: It became a massive hit in Germany, reaching #1 in 1977 and spending 13 weeks at the top of the charts. The band received the Golden Lion award—the German equivalent of a Grammy—for this achievement. The Collaboration: Iris & Uriah Heep (2002)
: Despite its simplicity, the track builds into a "throbbing rocker" with ghostly harmonies and heavy guitar riffs toward the end. IRIS & Uriah Heep - Doamna in Negru (Lady in Black) Lady In Black IRIS & Uriah Heep
: To celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2001, the legendary Romanian band Iris invited members of Uriah Heep to collaborate. : It became a massive hit in Germany,
: Hensley was inspired by seeing an unknown woman walking past his hotel window in northwest England during a tour. He used his imagination to turn this brief vision into a "philosophical parable" about the futility of war. IRIS & Uriah Heep - Doamna in Negru
: This version is often cited as one of the most successful "reinventions" of the classic track, blending the two bands' identities and cementing the song's status as a cross-cultural rock anthem in Central and Eastern Europe. Musical Characteristics