It's great to see Paul Di Anno getting his due. He's often overlooked because of how legendary Bruce ended up being in the band, but those first couple of Iron Maiden records are excellent.
@@Brian-qn7fn A lot of people will agree with you. I personally think Piece of Mind and Powerslave are their best studio records, though I know some who swear by Seventh Son...
I regularly blast the first two albums there my favourite maiden albums.... Absolutely no disrespect to Bruce his range is unbeatable....and I do love some of the other albums as well 👊👍🤘
True, and btw, as much as I like Bruce, his rendition of this sing on the live album "A real dead one" is a slaughter, especially when you compare to the version on Killers's live album (south America live assaut I think)that was recorded the same year, on which Paul seems to be at his pinacle.
From what I read, Paul wrote this song following his grandfather's death in 1980. He died from the effects of diabetes. His grandfather's favorite catch phrase was: "You never know what is going to happen, remember tomorrow, it might be a better day." I admit I didn't know that Iron Maiden had a different lead singer before Bruce until this reaction. Great reaction as always Beth.
Yes and the basic production and early 80s technology gave it a different earthy abrasive texture( esp when on orig.vinyl) that's so endearing compared to what we hear now.
Steve Harris writes good songs and plays well, but basically he is a bit of a narcissistic dick. Paul is the embodiment of Maiden and Clive is also great, but Steve.......
On October 21, 2024, Paul Di’Anno, former vocalist of Iron Maiden, passed away at the age of 66 in Salisbury, United Kingdom. May God bless him and protect his family. Thank you from Brazil, Paul! That must be a huge loss for fans. His voice really left a mark on heavy metal history.🎤🎧🎸🥁💔
This was the version of Iron Maiden I encountered first, back in the early 80s. I fell in love with the first two albums, but especially Killers. When Di Anno was replaced, the band changed its character. Less punky, less rock n roll, more power metal. I still really liked them (and still do), but those first two albums have a feel I will always return to, and a lot of that has to do with Paul’s vocals.
I first saw Iron Maiden (with Di'Anno) in 1980 at the Marquee in London. I was deaf for a couple of days afterwards. They were brilliant and Di'Anno's singing on those first two albums is great. Although Bruce Dickinson is often seen as the final piece in the puzzle the band needed to make them the phenomenon they became, I actually prefer Di'Anno's individuality and punky image - far from the classic metal belt/scream of Dickinson. The first 3 Maiden/Dickinson Albums are great, but Di'Anno, if he avoided the problems, may have stayed on and Maiden would have still been excellent, although they'd have to hire their own pilot.
Paul's voice is amazing. I like the first two iron maiden the best. I actually just got a copy of them live I japan with Paul and it was awesome concert.
Why do you think he was underrated? Now (unfortunately after he passed) we can see that he got all the credit he deserved. Incl Steve Harris and Dickinson. Dianno was a so to say larger than life character, lived a turbulent life. But he had a heart of gold and he's already a legend. Left a mark.
Man I am always impressed how Dave Murray could burn out such a solo and still seem to be total modest on it. It is just amazing. And look at Clive Burr at the drums. R.I.P Clive. But he is drumming the hell out of his set at the solo. Man... If I only have been at this show. I would give my life for it.
Paul was a great singer. Those first two albums a sheer gold. There's no question in my mind if Maiden had stay with him, they would have been a big time band that's how good they were. Is just that Bruce was the perfect fit, it turned them into a world phenomena.
Wrathchild, Phantom of the Opera and Murders in the Rue Morgue are my picks. Also just heard a live 1981 performance of Purgatory that has some killer vocals.
Everyone loves Bruce and rightly so as he's a great singer and frontman but for me Paul has always been my favourite Maiden singer. Not too bad for someone originally from a punk band! I'm so glad you got to hear Paul sing, unfortunately you only got to hear half the song in this video. Listen to the whole of the first album if you get a chance, you'll love it.
