Wasted Years. Iron Maiden.

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The original version of this by Iron Maiden is fantastic, with that lead guitar riff played an octave higher than I play it here, starting at the 12th fret and descending all the way down the finger board. The bass player plays a slightly different but complimentary scale.
Marvellous.
But I love the fact that with this heavy rock ballad, if you quieten and slow it down like this it reveals a superbly written (poetic even) story song with meaningful passionate lyrics. We have a story of a hard rock musician who simply misses his home and his girl.
Thank you Iron Maiden. I love this song.
And as always, thank you for listening 🙂🎸
Update September 2023, here is a link to my Tutorial for this version of Wasted Years:-
• Wasted Years Tutorial ...

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@ryanmartin5668 5 ай бұрын

Lifelong Maiden fan here. I clicked on this because I expected a train wreck. What I got was the purest essence of that song I’ve ever heard. You, sir, have my apologies and my respect.

@acmaiden5236 5 ай бұрын

Not gonna lie, I did the same... I changed my mind as soon as he started singing

@ryanmartin5668 5 ай бұрын

@@acmaiden5236 dude has a tutorial on how to play this version. It’s my new obsession.

@jacoblloyd3049 5 ай бұрын

same lolol this was beautiful 😅🥹

@A.D.D.O.C.D.T 5 ай бұрын

Look at his wall ,it was always going to be a bullet train 🚄 🤘

@theycallmehoz 5 ай бұрын

Couldn't have put it better myself. Beautiful rendition.

@dandannerson5925 2 күн бұрын

I'm 49. Listened to this song a thousand times. First time I ever shed a tear. Thank you sir.

@Lizrd46 Күн бұрын

I'm 58 and same hear.

@okcdan69 9 сағат бұрын

same.

@unijaggerflax2975 16 күн бұрын

I’m 400 years old and I listen to Iron Maiden and this cover is great

@stuartclifford8795 16 күн бұрын

Nearly as old as me then 😀. Thanks for listening and commenting 🙂 🎸

@annikachildofthoth 15 күн бұрын

😂

@tiagorada Ай бұрын

I have cried only twice while listening to "Wasted Years". One of them watching Iron Maiden live, in the chorus, thousand people singing together. The other one was few seconds Ago. Thank you, man!

@stuartclifford8795 Ай бұрын

❤

@ripwreckraceway Ай бұрын

@@stuartclifford8795 Amen to that

@michaelsiciliano1253 26 күн бұрын

This is one of the greatest things I've ever experienced

@stuartclifford8795 25 күн бұрын

@@michaelsiciliano1253 ❤

@kainenunyabiz3525 22 күн бұрын

I didn't think I could hear someone make my favourite song even better with a cover... You fucking nailed it sir 🙏

@martindavd 6 ай бұрын

You don’t realize that metal songs can be converted acoustically, until it’s delivered by the right person.

@lelin70 6 ай бұрын

A good song is good or even great in all settings🙏🙏🙏

@erishkigal1 6 ай бұрын

I love Stuart's voice and the message he carries with his age. Perfect for this song!

@briantrend7401 6 ай бұрын

Man this is great thankyou

@echoesvayne9790 6 ай бұрын

.... I generally judge a song based on its ability to be transferred to another style and still have an impact

@KohleKless 6 ай бұрын

Yeah,this is very cool,Bruce would be proud!!

@skytrip5273 6 ай бұрын

The acoustic version with him singing really brings the wisdom out of the song.

@juniordaddyman 6 ай бұрын

I can just picture a man that is a widower that lost his soulmate and is playing this song as a reminder to us all to enjoy everyday and not take it for granted😢😢

@bcelgato2908 6 ай бұрын

@@juniordaddymanI agree. I just lost my wife last year after 30 years together. So yeah, don't take people for granted, don't waste time arguing, and appreciate every moment you get to spend together with your soul mate while you can. I miss her more than words can describe, especially during the holidays.

@kostaskarachalios-jt1wd 6 ай бұрын

@@bcelgato2908 You broke my heart man. Wish u to find the strength you need.

@newcastlemusicstudios 6 ай бұрын

Same thought...

@audieconrad8995 6 ай бұрын

Reminds me a little bit of Johnny Cash's version of Hurt...

@mindeloman 2 ай бұрын

I keep forgetting how old us metal heads are getting. This is a bitter sweet reminder that the music stays young but we get older. As Rob Halford said in Priest's RnR hof speech, "We call ourselves a heavy-metal community that is all-inclusive, no matter what your sexual identity, how you look, the color of your skin, what you believe or don't believe it. Everyone is welcome."

@marciosouza6290 2 ай бұрын

So understand Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years Face up, make your stand Realize you're living in the golden years

@giovi.0 13 күн бұрын

So touching, elegant, restrained, powerful, just beautiful.

@strangelet4588 8 ай бұрын

As a die hard maiden fan, this interpretation blew all the covers I’ve heard right out of the water. Well done.

