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'reach Out' i realy like H's singing [!--emo&--][img src=\'style_emoticons/[#EMO_DIR#]/biggrin.gif\' border=\'0\' style=\'vertical-align:middle\' alt=\'biggrin.gif\' /][!--endemo--] this song shouldnt be a b-side...it is only 8songs on SIT,it wouldnt hurt to have some more cheers
'reach Out' Personally it sounds more like ASAP than Iron Maiden. Admittedly I like both, but in either context, the songs still very cheesy and crap.
'reach Out' Cheesy but fun song. Nothing bad about it, the vocals are very good and make a nice change, they suit the song more IMO.
'reach Out' yeah - this song wouldn't be acceptable on the album- its a great Bside though - and it does indeed sound like ASAP. H's singing is really good!
'reach Out' it's definitely more on the "poppy" side, which H seems to appreciate more than enyone else in the band, but it's bloody good. Better than Bryan Adams, no doubt'bout'it. Nice voice, raw & mellow at the same time. H should go solo more often & take the mike on some more Maiden numbers as well, or try some discants the way Savatage do.
'reach Out' Man, I really gave this one four and a half! This song, with its good old riffs, just makes me feel good. Lovely singing indeed - Adrian is simply smooth [!--emo&--][img src=\'style_emoticons/[#EMO_DIR#]/smile.gif\' border=\'0\' style=\'vertical-align:middle\' alt=\'smile.gif\' /][!--endemo--] , and Bruce does a great job as backup vocalist. I love the bass line, the drumming, the whole sound. This is a regular pop rocker, but done by Maiden and that can be felt. As for the message, what can I say? Cheesy? Come on, don't we all need a special someone in our life? Happy the group that has such B-side material.
This has got to be the best B side they've ever done. It's pop rock yes. But this is just really really good! Wish Adrian would sing more!
I absolutely love this song. By faaaaaar my favorite Maiden B-Side. I think this song could have been a hit. It's infectious.
Sorry for bumping an old thread, but I have to ask: is it true that H plays bass on Reach Out? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasted_Years
No. It's a misinterpretation that came from Listen With Nicko series. http://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/?ur ... nk=singles He's talking only about Juanita and That Girl, not Reach Out. Not that it matters - "recorded on ourselves" means that Smith and McBrain recorded the guitars and drums first. There's a clearly Dave Murray solo in That Girl. And you can hear Harris' playing on Reach Out. I extended Wasted Years wiki article couple of months ago, now I'm going to double check parts not written by me.