Paul was perfect for the Debut & Killers albums. My introduction to Iron Maiden back in 1980 & '81 (Junior & Senior years in HS). Paul Di'Anno passed away the other day (quite a few medical issues). RIP Paul & Clive Burr...Up the Irons !!! BTW...Paul & Bruce had different styles of singing. Paul's voice Punk/Metal sound. Bruce Progressive Metal voice.
@@MichelleBedard-w6j He was in a wheelchair which was quite weird really, as it was a small venue and you could hardly see him but it was good fun anyway and he sang the old Maiden classics. RIP Paul.
While Paul Dianno wasn't at the level Bruce Dickinson was at he was his own person but that high note in the video was great it's a shame he had problems with drugs the early Iron Maiden period was underrated there was some great songs and the tempo was insane Phantom Of The Opera is one of my favorites with Paul Dianno
For me Paul di Anno, always all the way!!!! I grew up on Iron Maiden, it's not all technique, there's something in Emotion as well!!!!! I know I'm sacrilege for most fans, but Paul is my choice always!!!! RIP ❤❤❤
I think this is the studio version in playback, is too "clean" to be a live. You should listen the Live at the Rainbow version. Anyway great reaction as usual, up the Irons and up Beth Roars !!!
Thank you so much for featuring Paul! My friends and I grew up with Maiden and as much as we love and admire Bruce , we lean toward Paul as our favorite of the two. The first couple Maiden records are the coolest in many ways! 🙂
Great singer it was! Will be nice if you will say something about how he sing song like Killers or Purgatory for example... I went in to maiden in 1988 ,with Seven Son but since I discover Paul on voice (and Clive Burr) on drum, I totally fall in love with how that band was in the first 3 albums... Yes Paul probably wasn't a professional and trusted person but, wow what a singer and fantastic clean screaming..!!🤘
Beth, the band including Paul are miming to their studio track here. I still enjoyed your video and everything you said about Paul is totally valid but please look for Iron Maiden at the Rainbow, also in 1980 with the same track. Now that was something!
I saw Paul in wolverhampton at the KK Steel Mill, his first performance in the uk in 10 years,. I was absolutely stoked,. I'd seen Maiden on the Tuesday in Birmingham, then Paul on the Thursday,.. 🤘🏻😎
Too bad the song got cut short. Great to hear her analysis on Di'Anno, though. I loved his vocals on the first two albums and Killers is still my favorite Maiden album.
I am watching like all the videos from the last 2 years of you in a row, thank you for incorporating Paul DiAnno, I had the honor of meeting him 3 times and he is still a legend for me. Big Maiden Fan here and I can say that the first 2 Albums, I can't imagine them without Paul Di Anno.
This version of the song is the studio version. This was aired on Top of the Pops which is known for it's lip synching. Paul Diano was likely emphasizing the vibrato to appear to be singing.
Gotta say, you really had me questioning my memory of this song with the "no solo" comment. I've been listening to Maiden since those early Di Anno days and always remembered a solo section. I was thinking that it was going to be one of those edited for time type videos, but the solo section was there. Unfortunately, the whole section that comes after the solo, the last 2 minutes of the song, ARE missing.
Paul refused the life of the professional musician, refused to be a star (he responded badly to fans who adored him) but ...refused the healthy life, said and did what he wanted. Maybe he was a slave to himself, or maybe he just needed some help. Maybe a psychiatrist? A rehab?.... anyway...the best singer Iron Maiden have ever had, one of the best voices of all time.
@@Max-rn3eb You only see the hands on the cover but there was a single for Sanctuary where they had to censor the art. Or they said they had to to drum up some publicity. And then on Women in Uniform Thatcher is plotting revenge on Eddie with an assault rifle... Very clever marketing
Nwobhm's ballads more to be fair, They reached peak music literally man. With that atmosphere and the songs, The urbanish feel and the soulful singing of those bands, Man..
As probably someone already said, this is a playback video, the song you hear is the studio version. The final part of the video was also cut off, where Di'Anno hits the highest notes!
