Paul Di'Anno began his professional musical career singing with Iron Maiden in 1978. His style has been described as more punk-influenced than Iron Maiden's following vocalist Bruce Dickinson. Di'Anno left the band after two albums, the reasons for so vary between sources; either leaving by his own will or being sacked due to excessive drug and drinking habits with a conflicting personality .
Despite his short tenure in the band, Paul Di'Anno is seen as a major factor in the early development of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement.
After this, Paul moved onto various projects such as Di'Anno, Battlezone and Killers with varying commercial success. Now, his band is simply known as Paul Di'Anno.
In his post-Maiden career, Di'Anno has issued numerous albums over the years, as both a solo artist and as a member of such bands as Gogmagog, Di'Anno's Battlezone, Praying Mantis, Killers, and Rockfellas.
Paul Di'Anno has been in or has recorded with the following bands:
* Iron Maiden (1978 - 1981)
* Di'Anno (1983 - 1985, 2000)
* Gogmagog (1985)
* Battlezone (1985 - 1989, 1998)
* Praying Mantis (1990)
* Killers (1990 - 1997, 2001 - 2003)
* Paul Di'Anno & Dennis Stratton (1995 - 1996)
* The Almighty Inbredz (1999)
* Paul Di'Anno (1997 - 1999, 2000 - Present)
Discography with Iron Maiden:
Title: The Soundhouse tapes
Released: 1979
Track list:
1. Iron Maiden
2. Invasion
3. Prowler
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Title: Running Free
Released: 1980
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
* Dennis Stratton - Guitar
Track list:
1. Running Free
2. Burning Ambition
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Title: Sanctuary
Released: 1980
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
* Dennis Stratton - Guitar
Track list:
1. Sanctuary
2. Drifter
3. I've Got The Fire
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Title: Women In Uniform
Released 1980
Line up:
* Paul Di'anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
* Dennis Stratton - Guitar
Track list:
1. Women In Uniform
2. Invasion
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Title: Twilight Zone
Released 1981
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
* Adrian Smith - Guitar
Track list:
1. Twilight Zone
2. Wrathchild
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Title: Purgatory
Released 1981
Line up:
* Paul Di'anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
* Adrian Smith - Guitar
Track list:
1. Purgatory
2. Genghis Khan
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Title: Metal For Muthas
Released 1980
Line up
* Paul Di'anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Tony Parsons - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
Track list:
1. Sanctuary
2. Wrathchild
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Title: Iron Maiden
Released 1980
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Dennis Stratton
* Clive Burr - Drums
Track list:
1. Prowler
2. Remember Tomorrow
3. Running Free
4. Phantom Of The Opera
5. Transylvania
6. Strange World
7. Charlotte The Harlot
8. Iron Maiden
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Title:
Killers
Released 1981
Format CD/LP
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Adrian Smith
* Clive Burr - Drums
Track list:
1. The Ides Of March
2. Wrathchild
3. Murders In The Rue Morgue
4. Another Life
5. Genghis Khan
6. Innocent Exile
7. Killers
8. Twilight Zone
9. Prodigal Son
10. Purgatory
11. Drifter
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Title:
Maiden Japan
Released: 1981
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Adrian Smith
* Clive Burr - Drums
Track list:
1. Running Free
2. Remember Tomorrow
3. Wrathchild
4. Killers
5. Innocent Exile
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Title: Best Of The Beast
Released 1996
Line up: Various Iron Maiden line ups (1980-1996)
Track list (with Paul Di'Anno):
Disc 2.
14. Iron Maiden (Soundhouse 7")
13. Strange World (Soundhouse sessions, unreleased)
12. Sanctuary
11. Phantom Of The Opera
10. Wrathchild
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Title: Best Of B-Sides
Released 2002
Various Iron Maiden line-ups (1980-2002)
Track list (with Paul Di'Anno):
Disc 1.
