Black Sabbath - It Was Banned, So I Got It

On July 5, 2025, the original members of Black Sabbath reunite one final time—and Robert John Hadfield shares the unexpectedly hilarious and emotional story of how he got his first copy of Sabbath’s iconic 1970 debut album.

From a Scout troop meeting in the early ’80s to a stormy first listen that shaped a lifelong love of heavy metal, Robert breaks down the cultural impact, musical brilliance, and personal meaning of Black Sabbath, the record that defined a genre. He even reads a vintage 1970 review from the Formby Times that actually got it right—long before the critics caught up.

Whether you're new to Sabbath or have had this record spinning for decades, this one’s for you.

👇 Drop a comment: When did YOU first hear Black Sabbath?

⏱️ CHAPTER MARKERS / TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro: If you’re a Sabbath fan, today’s video is for you
00:17 – Why shared experiences power this channel
00:23 – The odd way I got my first Sabbath record
00:47 – Why July 5th is such a meaningful day for fans
01:07 – A scout meeting, a forbidden album, and one generous gesture
02:00 – The moment I first dropped the needle on Sabbath
02:25 – Rain, bell, thunder... and then those three notes
03:15 – “What is this that stands before me?” – Hearing Ozzy for the first time
03:42 – Sabbath’s genius: slow doom and fast rock in one song
04:34 – The cover art that perfectly matched the sound
05:08 – The Wizard, N.I.B., and Geezer’s unforgettable bass
06:09 – Why this exact LP means so much to me
06:52 – Plot twist: My scoutmaster is now my accountant
07:01 – Taking my daughter to see Sabbath’s last tour
07:23 – Bill Ward’s jazz-heavy brilliance and his absence
08:09 – A once-in-a-lifetime moment with my daughter
08:33 – “Back to the Beginning”: What this concert really means
09:04 – A forgotten 1970 review that truly understood Sabbath
10:30 – This LP “should not be played by anyone with neighbors”
11:03 – Why Sabbath was revolutionary in 1970
11:44 – Context is everything: this was a new kind of darkness
12:11 – “A once-in-a-lifetime record that cannot be overlooked”
13:05 – Sabbath vs. Zeppelin, Grand Funk & the rise of heavy
13:26 – Two months in: A critic who nailed it
13:37 – Why 55 years later, the world still celebrates this record
14:17 – A genre-defining album recorded in a single day
14:46 – Ozzy’s enduring fame proves Sabbath’s cultural weight
15:09 – Even my mom knows who Ozzy is
15:36 – Four kids made a record that changed music forever
16:10 – Why this story still matters today
16:30 – Tell me: When did YOU first hear Black Sabbath?
17:00 – Like, comment, share—thanks for watching!

💬 THUMBNAIL QUOTE IDEAS (Punchy & Clickable):
"My Scoutmaster Gave Me Sabbath"

"This Album Was Literally Banned From His House"

"Three Notes That Created Heavy Metal"

"The Day I First Heard Black Sabbath"

"Recorded in 1 Day. Revered for 55 Years."

"Ozzy’s Voice Changed Everything"

"This Album Still Haunts Me (in a good way)"

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