Iron Maiden - Running Free (Top of the Pops 1980 Rare)

[@wickedcurve]

RIP Paul! You’re RUNNING FREE!

[@kzrsosa]

Nice comment 👍

[@tarap9924]

I'm so shocked to find out about this

[@knoxmetalhead]

Rest easy, Paul...we are still listening, and you are still running free. 🤘

[@atticusendang]

RIP PAUL DI'ANNO RIP CLIVE BURR

[@jameapage82]

RIP Paul, fantastic on the first 2 albums

[@NigelFortune]

R.I.P Paul. You're running free now 😢😢

[@thepotatoof4219]

These guys were originally told by BBC that they have the resources for lip-syncing. But Maiden refused, and said that they'll come on stage only if they were allowed to play the song live. BBC agreed and Maiden became the first band in 7 years since The Who to play live on BBC Top of the Pops.

[@tjwright-df2cu]

and that is 100% true. They also did a manic performance on Tiswas (with Lenny Henry as the kids show presenter, if I remember correctly?). Manic!

[@pttheuk]

​@@tjwright-df2cuTiswas?

[@MravacKid]

Keep on running free, Paul and Clive. We'll always remember you.

[@jermaineguillory2694]

R.I.P. Paul Di’Anno (1958-2024) 🙏

[@Naddycat]

My all time favorite Iron Maiden with Di'Anno as lead singer. This tune kept me sane through Jr. High in the 80's. I can still remember listening to my Sony Walkman headphones, that were hidden by my long hair, while those poor teachers rambled on about who knows what. On the outside I was just a rocker from WVC, on the inside I was in hell and I was hanging on by a thread. I really appreciate the power of this song and sound, and attribute some of my survival to the comfort I found in it.

[@badbrain7163]

Same. Also Wrathchild.

[@festerdowney]

Running free now. Thaks for the music and the memories. RIP

[@alinemachadoq]

One of the most authentic voices. Time to run free. RIP Paul 🥀

[@PaulHammonds-im4nz]

R.I.P. Paul, the best Iron Maiden singer EVER

[@keith14452]

R.I.P. Clive Burr! You're missed!

[@yeamengarey7461]

Rest easy Mr. Paul! Thank you for all what you did with Iron Maiden in early days was so exceptional! Up the iron! ⚒️

[@tinapung3908]

Als junges Mädchen war ich großer Iron Maiden Fan, besuchte viele Konzerte. Dies lag zum größten Teil an Paul Di'Anno. Seiner genialen Stimme und seiner Ausstrahlung. Als er weg war hatte sich Iron Maiden für mich erledigt. Du warst der Beste Paul. R. I. P.

[@markrosenquist8259]

Great song! I loved the Dianno era of Maiden. 🔥🔥🙌

[@ΤοληςΚαραγιαννης]

Rip Paul, be strong and crazy at he stages in sky..play and sing with Clive ..thanks for everything🤘🤘🤘

[@K4l4mburg0]

The favorite Iron Maiden singer, bar none. Run in peace, big man.

[@belmordok3661]

He was in Zagreb, Croatia, again, he met the Iron Maiden, after 30 years, great guys, all hails to them! 🤘Greetings from Croatia

[@carloscoelho6463]

I was here as a Tribute to this Nwobhm Legend whom​ just passed!🤘👏

[@ΒάναΓκούφα]

R.I.P Paul :(

[@anagnostopoulosvasilis8984]

Run free in heavens now Paul

[@ZacRock2011]

Back in early 80's Paul released the soul of punk rock, he had this attitude in his veins, he was away from the mainstream and the lights which bruce leaded the band, i think Maiden grew because their great musicians, but Paul represented the heart and soul of the band, UP THE IRONS!!!

[@Corndog0202]

This was the first actual live performance on the TOTP since 1972 with the Who and Maiden sounded great

[@jayrox40]

Wrong!

