Guess The Iron Maiden Song!

@MindRuler probably knows already, but here are the clues for "The Apparition" explained:


Clue 1:
A now legendary band (that have been active for about the same period as Maiden) released an album with a similar name to this Maiden song early in their career. This band started out under another name. Their original name was the last line of the Maiden song you are looking for.

The Legendary Pink Dots released an album called "Apparition" in 1982. The band were previously named "One Day"

Clue 2:
The song poses a question that’s also found in another Maiden song. These two songs are cut from the same cloth thematically.

"Can you see me?" from Twilight Zone", whose lyrics are like "The Apparition" also based on the idea of a ghost-like figure crossing over to the afterlife.

Clue 3:
The song might make us think about a particular way of travel that can be seen in a popular film series.

In the Harry Potter films, Harry uses a cool magical transport method called apparition.


Clue 4:
At least in theory, some critics of latter-day Maiden compositions ought to love this track.

Quite a few fans and critics say that many latter day Maiden compositions are too long and directionless, and particularly Harris' long, meandering intros have been in for some flak.

"The Apparition" is short and succint, only two riffs and a solo break, and amazingly, no intro: Just a kick drum beat and away we go.

Of course, the love for "The Apparition" is scant in the Maiden community, so all you critics of Maiden's exceedingly long tunes of late: Be careful what you wish for.


Clue 5:
In the lyrics you’ll find the name of a footballer who captained a team to FA cup victory, a song by Ghost, a song by Gary Moore, and a popular sit-com.

"Wise" (Dennis), "Faith" (Ghost song), "World of confusion" (Gary Moore/Scars song), "Friends" (sit-com).
 
Clue 1: In the lyrics you´ll find songtitles of David Bowie, Depeche Mode and The Sisters Of Mercy
Clue 2: The song shares its name with an obscure European metalband. This band released an album with a title that shares its name with lyrics of another Iron Maiden song.

Wrong, oh so wrong: Death Or Glory, Hooks In You, Mother Russia
 
Clue 1: In the lyrics you´ll find songtitles of David Bowie, Depeche Mode and The Sisters Of Mercy
Clue 2: The song shares its name with an obscure European metalband. This band released an album with a title that shares its name with lyrics of another Iron Maiden song.
Clue 3: The Return Of Bruno

Wrong, oh so wrong: Aces High, Death Or Glory, Hooks In You, Mother Russia, The Aftermath, The Duellists
 
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