Did you know one of heavy metal’s biggest bands, Black Sabbath, wrote a sad song just for the piano? The song is called “Changes,” and it was first released on their 1972 Vol. 4 album. The deep sadness came from drummer Bill Ward’s breakup. The band’s guitarist, Tony Iommi, wrote the music on the piano, showing that even rock stars have soft hearts.
This ballad is all about losing a friend you love and feeling unhappy. Young singer Courtney Hadwin took this classic rock song and made it her own. She starts quietly, then her voice builds up with a gritty sound. She throws all her passion into the song, especially when she cries out, “I’m going through changes.”
Courtney Hadwin – Changes (Live Cover)
The crowd loved her emotional power. One viewer said she is the “real deal” with “no gimmicks, no tricks,” just honest music. Another said she has so much “feeling, so much passion,” and called her a “bona fide rockstar.”
But how does her powerful style compare to the man who first sang it? Ozzy Osbourne, the original singer from Black Sabbath, later made a new version of “Changes” as a duet with his daughter, Kelly Osbourne. Their song became a loving reflection on family and growing older.
Kelly and Ozzy Osbourne-Changes
In Ozzy’s live duet, his singing is hushed and sad. His voice has an exceptional nasal sound and a slight tremble that makes his sorrow feel very real. Singing with Kelly gives the song a more profound meaning about a father’s love and the passing of time. It is less about rock and more about a heartfelt conversation. People compare their live performances and say Courtney did justice to the song.
Courtney’s loud, raw cover still honors the genuine emotion in Ozzy’s quiet song. She changed the style into a huge blues-rock shout, like the great Janis Joplin. She proved the song’s message of change is strong enough for any singer. Her journey shows music is best when it is honest. Follow Courtney Hadwin on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.