“He’s gone — but we all feel he’s still here”: Sharon and Kelly Osbourne open up about the song Ozzy and they made when he was alive

When rock-legend Ozzy Osbourne passed away in July 2025, the world mourned the end of one of heavy metal’s greatest voices. What many did not know is that behind the scenes, Ozzy had quietly created something that would become a lasting testament to his bond with his family — a song with his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and daughter, Kelly Osbourne, that has yet to see the light of day. In a rare and deeply emotional interview, Sharon and Kelly spoke of the unreleased track, describing it as more than just music — a final love letter from the “Prince of Darkness”.

Sharon, choking back tears, explained: “He poured his heart into every note, every lyric. We haven’t been able to release it yet… because every time I listen I feel him right beside me — singing, laughing, still here somehow.” Kelly added how the last time they were together in the studio felt like they all knew what was coming: “When Dad sang the final line, we all went quiet. I don’t think anyone dared to breathe. It was as if we knew — this was his goodbye.”

The song, conceived during one of Ozzy’s final creative phases, stands as a rare glimpse into his personal world — beyond the heavy riffs, the eccentric persona, and the public spectacle. The family say the track emerged from a place of love and reflection. In Sharon’s words: “It wasn’t about making another hit. It was about saying something real, something for us, for the people we love.”

Kelly described the creative moment: “Dad was sitting at the piano. He looked at me and Mum and just said, ‘Let’s do this together.’ And so we did. He sang the line. I sang a harmony. Mum added the words. And it felt sacred.” That sense of intimacy — father, mother and daughter joining in song — gives the unreleased track its emotional weight.

In the Osbourne household, music has always been both lifeblood and legacy. Ozzy’s decades-long career, from his early days with Black Sabbath through his solo work, has inspired generations. Yet this song is different: not designed for the charts or the stadiums, but for the heart. Sharon said: “When the time is right, we will share it. But right now we keep it close. Because every time we hit play, it’s like he’s here — still guiding us.”

The decision to hold back the release is rooted in both emotion and respect. Kelly admitted: “We don’t want to put out something just because people expect it. This is special. It’s Dad. His voice. Our voices. We need to honour that.” To that end, they’ve kept the song in its original, raw form — no heavy editing, no commercial polish, only the voices and the moment.

Industry insiders say this track may join a larger vault of unreleased work. Earlier this year, Sharon revealed that hundreds of unreleased demos recorded by Ozzy are slated for release in 2026.  But for now, she emphasised, this particular song stands apart: “This isn’t a bonus track. It’s a memory.”

Fans around the world have responded to the revelation with a mixture of excitement and reverence. Social-media threads measure thousands of posts, with long-time devotees of Ozzy’s work expressing how the idea of a final, private song resonates deeply: the rock idol, laying down one more track not for fame, but for love. One fan wrote: “It’s the most personal thing Ozzy has ever done. Not for us — for his family.”

Sharon and Kelly say the song will serve as a bridge — between the public persona Ozzy carried and the tender father-and-husband he was behind the scenes. Kelly reflected: “People saw the wild frontman. But at home, Dad played with his dog, told silly jokes, touched the piano. This song captures that.” Sharon added: *“He taught me that music is love made audible. This track is that.”

As the announcement circulated, speculation grew: Will the song be released as part of a posthumous album? Will it be a digital single, or included in a deluxe box set? Sharon gave no specifics but offered a hint: “When it’s ready, we’ll know. Until then, we hold this…” She gestured to a photo of Ozzy that she still keeps by her bedside.

What remains clear is the emotional legacy. Ozzy may have left the stage, but through his voice, his family and now this song, his presence endures. Sharon said: “He’s gone — but we all feel he’s still here.” Kelly nodded: “In the chords. In the melody. In the quiet between the notes.”

For now, the world waits. Not for another spectacle or headline. Rather, for a moment of quiet reflection — when Ozzy Osbourne’s voice, alongside Sharon and Kelly’s, echoes one more time. A final piece of his story, and a new chapter in the story of their family. When that moment comes, it won’t just be about the music. It will be about memory, love, and legacy.