| 词条 | The Trooper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 释义 |
| name = The Trooper | cover = The Trooper song cover.jpg | alt = | type = single | artist = Iron Maiden | album = Piece of Mind and Death on the Road | B-side = {{ubl|1983|"Cross-Eyed Mary" (Jethro Tull cover)|2005 CD|"The Trooper" (Live)|"Prowler" (Live)|2005 7" Live|"Another Life" (Live)|2005 12"|"The Trooper" (Live)|"Murders in the Rue Morgue" (Live)}} | released = 20 June 1983 15 August 2005 | format = Vinyl (7") | recorded = 1983 24 November 2003 | studio = | venue = | genre = Heavy metal | length = 4:11 | label = EMI | writer = Steve Harris | producer = Martin Birch | prev_title = Flight of Icarus | prev_year = 1983 | next_title = 2 Minutes to Midnight | next_year = 1984 | misc = {{Extra chronology | artist = | type = single | prev_title = The Number of the Beast (Reissue) | prev_year = 2005 | title = The Trooper (Live in 2003) | year = 2005 | next_title = The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg | next_year = 2006 }} }} "The Trooper" is a song by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was released as the second single on 20 June 1983 from the band's fourth studio album, Piece of Mind (1983). It was one of only a few songs to get much radio airplay in the US, thus peaking at No. 28 on the US Mainstream Rock charts.[1] It also achieved success in the UK, peaking at No. 12 in the UK Singles Charts as well as gaining a much better reception than the band's previous single, "Flight of Icarus".[2] A live version of the song, from Death on the Road, was issued in 2005. OverviewWritten by bassist and founder-member Steve Harris, the song is based on the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava 1854, which took place during the Crimean War,[2] and inspired by Lord Tennyson's poem of the same name.[3] The track has been the subject of much praise since its release, with AllMusic describing it as "an all-time genre classic that boasts guitarists [Dave Murray] and [Adrian Smith's] most memorable harmonized lead riff, plus that trademark galloping rhythm,"[4] while Mick Wall comments that it is the song "which most Maiden fans from those days still recall first when you mention the Piece of Mind album."[5] Despite the popularity of the song, it was the single's B-Side, a cover of Jethro Tull's "Cross-Eyed Mary", which managed to gain a substantial amount of airplay on US radio,[6] becoming one of the band's few tracks, along with previous single "Flight of Icarus",[5] to do so. The single's accompanying music video included clips of a cavalry battle from the 1936 film The Charge of the Light Brigade, starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland,[7] which the BBC refused to play unedited, deeming the footage too violent.[2] The band's manager, Rod Smallwood, has since criticised the decision, stating, "Anyone would think we'd killed the horses ourselves instead of using an old Errol Flynn movie."[2] A regular fixture in the band's concerts, vocalist Bruce Dickinson has always waved a Union Flag during live performances and, more recently, has begun wearing an authentic red coat uniform which would have been worn during the battle on which the song was based.[8] During a performance in Dublin in 2003, Dickinson's flag-waving reportedly received a large amount of booing from the Irish audience.[9] While the band were receiving criticism from Sharon Osbourne in 2005, at the time justifying her attack on the band at the 2005 Ozzfest, she accused Iron Maiden of disrespecting American troops, then fighting alongside the British in Iraq, for waving a Union Flag in the US, although Classic Rock magazine supported the band by pointing out that the song's subject bore no relation to the military activity then taking place in the Middle East.[8] On 15 August 2005, a live version of the song was released from the then upcoming live album, Death on the Road.[10] On 24 April 2016, during Iron Maiden's performance in Beijing (their first in China), Dickinson did not bring out a flag while performing "The Trooper" as part of the request from the Chinese government to allow Iron Maiden to perform in the country.[11] The flag was also omitted for a concert in Shanghai two days later. In popular cultureThe song has appeared in several Iron Maiden tribute albums, including A Call To Irons: A Tribute To Iron Maiden,[12] Numbers from the Beast,[13] A Tribute to the Beast[14] and Maiden Heaven: A Tribute to Iron Maiden,[15] as well as on records by tribute bands such as Maiden uniteD (on 2010's Mind the Acoustic Pieces)[16] and The Iron Maidens (on their 2006 self-titled debut album).