@kaihendriks9075 8 ай бұрын

same

@NInjaTunazier 8 ай бұрын

Yes sir. Well done Stuart!

@robertbarnes8327 8 ай бұрын

Same for me too.

@groundbeef662 8 ай бұрын

Ive always felt that is a beautiful song and probably overlooked by most non metal and hard rock people as it's maiden, your version shows how delicate and beautiful it is.

@Raphaelhigginbotham 8 ай бұрын

Same here

@TomNewman127 8 ай бұрын

I've been listening to this song for over 20 years, but it's only now that the lyrics have finally showed themselves and touched my soul. Thank you

@1878reddevil 8 ай бұрын

I felt the same about the lyrics 🤘

@mareker 8 ай бұрын

Same here

@timothymelbinger4089 8 ай бұрын

Agreed

@TomRamsayMusic 8 ай бұрын

Totally agree 🙌🙌

@emmanuelbisson8978 8 ай бұрын

Very right indeed.

@Joe-tr4oh Ай бұрын

I'm 60 years old iron maiden rocks forever

@pascal6871 3 күн бұрын

Its such an odd life, so many people brought here by the algorithm witnessing a performance that brings so many of us to tears. I stopped what i was doing entirely and had to listen 3 times in a row. Thank you Mr. Stuart Clifford.

@stuartclifford8795 3 күн бұрын

❤ thank you so much. Comments like yours make my day 🙂🎸

@gcopp81 3 ай бұрын

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: This man understands the essence of rock 'n roll .

@dwad3ify 3 ай бұрын

That’s bc he’s old enough to have been there for it all 🫡

@thefitgm335 2 ай бұрын

Look at how many grown men are shedding tears in these comments (I'm one of them). This hit so hard.

@stuartclifford8795 2 ай бұрын

❤

@Earthangel63 2 ай бұрын

That’s cause we old people Wasted our Years and Money and now it’s really hitting home ( at 53 )😢

@Rockett77 Ай бұрын

❤

@ricklivingston3774 Ай бұрын

Stopped st :40. I'm at work.

@scottsparks5214 Ай бұрын

I may have got a bit misty listening to this. But I'll never admit it

@theodosios2615 23 күн бұрын

Holy crap, I never imagined this song played like this. Fantastic!

@aaromurtomaki3762 Күн бұрын

Wonderful excellent, a real musician, with a real good cover song.

@jgrn43 3 ай бұрын

Just lost my father. Life long maiden fan. This is amazing. I understand this song now. Stuart, you are a gift. Thank you sir.

@stuartclifford8795 3 ай бұрын

❤

@jupitercyclops6521 3 ай бұрын

Bro! Lost my dad (& my hero) 7 yrs ago. My experience has been this; It gets better with time for the most part. There are times when the sorrow is just as bad, but they're way less frequent & the duration isn't as bad. I focus on how fortunate I was to have him in my life at all. PEACE!!

@mertbatuaktas6090 3 ай бұрын

I lost my dad 28 days ago and he is die hard iron maiden fan. Time heals I get it now. I'm feeling better and better.

@BrunoHenrique-jr1uj 3 ай бұрын

Great great cover in accoustic! Your voice suits very well on that! Stay tuned mate Stuart! 👍🏻 🙂 Yeahhhh@@stuartclifford8795

@UnclePorkchop Ай бұрын

this is wholesome

@Octane_73 5 ай бұрын

Never too old to be cool. Great version of the song.

@thelastrebelshow1627 5 ай бұрын

Something tells me he was cool long before he go old.

@user-zq2vu4bs5x 5 ай бұрын

NEVER underestimate an old man 🤘

@allisonmackay3818 5 ай бұрын

How old do you think Iron Maiden are? 😉

@craigc9975 Ай бұрын

I’m imagining Mr Clifford breaking out his guitar while sitting around a camp fire at night with friends and playing this amazing rendition - damn, that would be a hell of a moment!

@ananda_miaoyin Ай бұрын

That would be great...especially if I could do it. I have a really nice Takamine as well but it doesn't sound like that!

@theMusangPullOut Ай бұрын

After all these years i just realized this song is all about to reflecting yourself.. How philosophical..

@JonnyBlade 29 күн бұрын

There is a lot more to Dickinsons lyrics than most people know. One of the best writers in his genre, no doubt.

@Patriot-up2td 6 ай бұрын

I’m 51 now and have been playing this song since I was 13. I’ve never thought to play it this way. You did an excellent job with it. Iron Maiden would be proud.

@jimlahey5623 6 ай бұрын

This is shit.

@TGSamantha091 5 ай бұрын

I'm 53. Maiden Fan Since early 80's. Love this version

@chaz-mi1ch 5 ай бұрын

Me too! We must be about the same age! Rock on!!!

@chaz-mi1ch 5 ай бұрын

Priceless! Thank you for inspiring! ROCK ON!!!!

