In the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, fans are looking back in awe at just how much the metal legend gave during his final live performance. On July 5th at the Back to the Beginning concert, Ozzy sang four Black Sabbath classics and five of his solo tracks — a powerful, emotional goodbye from the Prince of Darkness himself.
One moment that especially stood out came during his performance of “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” Content creator and vocal coach Dimitris Barmpas recently shared a raw, isolated version of Ozzy’s vocals from that song — and what it reveals is nothing short of breathtaking.
Ozzy’s voice, stripped of effects and backing tracks, carries decades of history, pain, and love. Though visibly emotional and physically challenged, he delivered every line with grit and sincerity. It wasn’t polished — but it was real. And that honesty is exactly what made it unforgettable.
Barmpas summed it up perfectly: “This isn’t about pitch perfection. It’s about presence. About the courage to say goodbye, in the only way a true legend can — with heart wide open.”
While Ozzy sounded stronger on other songs that night, “Mama, I’m Coming Home” was clearly the most emotionally demanding. The original track is already one of the most vocally challenging in his catalog — and with its heartfelt lyrics, it struck even deeper during this final performance.
The farewell concert at Villa Park has already gone down in history as a landmark event for metal fans. With a lineup of rock legends and a career-spanning setlist, it was a night of celebration, tears, and legacy.
Following the show, Ozzy announced what would be his final memoir, Last Rites, set for release in October.
You can listen to Ozzy’s haunting solo vocals from “Mama, I’m Coming Home” below — a voice aged by time but powered by love. A true icon, singing his final goodbye.