Iron Maiden - Charlotte The Harlot (Live 1980)

[chorizo06]

this is a Dianno's song

[timmy2095]

personally i love both bruce and paul equally

[KARL6226]

still prefer Bruce!!

[gingerninja7246]

why argue about the singers, iron maiden have always been fucking amazing

[hankazaria]

If you think about it, Iron Maiden has had two great singers on its' line up. They released their two first albums, which are considered gems, with Paul, so much they were part of the NWOBHM, and with Bruce Dickinson, who took them to another level. Tell me of anyone who doesn't have IRON MAIDEN or KILLERS? Ask any of the big four bands, and they will tell you they have any of these two.

[Pugg3nton]

I think this may have sounded a little better had Paul Di'Anno not been completely fucking shitfaced when he was singing it.

[NGC7319]

nwobhm at his best!

[se7endaylie]

UNTOUCHABLE. Whole album is perfect



[creationoftheworld]

I dont know about any of you , but i consider these days the golden days of iron maiden , in my opinion these first two albums with paul di anno are far superior to any album made with bruce !

[rampike74]

@creationoftheworld

brus? hu de hel is brus?

[someNRS]

@creationoftheworld for you maybe, but not for me

[creationoftheworld]

@someNRS to each their own !

[pinksmithfloyd]

lol b4 the metal horns... it was the middle finger lol

[PhotonBagger]

and 2 things: bruce is good, but not THAT good, and 2: anyone who dislikes this has not been to a live show ever. period. ever. before u comment go see a live gig of ANY band. ty. g'nite.

[PhotonBagger]

di'Anno knew/knows how to write lyrics

[downwithjedward]

@PhotonBagger this was a dave murray song.

[touaregk]

Compare that to any and every thing going on back then...

no wonder maiden are fuckin gigantic

[raxanci]

what a hell's energy!

[tugurbio]

They rocked the shit out of most bands their time....

[ColtraneTaylor]

"My mum's here, so better not say any more"

and he follows that up with

"so let's all the middle fingers, come on"

[Adennos]

Dedicated to my ex.

[ColtraneTaylor]

@Adennos Does she have any videos on the internet giving a swish with her arse in the air or maybe even having a group of men shoot loads onto her face?

[SFAQX]

@Adennos +1

[Bradford621]

UP THE FUCKIN IRONS

[Negotin4ever]

maiden with di'anno and maiden with Bruce are totaly different things, and both PERFECT, Di'anno and Bruce are...well like gods just i don't belive in that shit, just THE GREATEST

[BakinKolacMekDekin]

@Negotin4ever Negotinac ne pametuj mnogo :p

[Negotin4ever]

@BakinKolacMekDekin jbg, moram malo :D

[acdcironmaiden96]

was this song originaly written by adrian smith when dave and adrian were in their own band

[catshumpcats3]

@acdcironmaiden96 No this was written by dave, h ttp: //e n.wik ipedia .org /wiki /Charlotte _the _harlot

[carlocki01]

no marshall there!

[catshumpcats3]

@carlocki01 This is early early EARLY maiden.

[02victorjst]

Adrian has his captive place in the hall of Killer guitarrists!

[AzraelX661]

awesome, btw his armpitt hair is off putting, no offence

[CoNteMpTone]

@AzraelX661 its MANLY, you pussy!

[AzraelX661]

@CoNteMpTone i know but still

[aceblackie]

di'anno is fuck!

[Mutleytech]

I gotta say Di'anno suited the first two albums perfectly and he seems to be damn good live. What a performance!

[aikodude]

FUCKIN A PAUL! !!!

[allanonskid]

If only Paul wasn't a druggy... shame

[MrOutsider82]

@allanonskid maybe if he wasn't he wouldn't be like that lol they should 've tell him to get help and wait for things to get better that said bruce is fockin' great too

[foad6661]

Di'anno was good but Bruce was the missing link for the leap to stardom

[cuppateadee]

i saw them 30 times from pub in hammersmith in late 70s and with dianno they were much better and thought they were shite with bruce dickenson

[johnnykeatingswift]

I saw them 6 times that year,top, top band and Paul Di was the nuts, shame they support the vermin, but great musicians, top songs,punk attitude with a bit of craft.