[17] In addition, the song has been released by Sentenced on The Trooper EP (1994),[18] Rage on End of All Days (1996), Hellsongs on Hymns in the Key of 666 (2008),[19] Thumper on the Metalliska compilation,[20] Highland Glory as a bonus track on Forever Endeavour (2005),[21] Radio Cult on Grooves From The Grave (2008),[22] Stryper on The Covering,[23] Iced Earth on the "tour edition" of their 2011 album, Dystopia,[24] and 2Cellos on their 2015 album, Celloverse.[25] On top of this, the track has also been included in the Guitar Hero 2, Carmageddon 2, Smash Hits and Rock Band video games,[26][27] is mentioned in the novel World War Z by Max Brooks[28] and is used as the opening theme for the documentary series Metal Evolution. Iron Maiden created a beer called "Trooper", named after the song.[29] Northern IrelandDuring the course of the Troubles in Northern Ireland the image of Eddie, as he appears on the sleeve of "The Trooper", became an unofficial mascot of the Ulster Freedom Fighters loyalist paramilitary group and was the main figure on a number of the group's murals. The loyalist representation frequently carried a tattered flag with the emblem of the Ulster Defence Association rather than the Union Flag as on the Iron Maiden sleeve.[30][31] Track listings1983 7" & 12" UK single{{track listing| headline = Side one | title1 = The Trooper | note1 = | length1 = 4:10 | writer1 = Steve Harris }}{{track listing | headline = Side two | title1 = Cross-Eyed Mary | note1 = Jethro Tull cover | length1 = 3:52 | writer1 = Ian Anderson }} 2005 Enhanced CD{{track listing| headline = Compact Disc | title1 = The Trooper | note1 = live at the Westfalenhalle Arena, Dortmund, Germany 24 November 2003 | length1 = 4:13 | writer1 = Harris | title2 = The Trooper | note2 = | length2 = 4:12 | writer2 = Harris | title3 = Prowler | note3 = live at Egilshöllin, Reykjavík, Iceland 7 June 2005 | length3 = 4:24 | writer3 = Harris | title4 = The Trooper | note4 = VIDEO - live at the Westfallenhalle Arena, Dortmund, Germany 24 November 2003 | length4 = 4:12 | writer4 = Harris | title5 = The Trooper | note5 = VIDEO - original video | length5 = 4:10 | writer5 = Harris }} 2005 7" Blue Vinyl{{track listing| headline = Side one | title1 = The Trooper | note1 = live at the Westfallenhalle Arena, Dortmund, Germany 24 November 2003 | length1 = 4:13 | writer1 = Harris }}{{track listing | headline = Side two | title1 = Another Life | note1 = live at Egilshollin, Reykjavík, Iceland 7 June 2005 | length1 = 3:43 | writer1 = Harris }} 2005 12" Picture Disc{{track listing| headline = Side one | title1 = The Trooper | note1 = live at the Westfallenhalle Arena, Dortmund, Germany 24 November 2003 | length1 = 4:13 | writer1 = Harris }}{{track listing | headline = Side two | title1 = The Trooper | note1 = | length1 = 4:12 | writer1 = Harris | title2 = Murders in the Rue Morgue | note2 = live at Egilshollin, Reykjavík, Iceland 7 June 2005 | length2 = 3:33 | writer2 = Harris }} PersonnelProduction credits are adapted from the 7-inch vinyl cover.[32] Iron Maiden
Charts
Notes1. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/artist/iron-maiden-mn0000098465/awards | title = Iron Maiden Billboard Charts | accessdate = 29 January 2012 | work = AllMusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation}} 2. ^1 2 3 {{cite book | last1 = Bushell | first1 = Garry | authorlink1 = Garry Bushell | last2 = Halfin | first2 = Ross | authorlink2 = Ross Halfin | title = Running Free, The Official Story of Iron Maiden | edition = 2nd | publisher = Zomba Books | year = 1985 | page = 114 | isbn = 0-946391-84-X}} 3. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maiden-like-you-ve-never-heard-them-before/ | title = Iron Maiden Like You've Never Heard Them Before! | accessdate = 28 January 2012 | publisher = Blabbermouth.net}} 4. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/piece-of-mind-mw0000045853 | title = Iron Maiden- Piece of Mind | accessdate = 29 January 2012 | publisher = Rovi Corporation|work=AllMusic}} 5. ^1 {{cite book | author=Wall, Mick |authorlink=Mick Wall| title=Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills, the Authorised Biography (3rd ed.)| publisher=Sanctuary Publishing | year=2004 | isbn=1-86074-542-3 |page=245}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=Maiden Vinyl Facts - Part 2|url=http://www.ironmaiden.com/maiden-vinyl-facts---part-2.html|website=ironmaiden.com|publisher=Iron Maiden|accessdate=3 December 2014|date=29 October 2014}} 7. ^{{cite web|last=Childers|first=Chad|title=Iron Maiden, ‘The Trooper’ – Songs About Soldiers|url=http://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-the-trooper-songs-about-soldiers/|work=Loudwire|accessdate=25 May 2013|date=24 May 2013}} 8. ^1 {{cite journal | title = Sabotage! | journal = Classic Rock | date = 1 October 2005 | issue = 85 | pages = 8 }} 9. