Songs The Maidens Should Dust Off

A7 · May 11th, 2008, 02:16 AM

Last week, I was talking to Sara about some favorite Iron Maiden songs. It turns out that the Maidens haven't performed "Running Free" in four years (which means Heather hasn't played it live at all!). This comes as a shock to me, as the song is a fundamental favorite among Iron Maiden fans, not to mention it's relatively easy to play compared to the more complex songs the Maidens play on a regular basis (i.e. "Phantom of the Opera," "Alexander the Great," etc.).

Aside from "Running Free," what other songs should the Maidens dust off? (Remember, we're only talking about songs the Maidens have already performed live at least once.)

Metallicat180 · May 11th, 2008, 12:23 PM

Running Free is indeed a class song and easy to play as you said. That's one of very few songs I've never heard them doing along with Bring Your Daughter (which I doubt will come back into the set), Moonchild (Michael Kenney only song), Stranger In A Strange Land and Blood Brothers.

I'd love to see Be Quick Or Be Dead come back as an opener, it's such a high energy song and I love it.

EDIT - was just listening to Purgatory and would love to see that one come back too. (well any songs from the first two albums really!

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A7 · May 11th, 2008, 05:17 PM

When was the last time the Maidens played "Iron Maiden?"

Jeff Milne · May 11th, 2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by A7

When was the last time the Maidens played "Iron Maiden?"

I seem to recall that during the 1st 2 lineups, it was usually at the end of most shows, and it's hardly been played since.

I don't really miss Running Free, especially the extremely annoying audience participation part.

My top request for a song to "dust off" is Mariner!

spideyjg · May 11th, 2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Milne

My top request for a song to "dust off" is Mariner!

That and "Genghis Khan".

Jim

Acujer · May 11th, 2008, 11:22 PM

To be honest, I am just happy to be able to see them. I wish I could see them more often regardless of what they play.

A7 · May 12th, 2008, 10:06 PM

Personally, it shouldn't matter to me what the Maidens play live. I've only known them since January, and every gig I've seen has left me with a smile. Besides, it's great to hear the Maidens perform songs that Iron Maiden hardly play live anymore (i.e. "Invaders," "Tailgunner," etc.).

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A7 Live to Win Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 329	Songs The Maidens Should Dust Off Last week, I was talking to Sara about some favorite Iron Maiden songs. It turns out that the Maidens haven't performed "Running Free" in four years (which means Heather hasn't played it live at all!). This comes as a shock to me, as the song is a fundamental favorite among Iron Maiden fans, not to mention it's relatively easy to play compared to the more complex songs the Maidens play on a regular basis (i.e. "Phantom of the Opera," "Alexander the Great," etc.). Aside from "Running Free," what other songs should the Maidens dust off? (Remember, we're only talking about songs the Maidens have already performed live at least once.) __________________ "I think that having a love of music lasts you a lifetime more than having a love of fame." - Deborah Gibson MySpace \| Facebook \| Friendster \| bebo The Iron Maidens Unofficially on Facebook \| Phantom Blue Unofficially on Facebook

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Metallicat180 MiniMurray Wannabe Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Checking into the Psycho Motel...Crieff, Scotland Posts: 3,369	Running Free is indeed a class song and easy to play as you said. That's one of very few songs I've never heard them doing along with Bring Your Daughter (which I doubt will come back into the set), Moonchild (Michael Kenney only song), Stranger In A Strange Land and Blood Brothers. I'd love to see Be Quick Or Be Dead come back as an opener, it's such a high energy song and I love it. EDIT - was just listening to Purgatory and would love to see that one come back too. (well any songs from the first two albums really! ) __________________ Metallicat in the Rue Morgue... Last edited by Metallicat180 : May 11th, 2008 at 01:58 PM.

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A7 Live to Win Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 329	When was the last time the Maidens played "Iron Maiden?" __________________ "I think that having a love of music lasts you a lifetime more than having a love of fame." - Deborah Gibson MySpace \| Facebook \| Friendster \| bebo The Iron Maidens Unofficially on Facebook \| Phantom Blue Unofficially on Facebook

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Acujer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 444	To be honest, I am just happy to be able to see them. I wish I could see them more often regardless of what they play. __________________ Slowly I awake Slowly I rise The walls I built are crumbling The water is moving I'm slipping away

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A7 Live to Win Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 329	Personally, it shouldn't matter to me what the Maidens play live. I've only known them since January, and every gig I've seen has left me with a smile. Besides, it's great to hear the Maidens perform songs that Iron Maiden hardly play live anymore (i.e. "Invaders," "Tailgunner," etc.). __________________ "I think that having a love of music lasts you a lifetime more than having a love of fame." - Deborah Gibson MySpace \| Facebook \| Friendster \| bebo The Iron Maidens Unofficially on Facebook \| Phantom Blue Unofficially on Facebook