[aahlstrom93]

Di'Anno is the best !

[Asscobara]

I think that there are 10 assholes in this world.

[edwinm1]

@Asscobara No, those are ten harlots named charlotte 

[rampike74]

@Asscobara

I hope they do not.... nevermind.

[felix98emre]

@Asscobara someone created one more asshole...

[kottisha]

superb!

[MrBassDude15]

Where did you get this footage?

[blablabloly]

@MrBassDude15 It was officially released on EARLY DAYS DVD in 2005 and if its not avalible in your country you should buy it on eBay.

[Bananenbennie]

Paul Dianno, what a boss!!

[everybodynakhead]

SO EIGHTIES, SO GOOD!

[1joeezz1]

NOW THIS IS IRON MAIDEN!!!! UP THE IRONS!!!!!!

[simonaskoira]

cool volal - drunken - but rules

[malewhoreslag]

14 April 1980. I was 4 days old :) I found this to be far superior than the Rainbow footage on that same Early Days DVD. Paul's voice much better here. His vocals could be of very variable quality from gig to gig. I prefer his style over Bruce's, but there was absolutely NO WAY Paul could've done as much touring as they did later on. He would've become mute!

[patconnelify]

I used to think he was sayin choc-aholic ha ha, I didnt have the album sleve just a tape as a kid. Charrlotte the harlot what an epic tune!

[patconnelify]

I used to think he was sayin choc-aholic ha ha, I didnt have the album sleve just a tape as a kid. Charrlotte the harlot what an epic tune!

[janborrowitz]

All harlots from our neighbourhood like this song

[MrMetalfate]

excellent!! merci a toi lifeson69!!!

[tonyfats45]

Dianno laid the foundation ..Bruce perfected it

[halfjaw77]

I loving that raw bass tone from Harris!!

[SolidusGabriel]

You can clearly see in this song how early Maiden was one of the roots for Thrash Metal.

[EddieVH666]

What an awesome performance both singers rule for me and I like them equally but I will admit that killers is my favorite album and the energy on the first two records while still being there wasn't as intense after dianno left

[eddribeiro77]

Note when he screams -every rock n roll singer must scream - Charlotte the Harllot; Dickinson would never have that masculine punch. There's two band in my opinion.

[MegaTommy97]

@eddribeiro77 bruce dickinson has a fantastic vocal range.paul is strong,true,but he ain't as good as bruce.no way

[eddribeiro77]

@MegaTommy97 we're talking about different styles and I respect your opinion. I guess Bruce has a broader vocal range, indeed. But take a look at Di'anno remember tomorrow tv studio german...

[MegaTommy97]

@eddribeiro77 yes I respect your opinion too.Di'anno kicks ass.true.but I prefer Bruce

[janborrowitz]

@MegaTommy97 I think so

[eddribeiro77]

xalot d a lot - said him when announcing the song!!

[eddribeiro77]

xalot d a lot - said him

[j8sony]

love di'anno!

[DREAD621]

so crude and intense!!!!! i love the di´anno era!!!

[filth69ify1]

Catchiest song ever

[renatogbastos]

This is the only iron's part that i like. The union of punk and metal that results true rock'n roll!! Iron Maiden has died to me after Killers album. I respect them, but i dont like Bruce's era. I can't even hear them today.

[filth69ify1]

@renatogbastos damn so that means you only like 2 albums.

[1963vintage]

@filth69ify1 Yup!

[killer94340]

I prefers Bruce but this song is fucking good !

[spiraldive2]

quit bitchin over who's the best singer. DiAnno suided Maiden perfectly AT THAT TIME. Dickinson may be a more powerful operatic singer. But... a metal band with a punk singer???? if only they knew what was to come 30 years later...

[braincrisp1]

Timeless album. Every song rocks. Metal at its purest!