@alexandremagno6813 5 ай бұрын

Up the Irons! Bravo! Magnific! True!!! 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

@mstevinson1568 5 ай бұрын

I'm almost 60 years old, an old Iron Maiden fan. Curiously click on this video. Brought me to tears. You are AWESOME! Please do more.

@Lllllll76540 4 ай бұрын

Me the same...

@Waltorian 4 ай бұрын

Me too. They were one of the bands that saved my life through high school in the early 80s.

@user-vp6ef3iv6e 3 ай бұрын

Dude, RIGHT?!

@shaynewest8757 3 ай бұрын

Or Adrian Smith who actually wrote it

@grunsfeldband777 17 күн бұрын

Just cried my eyes out best performance I ever heard on KZfaq . His soul shines through this

@watchroll3310 Ай бұрын

When I was 18 years old and I listened to Ironmaiden, old people liked 1950s music. Now, the modern old people listen to Iron maiden.

@franknalley7798 21 күн бұрын

Yep, old folks do listen! I'm 70 and still .........

@watchroll3310 21 күн бұрын

@@franknalley7798 you have the best music

@franknalley7798 21 күн бұрын

Iron Maiden is one of those bands that just keep getting the lyrics right. Talent and soul. Amazing! I don't know shi# and I can prove it! But my heart melts when someone taps into the spirit. I will always be a fan. I'm lucky to be able to listen and enjoy. Thanks for sharing.

@rmauad Күн бұрын

All I have to say in this drunken night is congratulations to you sir. You represent what's the best of rock n roll!! All my respect. Yours sincerely friend, Ricardo Mauad!

@alan220781 8 ай бұрын

As a Maiden diehard I never realized how emotional and powerful the lyric is until I heard this magnifique cover. Well done Sir. Up the Irons.🤘🏻

@whaackjob1 8 ай бұрын

That's exactly what I thought.

@johnwagg1538 8 ай бұрын

This really puts a total different perspective on the song for me. It does seem like the lyrics hit harder. Great cover

@mangdiddlesDOTcom 8 ай бұрын

Same here

@johnoreilly9827 8 ай бұрын

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

@johnoreilly9827 8 ай бұрын

😅go😅d bless hi😅m he is correct 😅😊😅😅😅😅😅th😅e golden years😅

@birlupis 5 ай бұрын

I'm a 54-year old lifelong Maiden fan from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and I am bawling my eyes out. Holy. Shit. What a masterful rendition.

@stuartclifford8795 5 ай бұрын

Thanks from England 🙂

@jenniferk507 5 ай бұрын

Same here.

@collinhall6583 5 ай бұрын

🥲

@derivicus 5 ай бұрын

I'm 58

@clappagemcphee 4 ай бұрын

Abrazos para ti desde sudáfrica, hermano

@user-xy3dt3cq6c 2 ай бұрын

When he sings it, it's like wisdom being passed down to those who are just starting out on the road of life

@user-ou1xd9om4t 2 ай бұрын

Respect from Russian fan of Iron Maiden! 👍

@stuartclifford8795 2 ай бұрын

Thanks from England 🙂 🎸

@slavisakovacevic5575 3 ай бұрын

I just hope Bruce himself, hear this somethimes in his life.

@craigbrown1672 2 ай бұрын

Adrian’s song my bro

@ketapillar Ай бұрын

Needs more cowbell!

@slavisakovacevic5575 Ай бұрын

I dont get it 😂@@ketapillar

@michaelinnes992 Ай бұрын

Brilliant song; Brilliant,heartfelt, inspirational performance. I listen over and over again. For those who seek😅 a better place and time. That lies ahead, not in our cherry picked imaginations of days gone by. Thank you for the time and persistence in developing your gift to share later in life. You inspire me to look ahead and achieve again

@mediumdoubledouble9012 8 ай бұрын

This is what happens when you take away everything away from a studio version and see the skeleton of a song. Truly well written songs will always last no matter how basic it’s covered. This is a perfect example. I love it, this is the best way to learn any song. Break it right down to this, then build on it.

@natmanprime4295 7 ай бұрын

this guy and ryan adams show me that acoustic is better version

@cleberasilva1994 7 ай бұрын

I wouldnt say skeleton of the song, but the core, the soul.

@keithpye2701 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant my friend

@matthewbodmer5552 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant, for sure. Cheers to this man.

@briancolman4142 7 ай бұрын

Truth

@priestof1s 2 ай бұрын

Lifelong Iron Maiden fan here. Outstanding job! We are dying off and it does my heart good to see a man sit down and throw out one of the great ones. In an age of trash spewing out of the speakers what a way to scream LONG LIVE MAIDEN!

@marcios5269 Ай бұрын

"Ain't it funny how it is? You never miss it til' it's gone away" beautiful

@stuartclifford8795 Ай бұрын

And my heart is lying there and will be till my dying day... Yes beautiful words... Thanks for listening and commenting 🙂 🎸

@Earthangel63 Ай бұрын

And it makes me wonder “WHY?”