Thanks for giving Paul his deserved respect. I have always loved these first couple of albums! This video is definitely glitchy...go listen to the studio albums with Paul
I have to bring up the fact that Beth R. normally reacts to LIVE versions, however this is the studio version of the song (If you listen carefully) and we all know that studio versions tend to be touched up and perfected while recorded, still l really like Paul voice, don't get me wrong, l just don't believe Beth realized she was reaction to a version recorded in a studio.
Beth (int the intro): “This song doesn’t have a guitar solo” Me (a long time Maiden fan): “I’m sure it does” 5:11 Dave Murray: 🎸 5:47 Adrian Smith: 🎸 Oh Beth 😂 This is the studio version dubbed over a live performance, and to my knowledge there is no version where they don’t play the solos. Now you need to do Blaze Bayley Era Maiden… mainly just for an example of how a great singer isn’t necessarily the right choice for a band… and then check out Blaze’s solo work to see how good he sounds when he has the right music to sing to. That’s one aspect of singing that I’d like to see analysed - how the music and the vocals work together, and how the tone of a voice, even if it’s in key, may not sound quite right?
paul dianno earned my respect many many years ago. he is a legend and nothing will take that away from the 1st frontman of iron maiden. he was the singer for a generation very early 80s
OMG Beth, you're back to your Iron Maiden roots!!! Paul was a great singer!!! (is!!!!) I like to compare him with Rob Halford... (in his young years) and even with David Byron (Uriah Heep). Thanks a lot, and love u! btw. His vibrato is just so typical of the early '70s 💪💪💪 Have you ever thought about reacting to the song "July Morning" of Uriah Heep? One of my favorites from those years, the second song I know, the first was "Gypsy Queen"
I was in a room with Bruce Dickenson a few years ago and for the first time in my life I was completely star-struck But the whole time I was acting like a dribble shit I was thinking I wish this was Paul. RIP Paul Di'Anno You will be missed.
Maiden has it's different line ups through the ages. But spare a metal moment for Mr Di'anno. This is the foundation of what Maiden are today. Thanks, Mr Di'anno for a memorable time in my life.
This song was the track that got Bruce Dickinson the job to front Iron Maiden. He said as much on the 2005 show at Ullevi Stadium. Which is easy to find on RUclips...
Like others have said it's really great to hear someone review Maiden with Paul up front. My favourite album is the one with this track on and I recall playing the 12" LP daily before heading off for school in the early 80's. Next track should be Phantom of the Opera. For what it's worth I think this is them miming to the studio version.
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OMG...it's was an unexpected React about this song... i was 15 YO in this time, and Sir Steve Harris was my master when i started to play bass Guitar, ans since, i never change my mind. So... i can just say that an original sound studio song from album mixed with a live ( i mean not a really live in fact), not a joke but just the true about that... Thx sooooooo much to react about Paul & one of the first amazing Maiden's song. Salute from France Beth & keep Safe.
I love Bruce and Iron Maiden to death, but Iron Maiden's first album is my favorite out of all of their albums. I love how raw the sound is, and Paul's vocals are perfect for the music.
Another astute critique, Beth! This incarnation of Iron Maiden was special, and comparing the singer Paul to Bruce is an apples and oranges situation. Paul was the right front man at the right time. It's important to remember that they were only in their early 20's when this was recorded, and it's easy to fall prey to chemical abuse when you're just a kid and others make it readily accessible. Nevertheless, they made amazing music. Dave Murray, aka The Blonde Bomber, is one of those top tier Axmen who slays like a pro, and doesn't make a fuss about it. Heavy Metal Forever!🎸🤘💥
Love Paul and Bruce. I also absolutely love Blaze. He has such a cool, unique sound similar in many ways to Bruce but not quite as high and with a richer, more velvety timbre. I'd strongly recommend checking out his performance of the Iron Maiden song "The Edge of Darkness" on "The night that will not die" dvd (which is up here on YT). For me, it's absolutely spellbinding.
