Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark [Live]

From Fear Of The Dark album. Relased at 1992.
Genre: Heavy Metal
Written By: Steve Harris
LYRICS:
I am a man who walks alone
And when Im walking a dark road
At night or strolling through the park
When the light begins to change
I sometimes feel a little strange
A little anxious when its dark
Fear of the dark, fear of the dark
I have a constant fear that someones always near
Fear of the dark, fear of the dark
I have a phobia that someones allways there
Have you run your fingers down the wall
And have you felt your neck skin crawl
When youre searching for the light?
Sometimes when youre scared to take a look
At the corner of the room
Youve sensed that somethings watching you
Have you ever been alone at night
Thought you heard footsteps behind
And turned around and no ones there?
And as you quicken up your pace
You find it hard to look again
Because youre sure theres someone there
Watching horror films the night before
Debating wiches and folklore
The unkown troubles on your mind
Maybe your mind is playing tricks
You sense and suddenly eyes fix
On dancing shadows from behind
Fear of the dark, fear of the dark
I have a constant fear that someones always near
Fear of the dark, fear of the dark
I have a phobia that someones allways there
When Im walking a dark road
I am a man who walkes alone

[@kekistaniattackhelicopter2242]

I was looking for this one. It's absolutely the best version from all concerts.

[@saadsaifeddine4829]

+Urist Channel agreed. best version by far

[@quillanloner7218]

+Urist Channel oh hell yes

[@karldonitz8056]

where's the location of this concert?

[@spacecake213]

Kekistani Attack Helicopter the crowd makes it good. they are fuckin great!! Up the Irons \m/

[@Sweet9964]

spacecake213 which album is this version on?

[@BigBrother24611]

This was recorded at Thursday 27. August 1992 in Helsinki Ice Hall, Finland while Iron Maiden was in Fear Of The Dark Tour. This record "A Real Live One" where this version is, was released at 1993 and Fear Of The Dark is the last track of this album. You can hear clearly at 5:14 that Mr. Dickinson mention "Helsinki".

[@elrincondelsenorpotato4543]

Thanks bro, I've been asking this for years and the answer were always here haha

[@llukc]

I think he says "sing it once again", not "Helsinki". Whatever he says, it really energizes the crowd!

[@worstcasescenario5242]

​@@llukc"Sing it Helsinki"

[@sacredgeometrymusic3290]

that's the first version of this song I've ever listend and it's still the best. I can't listen to other versions

[@MrSAXJOHN]

I`ve just written about it in russian )))) The same to me ))) Best version of ever!

[@LuchaGangsta]

Same i heard this version 1st then the album and man this one gives u chills when the crowd sings.

[@kennethvanmol538]

me to

[@GenesisProgressive72]

100%, I noped on so many other versions while looking again for this one

[@tothgabor9773]

Me to

[@Chicagotron]

Holy shit that crowd

[@TheThreeSixes]

+Chicagotron There is nothing I regret more in my life than not being right there, right then.

[@helmiprincess]

Finns

[@ivansmrcek291]

Crowd on 03:55!

[@NahuelYupanqui1308]

@@ivansmrcek291 4:45

[@gabrieltalaricomusic]

Listen to the crowd in the rock in rio version.

[@OMGKITTENMEWMEW1]

To listen to a crowd chanting your song that way must be one of the best feelings in the world.

[@fm-fo4tx]

better than the original

[@rafaelcostadacruz254]

Amen!

[@LuchaGangsta]

Fuck yah.

[@francomichellon804]

This version is fucking amazing. The first minutes always hit me right in the feels.

[@GrzeGuGrr]

1000% Better than studio version!!!!!

[@shawnej454]

This version of the song is so much better than the studio/album version. I don't usually like the live ones as much but fuck me this is more than spectacular. Love how the crowd joins in too haha

[@logansheffield8641]

This is it. This is the best live performance of any song. I can't listen to any version of it but this one. It's perfect.

[@mckdar01]

this is the only version of this song i like, dont know why, gives me shivers down the spine

[@LautaroKayssner]

Because of the people chours the song!

[@ratero093]

i feel the same, and i think it is because this version is faster than others

[@pianojoker2]

same for me, mostly because it was the first version I ever listened to and +1 ratero093 : faster, better =)

[@rseagrave18]

Agreed, my favourite version also

[@bibienjo]

have see them 15 times

[@yoloyamohoboas]

What I would give to be in that crowd.

[@Manintoga]

I knew a co-worker that was there, 18 years after the fact he was still getting misty eyed about it. This guy was a real hard-ass metal fabricator that routinely handled scolding hot parts with no gloves on etc. manly shit.

[@InvisibleYetVisible]

The crowd noise on the chorus is sensational, sends shivers down the spine. No wonder this is used as the Iron Maiden track on so many compilation albums.

