A school choir in Oslo, Norway has captured hearts worldwide with a heartfelt rendition of Ozzy Osbourne’s poignant ballad “Dreamer” — and social media is calling it one of the most touching musical tributes since the rock icon’s passing.
On December 17, 2025, the Nordpolen Skole children’s choir performed “Dreamer” to open their annual Christmas concert, wearing festive holiday attire that included Santa hats and red dresses. The group’s emotional delivery of the song — which features lyrics about hope, peace and the possibility of a better world — resonated deeply with fans and Osbourne’s family alike.
Kristina, the choir’s director, explained on Instagram that she chose the song as a direct tribute to Ozzy following his death earlier that year. She said that the loss of Osbourne in July 2025 — when he died at age 76 — had profoundly affected her and her students, and she wanted their holiday performance to honor his life and message.
“And so here it is — those who are coming after you — Nordpolen school choir in Norway — sharing your beautiful words that mean so much, to honor you, Ozzy,” Kristina wrote alongside the choir’s performance video.
The lyrics of “Dreamer”, originally released on Osbourne’s 2001 album Down to Earth, focus on empathy and global unity — themes that took on added weight in this context as children sang lines like “Gazing through the window at the world outside / wondering will mother earth survive.”
Fans across social media reacted strongly to the video, with many saying they were moved even if they aren’t rock music listeners. One commenter noted that “even if you don’t like Ozzy or rock or metal music in general, you’ll still be hit in the feels” by the performance.
The tribute also caught the attention of Ozzy’s family. His widow, Sharon Osbourne, reshared the video on her own Instagram, and many fans suggested that Ozzy himself, known for his surprising warmth toward fans and young performers, would have deeply appreciated the kids’ rendition.
Beyond this Christmas concert, Ozzy’s music continues to be honored in many creative ways — from massive choirs covering Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” with thousands of participants in Toronto to viral videos of young musicians performing his hits on unconventional instruments.
These moments underscore the ongoing impact of Osbourne’s music on generations both old and young, proving that his influence extends far beyond the heavy metal world he helped define.
