I love Iron Maiden. This song is by far one of their best. However, lately I have been struck by the message of this song, something I missed while listening to Maiden in Junior High (some 20 years ago). It is a tribute to those the took to the air to defend the UK. For too long, England was the only nation fighting the Germans under Hitler. Without their determination and sacrifice, their would not have been a D-Day because Hitler would have already won.
The opening Churchill clip give me chills.
I am busy getting ready to move to Provo, while also finishing my work here in Rexburg. Posts will continue to be rare.
Chris H. said,
June 25, 2009 at 5:27 pm
The video quality is not that great. It is the only one that I can embed from youtube.
Morgan Deane said,
July 3, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Hey, thanks for posting the video. This is my favorite Iron Maiden song and I love the combination of history and entertainment, as well the intense riffs.
Chris H. said,
July 4, 2009 at 6:18 am
Morgan, thanks for stopping by. Run to the Hills might be a song relevant to your blog.