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maiden-will-make-at-least-one-more-album-says-bruce-dickinson/ | title = Iron Maiden Will Make 'At Least One More Album,' Says Bruce Dickinson | accessdate = 9 May 2012 | date = 4 August 2011 | publisher = Blabbermouth.net}} 10. ^{{cite web|title=Iron Maiden: More 'The Trooper' Single Details Revealed|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maiden-more-the-trooper-single-details-revealed/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=28 September 2014|date=27 July 2005}} 11. ^{{cite web|title=Iron Maiden forced to alter their show to play in China|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/apr/29/iron-maiden-forced-to-alter-show-china-beijing-shanghai-censorship/|publisher=TheGuardian.com|date=29 April 2016}} 12. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/a-call-to-irons-a-tribute-to-iron-maiden-vol-1-mw0000037713 | title = Various Artists - A Call to Irons: A Tribute to Iron Maiden, Vol. 1 | accessdate = 28 January 2012 | publisher = Rovi Corporation|work=AllMusic}} 13. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=42720 | title = Producer Bob Kulick Discusses Iron Maiden Tribute Album Numbers From The Beast | accessdate = 29 January 2012 | publisher = Blabbermouth.net}} 14. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/a-tribute-to-the-beast-nuclear-blast-america-mw0000221504 | title = Various Artists - A Tribute to the Beast | accessdate = 28 January 2012 | publisher = Rovi Corporation|work=AllMusic}} 15. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-machine-head-avenged-sevenfold-dream-theater-featured-on-maiden-heaven-cd/ | title = Metallica, Machine Head, Avenged Sevenfold, Dream Theater featured on Maiden Heaven CD | accessdate = 28 January 2012|date=25 June 2008 | publisher = Blabbermouth.net}} 16. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/threshold-within-temptation-members-record-acoustic-versions-of-iron-maiden-classics/ | title = Threshold, Within Temptation Members Record Acoustic Versions Of Iron Maiden Classics | accessdate = 28 January 2012 |date=13 October 2010| publisher = Blabbermouth.net}} 17. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-iron-maidens-mn0000635491 | title = The Iron Maidens | accessdate = 28 January 2012 | publisher = Rovi Corporation|work=AllMusic}} 18. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/album.php?album_id=1675&band_id=128&bandname=Sentenced | title = Sentenced - The Trooper | accessdate = 3 October 2011 | publisher = Metal Storm}} 19. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/hymns-in-the-key-of-666-mw0001223549 | title = Hellsongs - Hymns in the Key of 666 | accessdate = 28 January 2012 | publisher = Rovi Corporation|work=AllMusic}} 20. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/metalliska-mw0000097006 | title = Various Artists - Metalliska | accessdate = 28 January 2012 | publisher = Rovi Corporation|work=AllMusic}} 21. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.discogs.com/Highland-Glory-Forever-Endeavour/release/3137327 | title = Highland Glory- Forever Endeavour | accessdate = 28 January 2012 | publisher = Discogs}} 22. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.radiocult.com/cds.html | title = Radio Cult Catalogue | accessdate = 28 January 2012 | publisher = Radio Cult}} 23. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/stryper-the-covering-album-pushed-back-to-early/ | title = Stryper: The Covering Album Pushed Back To Early 2011 | date=24 October 2010|accessdate = 3 October 2011 | publisher = Blabbermouth.net}} 24. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.bravewords.com/news/185356 | title = Iced Earth - Dystopia Tour Edition To Be Available At Merch Stands On North American Tour | accessdate = 20 June 2012 | date = 14 June 2011 | publisher = Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles}} 25. ^{{cite web|title=2Cellos Create A New Dimension With Celloverse Album|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2cellos-create-a-new-dimension-with-celloverse-album-available-january-27-2015-300007198.html|website=PR Newswire|accessdate=21 February 2015|date=9 December 2014}} 26. ^{{cite web | url = http://uk.ign.com/articles/2009/05/05/guitar-hero-smash-hits-the-full-track-list | title = Guitar Hero Smash Hits: The Full Track List |last=Bozon|first=Mark|date=5 May 2009| accessdate = 28 January 2012 | publisher = IGN}} 27. