"Wasted Years" by Ian Zumback

Ian Zumback is a singer/songwriter from Nashville TN. This music video is for a song titled “Wasted Years.” Originally performed by the band Iron Maiden, we promise you’ve never heard this song done like this before. Ian says “the song meant a lot to me during a particular season of life. The message of the song is powerful. It’s ok to learn from the past but it’s not healthy to get stuck in it. Realizing you have a second, third, or whatever chance today helps you move forward.” You can find “Wasted Years” on all digital platforms where you find your music.
Get the single here.. bit.ly/3mQZrrc
The video was shot by Elliott Lopes . The production credit is Joel Rousseau.

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[@MarceloHope]

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[@kevinblackburn3198]

I love that comment

Thank you!

[@Outdooriusz]

true

[@chrisezelle]

♥️👍🏼😀

[@hawkeyeted]

I've listened to that song thousands of times, but this is the first time I've heard it.

[@xXxArkhelxXx]

That was truly deep. It happened to me too with blood brothers.

[@ruigirao1569]

E nA versão iron Maiden já escutou?

[@scottsaccenti]

This

[@jessetryon5108]

I could listen to it a thousand more times. Just amazing.

[@stephencucinotta1167]

I applaud your comment

[@theathjr]

Why am I crying as a 51 year man. Huh. Why. Dang it man. This rendition runs deep obviously. Wow. Powerful.

[@harleyosterlund5796]

Check out Jason Millers version of this found him last night on here

[@blacklabelnc]

Wow man, crazy, I’m 50, and I’ve just heard this song for the first time and I’m fucking crying too. I’ve literally wasted sooo many years….

[@coldsmokepwrstroke]

It’s worse when you’re playing and singing and you can’t hide it lol probably happens to me once a week

[@mrStraker888]

why? could it be childhood memories from when the song was new..?

[@Raven_of_Doom]

Man-o-pause.

[@biggreenfish3267]

Easily top 10 cover of any song by anyone. Flawless and forward.

[@jmj1277]

Adrian Smith's first single as a writer. Love the story about it in his book about how nervous he was when he showed it to Steve. Best song on the album.

[@Sapia_Papia]

If I'm not mistaken, he wrote it because after the 2 years Slavery Tour, he had forgotten his own house and he went in a wrong one 😮

[@xemanuelli]

22 Acacia Avenue

[@HungryHumbucker]

2024, still. Coming back to this.

[@collmac1974]

Amazing cover ❤don’t normally like covers, but I’ll give credit where credit is due, this gives me the chills, in a very powerful way 😊

[@gooseghazi]

Jesus 😢😢😢 cryin in my car before work at this perfectly crafted guy punch …spectacular man. Flawless

🙏🏻👊🏻🤘🏻

[@thomasedmundrichards]

Why?

[@bigkenno25]

Well Done 😢My Friend..

[@opinionmaximus]

Played this song for my wife and she couldn’t believe this was a metal song. I said this is what I love about people that LOVE music is they can take song that people would never listen to because of a “genre” and “reinvent it” and open people’s eyes to a great song that they might not be open to listening to before. Absolutely ❤ this version of this Iron Maiden song.

[@MarceloHope]

My link with music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p569Z5-IpLZ9qpY

I love this! Thanks for sharing this story!

[@user-ng6ne8rf4t]

Very true. I thought just the same the first time this fantastic cover hit my ears.

[@jorgebombonatti1]

please, share the chords u used and the progression 🙏

[@VagabondShoes]

Adrian Smith basically writes folk ;)

[@hankpirelli74]

I`m die hard Maiden fan, and this has me in tears.... just perfectly wonderful!

[@MarceloHope]

My link with music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p569Z5-IpLZ9qpY

Thank you and irons up!

[@bumblebootwiddletoes5185]

​@why don't you have content posted??

[@Lifesbeengood]

Thank you, youtube algorithms, for showing me this masterpiece

[@robertgrady9020]

I've been a Maiden fan for 45 years. Thank you Ian for showing us that a great song that has timeless, well written music and lyrics, can be played in a different style and be just as impactful!

