark | | 1988 | CS | Warner Bros. | | 2007 | LP | Earmark | | 1978 | LP | Sanctuary | | 2004 | CD | Sanctuary | | 2001 | LP | Sanctuary | | 2000 | CD | Sanctuary | | 2004 | LP | Earmark | | 1996 | CD | Castle Music Ltd. | | 1978 | CD | Sanctuary | | 2003 | VHS | Sanctuary | | 1988 | CD | Warner Bros. |
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