@Earthangel63 Ай бұрын

Thanks for looking ❤️

@slawomirlitwinowicz6694 8 ай бұрын

Few years ago, while I listened that song, I was depressed. Time passed, and now I understand the meaning of this masterpiece. Greetings from Poland

@JohnDoe-fz7hz 8 ай бұрын

Polish guy depressed? no cars to snitch 😉Just Kidding. Hope you solved it and being well🙌🙌

@erishkigal1 8 ай бұрын

to jest w ogóle genialny kawałek, pozdrawiam!

@stuartclifford8795 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and welcome to England. I'm glad you like my acoustic version of this brilliant song. Hope you're no longer depressed 🙂. Thanks for listening and commenting it makes my day 😊 🎸

@carlgreen7981 8 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this Stuart. I play guitar myself and this has inspired me to try and improve. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

@jasonbecker7899 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful cover. Greetings from Chile

@MrPauloteixeira21 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations Stuart, today you made a 38-year-old grown man shed a tear on public transport on the way to work with your brilliant interpretation. I've been listening to Maiden since I was a child, influenced by my brothers and whenever I feel sad, wondering if I'm living my years well, this song reminds me that yes, I am. Big hug from São Paulo, Brazil. Keep rocking!

@stuartclifford8795 4 ай бұрын

Big hugs back from England. Thanks for your kind words and thanks for listening and commenting 🙂 🎸

@willc8755 4 ай бұрын

Put a tear in my heart also🤙🤘

@ProphetTomas 4 ай бұрын

I too shed tears.

@ronenos2396 4 ай бұрын

Im not sure why but your comment brought me to tears…Life huh 🤍respect🤘🏼

@stuartclifford8795 4 ай бұрын

@@ronenos2396 it's very heartwarming for me to know that my passion for the music and the words gets through to people. Thank you for listening and commenting it makes my day 🙂🎸

@peppito2775 Ай бұрын

I am 45 years old and I‘ve been a MAIDEN fan for 34 years and I am very touched by this version. Thank you!

@lemondrop2920 Ай бұрын

Same age, same impression. Easy! For me, this song says it all. Realizing the meaning of these lyrics is giving me pure inner peace. Of course, there are people my age with more money, a shinier car and whatsoever. But: I am healthy. I have two healthy kids and a wonderful relationship. I have no worries about tomorrow. This is my time and I am aware of it each night I go to bed. If things should change to the worse, I know what I had. If not: my life is a gift

@Loriburnett 21 күн бұрын

I was 16 and a total metal head when this song came out. Great the version of this man acoustically. This song always got me emotional, especially now when I think about it and listen to it. Especially when I drink a little too much . Eddie rules lol

@nicholasrhoades6331 24 күн бұрын

This is why I love music. Borrow it, put some of yourself in it, watch what happens!

@robertkay9871 6 ай бұрын

As a 58 yo Iron Maiden fan, I love how this guy has his own take on the song 😄

@jamesschmidt5813 5 ай бұрын

I wish there was a double like button. One like isn't enough.

@DanielMcGillis-xs6rt 19 сағат бұрын

My favorite Maiden song. Wonderful message.

@lzylightnin Ай бұрын

Somebody's grandpa got 2 million views because he showed a lot of people how heavy this song is I, for one, really didn't *hear* these lyrics till I saw this. And Iron Maiden was my first favorite band in the 80s

@TheDudeAbides369 6 ай бұрын

I'm 60 and Iron Maiden is my favorite band of all time. Your amazing acoustic rendition brought tears to my eyes! Well played, man. well played...

6 ай бұрын

same here man

@TGSamantha091 5 ай бұрын

Indeed same

5 ай бұрын

😶@@TGSamantha091

@jeroendekker1053 5 ай бұрын

Same here man 👍😢 That was really the golden years

@winx4930 5 ай бұрын

😫😫😫😫😩😓😯😄

@navaskin 8 ай бұрын

I heard this at 14. I'm 51 as well. What a ride. This version brought me to tears. At 14 it was a warning. At 51 it's a beautiful reflection. Lots of crazy. So many beautiful moments! I'm celebrating life at this tender age. Thank you for sharing. This is in my rotation.

@charterofrightsandfreedoms6064 8 ай бұрын

Well Said

@michelleisaacson6069 8 ай бұрын

Same here. Was 15 when I heard it and 52 now....perfectly said

@sjnix7044 8 ай бұрын

Somewhere in Time was my first Maiden show at (Scream for me) Long Beach Arena. What you just said is the PERFECT encapsulation of what this song represents both the original and this version for me at 52. I'm a little teary thinking about it but it's a good teary. :)

@jongreen6422 8 ай бұрын

I also listened to this when I was younger this is a beautiful version

@user-gf2nd2ig1y 8 ай бұрын

Well Said,.... AMAZING Version,..I Was Automatically Drawn in somehow,👍 Thank you,I'm Grateful

@billyd7882 Ай бұрын

Wow. This man does justice to the original.