[@victorczoch5417]

Wow! My only complaint is that it took me 2 years to come across this absolute gem of a cover! Absolutely fantastic!!! What a voice!

[@jezza46]

Ditto!

[@william-faria]

me too

[@robweicht7114]

I’d be willing to bet he makes every song he plays better. I literally got chills.

[@terrysheets5960]

Welcome to the Brotherhood

[@GenXstacker]

It's pitch corrected. I'd prefer to hear it in his own voice, imperfections and all. I bet people would like it even more.

[@seasonedtoker]

This performance (and others) just proves the greatness of Iron Maiden's songwriting.

[@deadraider420]

Realize these are the golden years . Past doesn’t need you anymore

[@edwardwilliams6514]

Maiden fan since 1985. FML this is brilliant. Please do more. I’ll crowdfund an album. Serious. Well done.

[@MarceloHope]

My link with music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p569Z5-IpLZ9qpY

[@AndresPrass]

I'm in! Count on me

[@tomsenick2033p]

Ryan Adams did this years ago

[@edwardwilliams6514]

@@tomsenick2033p Correct. And it was shit.

[@jorgepla9577]

Hei mate, I'm also fan since 1985. Up the Irons!!!

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Can´t understand the hatred of some folks. I am a die-hard metalhead since I can think, been to hard and heavy concerts for almost two decades and will do so in the next decades to come - still renditions like these are amazing: They are honouring not only the legendary Iron Maiden but also music as such. Because music is supposed to make this weird and twisted world we share a little better. Up the irons to Mr. Zumback! Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@lauraparkes6591]

I wish my life could be continually surrounded by music and artists like this one. Thank you. ❤

[@MarceloHope]

My link with music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p569Z5-IpLZ9qpY

Thank you so very much for the encouragement

[@Andrey-il8rh]

You besically reinvented this song, filled it with a completely unique meaning. I think if Bruce Dickinson would hear your version he would want to record acoustic version too. This was just brilliant 👏

[@ItspronouncedAaron]

Ryan Adams did this about 10 years earlier. I believe this might be the better version though.

[@Andrey-il8rh]

@@ItspronouncedAaron interesting, I haven't heard it

[@joseangelurribarri3773]

I found this masterpiece to finish my 2023 and welcoming 2024 Blessings, outstanding performance !!! Live up the Irons 👍

[@welshboyonabike]

Adrian Smith must be loving all the attention this great song is getting, such a classic

[@johanlotigiers]

The way you've made this epic song your own makes me speechless. The song gets a whole new different meaning and feeling. Never cried while playing the original, but this brought a tear to my eye. Greetings from Belgium.

[@MarceloHope]

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[@wilmuth]

Verdade

[@marcos_c_m]

True

Truly humbled by your comment. Thank you for taking the time to listen and write from Belgium.

[@simoneperini8360]

❤

[@steveh3206]

This really speaks to me reflecting on my life since listening to the original on cassette at school. Finding this after 30 odd years as an alcoholic searching for those wasted years. In recovery now and I find this gem of a version. We never really get it till we get it do we?

[@hoos_ur_daddy]

I am standing up but floored. This was Spectacular

Thank you so much 🤘🏻🙏🏻

[@pheugo3664]

Such a majestic rendition - such a great song. Maiden will be studied like Bach and Beethoven 400 years from now.

[@zorecati]

This is a singer with a guitar and not a guitarist who can sing and I love it.

🙏🏻

[@NOXFPV]

Awesome version. Great words to live by. The older you get the more the words ring true.

[@irvbarkley]

Easily the best acoustic cover of this song

Wow. Sincere thanks.

[@hellbom4312]

Close your eyes and listen, I could hear his feelings. Amazing

[@rattlehead4536]

Does not matter how you play a great song. It’s always a great song.