[r3b000t]

Dianno is the true soul of Maiden - Donkeyhead Dickinson can't sing this song to save his life

[catshumpcats3]

@r3b000t FUCK YOU! Bruce IS 1000x better than paul day/dianno

[hovogliadileggere]

@catshumpcats3 dickinson is only different.

[catshumpcats3]

@hovogliadileggere and a better singer, front-man, pilot, DJ, musician, drummer, guitarist, need i say more?

[LDPKristo27]

Well, charlotte you told me you love me true !!! so fucking beautiful, wish i was there

[SlayerSp777]

Paul Di'anno's voice is fucking awesome!

[TheCozybear65]

loved Maiden in 1980!!

[ScanDeez]

Too many people tried to copy Bruce in the mid 80's and it makes listening to metal now seem boring. Sometimes I have to listen to the Paul and Blaze years so that I can enjoy Maiden again. Still a Maiden fan till the end though :O Up the Irons!

[bengativo6]

charlotte the harlot used to live on 22 acacia avenue

[picturelife]

3:09-3:11 . price of ticket.

[BB99NO]

@picturelife Mine at Manchester was £3.20

[hovogliadileggere]

@BB99NO you are very lucky you saw this maiden

[BB99NO]

@hovogliadileggere Saw them 4 times that year.3 times with Denis and once with Aidy on guitar .

1980

What a year .They backed Priest ,then metal for muthas,then there 1st headline tour and lastly Women in uniform tour .Some other good nwobhm bands on as well

[hovogliadileggere]

@BB99NO you are very luck, excuse for my english im italian. but i know maiden came in italy very early, 1980 with kiss(they supported kiss). 2 gigs, milan and rome, then, they were headliner, about killers album. maiden with dickinson, chose italy for warm up of dickinson. but i prefer this maidns, of di'anno

[mrbungle0714]

pure raw talent......bruce is too polished for my taste technically hes really good but paul is all heart.... the break down is awesome

[mrbungle0714]

pure raw talent......bruce is too polished for my taste technically hes really good but paul is all heart....

[ColtraneTaylor]

theesh eeiishha ... song called charrlot thee aarlot!

Paul!

[justtimmy666]

definitely in my maiden top 5, right next to wasted years, remember tomorrow, the prisoner and fear of the dark.

[justtimmy666]

definitely in my maiden top5. next to the prisoner, wasted years, remember tomorrow and fear of the dark.

[ChicagoTRS]

I think the Di'Anno Maiden songs stand the test of time far better than the Dickinson era. Early stuff still seems fresh 30 years later.

[ColtraneTaylor]

@ChicagoTRS Absolutely. Bruce Maiden got raped by the test of time, and all these years later he sounds like a irritating power metal singer. Bring back Paul or even Blaze.

[atsstockburn]

@ChicagoTRS

There is something so mesmerizing in this performance. Paul's energy is astronomical as well as the band members. It reminds me of how cool it was in the early 80s. God I miss those days.

Damn, whomever uploaded, thank you very much. Such a great performance. I was just transported back in time. How I wish to still be there, and of course younger. :) Take care,

[LAURAM0822]

i love this song <3 fucking incredible!

[apranakumudu]

Latin bridals here **busizz4me.info**

[Noobzlikeu]

Paul was INCREDIBLY GOOD back then. Wtf happened?

[Djarra]

@Noobzlikeu He met Charlie.

[Fenderbass387]

@Noobzlikeu drugs and alchool happened...

[DEATHnHATRED]

Maybe this song heard so early in life skewed my subconcious view of women, ending in a result of only finding "charolttes"... that would answer alot of questions ...time to look up the angel witch vid.

[Metallideth1993]

This is awesome!

[mnunezco]

steve harris es iron maiden.....grande harris.

[Highlite777]

Great Video. Old Maiden with Paul, Dennis and Clive "the God on the Drums" the best ever!

[AresCEP]

that's dennis stratton!!

[pauldianno08]

Iron Maiden & Paul = BEST BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BrianPicchi]

@pauldianno08

Couldn't have said it better. Old school Maiden is the best

[wahahn]

@pauldianno08 - Paul was a drug addict.......RIP

[slimmemiquel]

@pauldianno08 Iron Maiden & Bruce = Better Band, Let's say Paul is God and Bruce is Jezus

[creationoftheworld]

@pauldianno08 agree , much better in every musical way !

