A Brilliant Iron Maiden Cover (Wasted Years)

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[@stuartclifford8795]

Well hello Michael. I'm blown away by this. Thank you. And you're right, I never anticipated the reaction to this. It's so heartwarming to have my music shared and appreciated in this way. All I do is play from the heart. I go to where the song is. By the way, in the description notes to my video is a link to my tutorial showing in particular the intro. 🙂 Thanks again, you've made an old man VERY happy. And I will subscribe to your channel and watch 🙂.

[@BenRobinson1974]

Loved this cover - I always thought the original was the best song on the album (think I was about 12 when it came out but bought the album on release). Your cover of this is to the original what Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt was to the original of that - a bathing of pathos that just makes the song so much more. Beautiful interpretation.

[@Lengsham]

Truly beautiful rendition of this song Stuart. Also thanks Michael for introducing this legend to the world.

[@Lanny-io9bi]

You Sir grabbed my attention from start to finish and really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your talents with us all and great job with this song!!

[@stuartclifford8795]

@@BenRobinson1974 ❤

[@stuartclifford8795]

@@Lengsham ❤

[@BanjoSamurai]

I love that you will just pull a guy off KZbin and give your take. So many beautiful musicians out there not on albums. Respect.

[@stampede720]

I found that dude's cover a few months ago and love it. Really happy to see him on this channel.

[@MikaTarkela]

I remember seeing that cover video last year or so and it made me shed a tear. Such a beautiful cover!

[@zakkwyldesliver]

I found this last fall or so and have probably listened to it a hundred times since. Approaching the top of the middle age hill and hearing this guy do this song validated the foreshadowing of the effects of passing time I always suspected was there, but could never quite express.

[@paulfromjupiter]

Agree the mark of a good song is when you can strip it down or fundamentally change it, and it still sounds good.

[@tkd4uandme]

I played this song in a band a long time ago, but I never really realized how good of a song it was until I heard the many versions that have been done slowly and acoustic. It has everything that most great songs do, great chord progression, incredible melody and awesome lyrics. Been finding myself revisiting their back catalog and listening with a new perspective. I love lines with pedal tones, when they are done right they become a key signature of the song. This one is iconic!

[@rafaelrodriguez6609]

I found this months back and it is my go to version of this song the wisdom in the voice is so prevalent it adds depth and gravitas to a song that is already poignant and it is just an amazing cover

[@nmockster5363]

I loooooooved Mr Clifford’s version here. He brought the lyrics to life and served them up with just the right sound with his instrument. I could see in my imagination this man on a quest as Clifford was singing. He took me there. Excellent.

[@JamminJesseHayes]

I ain't wasting no more years, I'm ready to make my stand... literally! He has a beautiful voice and fantastic guitar skills. Thanks for sharing. Great vibes as always! Dont forget to love each other everyone ❤

[@timkopp2268]

Always been my favorite Iron Maiden song. I’ve seen numerous acoustic versions of this tune over the years and they’re always great it seems. I think Ryan Adams has a great KZbin version out there as well.

[@sebbenilsson860]

Iron Maiden are the reason I'm playing guitar at all. And this song really brings me back and the lyrics are so good. Song's written by Adrian Smith, my absolute favourite guitarist of the 3 of them in the band. The original music video takes you back from everything they've made. I love this version! So simple, yet so powerful! Amazing cover!❤

[@noggintube]

Yeah agree, I know it's Steve's band and he's written some classics, but Adrian Smith is possibly my favourite out of them all for his contributions. The solo from this is superb too.

[@turkeytrac1]

I've always loved this maiden song since i heard back in the 80s, now.... it's up there with johnny cash's cover of hurt. Poignant, sincere, moving, and hits hard. Thanks for sharing.

[@Stormer-Europa]

Somewhere in Time. Every song is amazing. My fav IM album.

[@gnawbabygnaw]

I agree with you and I never knew the lyrics to this either. Saw them live in the 70’s. Reefer was a priority in those concert going days. Didn’t catch lyrics as much as I should have. Good one. Thanks 🤙🤙

[@adambrunner9462]

I've loved this song since the late 80's when it was released. Iron Maiden was my band in those days... I was a young buck in my freshman year of high school. The lyrics are truly timeless. Sooo good! Thanks Mr Stuart Clifford and thanks Michael!

[@ragweed37]

This is very similar to Ryan Adams' acoustic cover of this song. I'm not sure if this guy heard Ryan Adams, but it's very close. Freaking awesome, regardless!

[@nelsonw2096]

First thing I thought of too.

[@protestthisyouloser1093]

Loved Adam’s Down in a hole

[@greybushgames1]

This is amazing. Music is the best thing life has given us. I like you have never paid attention to the lyrics of this song and I used to be in a Iron Maiden cover band lol

[@georgevelvet4272]

glad you spotlighted this. it is a great cover

[@deborahdonovan9961]

I woke up to your site, gotta go mow front yard before heat comes in, work to maintain home at 69 with stage 4 bone cancer, alone, but not really, just lost a best friend to ASL, 2 kids who don't care after giving them a lifetime of hard work to provide for them but my 20 yr autistic grandson my best friend makes it all worthwhile your music podcast keeps coming up and your music messages are powerful thank you for sharing to all of us out there, thank you, Debbie D beautiful song, beautiful souls amongst the rest of us out here

[@tenkarabadger5244]

Love it!!

