While Uriah Heep is primarily known for the song "Easy Livin" from their landmark album "Demons and Wizards", its opening track "The Wizard" has always been my all-time favorite by the band.
the wizard
craig guerrieri
uriah heep
cygnus studios
Story behind the song
Arrangements, all instruments and vocals by Craig Guerrieri.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Craig Guerrieri at Cygnus Studios, Florida, USA. 2020.
Lyrics
He was the Wizard of a thousand kings
And I chanced to meet him one night wandering
He told me tales and he drank my wine
Me and my magic man, kinda feeling fine
He had a cloak of gold and eyes of fire
And as he spoke, I felt a deep desire
To free the world of its fear and pain
And help the people to feel free again
Why don't we listen to the
Voices in our hearts?
'Cause then I know we'd find
We're not so far apart
Everybody's got to be happy
Everyone should sing
For we know the joy of life
Peace and love can bring
So spoke the Wizard
In his mountain home
The vision of his wisdom
Means we'll never be alone
And I will dream of my magic night
And the million silver stars
That guide me with their light