Rewatching this, with a mix of nostalgia and deep sadness at the news about Paul. :(
Absolute legend!
It's great to see Paul Di Anno getting his due. He's often overlooked because of how legendary Bruce ended up being in the band, but those first couple of Iron Maiden records are excellent.
The first two Maiden albums are the best Maiden albums.
@@Brian-qn7fn A lot of people will agree with you. I personally think Piece of Mind and Powerslave are their best studio records, though I know some who swear by Seventh Son...
There my favourite albums im to old school if it comes to maiden
@@Brian-qn7fnFirst 3 for me
I regularly blast the first two albums there my favourite maiden albums.... Absolutely no disrespect to Bruce his range is unbeatable....and I do love some of the other albums as well 👊👍🤘
R.I.P. Paul Di Anno! Your voice and attitude will be always on our minds!
No one could ever sing this song as well as Paul not even Bruce.. This is one of my favourite Maiden songs ever..
Best "pre Bruce" Maiden track IMO. And yes, this song IS Paul, he has that mellow and intimate feel in his voice that fits the song perfect.
Yes, there is a live version of this song in Italy on a b-side of a single with Bruce on vocals, he can sing this song as good as Paul.
@@Marco-nu6dg I know this B-side version from The Number Of The Beast single.. It's a faster version but Bruce doesn't sing it half as good as Paul..
Bruce does a good version of this song, but every time I hear Paul singing it, no doubt the song 'belongs' to Mr. Di'Anno.
True, and btw, as much as I like Bruce, his rendition of this sing on the live album "A real dead one" is a slaughter, especially when you compare to the version on Killers's live album (south America live assaut I think)that was recorded the same year, on which Paul seems to be at his pinacle.
I'm so glad you reacted to Maiden's original singer. Bruce is iconic, but Paul D'Anno is great in his own right.
Paul's Maiden albums are the best Maiden albums.
First 2 albums are legendary! R.I.P. Paul
From what I read, Paul wrote this song following his grandfather's death in 1980. He died from the effects of diabetes. His grandfather's favorite catch phrase was: "You never know what is going to happen, remember tomorrow, it might be a better day." I admit I didn't know that Iron Maiden had a different lead singer before Bruce until this reaction. Great reaction as always Beth.
The first two Maiden albums have such a cool atmosphere. Paul DiAnno was so cool aswell I wish he did more albums with Maiden.
Those are the best!
Yes and the basic production and early 80s technology gave it a different earthy abrasive texture( esp when on orig.vinyl) that's so endearing compared to what we hear now.
Steve Harris writes good songs and plays well, but basically he is a bit of a narcissistic dick. Paul is the embodiment of Maiden and Clive is also great, but Steve.......
Iron Maiden and killers with Paul Di Anno are my favorite albums.
Me too. Spent hours listening to the Killers lp
Totally agree, the two first albums were the best. What an amazing voice.
Yes these are the only 2 maiden albums i have.
@@robvanduren761👍👍👍
On October 21, 2024, Paul Di’Anno, former vocalist of Iron Maiden, passed away at the age of 66 in Salisbury, United Kingdom. May God bless him and protect his family. Thank you from Brazil, Paul!
That must be a huge loss for fans. His voice really left a mark on heavy metal history.🎤🎧🎸🥁💔
Thank you for finally doing Paul Di'Anno!
I'm just in love with the first two albums! I'm a total Paul Di Anno era Iron Maiden Fan
This was the version of Iron Maiden I encountered first, back in the early 80s. I fell in love with the first two albums, but especially Killers. When Di Anno was replaced, the band changed its character. Less punky, less rock n roll, more power metal. I still really liked them (and still do), but those first two albums have a feel I will always return to, and a lot of that has to do with Paul’s vocals.
The first two Maiden albums are the best Maiden albums.
Agree with Brian
Oh please with that punk shit, first 2 are classic heavy metal albums with some hints of 1970s hard rock.Steve himself hated punk as nothing else
Same, Mark 👍.