[@JayMS916]

So glad to see him here. Such a great cover. I don't know how many times I've watched it. Can't help but reflect on my own wasted years.

[@robertomarquez1974]

Beutifull cover. Thank you

[@DonBroyles73]

I did a cover of this version a while back. It was fun to play such a classic with an unexpected twist.

[@jfarm_1311]

Simple and beautiful

[@Lanny-io9bi]

This man is a gem! Thanks for sharing!

[@BenRobinson1974]

So glad to see this cover getting some love!

[@RickHardcore]

really good job!🎸

[@cdtdoug]

Incredible. Loved this song when it came out, but yeah, never listened to the lyrics. Was such a guitar nerd. But such a beautiful take by Stuart. Thanks to you and your subscribers for bringing this to us.

[@alanbeesby2220]

You are so right! If a song is still great when you strip it right back, then it’s a great song ❤

[@cbrot2001]

Haven’t even watched your review of this but I LOVE this cover

[@weets69]

Holy crap, that was amazing. I agree with you, I never really listen to the words of this song, but hear it broken down to this version, wow. Probs to this gentleman for just an incredible performance 🤘

[@russelljackman1413]

Thank you, Michael (and Stewart)! That was great! I always know where to go when I need a pick-me-up. Thank you again, Michael. Your positivity and good heart are much appreciated. Cheers, my Brother!

[@user-Natarito]

Wow this is so good. Stuart totally killed it!

[@samsonjpedroza]

ONE OF MY FAV MAIDEN SONGS ,,,, HE DID IT JUSTICE, WELL DONE MY FRIEND ! THANKS MICHAEL FOR SHARING ....

[@samsonjpedroza]

SHOUT OUT TO MR. STEWART CLIFFORD !!!! CHEERS MATE !

[@VlrGuitarWorld]

Cool one indeed.

[@NickJardine]

I’ve been almost exclusively playing and listening to stripped back acoustic music like this lately. I agree, if you can make it happen with an acoustic and your voice, you’ve got a song!

[@chriscline3773]

I saw this a number of months ago and have worked a version in to my sets. People love it. And his version is soooo good.

[@JayMS916]

I'd like to learn it just to play around the fire when I'm camping.

[@chriscline3773]

@@JayMS916 the chords are straightforward. Dive in and love it.

[@davepayne164]

The best chord progression that Maiden ever wrote

[@jamescotner2459]

Great

[@acousticarchivefortwayne930]

Let's hear it for the older troubadours. For those who haven't crossed this threshold yet let me fill you in. I'd bet dollars to donuts he has 50+ years of playing experience, has probably played with a number of bands, and has kept his singing voice in shape over the years. His guitar playing is excellent with the flat pick / finger picking technique and his arrangement brings out the beauty of the song and is reminiscent of Johnny Cash covering "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails. There's a certain poignancy age confers on lyrics like this that make them all the deeper. Great job Stewart and thank you Michael for finding this gem.

[@_Tyler-G]

You have to listen to that intro at 1.25 speed it was great! I was coming off a lecture vid at 1.25 and just started this one at the same speed and it was awesome.

[@batmite3000]

Ryan Adams' cover is often covered. He nailed it hard.

[@SomewhatSuspicious]

GAP BAND OUTSTANDING

[@plotevil5884]

Proof that metal knows no age boundary. This is phenomenal. I would Spotify the snot out of this.

[@guywithpaddle]

The hybrid picking is on point..

[@timlanedronevideo3964]

Just goes to show you that you're never too old for music.

[@duane8829]

Dude was probably in his 20s when this song was released.

[@Twotontessie]

Somewhere In Time one of the great heavy albums of all time!

[@larryalden79]

The bass note going up while the chord change goes from 5 to 4 happens in Home Sweet Home too

[@spddiesel]

It's 85 damn degrees out and I got chills, yo. And for those thinking "look at that old boy go!" dude was likely in his 30's when this song came out. Hell, he may be the same age as Steve Harris. Us old fuckers have seen some shit, lol.

[@venn9501]

Do yourself a service and read Iron Maiden's lyrics. They are some of the best lyrics ever written, all of them.

[@thesheag]

He put the brakes on a 100 mph song and made it his own.

[@mitchweiner]

If you love this,you should check out the Lluvia Dominguez cover from several years ago. She crushed it!

[@mcguire182]

Suggestion for next video, Jeff Daniels on Kelly Clarkson.

[@itsversa]

Could you do a review Mk.gee - are you looking up? This is the guitarist from the Dijon video you reviewed and loved a few years ago.

[@Bsmalls4142]

I used to have guitar gate membership, but don't anymore. Someone should recommend Mk.Gee Are you looking up. It'd be a great reaction video.