@dave4293 14 күн бұрын

Im 15 yo and you have my BIGGEST RESPECT, I love Iron Maiden and this is beautiful😁

@LovingGoodContent 6 ай бұрын

This is what KZfaq was made for. I adore humanity. I aspire to be this man's energy.

@grunsfeldband777 17 күн бұрын

His soul is pure cried my eyes out

@unijaggerflax2975 16 күн бұрын

KEEP THAT SAME ENERGY IS WILD

@richporak 8 ай бұрын

I’m 51 and that was one of my all time favorite Maiden songs and this guy brought a tear to my eye. Amazing !!!!

@cdbig9er 8 ай бұрын

Same here brother.

@TimothyHuffGuitar 8 ай бұрын

52 here and yes...this was very emotionally captivating and moved me.

@iraevans2013 8 ай бұрын

47… somewhere in time was my first maiden album. Ty

@charliepearson1678 8 ай бұрын

Yup

@pumpalBo 8 ай бұрын

48, same thoughts

@hemendrasrivastava4634 14 күн бұрын

Iron Maiden was the first big metal band and one of the first big international acts that came to India, and people including me travelled from across the country to watch them live. A sea of black tshirts singing along. And Bruce yelled from the stage, "Remember this day, you will tell your grand kids one day, that you were there the day metal came to India". Your rendition reminds me of this, thanks from the bottom of my heart for reminding me of that period in my life.

@stuartclifford8795 13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much from England. I am amazed and delighted that my music reaches so far. Thanks for listening and commenting it makes my day 🙂 🎸

@wackyruss 21 күн бұрын

As all the Metal fans become Grandpas, we are gonna see more and more dudes like this Rockin’ Out the Assisted Living Facilities!!!!

@stuartclifford8795 21 күн бұрын

😀🎸

@m_tal939 8 ай бұрын

Never heard any one do an acoustic version of a Maiden song. Makes you realise how great the lyrics are. Brilliantly done.

@stuartclifford8795 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve. Yes indeed beautiful lyrics I agree. I'm just learning another Maiden song "Como estais amigo" which I hope to upload in a week or two.🙂 Thank you for listening and commenting it makes my day 😊 🎸

@pedroteran5885 8 ай бұрын

There is a Maiden acoustic cover project with multiple albums called Maiden United. It had a couple of Within Temptation musicians and Damian Wilson on vocals, who was (or is said to have been, anyway) shortlisted to replace Bruce Dickinson when he left the band. For instance, their take on The Evil That Men Do is really good. Btw, great cover, Stuart! 😊 I'm very much expecting your Cómo Estáis Amigos.

@frostillicusband 8 ай бұрын

@@pedroteran5885there's also Nylon Maiden but those are mostly classical guitar instrumental covers, with occasional guest vocals

@kevinmacleod6761 8 ай бұрын

Hi from up here in Alness in the Highlands of Scotland. That was a fantastic cover version. Very impressive.😊

@Duncan8er 8 ай бұрын

If you watch the movie Spun, it has an acoustic version of Number of the Beast. I think Billy Corban was the music director for the film.

@stevebeck57 8 ай бұрын

I’m 65 years old and sat with my jaw dropped. I sent this video to my grandson who has 2 bands. He was amazed at the acoustic version.♥️👍🏼🙏 Great job!

@MisterMeEu 8 ай бұрын

Me too

@barrieprice7073 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic mate love the feeling you put into it

@Lee-pf3bw 8 ай бұрын

Stolen arrangement but great result

@Sixril 8 ай бұрын

@@Lee-pf3bw do you have the original arrangement please ?

@Chrishagen 8 ай бұрын

@@Lee-pf3bwbullsh!t. Stolen from whom? Always one hater.

@billbarker3715 Күн бұрын

I have to keep listening to this song. The original is great this just as good.

@jimmywilson1388 Күн бұрын

I watch it every time it pops up on my KZfaq feed…💪🏼👊🏼

@Supe-for-the-soul 8 ай бұрын

At 51 and undergoing a mid-life crisis, these lyrics have finally taken on a hitherto unseen depth of meaning. And a large part of that is owed to how you delivered this cover. Thank you, sir. I realize these are my golden years. Love from 12,000 feet in the mountains of Bhutan.

@stuartclifford8795 8 ай бұрын

Welcome to England Bhutan! 🙂

@TheBillaro 8 ай бұрын

bhutan! can i come visit. add me on line. geoffreycurrie

@mikekolokowsky 8 ай бұрын

Did you come from Bhutan? I ask because running out to the mountains of Bhutan is what someone in a mid-life crisis would do to cure themself. If you start from there and have a mid-life crisis anyway... I don’t know. Run to a mid level city and get a meaningless desk job to find yourself?