[@Solopaz316]

From the coast of gold, across the seven seas Travelin' on, far and wide But now it seems I'm just a stranger to myself And all the things I sometimes do, it isn't me but someone else I close my eyes and I think of home Another city goes by in the night Ain't it funny how it is? You never miss it til' it's gone away And my heart is lying there, will be 'til my dying day, Adrian! 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 Too much time on my hands, I got you on my mind Can't ease this pain so easily When you can't find the words to say, hard to make it through another day And it makes me wanna cry, throw my hands up to the sky 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, hey! So understand, Adrian! Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years Face up, make your stand Realize you're living in the golden years 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, hey!

[@Newfoundmike]

The present moment is ETERNAL

[@funnybot1919]

Adrian?

[@stefanrotermund8741]

Amazing, really amazing. This is why I love KZbin.

[@DrMSid]

Wased years! Lyrics : One, two, three- From the coast of gold, across the seven seas Travelin' on, far and wide But now it seems I'm just a stranger to myself And all the things I sometimes do, it isn't me but someone else I close my eyes and I think of home Another city goes by in the night Ain't it funny how it is? You never miss it til' it's gone away And my heart is lying there, will be 'til my dying day, Adrian! 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 Too much time on my hands, I got you on my mind Can't ease this pain so easily When you can't find the words to say, hard to make it through another day And it makes me wanna cry, throw my hands up to the sky 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, hey! So understand, Adrian! Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years Face up, make your stand Realize you're living in the golden years 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, hey

[@markd5063]

I've listened to this track about 40 or 50 times, and I still am not bored with it..

[@gnrnando88]

That’s why Adrian Smith is a true genius.

[@MontyTodieforme]

Iron maiden would be proud of this cover. Brilliant

🙏🏻🤘🏻

[@jacobforrester9827]

This honestly conveyed the spirit of the lyrics much more profoundly than Iron Maiden's way of performing it. It shakes ones emotional core. It sounds like a good father's good advice, set to good music.

[@tomelfstrom2094]

A Maiden fan here and i just want to say thank you for a fantastic performance of a great song. You treated it with respect best of luck in the future.

[@MarceloHope]

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[@tomsenick2033p]

Ryan Adams did this years ago

[@tomelfstrom2094]

@@tomsenick2033p ok but i talked about this version not Ryans version so whats your point?

[@tomelfstrom2094]

​​@@tomsenick2033pi listened to the Ryan version and they are both performed in a slow pace but that is also the only thing that is simular in the performances and i don't compare them and sayin that any version is better they are just different.

[@AmericanMysticDegenerate]

Ive checked out so many of the acoustic covers of this song on youtube. There are other good interpretations out there. But i think this is the only one that accurately expresses the true meaning of the words

[@marcos_c_m]

Best version ❤

🙏🏻 thank you!

[@starspanglednightmare283]

I'll never hear this song again in the same way as I once did. The words were already deep. Turning this acoustic added to it and made it ethereal.

[@corentinthibaudault8260]

When a song is perfect like Wasted Years is, it can be covered in different ways while keeping its magic, its emotions without being damaged. this version is absolutely magnificent. well done

[@robertlittrell8040]

Not too shabby only one cover that I like more and it's by an old man🎉🎉🎉

[@lindsayheywood7195]

What a beautiful voice he has!

[@kajloman4096]

This version is marvelous and Wasted years is one of the best songs by Iron Maiden that can be performed acoustically in a way that it adds something that the original recorded version is missing.

[@KMurphyDrummer]

Ummmmm…..Why can’t I hit the like button around a million times? This is so freaking great!

Ha! Thanks for your comment!

[@blacksheep21000]

Holy shit now this is the way this song should be sung. Outstanding

[@kickHimwheNisdoWn]

thank you for this Ian. I am 41 and this is the Wasted Years version i needed at this turn of my life

[@awex11281]

It’s a totally different song when you listen to it in this aspect and they’re both beautiful

[@dougdodge1797]

I was 18 when this song came out and although I’m a huge Iron Maiden fan, I didn’t love this song back then. I listened to your version and it gave the song new life for me! Thank you.