I saw them with Dennis Stratton, before Adrian Smith joined.
RIP Paul Di’Anno. Never forgotten
I first saw Iron Maiden (with Di'Anno) in 1980 at the Marquee in London. I was deaf for a couple of days afterwards. They were brilliant and Di'Anno's singing on those first two albums is great. Although Bruce Dickinson is often seen as the final piece in the puzzle the band needed to make them the phenomenon they became, I actually prefer Di'Anno's individuality and punky image - far from the classic metal belt/scream of Dickinson. The first 3 Maiden/Dickinson Albums are great, but Di'Anno, if he avoided the problems, may have stayed on and Maiden would have still been excellent, although they'd have to hire their own pilot.
I was there at the Marquee gigs and a few more. Absolutely loved Di'Anno , and this era of Maiden ✊✊
Their first two albums with Paul have always been my favorites. Strange World is my favorite Maiden song.
Rest in Power Paul.
Paul's voice is amazing. I like the first two iron maiden the best. I actually just got a copy of them live I japan with Paul and it was awesome concert.
After he left Maiden, he had some solo stints and was with other bands. Some are definetly worth a hearing.
Paul Di Anno is so underrated. He doesn’t get the credit he deserves in my opinion
He carried the band to where they were and bruce skyrocketed them but because of dianno getting them there
@@joelabel7843because of the band, Steve mainly, with no disrespect
I really loved him but he didn't have a voice like bruce dickinson the air raid siren
Why do you think he was underrated? Now (unfortunately after he passed) we can see that he got all the credit he deserved. Incl Steve Harris and Dickinson. Dianno was a so to say larger than life character, lived a turbulent life. But he had a heart of gold and he's already a legend. Left a mark.
@@MichelleBedard-w6jso what? I don't think he wanted to have have such a voice for a second
Man I am always impressed how Dave Murray could burn out such a solo and still seem to be total modest on it. It is just amazing. And look at Clive Burr at the drums. R.I.P Clive. But he is drumming the hell out of his set at the solo. Man... If I only have been at this show. I would give my life for it.
I love Bruce, but Paul di anno was amazing and has a beautiful and hypnotic voice,,,,so beautiful
Man I love that you did a video about Paul DiAnno. -Neal
Paul was a great singer. Those first two albums a sheer gold. There's no question in my mind if Maiden had stay with him, they would have been a big time band that's how good they were. Is just that Bruce was the perfect fit, it turned them into a world phenomena.
Probably worth a mention, this performance was mimed to the original recording on the debut album.
RIP Paul. Thanks for the music.
Im 49 and ive been a Maiden fan since 1980 when i was 5. DiAnno has always been my favourite Maiden singer.
Wrathchild, Phantom of the Opera and Murders in the Rue Morgue are my picks. Also just heard a live 1981 performance of Purgatory that has some killer vocals.
Wrathchild and Murders in the Rue Morgue, my two avourate Maiden songs.
Stay strong Paul! Hope your body and soul recovers ❤
Rest in peace Metal legend Mr. Paul Di'Anno.
The first two albums had a noticeable punk feel due to Di'Anno and Clive Burr.
Rest in peace, Paul Di Anno
RIP PAUL .....WHAT A SAD DAY...
Una voce e sentimento unico Paul. Il domani è, con te, nei nostri cuori!
I enjoyed his time in Maiden, his voice is a nice counter to Brucies, so I switch up the listening now and then
Everyone loves Bruce and rightly so as he's a great singer and frontman but for me Paul has always been my favourite Maiden singer. Not too bad for someone originally from a punk band! I'm so glad you got to hear Paul sing, unfortunately you only got to hear half the song in this video. Listen to the whole of the first album if you get a chance, you'll love it.
Paul was perfect for the Debut & Killers albums. My introduction to Iron Maiden back in 1980 & '81 (Junior & Senior years in HS). Paul Di'Anno passed away the other day (quite a few medical issues). RIP Paul & Clive Burr...Up the Irons !!!
