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  • IRON MAIDEN (The Trooper)

    "The Trooper" is a song written by Iron Maiden bass player Steve Harris. It is Iron Maiden's ninth single, and the second from their 1983 album Piece of Mind. The single was released on June 20, 1983. The song is about the Battle of Balaclava in 1854 during the Crimean War, and is at least partially based upon Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade", taking the viewpoint of one of the slain troopers, who, in the coverart, is perceived as a bald Eddie. It is known for the galloping triplet sound of its bass and electric guitar, as well as its catchy and memorable riff, and is a crowd favorite at concerts.

    It's not the dog in the fight,it's the fight in the dog that matters.

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    Nice one Rab....not heard it in a while, and nice bit of history to boot
    HURRY UP AND WAIT

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    • #3
      Re: IRON MAIDEN (The Trooper)

      Good stuff RAB.

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      • #4
        Re: IRON MAIDEN (The Trooper)

        It,s a Cracker! But I,ve bust me air guitar!

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