[Vahnboggard]

Lol have you ever listened to the song stranger performed by Johnny Winter? The easy part of this song resembles alot with it, alot, the solo also, mostly the bass.

[CatskillMountainView]

I never heard this song. I never heard anyone say Charlotte the Harlot. There was a pilot named Violet and I called her Charlotte the Harlot. Thought I made up the name. Iron Maiden beat me to that one.

[HenkHenk76]

@CatskillMountainView

Don't worry, just say that she lives on 22 Acacia Avenue.

That way you're still original.

[flymacher33]

fantastic...I heard it for the first time few months befeore , and it's great..Paul is a God for some Maiden songs...

[theblitz8]

Your mums hear so i better not say much more!

[MrOkiLL]

In my pinions the best version for this song

[mrbr0wnst0n3]

Paul is definitely on something in this video lmao

[bmsingl22]

classic maiden....bruce has nothing on paul....maiden at its best....no contest

[wolfatnight]

@bmsingl22 NO FUCKIN DOUBT, BROTHER

[edpkrlct]

Paul D'ianoo, a great singer, and my preference in Maiden.

His voice and style are more agressive than bruces style.

Nice to hear you Paul.

You live most part of the year here in Brasil and like corinthians soccer team (gambás).

I like you very much brazilian Paul, your history in Maiden is magnific.

[skizzaR32]

iron fukn maiden

[StartabandDuran]

thaeesh eashaa song called charrlot the aarlot ...

heh ... nice to hear Paul talking back then.

[zalmanusa]

damn paul's voice really fits to these first albums, can't imagine bruce pullin this off, "Giving a swish with your arse in the air, don't you know what they're saying?"

[Behemoth994]

fuck superstardom its metal! Paul was more metal he kicked ass,i like Bruce but nowadays if i band does wat Maiden did its considered selling out

[Craig5535]

Paul DiAnno was great for maiden at the time. However, I doubt he could've taken the band to superstardom like Dickenson did.

[canibalslo]

paul is live even better than studio. he s amazing, rarely misses a tone.

[BloodDiamondBand]

I really enjoyed the time when Murray was the 'lead' guitarist, if ya know what I mean. Then H came, then Gers...

[TheMaiden6]

When Bruce quit they should have brought Paul back into the line up. I saw Maiden with Blaze. If you didn't you don't know that he was actually great live and paid homage to both of the previous front men. I enjoyed him doing the early Paul stuff actually better than Bruce has ever done it. If you saw Blaze sing live you would know that's the truth!

[DaveyMurray1]

@TheMaiden6

Blaze was fantastic live. Totally agree. I feel he's a better singer than Paul, but Bruce topples them both.

[DaveyMurray1]

@TheMaiden6

Paul was in and still is in no shape to front Maiden. His voice is absolute shit now.

[Behemoth994]

@DaveyMurray1 dude its fuckin metal! voices dont matter,look at death metal,and Lemmy,Thrash bands had hardcore influenced vocals

[StartabandDuran]

@TheMaiden6 Dianno and Bayley rule more than Air Raid boy!

[SgtSteel1]

OMG How rare is this!!! Listen to their accents lol, that's how I talk hahah (they're from the same area as me) This may have even been at The Ruskin Arms.. but I'm probably wrong.

[nicopola87]

este cantante me gusta mas tiene una personalidad elq vino despues parece mas marico, no me gusta nada pero bueno fue el q los hizo mas conocidos no

[danielhall65]

oh i fukin love it better sound quality would be nice.

[303kbps]

Paul Di'Anno will always be the voice of Maiden, don't compare Bruce and Paul, they have different vocal scales. And Di'Anno was fucking incredible on IM and Killers. NO ONE sings Charlotte the Harlot like Paul.