BTW...Paul & Bruce had different styles of singing. Paul's voice Punk/Metal sound. Bruce Progressive Metal voice.
Rest in peace Paul now you can running free forever ...❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
Yeah I love Di'Anno's voice. I'm going to see him perform in November.
@@IainFrame sorry do you know he is dead
@@MichelleBedard-w6j I do indeed. And I did indeed see him last year after I made that post.
@@IainFrame hope you did see I'm we are in 2024 and he's dead
@@MichelleBedard-w6j He was in a wheelchair which was quite weird really, as it was a small venue and you could hardly see him but it was good fun anyway and he sang the old Maiden classics. RIP Paul.
I'm sure you know this, but this isn't a live recording; it's the studio version.
I just ctrl+f to see if someone mentioned that, well done.
@@filipmanicmushroomsandrzej4073 Was here to mention that too
how does the drummer do this live ?
@@goblancClive just played live. RIP
absolut fantastic voice ... love this Remember Tomorrow .... what a shouter
Rest in Power Paul!
While Paul Dianno wasn't at the level Bruce Dickinson was at he was his own person but that high note in the video was great it's a shame he had problems with drugs the early Iron Maiden period was underrated there was some great songs and the tempo was insane Phantom Of The Opera is one of my favorites with Paul Dianno
in Battlezone or even on some of his solo stuff in 86-2002 stuff he hits higher notes than Bruce
RIP. Paul Di'Anno
thx for this one, I personally am a big fan of early Maiden with Paul
For me Paul di Anno, always all the way!!!! I grew up on Iron Maiden, it's not all technique, there's something in Emotion as well!!!!! I know I'm sacrilege for most fans, but Paul is my choice always!!!! RIP ❤❤❤
R.I.P. Paul Di'Anno.
Video is glitch. You're gorgeous! RIP Paul. Thank you for this video!
I think this is the studio version in playback, is too "clean" to be a live. You should listen the Live at the Rainbow version. Anyway great reaction as usual, up the Irons and up Beth Roars !!!
I absolutely agree. This was not a live performance. Studio version. Amazing song though and Di Anno was great on the first two albums.
It is indeed the studio version, I listened to the album just yesterday so it’s fresh in my mind.
Nadie tuvo la voz tan clara y cristalina como Paul, es un placer a los oidos.
Thank you so much for featuring Paul! My friends and I grew up with Maiden and as much as we love and admire Bruce , we lean toward Paul as our favorite of the two. The first couple Maiden records are the coolest in many ways! 🙂
God bless you Paul rip mate
RIP PAUL😢
They might have gained a really great singer with Bruce, but Paul (and the band at the time) had so much soul. I just love the two first albums.
Still their best 2 albums IMO.
I honestly never listen to maiden with Bruce anymore except powerslave occasionally. It just lacks soul and excitement.
Great singer it was!
Will be nice if you will say something about how he sing song like Killers or Purgatory for example...
I went in to maiden in 1988 ,with Seven Son but since I discover Paul on voice
(and Clive Burr)
on drum,
I totally fall in love with how that band was in the first 3 albums...
Yes Paul probably wasn't a professional and trusted person but, wow what a singer and fantastic clean screaming..!!🤘
Beth, the band including Paul are miming to their studio track here. I still enjoyed your video and everything you said about Paul is totally valid but please look for Iron Maiden at the Rainbow, also in 1980 with the same track. Now that was something!
I saw Paul in wolverhampton at the KK Steel Mill, his first performance in the uk in 10 years,. I was absolutely stoked,. I'd seen Maiden on the Tuesday in Birmingham, then Paul on the Thursday,.. 🤘🏻😎
This is the first song Bruce sang on his audition for Maiden in ‘81. Its on youtube. 🤘
Too bad the song got cut short. Great to hear her analysis on Di'Anno, though. I loved his vocals on the first two albums and Killers is still my favorite Maiden album.