[@Slugalicious]

same, nostalgia hasn't quite set in at 18

[@jasonjohnson4170]

Makes more sense now... doesn't it. I'm 56 so I'm having the same experience.

[@DownMemoryLaneParis]

Well the original is still stronger because it never Intended to strike a chord .. only simply related life on the road.

[@bradthresher229]

Profound to the one who hears and the one who can see, the power of a word combined together to create a message, it's only wasted years depending on how deep you want to travel back with yourself through ones vision, if you travel back 1million years ago would it be wasted years if you could do it within a second of a decimal of time?? What is time?? It's the distance between you and I, which is space, so not wasted years wasted space is what we are really talking about if you dive deeper to within ones Spirit., I appreciate this song.

[@nikolasrocha4890]

many Iron Maiden songs deserve a version like this, I'm looking forward to it, man

🙏🏻🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@StevenWard]

Great songs are great songs regardless how they're played but Ian's voice and approach to the song and the music is insanely good, heartfelt and gives the song a deeper meaning than I've realised it had in all the many many years I've been listening to this song. Nod to Adrian Smith who is one of the great all-time song writers

[@echocharlie6707]

There is a really good rendition by an older guy, but the production of this version is stellar, crystal clear, and punches you softly, slowly, right in the gut. Unbelievable. Just unbelievable. ❤

[@claudiopellerito2878]

The best cover of this song I’ve ever heard.

[@brycecrux2730]

Been a Maiden fan since 1985 and this is simply fabulous. I keep coming back to it

[@paulmuwadeeb2161]

Adrian Smith's best song. An Iron Maiden best of, but done like this, just incredibly beautiful.

[@nordfilmcompany]

That is in my opinion a better version than the original!

[@the_enypniastes]

Behave yourself

[@Ginger33333]

This is one of the best Iron Maiden covers ever, it's blown me away with how it's reimagined a classic; it's right up there with Shawn James' cover of Number of the Beast.

[@chachaoil1]

Never knew this song is so beautiful when played slow

[@WestonSkaggsMusic]

Your interpretation and inhabitation of this song is incredible!

[@user.65467]

This was my uncles friend that wrote this

[@MarceloHope]

My link with music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p569Z5-IpLZ9qpY

❤

[@hesneyk1]

Rarely do I ever like remakes of songs I've loved but.... This is THE best version of this song. I like it better than Iron Maiden's. Simply beautifuly done & your voice is stunning!

[@boristischner4359]

GREAT!!! THANK YOU . . . . Can't say how beautiful this sounds!! ❤

thank you 🙏🏻

[@wadeh777]

Crazy I've heard this song a million times as a life long metal head I seen this pop up thinking surely that's not a maiden cover, I wanted to hate it but geez this guy is amazing!

[@AlenMustafic]

Dude. Goosebumps all over.

[@Peter-on3kj]

One of the best covers i ever heard. Fantastic song.

[@viterievents-nightlifeeven9870]

Beautiful, beautiful rendition of this classic song. So powerful. Made me emotional. Thank you for this beautiful version. So damn good.

[@heltongracine5606]

Ficou bem bacana a versão de um dos clássicos do Iron Maiden. Parabéns...👏👏👏 🤘

[@dh1474]

Wow, just wow!

[@chubaxco]

It is also my favorite song from Maiden. One of the most underrated, also I connect with the song and with Ian exactly like this: "Ian says “the song meant a lot to me during a particular season of life. The message of the song is powerful. It’s ok to learn from the past but it’s not healthy to get stuck in it"

[@chubaxco]

Awesome Cover!

[@gabriellevi6228]

The original song helped me get out of a rough time. 20 years later - tattooed in on my leg.

[@MarceloHope]

My link with music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p569Z5-IpLZ9qpY

Thank you for sharing! I am encouraged by what you’ve shared in your comment

[@chubaxco]

@@gabriellevi6228 I have "And realized you're living on the golden years" tatooed on my left arm. Helped me to recover from a important lost.