1. Burning Ambibition
2. Drifter (Live)
3. Invasion
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Title BBC Archives
Released 2002
Line up: Iron Maiden line-ups 1979-1982
Track list (with Paul Di'Anno):
Disc 1. (Friday Rock Show Session (1979))
1. Iron Maiden
2. Running Free
3. Transylvania
4. Sanctuary
Disc 2. (Reading Festival (August 23th 1980))
1. Prowler
2. Remember Tomorrow
3. Killers
4. Running Free
5. Transylvania
6. Iron Maiden
Remember Tomorrow
Paul Di'anno Lyrics
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Yesterday's sorrows, tomorrow's white lies.
Scan the horizon, the clouds take me higher,
I shall return from out of fire.
Tears for rememberance, and tears for joy,
Tears for somebody and this lonely boy.
Out in the madness, the all seeing eye,
Unchain the colours before my eyes,
Yesterday's sorrows, tomorrow's white lies.
Scan the horizon, the clouds take me higher,
I shall return from out of fire.
The opening lines, "Unchain the colours before my eyes, Yesterday's sorrows, tomorrow's white lies" suggest a desire to break free from the weight of the past and the deceit of the future. The focus is on the present moment and the need to see things clearly and vividly. The colors that are being unchained could be interpreted as the emotions and experiences that have been repressed or hidden away, waiting to be released. The line, "Scan the horizon, the clouds take me higher" reinforces the idea of looking ahead and reaching for something beyond the current state of being.
The second half of the song focuses on tears and emotions, "Tears for rememberance, and tears for joy, Tears for somebody and this lonely boy." This line suggests a complex emotional state, one that is both sorrowful and joyful. The use of the word "somebody" implies a deep emotional connection, someone that is missed or longed for. The line, "Out in the madness, the all seeing eye, Flickers above us, to light up the sky" suggests a sense of chaos and confusion, but also a glimmer of hope and clarity.
Overall, the lyrics to "Remember Tomorrow" convey a yearning for freedom, clarity, and emotional release. The use of vivid imagery and emotional language makes the song feel deeply personal and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Unchain the colours before my eyes,
Free the vividness of life that I have been unable to see
Yesterday's sorrows, tomorrow's white lies.
The sadness of the past and the deception of the future
Scan the horizon, the clouds take me higher,
Look towards the future, where possibilities are endless
I shall return from out of fire.
I will rise from the ashes of my past
Tears for rememberance, and tears for joy,
Crying for both sadness and happiness
Tears for somebody and this lonely boy.
Crying for someone else and my own loneliness
Out in the madness, the all seeing eye,
Lost in the chaos but guided by a higher power
Flickers above us, to light up the sky.
Hope shines down on us from above
Writer(s): Paul Andrews, Stephen Percy Harris
Contributed by Alex N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alvise D' Oria
@Dvir Marcovich
Prowler > The Ides of March
Remember Tomorrow => Wrathchild
Running Free > Murders in the Morgue
Phantom of the opera >>> Another Life
Transylvania > Genghis Khan
Strange World > Innocent Exhile
Charlotte the harlot <<< Killers
Iron Maiden < Prodigal Son
Purgatory is a great song while Drifter is decent.
I don't see Killers winning this challenge.
And what about a fusion of those two albums ?
Title : Iron Maiden
1. The Ides of March
2. Prowler
3. Remember Tomorrow
4. Running Free
5. Phantom of the Opera
6. Wrathchild
7. Killers
8. Prodigal Son
9. Purgatory
10. Transylvania
11. Strange World
12. Iron Maiden
Steve Even
The amazing voice of Paul Di'Anno! I don't know why but all over the years I'm still listening very often the first Iron Maiden album; the strange atmosphere that emerge from it maybe!!! A masterpiece in my opinion!!!
Jorge Silva
Totally agree
Jude Zain
instaBlaster...
Yanick DOUET
strange atmosphere... free guitar, languid, rebellious, a fresh wind of freedom of struggle, not to be mean
Yanick DOUET
@windk100 yes Di Anno voice is more from the guts! Right for Sabbath(ozzy), also Blackie Lawless, acute (high) ,screaming. with energy, rebellious!
Vik Vegas
I agree this one had a punk feel to it.
Eric Suarez
Dickinson or Di'Anno. Burr or Nicko. Why argue, enjoy them all.
Dynamo
both singers amazing,drummers thou Burr all the fucking way
j.vanlalsawma jea
Or blaze bayley.
Terry Adams
But they got better.with Dickson