@Monomate360 8 ай бұрын

Ive had a midlife crises my entire life lol This is an excellent performance of a really life changing song 😎

@thomasschuldt4557 8 ай бұрын

Love and light to you, brother 🙏🌞❤

@JV-df9em 5 ай бұрын

It’s funny, I’ve been listening to Maiden my entire life, and I don’t think I ever truly LISTENED to the lyrics. Wow.

@allisonmackay3818 5 ай бұрын

Oh I don't believe that. But some of their songs are sleeper gems, I agree. They hide behind the Powerslaves and Troopers...

@LearnCompositionOnline 5 ай бұрын

This is their best. I don’t hear it for their e C D

@pedroamani9406 24 күн бұрын

I'm back here for the fourth time. It's so emotional and moving. I'm overwhelmed every time. Thank you..... Ich bin zum vierten Mal wieder hier. Es so emotional und ergreifend. Ich bin jedesmal überwältigt. Danke dir.....

@stuartclifford8795 23 күн бұрын

Veilen dank from England. Thanks for listening and commenting 🙂 🎸

@dennisroach5424 Ай бұрын

Rockstar! Wherever you are now, they're the golden years

@user-bg7tn5rq4b 10 ай бұрын

The best acoustic cover of Iron Maiden 🎉🤘👏

@stuartclifford8795 10 ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much. It gives me great pleasure to share my music, and warm comments like yours make my day. Thanks again 🙂 🎸

@peterbos3487 10 ай бұрын

For an also great acoustic version of this song see the Dutch Artist Anneke, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbeEh8yWnpaXpWg.html

@TabuRobo 8 ай бұрын

Indeed!

@stephanedorion992 5 ай бұрын

It's absolutely perfect. I was 20... doesn't feel the same 37 years later... Rock will never die.

@username604error5 Ай бұрын

How could Maiden have crafted this Banging classic of its time …. which would become a recapitulation for our senior years and souls …. That is some Divine Metal Gods stuff at work ❤ Peace ☮️ and Blessings to all ❤

@robertjelicic6651 2 күн бұрын

Miss You forever, Beatrice❤

@451dskots88 6 ай бұрын

Wasted Years has always been my favorite Iron Maiden song... Sir you did this song some serious justice.

@hieroglyfiharri4601 6 ай бұрын

This version is the best

@danielcraveneri9269 5 ай бұрын

🤙😈🤘💜

@reubensane5539 8 ай бұрын

I never thought an Iron Maiden metal song would make such a perfect melancholy, folk song ,beautiful.

@The-Real-Blissful-Ignorance 8 ай бұрын

Check out Beth Patterson, she has a terrific cover of Wasted Years.

@mikespearwood3914 8 ай бұрын

@@The-Real-Blissful-Ignorance Exactly what this reminded me of!

@ShedDwellerMakerandRepairer 8 ай бұрын

Thats exactly what every iron maiden song is, just with a metallic twist.😂

@joelsero 8 ай бұрын

Great songs with melodies do, regardless of the instrumentation. This concept seems to have been lost on at least a generation of popular and metal music.

@jordanleblanc1379 8 ай бұрын

Lovely!🤘

@mikehicks8064 2 күн бұрын

Maiden should bring this guy on tour. This kicks ass.

@bigfoot-5150 Ай бұрын

Awesome! Turned a metal song into a beautiful haunting melody.😢

@HD-Tech 8 ай бұрын

As a long time Maiden fan this was absolutely the most beautiful rendition of this song Ive ever heard. Bruce must hear this! Well done Sir, well done!

@Terk131 8 ай бұрын

Go check out the new one posted from yesterday he Blaze era 😉

@HD-Tech 8 ай бұрын

@@Terk131 That's gotta be my least favorite of all of them. That's putting it politely

@Terk131 8 ай бұрын

@@HD-Tech I love the he 1st 2, the Killers tour was phenomenal

@markhansjahrling5648 8 ай бұрын

This is A Gem !! 🇺🇸

@CBT5777 7 ай бұрын

I believe Adrian Smith wrote this song. He should hear it too!

@RH-xs8gz 5 ай бұрын

I’m sitting here with my jaw on the floor. This is truly one of the best covers of any song I’ve ever heard. I applaud you sir for taking a great song and interpreting it in such an unexpected way. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@stuartclifford8795 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! 🙂🎸

@DuncanChristopher-ek5vn Ай бұрын

He didn't butcher my favorite Maiden song. Sterling work!!!!!

@rakkon1 Ай бұрын

No doubt about it. Don't need electric power to grab your attention. All you need is a man like this, to grab your soul.

@Cyb3riano 8 күн бұрын

Beautiful ! congrats ! Listening to Iron Maiden for the past 40+ years ,I can say this this is awesome. My respects from Buenos Aires 🇦🇷

@stuartclifford8795 7 күн бұрын

Thanks from England 🙂 🎸

@Shogunwario 8 ай бұрын

I never realized how well written that song was. This was really great.