I am watching like all the videos from the last 2 years of you in a row, thank you for incorporating Paul DiAnno, I had the honor of meeting him 3 times and he is still a legend for me. Big Maiden Fan here and I can say that the first 2 Albums, I can't imagine them without Paul Di Anno.
This version of the song is the studio version. This was aired on Top of the Pops which is known for it's lip synching. Paul Diano was likely emphasizing the vibrato to appear to be singing.
Glad to see Paul D’anno here. Opeth does a great cover of this.
Gotta say, you really had me questioning my memory of this song with the "no solo" comment. I've been listening to Maiden since those early Di Anno days and always remembered a solo section. I was thinking that it was going to be one of those edited for time type videos, but the solo section was there. Unfortunately, the whole section that comes after the solo, the last 2 minutes of the song, ARE missing.
Paul refused the life of the professional musician, refused to be a star (he responded badly to fans who adored him) but ...refused the healthy life, said and did what he wanted. Maybe he was a slave to himself, or maybe he just needed some help. Maybe a psychiatrist? A rehab?.... anyway...the best singer Iron Maiden have ever had, one of the best voices of all time.
this is my favorite Di'anno era song. I have been trying to get someone to listen to it. thank you Beth
Killers is one of their best albums IMHO. And not just because Eddie is giving Thatcher her due on the cover 😅
oh shit I never noticed this
@@Max-rn3eb You only see the hands on the cover but there was a single for Sanctuary where they had to censor the art. Or they said they had to to drum up some publicity. And then on Women in Uniform Thatcher is plotting revenge on Eddie with an assault rifle... Very clever marketing
The first 2 Maiden albums with DiAnno are my favorites. A completely different vibe from the Dickinson stuff.
Agree.
Rest in peace Paul 🔥🤘
Killers was my introduction to Iron Maiden I was born in 72 it came out in 81 ya my life has always been metal an it started with this.
Really enjoy Di'Anno. Good breakdown.
Strong echoes of '70's Rob Halford on Priest's Sad Wings of Destiny album.
Nwobhm's ballads more to be fair, They reached peak music literally man. With that atmosphere and the songs, The urbanish feel and the soulful singing of those bands, Man..
As probably someone already said, this is a playback video, the song you hear is the studio version. The final part of the video was also cut off, where Di'Anno hits the highest notes!
Thanks for giving Paul his deserved respect. I have always loved these first couple of albums! This video is definitely glitchy...go listen to the studio albums with Paul
I have to bring up the fact that Beth R. normally reacts to LIVE versions, however this is the studio version of the song (If you listen carefully) and we all know that studio versions tend to be touched up and perfected while recorded, still l really like Paul voice, don't get me wrong, l just don't believe Beth realized she was reaction to a version recorded in a studio.
Beth (int the intro): “This song doesn’t have a guitar solo”
Me (a long time Maiden fan): “I’m sure it does”
5:11 Dave Murray: 🎸
5:47 Adrian Smith: 🎸
Oh Beth 😂
This is the studio version dubbed over a live performance, and to my knowledge there is no version where they don’t play the solos.
Now you need to do Blaze Bayley Era Maiden… mainly just for an example of how a great singer isn’t necessarily the right choice for a band… and then check out Blaze’s solo work to see how good he sounds when he has the right music to sing to. That’s one aspect of singing that I’d like to see analysed - how the music and the vocals work together, and how the tone of a voice, even if it’s in key, may not sound quite right?
I actually like this old Maiden stuff better. Partly because of the memories it brings me, but I also like the rawness and less produced sound.
Your jumper looks so comfortable ! Also Rest in Peace to Clive Burr. ❤
So wonderful voice in one of his best Maiden song !!!
paul dianno earned my respect many many years ago. he is a legend and nothing will take that away from the 1st frontman of iron maiden. he was the singer for a generation very early 80s
OMG Beth, you're back to your Iron Maiden roots!!! Paul was a great singer!!! (is!!!!) I like to compare him with Rob Halford... (in his young years) and even with David Byron (Uriah Heep). Thanks a lot, and love u!
btw. His vibrato is just so typical of the early '70s 💪💪💪
Have you ever thought about reacting to the song "July Morning" of Uriah Heep? One of my favorites from those years, the second song I know, the first was "Gypsy Queen"
I was in a room with Bruce Dickenson a few years ago and for the first time in my life I was completely star-struck But the whole time I was acting like a dribble shit I was thinking I wish this was Paul.
