The iconic Iron Maiden song you will NEVER hear live again
In a surprising and heartfelt move, Bruce Dickinson has publicly said that Iron Maiden should stop performing one of their most iconic early songs—“Remember Tomorrow”—as a tribute to original vocalist Paul Di’Anno.
In this video, we dive deep into the emotional history of “Remember Tomorrow”, what Bruce actually said in a recent interview, and why this decision matters so much—not just to Di’Anno, but to the legacy of Iron Maiden as a band. We’ll also explore the controversy around its origins and its legacy.
From the origins of the track on Iron Maiden’s 1980 debut album to the tension and respect between Bruce and Paul over the years, this episode uncovers the story behind Bruce retiring a song out of pure respect for the man who came before him.
00:00 – Intro
00:36 – Bruce Dickinson retires Remember Tomorrow
02:20 – A Paul Di’Anno song
03:50 – The controversy
05:13 – Is it fair?
06:12 – First and last
07:00 – Verdict
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Background music: “Uberpunch” Alexander Nakarada (serpentsoundstudios.com)
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@MetalPilgrim
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Do you agree that Iron Maiden should retire Remember Tomorrow for good?
@RobertJones-xq1si
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
You said that Bruce performed Remember Tomorrow with Metallica at an awards show?
I can't find any evidence anywhere of this. I'd love to see it. Please share.
@tkerrig6269
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
I can understand the idea of Remember Tomorrow being "Paul's song" and Bruce wants to leave it. Cool idea… as much as I love the song and would love to hear it live again. OK, but I feel the next tour should include something special as a tribute to Paul. My choice….. Strange World.
@raymondgraisson2048
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
I would like to hear Infinite Dreams or 22 Acacia Avenue 1 more Time. Those are classics!
@TheStrykerProject
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
As for Maiden dropping it, I don't have strong feelings one way or another. A little sad that the band that created it will never play it again, but respectful of Bruce's point of view.
@TheStrykerProject
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Remember Tomorrow is a beloved song for me. It reminds me of a very special time when my friends and I would just lay about, in near-dark, listening to the first two Iron Maiden albums. To a teenager contemplating life, Remember Tomorrow would play and I'd just drift off into the song, leaving my body, leaving Earth….with no drugs involved!
@mattbittner2805
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
REMEMBER TOMORROW
one of their best songs.
BRUCE on the EARLY DAYS TOUR was amazing.
These guys are so silly with their set lists. They are terrified to play their catalog. Like we are going to stop being a fan if they play the "unpopular" songs.
@jimmyjambhere
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
I’ve never heard Bruce sing Strange World or Prodigal Son. I wish they would pull one of these out on the next tour
@davidterhune8277
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
I know it's not the intention, but by avoiding the song it might feel to some as if we should just forget about Di'Anno as if he were never there. Of course they will play other songs that he sang but they will be Steve's songs. "Remember Tomorrow" has Paul's creative stamp on it as co-writer
@jasonreynolds6643
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
One of their best
@667hodge
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Nothing beats the original
@boweassange2023
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Maiden was very much a cassette-era band, which is a shame because picky listeners always made you end the session if they came to one they didn't like. Just give it a chance!
@seanlepki9121
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Things like this go either way… they either never play it again or they play it at every gig, I completely get Bruce's view on it, it's noble, but imagine the the emotion in an arena of maiden fans hearing Paul's song, just imagine it.
@kevinwilson1495
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
I believe they will play it live during the coming tour… and then retire it.
@user-bl6ne3hc6n
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Remember their only playing songs that bruce can sing in, he has lost some,
@metalfilm666
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
the should play this song!
@tremelo8508
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
For me I prefer Strange World of the two ballads on the first album.
@CJINW
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
If you want to honor Paul’s Legacy, no song should be off-limits from the first two album.
@l-vd8dc
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
I read a comment somewhere that iron maiden could retire after this tour what do you guys think ?
@MetalPersonJ
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Retire? They haven't played the fuckin thing since what? 05?
@Beogorn
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Play in honor to him
@MeTeddyCa
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Damn, I hope it was „Sun and Steel“ 😂
@Mar33322
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
One of Maidens best tunes. Was really never a fan of anyone singing any Paul era material other than Paul but that was never gonna happen obviously .
@TheGuitarCurator
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Remember Tomorrow is my absolute favourite Paul Di'Anno era song. I understand what Bruce is saying here, but I also really like the way he sings it! I think they should absolutely keep it and use it as a tribute to both Paul and Clive.
@Spacecake-g3g
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
I never much cared for Bruce singing Paul's songs even though I love both as singers.The Dianno Maiden is separate and sacred for me. Saying that Maiden would never have been as big without Bruce ,he is a legend himself.
@restojon1
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Many years ago, I used to play Wrathchild with Tony Parsons and a very young Richie Faulkner. I was doing my best Steve Harris bass playing, and it was immense fun.
@ropeymj1976
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
They will be playing it Harris has the last word and it half his song as well
@jml8238
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Bruce has his reasons, so he decides what will happen, but RFYL already being announced as a tour that will feature songs we'll never hear again, it would make perfect sense for the fans to sing this classic song alongside Maiden one last time. Not only as a tribute to Paul but also as a celebration and final goodbye to this song that has meant so much to so many music fans over the last 45 years.
@MichaelRowe-cv3oq
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Back in the mists of time when Iron Maiden was first released and to this day,I skip Remember Tomorrow because it did nothing for me.Ok time may have improved my outlook on it but as with Alexander The Great,it's an OK album track but not one I'm interested in hearing live.
@brucedickinson12
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
They need to retire fear of the dark
@eugenegrinder4648
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
In my opinion, the song should not be retired. A wonderful song must be heard.
@enriquesoto6534
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
If it is retired, there are tracks a plenty to choose from, even from the early days. B Sides and never performed songs should be included on future set lists, in my opinion.
@leatherbound4233
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
I can respect that! Also it opens room for another song we have not heard live or in awhile.
when you're talking about the slow melodic part that song also let us in on what was to come. Compare that section too Rime of the Ancient Mariner, very similar.
@azzajames7666
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Personally, I think they should sing it this upcoming tour in honour of Paul, then retire it in/for Pauls memory🤔🤘
@williamkilber8853
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
**🤘🏻🤘🏻**
@thomash.5505
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
You can dedicate a song to someone before they die. And when that person dies, the song takes on an even deeper meaning.
@micahj9828
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Bruce made Phantom his. Blaze made Afraid To Shoot Strangers his. Then Bruce made Sign Of The Cross his. Which makes me think, I haven't ever really heard Blaze sing a Paul song. I know he has, I just don't remember.
@cbr9914
March 9, 2026 at 3:03 pm
the best version of this song was the bside where bruce was dubbed over the maiden japan version
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