From Here to Eternity (Iron Maiden song)

Synopsis

The song is the fourth and most recent song in the ongoing saga of "Charlotte the Harlot" (other songs include "Charlotte the Harlot," "22 Acacia Avenue," and "Hooks in You", although the status of the latter song is a point of debate among fans since it does not actually mention "Charlotte", just "the keys to a view at number 22"). The songs tells the tale of Charlotte going on a fateful motorcycle ride with the Devil.

This is the first studio single to not feature Eddie in the artwork - second overall, after the live version of "Running Free" - using a picture of the song's music video instead. The cover of the 7" Etched Disc is the cover most people associate with the single, though the 12" was a very different picture from the clip. The CD Maxi used the 7" etched cover, but a different shot again from the clip is on the Netherlands release of the CD.

The single was released in several formats: 7" etched disc with the tracks on one side and an image etched into the other; 7" cut to shape picture disc; 12" with fold-out sleeve; and a cd-single.

It charted and peaked at #21 on the UK Singles Chart.

B-sides

"Roll Over Vic Vella" is a cover of Chuck Berry's "Roll Over Beethoven" featuring spoken intro and outro pieces by longtime Iron Maiden roadie and friend Vic Vella talking with Steve Harris. "I Can't See My Feelings" is a cover of the Welsh band Budgie from their 1975 album Bandolier. The live versions of "Public Enema No One" and "No Prayer for the Dying" on these singles are the only time either has appeared live on any Iron Maiden release.

7" etched vinyl

1. "From Here to Eternity" (Steve Harris) – 3:37
2. "Roll Over Vic Vella" (Chuck Berry cover with different lyrics) – 4:46

7" picture vinyl

1. "From Here to Eternity" (Harris) – 3:37
2. "I Can't See My Feelings" (Budgie cover) – 3:50

12" gatefold vinyl

1. "From Here to Eternity" (Harris) – 3:37
2. "Roll Over Vic Vella" (Chuck Berry cover with different lyrics) – 4:46
3. "No Prayer for the Dying" (Live at the Wembley Arena, London, England, 17 December '90) (Harris) – 4:23

CD Maxi-Single

1. "From Here to Eternity" (Steve Harris) – 3:37
2. "Roll Over Vic Vella" (Chuck Berry cover with different lyrics) – 4:47
3. "Public Enema Number One" (Live at the Wembley Arena, London, England, 17 December '90) (Bruce Dickinson, Dave Murray) – 3:57
4. "No Prayer for the Dying" (Live at the Wembley Arena, London, England, 17 December '90) (Harris) – 4:23

Personnel