RIP Paul Di'Anno
You will be missed.
Paul di anno. Para mi es el mejor cantante de la historia del heavy metal, mezcla de agresividad y melodía. Saludos desde Chile🇨🇱🤝🇬🇧
Maiden has it's different line ups through the ages. But spare a metal moment for Mr Di'anno. This is the foundation of what Maiden are today. Thanks, Mr Di'anno for a memorable time in my life.
This song was the track that got Bruce Dickinson the job to front Iron Maiden. He said as much on the 2005 show at Ullevi Stadium. Which is easy to find on RUclips...
Like others have said it's really great to hear someone review Maiden with Paul up front. My favourite album is the one with this track on and I recall playing the 12" LP daily before heading off for school in the early 80's. Next track should be Phantom of the Opera. For what it's worth I think this is them miming to the studio version.
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Baby I’m gonna tell you my experience. I started listening the old Iron Maiden 83-84, but………when the number of the beast came…………… was everything. You can feel the music style changed when Dickinson started. Now after 40 years I can try to understand what happens in the entertaining world, sometimes you have luck or bad luck when you’re changing a singer or musicians in the bands. The same happened in Metallica with David Mustaine ❤Now I can see what happened. Was the time of supremacy or Judas Priest or them. Is my point of view and I’m not a musician
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OMG...it's was an unexpected React about this song... i was 15 YO in this time, and Sir Steve Harris was my master when i started to play bass Guitar, ans since, i never change my mind.
So... i can just say that an original sound studio song from album mixed with a live ( i mean not a really live in fact), not a joke but just the true about that...
Thx sooooooo much to react about Paul & one of the first amazing Maiden's song.
Salute from France Beth & keep Safe.
I really didn't get into Maiden until '84. Missed the first 2 albums until a few years ago. Killers is now my favorite album.
Killers is my all time favourite Iron Maiden album. Love Paul's voice.
dianno still killing it In a wheelchair...metal God for sure.
My favorite raw sounding maiden albums
I love Bruce and Iron Maiden to death, but Iron Maiden's first album is my favorite out of all of their albums. I love how raw the sound is, and Paul's vocals are perfect for the music.
In addition to all you just said, EVERY song on the first album is a classic, not a filler/throwaway song in the bunch
@@davidterhune8277yeah, it’s one of those perfect albums.
This was the song that got me into Maiden.
Another astute critique, Beth! This incarnation of Iron Maiden was special, and comparing the singer Paul to Bruce is an apples and oranges situation. Paul was the right front man at the right time. It's important to remember that they were only in their early 20's when this was recorded, and it's easy to fall prey to chemical abuse when you're just a kid and others make it readily accessible. Nevertheless, they made amazing music. Dave Murray, aka The Blonde Bomber, is one of those top tier Axmen who slays like a pro, and doesn't make a fuss about it. Heavy Metal Forever!🎸🤘💥
Paul is also great on some of his solo work, like Battlezone and Gogmagog.
Purgatory, Phantom and Prodigal Son are my favourites with him on vocals.
RIP Paul Di Anno. We will remember you tomorrow.
classic song! classic era! he had the chops for sure!
Love Paul and Bruce. I also absolutely love Blaze. He has such a cool, unique sound similar in many ways to Bruce but not quite as high and with a richer, more velvety timbre. I'd strongly recommend checking out his performance of the Iron Maiden song "The Edge of Darkness" on "The night that will not die" dvd (which is up here on YT). For me, it's absolutely spellbinding.
thank you for relizing paul dianno was awsome
It's not just about having different band members, early Maiden was bit different