@coachwhitford7315 8 ай бұрын

Like Chris Cornell's version of Michael Jackson's Billie Jean. Appreciate the song far more. Well done sir.

@sebdos 8 ай бұрын

All adrian smith songs are like this, unczn feel he wrote them Raw

@LordAshCash 10 ай бұрын

Amazing version, the playing and the singing are so emotionally beautiful, I got goosebumps.

@stuartclifford8795 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Lord Ash 🙂. I'm glad you liked my acoustic version of this brilliant song. Thanks for listening and commenting it makes my day 😊 🎸

@davedewhurst1095 8 ай бұрын

That's brilliant!❤never heard the song I can tell you made it amazing!

@gondyocoachmusico8349 8 ай бұрын

@@stuartclifford8795 i want the notes , of Your Version 🙏🏼 please

@stella.orientis 8 ай бұрын

Incredibly beautiful... ❤️

@LordAshCash 8 ай бұрын

@@user-ty4bx4kw9k I agree. But this song including the lyrics,was written by Adrian Smith.

@jimanleo8312 Ай бұрын

I would love to think that Bruce and the boys have heard this ( admittedly there are thousands of covers) and realize how deeply they have impacted all of the EdHeads on this planet. Never a dull moment- even if it makes me cry.

@mikewilson8594 6 күн бұрын

Another peaceful weekend of listening to your amazing acoustic renditions of so many classic songs! Thank you!

@stuartclifford8795 5 күн бұрын

❤

@DM.98 6 ай бұрын

How much power with only an acoustic guitar and a beautiful voice...Thank you Sir you have my respect. Greetings from Italy

@stuartclifford8795 6 ай бұрын

Thanks from England 🙂

@mystifyme7328 8 ай бұрын

I hardly know what to say !! 56 years, a guitarist for 35 of them. Wow memories..An excellent track, and brilliant version both in style and vocal. A treat Stuart. I salute you.

@pacoonate2034 8 ай бұрын

What you said!! Pure talent

@georgelaird8703 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely I love this version, Stuart you need a Ivor Novello for this pal 🎉

@georgelaird8703 8 ай бұрын

Hopefully the band will reach out, knowing them they will,the humblest of metal bands 🤘

@NewSlaveAge 8 ай бұрын

Ik geniet. 🥰

@gmutt26 Ай бұрын

Wow. Somewhere in time was the first cd I ever bought 30 years ago. This should be released as a single. Sounds amazing.

@ErikMoratzka Ай бұрын

Are you kidding me?! Please, make more of these. So many of the rock ballads are trapped by their genre’s reputation, and are actually beautifully written lyrics and, when stripped of the noise, are often delicate and hauntingly beautiful compositions. This is a great example. Some of RUSH’s songs would be good material as well.

@stuartclifford8795 Ай бұрын

Thanks Erik. If you look down the list on my channel there are a couple more Maiden songs there including my most recent "Paschendale ". Thanks for listening and commenting it makes my day 🙂 🎸

@metal-marco 2 ай бұрын

My wife just came in to hear who is singin so beautifully (She's a singer herself). Thanks for an emotional moment. It sounds very honest.

@stuartclifford8795 2 ай бұрын

From the heart 🙂 Thanks for listening and commenting and thanks to your wife too. I'm so glad my music is shared in this way 🙂🎸

@chubbrock659 2 ай бұрын

What does that mean? “Sounds honest”

@stuartclifford8795 2 ай бұрын

@@chubbrock659 from the heart ❤ 🙂🎸

@metal-marco 2 ай бұрын

@@chubbrock659 Thats what it says: If he was a 14 year old upperclass insta-addict singing about "wasted years" i wouldn't believe him....;)

@chubbrock659 2 ай бұрын

@@metal-marco gotcha, that makes sense

@mosherj666 8 ай бұрын

I've been a Maiden fan 44 years, and this interpretation of Wasted Years is magnificent. 😁🤘

@Dmitri_I Ай бұрын

Great performance! It turned out very emotional, it really touches me to the depths of my soul. Thank you very much from all Iron Maiden fans.

@grunsfeldband777 17 күн бұрын

The soul you have thank you sir needed that blessed be may you know how beautiful your soul is. From a musician to another one . I iust cried my eyes out . You sir have a beautiful soul. We are 💙💙💙💙💙💙 we are blue

@stuartclifford8795 17 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, your comment made my day. Thanks for listening and commenting 🙂 🎸

@SavDog262 8 ай бұрын

I realize he’s living in his golden years like a boss!! Well done sir!

@dougjoha 5 ай бұрын

As a 52yo Maiden fan you sir brought a tear to my eye also with the beauty you bought out in this classic track.

@fullmetalpanzer1503 4 күн бұрын

This version gave me such chills. Beautiful.

@shannonalaminski2619 6 күн бұрын

More please! I love live music. I love live Iron Maiden. But this is intriguing and different and excellent!