[@mattborgeson1360]

by far the best live version of this tune. better than the studio version as well

[@MrSAXJOHN]

I`ve just written the same words ))))

[@Slegzj5]

The crowd.. Too.. Damn.. epic!

[@pablinhocayun4881]

best version... ever !!! la mejor version viejaa !! lejos !

[@danbol5401]

+equinoX- CS PERO ME GUSTA EL DE ACES HIGH

[@BretHardy94]

After all these years I realize that this was recorded here in Finland :D as part of the Fear of the dark tour. Awesome Crowd!!!!!

[@200zero]

The crowd was powerful and it gave them energy for a outstanding performance

[@STUPIDYOUTUBE_HIDINGMSGS]

For me, the best live version of this song!

[@denmasxezeis1]

4:00 is so damn epic!!!

[@georgewolf9048]

Goosebumps every time

[@playerhateroftheyear1084]

Got this good shit on limewire back in the day. One of my first maiden songs

[@jaydeefaire1195]

OH MY GOD THIS IS OFF THE LIVE ALBUM I HAD WHEN I WAS FIFTEEN. I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS EVERYWHERE Oh man you don't understand what it was like to be a fifteen year old girl who loved Maiden ;_;

[@eduardobalekjian2853]

+Jaydee Faire where were you when we were all looking for girls who liked metal at the age of fifteen? :-D

[@jaydeefaire1195]

Bein gay as hell 8D

[@eduardobalekjian2853]

hahah

[@liloyguyot1726]

same feeling bro

[@TheCoogs76]

This was a double cassette when I bought it at 15 years old. My first live album ever. I was floored by this song and how Bruce command the crowd

[@ZOLANTON1]

Simply awesome respect!! The crowd makes this version the best

[@OkagaCalifornia]

FEAR OF THE DUCK

[@StillBlazingHeart]

Kat (TWD) didn't like this lol

[@jaydeefaire1195]

hahaha I used to sing it this way too

[@matheusalmeida93]

F*ck thou bro! Now I'll never listen to the song the same 'whey' ueheuhuehu

[@mireyaluna9073]

Bill Gates xD stupid, but funny hahaha

[@GT-ol5lw]

Anatidaephobia

[@karthikaddanki7749]

Goosebumps.. when the whole crowd just hums the tune..

[@porciayetter790]

I wish they could make an Iron Maiden movie, 3D where it talks about Eddies life. He's scared of the dark, he's a war hero a TROOPER, he's getting vengeance, he's a wickerman, he conquered the 666 beast. Beautiful art and lyric. We still love Iron Maiden for life. Always.

[@trjordan]

This version was the one I always accidentally downloaded on limewire

[@thomaslesain4920]

My uncle, a lifelong metalhead offered me tickets to the concert when I was 14. I had seen many more recent bands. To me, Maiden was just an old band I liked, but after the concert, it had become one of my favorite bands. I was front row and it was an epiphany. I've seen them 6 or 7 times now.

[@Prometheusmfd]

"I am the man who walks alone" as the audience sings along

[@FreakKitchen94]

I couldn't agree more, man! I get chills everytime I hear the crowd over the music..

[@C0Assassin]

What makes this song come alive is the crowd.

[@micosan]

Man my fellow countrymen made this song even better than the studio version! Up the Irons! And love u all my Finnish brothers! Ysiviiiis!

[@icuervo]

That's true, you guys helped make the best version ever!

[@HolgerDanske874]

Fuck you mongol

[@matthewpowell6516]

Must have made his day when the crowd woo - woo along too his song.

[@eddiexpharo]

This is hands down best version. First heard it as a freshman

[@jaknife99]

WOOOOOOOOOOOoooooOOOOOoooooOOOOooooooooOOOOOOooooOOOOOooooOOoooooo Love that part.

[@pokeman1994]

this is one of my favorite Iron Maiden Songs. 5 Stars

[@williamcarroll124]

Will always give me the chills. 😢

[@nestorrojas7512]

La mejor version y la primera que escuche Viva Iron Maiden carajo

[@redrum9484]

The single best version of this song, period.

[@thebugnoob]

Could be one of the greatest live songs Maiden has done.

[@johnangelle5975]

One of my favorite live versions ever

[@norwegianblackcoffee]

the single greatest piece of music recorded live EVER.

[@williamseifert169]

I'm seeing Maiden with my boys in a couple months. I can't wait to sing this with them. 🤘

[@archive303]

Finland did us proud!

[@RachaelMae123]

THE CROWD 🤘🏻

[@SeaOrcRonnie]

Yes the live is so much better! You just feel it more.

[@GrimHellscream]

By far the best version of this song, accept no substitutes! \m/ MAIDEN \m/

[@jimmytaker]

YOU! ... Yes.

[@pitbullbitedog]

they played this on B.Rock 9.37 out of Putnam County TN they said it was the first live CD in 91-93 I can't remember the exact year

[@leifericson923]

the crowd makes it so much better imo. them singing along with the music is perfect. something that the studio version doesn't have, which is why i'd have to agree with several other people and say this version is better.