[@jrgenrisnes7519]

Phenomenal! You should react to some of the songs on Slash's newest blues album. For instance Slash ft. Demi Lovato - Papa was a rolling stone or Slash ft. Brian Johnson - Killing Floor

[@RONDOC68]

Very nice…. I’ve heard this acoustic version done 10 or 15 years ago…. I wish I could remember the name of the artist..

[@scottbubb2946]

I'm surprised I haven't seen any comments about Zwan's version of Number of the Beast.

[@alexfisherprice]

Very similar to Ryan Adams cover. Great song.

[@notvochkin]

You talked about a great song transcending genre. Another good example is Aurora's cover of Imagines Dragons' song "Believer" (albeit on piano, not guitar).

[@staticchair]

StuuuuUU

[@Melkimund]

bro did you forget to link back to the original video?

[@darrellkelly7614]

Dude , All sorts of fancy words describing what this songs doing. I'm a simple guitar player. Sings done well

[@elden2hot]

I suspect Adrian Smith had written several songs already in the can when they put together Somewhere in Time because his solo project ASAP has many of the same types of themes.

[@JayMS916]

He has another video showing how to play this.

[@melian9999]

Every song that i have been a part of writing that was worth a damn was written on an acoustic. Effects are a crutch at times. Gotta build a house with a foundation and most great songs start on a strong foundation. Effects are window dressing and carpeting. This was great, i love seeing older metal heads who look prim and proper still loving metal, im one of them

[@michaellawlor5625]

There is a couple of Eastern Orthodox monks, do Iron maidens, "Wasting Love" check it out, it's great.

[@eleanderolyphant9385]

Funny. I’ve been doing an acoustic cover of this same song for a long time. Played slightly different, and it’s not a tune that’s totally smooth slowed down acoustically but l like the lyrics.

[@suzque63]

I’ve never cared much for anyone doing reactions but your intensity as you watch and your explanations of keys and changes is very unique…new subscriber! Please check out an older gentlemen named Frank Watkinson (YT) and his acoustic cover of “Creep” by Radiohead…his raw emotion just hits different! 😊

[@KaBang1313]

Want to see another cover of this song on a bazooki ? Check of Beth Patterson ~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYHJkoJ3o6ytg9U

[@kim0755]

Ryan Adams performed this 12 years ago

[@mikehays3481]

Bruce and Dio were the best lyrically

[@mr.e8432]

Did you say you've never heard the original? I guess that's gonna have to be the next video! Live from the Flight 666 tour. 👍

[@marcgrasso6032]

Has a bit of Neil Young in there

[@toddcantrell4654]

The first time I heard an acoustic version of this was when Gabriela did this incredible vocal performance at age 16, ten years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iV7PqXRnaKqiZ6ssi=DNhZZjSi9AbPmPCq

[@jannlittle4745]

Thank you for sharing this song..

[@jenniferzennifer6949]

It almost has a Celtic feel to it.. idk

[@weeneeps]

He's been practicing it for 38 years and lerning how to upload to youtube for 10.

[@weeneeps]

Joking obvs. Good to see. He's still about 10 years younger than the actual band

[@dethyprlps9020]

Would you be able to give us a clue to wtf Danny Gatton is doing, starting at 10:09 of this song? It sounds like Joe Satriani doing chicken pickin' licks after he really did surf with aliens. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZbKZoR4pdN1jJYsi=Rvf9oiO_b77DfEYv

[@deborahdonovan9961]

Forgot to say I have the best bother in the world his name is pat ex shuttle worker for 30 years till Obama layed off 9000 people at space center everyone please vote Trump God bless america

[@anthonyh1067]

Acoustic songs of Iron Maiden sound terrible. There's no point to doing it. Keep Metal, METAL! Don't water down a great song with mediocrity.

[@sierraridgereaper]

Thats the dumbest crap Ive read all day...👎

[@kqh123]

Disagree

[@anthonyh1067]

@@kqh123 Who cares? I've listened to the band for 38 years, and I know the music better than you EVER will. Let me give you a history lesson: Iron Maiden was never a mainstream band. They had ALL of their success without radio airplay, they never needed it. So when people make acoustic versions of their songs, they are discrediting the band. Iron Maiden is a Metal band, and it will always be so.

[@Christian72003]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF7aopRtpJxga6Msi=LiQmoQCUnmI6n1LF

[@AkujinGG]

​@@anthonyh1067 man, lighten up and give credit to one old dude and his acoustic guitar expressing himself doing what he loves.

[@MarkyD.Ingram]

I'm a little surprised that I haven't seen it from you, and I could've missed it, but if you have taken a look and listen to Elliot Smith's work you seriously ought to he's made some of the best of the 90s and his story was cut waaay too short. I can't give any favorites of my because honestly there's just too many to give, most of his albums are just too masterfully made. If I were to give a suggestion imo his acoustic versions of his works are so much better that is to say with acoustic guitar instead of the full instrumentation, but that is merely my opinion.