@innocentvictim9920 3 ай бұрын

Probably the absolute best cover of this Iron Maiden song I’ve ever heard, cried all the way through it. Magnificent in my opinion.

@ScarbadosSlim 8 ай бұрын

As a 56 year old and life long Iron Maiden fan, can I say what an absolutely wonderful cover this is. As a long time sufferer of depression, this song helps me to focus on the positives and the love that surrounds me today and to let go of the negatives of the past. The original version and this beautiful 'calm' version echo the opposing states of mind I find myself in. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

@sildondoc Ай бұрын

Don't get tired of listening. One of my favorite versions. Congrats from Brasil.

@stuartclifford8795 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much from England 🙂🎸

@rafaelvazquez12 2 ай бұрын

I almost forgot to watch it today!

@dubbelkagge 7 ай бұрын

I am usually allergic to maidencovers. 99.9% of them are a shame. But this, sir. This is purely and utterly perfection. Very well done!

@raultorres6283 7 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@captainzeppos 7 ай бұрын

This. This is not a "cover". This is someone very talented transforming a well known song to something else, to his own song. I'm not ashamed to say I like this song better than the original, and I've been listening to the original for decades now.

@gomongio 6 ай бұрын

Same happens to me whenever I hear a Maiden song made for singer A but sung by any of the other two. Bruce never could make Paul’s songs justice, Blaze’s voice is totally different than the ones of his predecessors.

@SplishySploshy 8 ай бұрын

My god, this was beautiful! The older, wisened vocals really suit this song and give it a really unique impact that gave me goosebumps!

@radiotrin37 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I literally had goosebumps also while listening to this beautiful delivery

@Magicalfluidprocess 8 ай бұрын

#metoo

@BruceSeesall 15 күн бұрын

Wow that's awesome Stuart...great voice man too. Hi from Canada. Great stuff.

@stuartclifford8795 14 күн бұрын

Thanks Bruce from England. I visited Canada a couple of times. Beautiful 🙂🎸

@berkanasc1038 8 ай бұрын

i could've never imagined this version of the song would sound so original, comforting and nostalgic(?). this really is a once in life experience.

@PestreiterT 7 ай бұрын

My 14 year old me was blown away by the original version. My 40 year old is blown away by this! Amazing cover!

@ryanharrison8412 7 ай бұрын

I JUST CALLED MY BEST FRIEND AND SAID THIS WILL BE PLAYED AT MY FUNERAL 🤘🤘

@troutslayer3510 7 ай бұрын

My hardheaded sixteen year old self would have never given this the time of day in 1986...I'm ever grateful that as we age we evolve...I have been sending this vid to all of my ol runnin buddies....it is truly a work of beauty...and i listen to it as often as i surf youtube....

@Lonederanger 7 ай бұрын

Got to agree with all the comments, I got my first Maiden album at 7 which was Killers and Number of the beast and been a super fan since, never have I heard a cover like this, gives a completely different feeling for the song. Nice work mate!

@TADDs101 5 күн бұрын

OVER 2.3-MILLION VIEWS! you Stuart Clifford have an amazing talent my friend. Keep following your dreams and keep posting your music here for all of us to enjoy

@stuartclifford8795 5 күн бұрын

❤

@eddielangwinski9864 Ай бұрын

Loved the song then and love it even more after hearing this beautiful rendition of the song

@user-yo9td7sx8m 6 ай бұрын

When a heavy song is performed acoustically and sung with pure emotion, it shows how powerful the lyrics can be. Beautiful rendition.

@juliodavila424 8 ай бұрын

What a beautiful rendition of this Maiden classic. The song was always melancholy, so this acoustic version hits just right.

@jasonlemere1683 8 ай бұрын

Well said.

@Bodacious_Bob420 2 ай бұрын

I’m 29 and just had a son. A beautiful baby boy, Neo, my first-born. And when I tell you, he will know and love Iron Maiden until I go dancing with the dead.

@stuartclifford8795 2 ай бұрын

❤

@kevincostello3856 Ай бұрын

Beautifully said

@Mindfuck502 Ай бұрын

Let’s hope he‘ll be the chosen one

@brentlanyon4654 Ай бұрын

The nights can be long, but the years are short. Savor the time and enjoy the journey.

@mikeallen8131 Ай бұрын

This is fantastic. And it just goes to prove that great songwriting knows no barriers.

@stuartclifford8795 Ай бұрын

Oh yeah, so true. Thanks for listening and commenting it makes my day 🙂 🎸

@ianparrish6543 7 ай бұрын

And people say metal is just noise. This sounds beautiful to me. Written by extremely talented musicians and done fantastic by this gentlemen right here. 😮😊

@brettenator 7 ай бұрын

Obviously this cover isn't metal

@piotrkrol7525 7 ай бұрын

Maybe something harder than heavy metal is just noise to some...

@necrosadotor 7 ай бұрын

and obviously metal isn't "just noise".@@brettenator