[@theJimgenie626]

the bit when they all hum the acoustic solo, just makes you feel like your one of a special nation.

[@DukeofHell]

YES! LOVE THIS VERSION! THE BEST!

[@mnetwork7635]

Same here; Seen them live 3 times, and everytime I hear this it takes me right back into the pit.

[@Enricosfggjjjiyfvnkkufdggh]

very fantastic UP THE IRON

[@CHRISonTOPofHERWatts]

Finally got to see this live @Kansas City sprint center this friday. Was the most epic event i ever got to witness IRON MAIDEN RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chloebloomers]

I LOOVE FEAR OF THE DARK!

[@uneek22M3]

@crazyguy29 Hell ya!!! The crowd makes this version the best!!! Can't wait to be a part of a Maiden crowd again. Irons UP!!!!

[@sergeallmighty]

Better than the original..

[@franticmower7300]

Been looking for this since 2007

[@altc2314]

chills down your spine :3

[@mr.onethirtyeight5088]

I heard a live version on college radio and I've been searching and searching. I think this might be it! CHILLZZZZZZ!!!!!

[@eraneli1]

Best crowd ever!!!

[@Lacrosse1713]

Please! Please! Please! Fucking please! Never let me be afraid of the dark! It is always missing a touch of Iron Maiden 😊

[@turdmandave3643]

in Soviet Russia, dark fears you

[@recommendedforyou2936]

Boy is that getting old

[@playerhateroftheyear1084]

@@recommendedforyou2936 guy. you're in 2021. He was in 2015

[@recommendedforyou2936]

@@playerhateroftheyear1084 it's a family guy reference

[@huseyinemrahkaba7630]

best version of all...

[@MrSAXJOHN]

Первый раз услышал этот сингл именно в этой "живой" версии! С тех пор только ее и могу слушать, студийный вариант вообще не вставляет!!! Здесь чувствуется энергия тысяч людей, подпевающих FEAR OF THE DARK!!!!! ))))

[@matheusfontanella823]

I used to listen to this song in 1994. Great song.

[@worstcasescenario5242]

We Finnish people tend to talk very little keep to ourselves, so when we make noise we make it a lot and what would been better than Iron Maiden @ Helsinki and after couple of beers best case scenario

[@ragerancher]

Just shows how much good audience participation adds to a song.

[@ayeshahumaiyunufaq6179]

Love this song!

[@vothi1913]

one of the greatests maidon songs

[@CrusadeGamingTBO]

THE best version of Fear of the Dark, nothing compares

[@loboalvizures]

La mejor versión, no solo en vivo; en general.

[@recomn]

Best version of the song!!!

[@tatocreativo]

Es increíble que no haya registro en video de esto

[@Jrocke07]

Peolple singing.. is just priceless .....great version

[@dumbthumb75]

This version is on "The Best of The Beast" double album.

[@Longboarder420brah]

The crowd interaction asbolutely MAKES this song

[@roccomarchegiano5990]

No version better than this one! Totally rocks!

[@DANGLER76]

I totally agree.. this is the best live one too!

[@niklasmorin5835]

This one need to come to Spotify asap

[@danielvantonder6115]

Absolutely lovely, always wondered where this was performed... No crowd like a Scandinavian crowd!!!! This song live as well as Silent might, Bodom night are the 2 best live performances of any metal band ever, that's just my opinion.

[@tonnysravecave1026]

This was in Finland

[@donut33333]

this version is the shit. just like pulse tours comfortably numb. i love it when bands play live and totally crush their studio versions.

[@stamgast2001]

best live version ever

[@Feffeliin]

Love this version

[@kourtsis123]

i LOVE this song (FEAR OF THE DARKKKKK)

[@sparkmcnicholl4064]

BINGO. The crowd participation is incredible in this live version. I think it blows the studio version out of the water.

[@kaioeastwood7133]

This is the best version ever

[@dxsylvain6582]

The best live version

[@derpanzerkommandant4641]

Seen them at "Monsters of Rock" Aug 15 in 1992. Never forget this.

[@eddiev1215]

This song is inthe top 10 greatest maiden songs ever

[@allknowingdeitysacrificeal4107]

excellent. this the same version that ide listen to growing up as a kid and ide run off and jam to my sister's Maiden CDs. ty satan

[@JOk154]

i cant hear this song without the crowd *--*

[@MetalMasManiac]

whatever u say the live version is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@oOmarcocOo]

THE BEST SONG EVEEEEER!!!!! *_* FROM ITALY!!!!!

[@pokeman1994]

yup, i agree with you 100%

[@leeroyjenkins9187]

Lel heard this when I was 9. Still awesome

[@Vdova08]

The best song ever

[@guidoannibali]

The best version of this song!!!

[@thurnishaley1361]

God i fucking love Iron Maiden