Australian indie rock quintet The Terrys have paid tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, covering Black Sabbath‘s “Changes” for their recent appearance on Like a Version, the long-running covers segment from Australian radio station triple j.
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Fresh from the release of their self-titled third album in early July, the Gerringong outfit made their return to the triple j studios to perform both an original song and a cover, as is customary for the segment.
The group launched their appearance with a rendition of the hidden vinyl-only track “Snake Oil,” which received a wider release just last week. For the cover portion, the group set their sights on a recently-departed icon, taking on Black Sabbath’s “Changes.”
Originally released on 1972’s Vol. 4, “Changes” was a stylistic departure for the English heavy metal pioneers, showing a softer side to their typically-manacing sound. It’s long been considered one of their finest moments, with Osbourne later covering the track with daughter Kelly for her debut album of the same name in 2003. That version of the track would top the charts in the U.K., giving Osbourne his first-ever No. 1.
“We couldn’t just cover ‘Iron Man’ or something because we’re not that kind of band,” explained vocalist Jacob Finch in a post-performance interview. “So this was the one; this was always gonna be the one, for sure. It’s one of those tracks that gets you right in the heart.”
Osbourne passed away on Tuesday (July 22) at the age of 76, just 17 days after making his final appearance as part of the Back to the Beginning concert in his hometown of Birmingham, England.
Having first launched in 2004, the Like a Version series has gone from being a near-impromptu acoustic affair to featuring larger studio productions. Numerous artists have taken part over the past two decades, with the likes of Billie Eilish, Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys, and more reinventing classic tracks in the process.
View The Terrys’ cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” below.