[@shot8unshot8un75]

❤ outstanding

[@JotunStudio]

I´ve listened to acoustic covers of Wasted Years (like the one that Ryan Adams did long ago) but you can tell Ian knows and respect the original, because he didn´t change the vocal melody so much as the others did and he also sings it with passion, beautifully. Congrats for this awesome rendition of one of my favourite Maiden tracks!

[@montezi73]

I´ve loved the Ryan Adams version ever since I first heard it... but this one actually tops it 👌

[@TheOut1awTorn]

Disagree… although this is good, Ryan’s version is the best hands down.

[@JotunStudio]

​@@TheOut1awTorn, it's your opinion...Mine is that this one is way better

[@iamseanfire]

Killed it my friend! Made Bruce and the boys proud.

[@sidartha96]

Beautiful voice! Truly made the song your own.

[@MarceloHope]

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[@tomsenick2033p]

Ryan Adams did this years ago

[@metabolicrevolution]

I've heard versions of this and I love this one. Everything except the don't give up part

[@michaeldean7220]

I'm a huge Maiden fan and this is superb. Well done!

Irons up! Thank you

[@1larsfree]

only applause for those who manage to transform a metal masterpiece into a wonderful acoustic ballad. This is sensitivity as well as skill

[@morenocruz5001]

Well done bro. Lovely version of an amazing song. Thanks from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@tomsenick2033p]

Ryan Adams did this years ago

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Plus9dB996]

That was so awesome. I bet Bruce Dickinson would would love that version. Well done.

[@marcos_c_m]

The lirics were delivered better than the original one. Felt like another meaning. I'm Without words to describe the feeling . Great rendition to an amazing song.

Thank you for the encouraging words

[@matthewclark1221]

Fuuuukkkk!!! I'm a lifelong Maiden fan. This right here just hit me harder...

[@joedelgado4437]

This is simply amazing. Bravo, sir!

[@MrDragik]

Outstanding!!!

[@DrProgNerd]

I have no words to adequately describe this. Absolutely brilliant. Love your voice. Love how you've taken a great song and somehow made it your own.

[@tomsenick2033p]

Ryan Adams did this years ago

[@gleisonferres]

​@@tomsenick2033pso what?

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@talibe801]

Simple amazing..Bruce and the guys will like this acustic version❤

[@AshandEricMusic]

Beautifully done, Ian!

[@milkyBK370]

Absolutely brilliant version. What a voice!!

[@oliveiraph17]

This gave me goosebumps. Thank you!

[@tomsenick2033p]

Ryan Adams did this years ago

[@gregterkanian5158]

Holy crap. What a voice.

[@RODRIGOCELEBRONI]

Amazing voice and amazing version. Thanks for that!!!

🙏🏻🤘🏻

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[@stuartt019]

Clássico dos clássicos 🤟

[@Airboat-Fun]

things often get better by age. Wasted years gets understand when you are aged. Great singing Dude! Awesome cover!

[@Jesus-vd6ny]

Jesus is Lord 🙏

[@asasmay]

Amen

[@rentedtux1883]

Amen brother

[@raykuipers8340]

Amen

[@zagreatandini2345]

Amen

[@robertlittrell8040]

🙏

[@TwentyOneRoyalMusic]

This is such a beautiful and soulful version. My god - I love it.

[@MarceloHope]

My link with music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p569Z5-IpLZ9qpY

[@tomsenick2033p]

He copied Ryan Adams

[@Ant-66]

From the coast of gold !

[@patcronin283]

GREAT job!! Great vocals!!! Up the Irons!

🤘🏻

[@footnotedrummer]

Fantastic!

[@fabianouesler4822]

Rapaz, que versão belíssima essa. Bravíssimo!!!!

[@transcendentrock6551]

Cannot believe it wow this is so lovable ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brandygagliardi6340]

This is Beautiful Ian!!!! Great job.

[@ue4058]

Maiden's best song. This definitely works!