[daklufromsrbija]

Maiden is Maiden... Paul era was great also :P but blaze era was peace of shlt if u ask me

[ps3chat]

wow di anno is fucked up in this

[SgtSteel1]

@ps3chat I think if it's where I think it is, it's quite a smallish pub and can get hot quickly. I think he's Ok, just hot and tired.. and maybe a tiny bit drunk :D

[bigdog7501]

Never seen this one. Dianno and Bruce both are great.

Up the Irons

Chicago

[Brenoleegyn]

Forgive me the new Iron Maiden fans, but the records of the oldest Iron Maiden with Paul Dianne's vocals are the best.

UP THE IRONS FROM Brasil!!!!!

[kaymanklynman]

@Brenoleegyn agreed. concordo com você existia uma aura diferente com o paul. eu penso as vezes o que seria do iron se ele não tivesse saido. up the irons from brasil

[DaveyMurray1]

@Brenoleegyn

Maiden through Seventh Son are the shit, the new stuff is awesome, much more progressive.

[1963vintage]

Who thought of writing "To make your ends as a bloody whore"?

This is just so good - thank you for posting it!

[theblitz8]

Charlot teh 'Arlot

[SeventhShagbag]

2:03 - Sounds like Steve plays a wrong note! For some reason I think thats fucking awesome as hell!!! XD It's like, we all start somewhere =']

[68tornado]

Di Ano is the best! Come on WestHam, East end boys rule!!!!!!!!!!

[TheRisingforce2000]

dianno sings better than bruce dickenson

[daveedine]

i dont figure out Iron Maiden composing a theme like "Strange world" nowadays.That was good stuff...

[philippe562]

the best year !!!!!!!!

[ghrockr15]

thants all different than bruce dickson but cool! =) UP WITH THE IRONS!

[daveedine]

this is the Iron maiden´s soul

[dieterderblau]

Paul gave us a set last night that'll send me to my grave happy. I'll see him again if he comes back to SoCal. My Maiden concert days, sadly, are pretty much over.

The new stuff bores me. Di'Anno's new stuff does not.

I'll still go see Maiden tho', on someone else's dime... I'll save my cash for Paul.

[dieterderblau]

Been a Maiden fan for nearly 30 yrs, ever since I first heard NOTB, and, after seeing Maiden on every BD tour since Powerslave through Brave New World, and finally seeing Di'Anno last night... Dickinson's stopped the show on No Prayer cos of moshing, bitched at us for not knowing the new stuff on BNW, and those are just the times I've gotten aggro at him... (and I knew the new stuff, and wasn't moshing, I was up front.) Not counting all of the other shit people've bitched about over the yrs...

[jaganjacfan]

what is the meaning of "swish" in this song?.... since there is two possible meanings of the word.and don't just mock me,consider that i'm not from english-speaking region

[LPcustom76]

maiden just wrote better riffs then. the structure of the songs have yet to be matched.

[Frizzvisions30]

I'll take Bruce anyday

[Coldacre]

@Frizzvisions30 - he's all yours. Di'Anno was king.

[nostalgia43]

Saw three shows on this tour...Bruce ruined it for me...he's such a fuckin opera boy.....Paul Dianno is the man...

[prodigalson56]

Maiden was never the same without Dianno. The first two albums were awesome!

[Coldacre]

@prodigalson56 - couldn't agree more! Di'Anno & Stratton foerever

[pendzialik]

It's beautful.. Paul is amazing !! I love two first albums !! UP THE IRONS FROM POLAND :) \m/

[94Danimal]

pwnage

[zeitgeistGO]

Didnt saw this footage for more that 20 years!!

Im on the 4rth bottle of red and im going to start on the weed again baby!!

UP THE IRONS!

[DAVID272777]

Dave plays the first half of the solo, and then switches to rhythm while stratton plays the second half. it's hard to notice because the camera backs up just as he starts the solo

[nesstooor]

estaba destrozado paul jaja grande

[CorvetteKilla]

damn they just new how it was done... badass

[gothbash]

...and NWOBHM was born...

[94Danimal]

\m/

[tiso89]

@TheJrace: it seemed strange to me because i always thought that the solo was played by murrey, so nice to know that was stratton