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maiden-rock-band-downloadable-content-due-in-june/ | title = Iron Maiden Rock Band Downloadable Content Due In June | date=29 May 2009|accessdate = 28 January 2012 | publisher = Blabbermouth.net}} 28. ^{{cite book|last1=Daniels|first1=Neil|authorlink1=Neil Daniels|title=Killers The Origins of Iron Maiden, 1975-1983.|date=10 April 2014|publisher=Soundcheck Books|isbn=0957570023|page=139|edition=1st|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rl2MAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA139&lpg=PA139&dq=iron+maiden+world+war+z+the+trooper&source=bl&ots=_hp6WDzUvL&sig=tJxVCVFjOOb2vFTOi5HWvqkY1uM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiXkbL97PrQAhWBCsAKHWEvCO44ChDoAQhOMAw#v=onepage&q=iron%20maiden%20world%20war%20z%20the%20trooper&f=false|accessdate=17 December 2016}} 29. ^http://www.ironmaidenbeer.com/ 30. ^Mural directory from Conflict Archive on the Internet 31. ^Union Jack Fury of Iron Maiden Fans; Point Crowd Boo at Flag Waving 32. ^{{cite AV media notes |title="The Trooper" 7 Inch Single|others=Iron Maiden |date=20 June 1983 |publisher=EMI }} 33. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.officialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/1/1983-07-09/ | title = Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive 9 July 1983 | publisher=Official Charts Company|accessdate = 3 October 2011}} 34. ^Re-release of both singles as part of The First Ten Years box set. Exceeded the length limit of the UK Singles chart. 35. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.officialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/3/1990-03-24/ | title = Top 40 Official UK Albums Archive 24 March 1990 |publisher=Official Charts Company| accessdate = 3 October 2011}} 36. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/artist/iron-maiden-mn0000098465/awards | title = Iron Maiden Billboard Singles | accessdate = 3 October 2011 | publisher = Rovi Corporation | work = AllMusic}} 37. ^{{cite web|title=Iron Maiden - 'The Trooper' (song)|url=http://danishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Iron+Maiden&titel=The+Trooper&cat=s|work=Tracklisten|publisher=Danishcharts.com|accessdate=26 April 2013}} 38. ^{{cite web|title=Iron Maiden - 'The Trooper' (song)|url=http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Iron+Maiden&titel=The+Trooper&cat=s|work=The Official Finnish Charts|publisher=Finnishcharts.com|accessdate=26 April 2013}} 39. ^{{cite web|title=Iron Maiden - 'The Trooper' (chanson)|url=http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Iron+Maiden&titel=The+Trooper&cat=s|work=SNEP|publisher=Lescharts.com|accessdate=26 April 2013|language=French}} 40. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.irishcharts.ie/search/placement |title=Search the Charts |accessdate=1 October 2011 |publisher=Irishcharts.ie |work=IRMA |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5hFf8iFDu |archivedate=June 3, 2009 }} 41. ^{{cite web | url = http://italiancharts.com/search.asp?cat=s&search=Iron+Maiden | title = Iron Maiden Songs | accessdate = 3 October 2011 | work = FIMI | publisher = Italiancharts.com}} 42. ^1 {{cite web|title=Iron Maiden - 'The Trooper' (Song)|url=http://spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Iron+Maiden&titel=The+Trooper&cat=s|work=PROMUSICAE|publisher=Spanishcharts.com|accessdate=26 April 2013}} 43. ^{{cite web | url = http://swedishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Iron+Maiden | title = Discography Iron Maiden | accessdate = 20 October 2011 | publisher = Swedishcharts.com | work = Sverigetopplistan}} 44. ^{{cite web | url = http://swisscharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Iron+Maiden&titel=The+Trooper+%28Live+2003%29&cat=s | title = Iron Maiden - 'The Trooper' | publisher = Swiss Hitparade | accessdate = 3 October 2011}} 45. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.officialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/1/2005-08-27/ | title = Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive 27 August 2005 | publisher = Official Charts Company | accessdate = 3 October 2011}} ReferencesExternal links
7 : Iron Maiden songs|1983 singles|2005 singles|Crimean War|Songs about the military|Songs written by Steve Harris (musician)|Number-one singles in Spain |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 随便看 |
|
开放百科全书收录14589846条英语、德语、日语等多语种百科知识，基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识，是一部内容自由、开放的电子版国际百科全书。