[@JokersWild70]

This was performed only two days after Bon Scott was found dead in London 😢 Bon was always indeed Running Free. Great performance by Maiden

[@15081972able]

I remember Bon Scott and AC/DC on top of the pops a few days before his death February 1980!if my memory serves me right, this was one of my brothers first record buys, I was aged 7 him aged 9!

[@trkddy]

RIP . You will continue living through your music

[@angoethomsen2315]

RIP to the Legend!

[@christopherjames5471]

Dianno vocals fucking rock!

[@stephxnye]

iron maiden's first album is a gem, from the beginning to the very end all the tracks are pure gold, my favourite for real! paul dianno made the songs greater with his voice, i don't get the point of saying the guy has no charisma

[@disco1446]

Don't know who would say that. He was a real lad about town but he was a punk fan and didn't really expect to get the Maiden gig, it was never going to last.

[@bbadam19]

Di Anno made them sound beast

[@yarly3180]

This was one of the 1st CD's my dad bought in like '84/5 along with Dire Straits and Michael Claxon lol .... the production and mastering on CD of that 1st Maiden album is stellar... I still have the original CD 40 years later (plus some on original vinyl) 😎

[@amieekennedy8414]

He wasn't gonna sell out. Too punk rock for that

[@amieekennedy8414]

Right on

[@EleonoraSarmiento-o8k]

Descansa en paz, gracias x tu voz.😢

[@DangerouzDillon]

they should have a reunion and Paul should sing all the originals that he made with Maiden. i would pay BIG to see that

[@somelamenamehowaboutmr.juk6231]

Maybe the Run for your Lives Tour will be the one for it to happen. Edit: Nevermind

[@jasonconnors8644]

Maiden they just kicked ass right from the beginning!

[@scottanddebranelson8419]

enough has been said about the guitars, and well deserved it is, but that drummer is rockin for sure. the punk/heavy blend is plain as day here as well. i need to watch a documentary on these guys and find more info about them. they made a huge change in their sound and i'm curious as to why. thanks for posting this cool vid.

[@IndieGod666]

Long live this lineup. Real Maiden.

[@darrenhamilton2679]

The drums....damn..Clive burr was awesome

[@leth9320]

Played live too. No lip synching for our boys. Run free Paul.

[@wolfenstein6676]

Paul Di'Anno's Iron Maiden, the Kings of Punk Metal.

[@panoseddie9975]

Goodbye Paul ,this is monumental performance...up the Irons

[@greggg34]

I loved being there ! The Birth of the biggest Heavy Metal Band ;-)

[@cymen1]

RIP Paul. Running free now.

[@metalrob6713]

Rest in Peace, Paul Di'Anno Keep Running Free and be Wrathchild forever🤘🏻🖤🔥

[@stephenbutler3333]

I remember seeing this on top of the pops when i was 14 , coolest thing id ever seen

[@fabioalves211]

You're running free now! RIP.

[@munkymyk]

The first two Maiden albums are the two best Maiden albums. Prove me wrong.

[@IoannisAr]

RIP Paul Di Anno, you keep on Running wild, running free

[@ralphmoreira6071]

Rest in Peace great! Paul.

[@Walamonga1313]

Succesful crossover between punk and metal.

[@ScotF2010]

Very rare to see them with Dennis Stratton. Adrian Smith was already playing live with them later that year.

[@arturoalmazan5262]

RIP paul Di'anno youre running free brother 🙏 🤘

[@aerogun18]

R.I.P. Clive

[@EastBayE]

Fuck yeah, thanks for this post. What a great song, what a great band. I love Di’Anno’s raw punk style; too bad only two albums, but two hella good ones. wish I coulda seen them back in those days. I managed to catch Maiden years later and they were awesome. Dickinson did an epic rendition of phantom of the opera. Just don’t see metal like this anymore.

[@davideddolls4738]

R.I.P. Paul great memories 👌

[@metalhealth1980]

Classic Iron Maiden!

[@massimilianomedda88]

Immenso Paul ❣️...R.I.P

[@pablocruz8388]

He’s RUNNING FREE !!! Now RIP great song

[@philipholmes5884]

Saw this on my "12 wasted years" VHS that I bought in the '80's !

[@wilfgregory1051]

ive never seen this thank you

[@davidchelazzi1544]

RIP Paul and Clive, into the legend

[@jimdowell9925]

Awesome song, all maidens stuff is great :)

[@pipegris]

Run free now my man, you'll be missed like hell

[@melthebell33]

R.I.P Paul Di`anno

[@robertbaker5156]

Rest in peace Paul!🤘🤘🤘

[@bdeithrick]

Rest in peace Paul Andrew’s

[@Joe-wo7rg]

Probably the first Maiden song I ever heard.

[@richardsaure4392]

R.I.P., warrior... ❤

[@ManitobaViking]

RIP Paul. Running Free

[@georgeemerson2316]

Playing this for Paul rip xx

[@kgpartsi]

Paul The Great!!!!

[@alezang1]

I'am headbanger from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@Fomothafuckinreal]

This is PUNK ROCK thanks to Paul Dianno.

[@disco1446]

Just been reading their early history. Steve went through a heap of dudes until he got musicians who were the shit. He had standards. That's one reason they are the goat.

[@mfd1102]

thanks for thids video

[@AndrewPena89]

RIP Clive Burr

[@Pittmail88]

Thank you so much for the fantastic video, great quality and content. MAIDEN!!!!!! FUGGIN A!

[@bonturner5720]

That bass tho and then a slightly distorted riff

[@hansjalv]

Sensational!

[@kubarkbr]

"This Guy"...HAHAHAHA. Blaze Bayley Paul di'anno,Bruce... all are great

[@shoominati23]

They should do a big show in london with the 3 original dudes. Alright Paul, you sing the first 2 albums worth , Blaze you pick out your 2 favourite album's worth, Bruce likewise to end the show.. Different sings, different strengths..

[@fab3368]

This was the NWOBHM which was all that rough and authentic, a mix of punk and hard rock to be played live in small clubs if not on the road. I was exactly, just sixteen running free in London, as a summer visitor remember all that...the business ruined everything, 1st mistake getting rid of Stratton, he took the Wishbone Ash guitar harmonization, then Di Anno and finally Burr, the roots were lost.

[@adamwarlock5286]

RIP Paul Dianno

[@MIGELGLORIA]

ABSOLUT MASTERPIECE❤

[@robertmunoz7543]

DIANNO!🤘 Jman

[@paulcharlton6015]

Rip thanks for music

[@stg4545]

Love Steve...makes it look soo..fun

[@mattlyons9027]

Paul is definitely the better (more consistent) live vocalist but Bruce's personality and vocal style allowed Iron Maiden to grow

[@bbadam19]

They had already grown with the first two albums

[@seanjoseph8637]

Saw them live around this time, they where supporting Judas Priest at the Mayfair in Newcastle.

[@panda792]

@63cmn i saw them on that tour a well in those days bands did 2 or 3 nighters at each venue

[@rachelstarkey6109]

Love 😋 IRON MAIDEN 🤞

[@jayrox40]

@Corndog0202 actually, check out TREX I LOVE TO BOOGIE from 1976, totally live performance from TOTP.

[@guillermoortega4119]

AWESOME

[@mikeyj210769]

RIP Paul

[@AxelWonkardan]

R.I.P Paul.

[@MrJeepsters]

C'est très surprenant que les groupes de metal aient été oubliés par la presse musicale anglaise lors du renouvèlement de la scène po-rock de la fin 70 (j'ai vu un excellent documentaire français sur le sujet). Bruce Dickinson est aussi très bon.

[@captainamiga6813]

Now he is free. RIP!

[@miiwii93]

great quality

[@helterskelter1178]

Up The Irons 🤘🤘🤘

[@elainedasilva1110]

running free to eternity

[@yellowjackboots2624]

Punk rock performed by people with talent

[@martinsilenthill6330]

Una joya!!!

[@mitchleigh9588]

Saw maiden open for humble pie & Judus Priest. Eddie was just some dude in a leather jacket wearing a mask.