The first time I heard this I was like 13/14. I'm 46 now and this song still sounds amazing now in 2017. The 80's were really the best era for heavy metal.
stormwind47 Same here. My first rock concert was Saxon in Mainz Germany during their World Crusade Tour. I was 13/14. One of my dad's U.S. Army buddies introduced us to Saxon via their Crusader album. I'm 48 now, and their music still gets me going just like 1983/4.
Saxon has always been under rated, they were equals with Priest and Maiden in the eighties. Too bad North America never really picked upon them. Incredible band!!!
Yeah, I'm in North Carolina. I used to rock Saxon in high school in the early 80s. "Strong Arm of the Law" was one of those bad ass albums you could put in and just let it play. I liked "Denim and Leather" but "Crusader" ended up being my favorite Saxon Album. People said they "sold out" or "went commercial" with "Crusader", but I disagree. I think they had refined their sound, peaked their talent, and made one of my top 20 best overall albums of my lifetime. I saw them at the first ever "Monsters of Rock" at Donington Castle in England. My dad was Air Force and we lived in Upper Heyford. I saw them live in Fayetteville NC, later in the 80s. I can't remember which album they were touring but they played "Crusader" so it was later then that Album. They are one of a few bands I've seen live more than once. I still listen to them.
I saw Saxon open for Iron Maiden in 1983 when I was 17. Fastway the the first band on stage at that show. Awesome heavy metal show. I am now 52 and still love the old metal. Where did the time go? Very little good rock coming out today. You really have to look for it. Head nod to AIC for still going strong.
@@petrolhead1960 such an underrated band. My favorite bands are Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Judas Priest, White Spirit, and of course Saxon. The bands like Metallica, Megadeth, and Quiet Riot just never clicked with me and I tried hard to like all three of them!
I saw Saxon when they opened for Crue. At that time, Crusader was the only album I'd heard. Now, I've heard every one of them but I still think "Crusader" is my fav.
Perfect song, GREAT melodic and super heavy guitar solo (Paul Quinn, genius)... The band was in his absolute peak after "Power &Glory" album. This song was, far away, the Best from "Crusader" album.
I dont know if it was but, i was a huge Saxon and Armored Saint Fan. I couldnt wait for that concert. i got there, got Soooooo wasted i dont remember a Freakin thing !! Dammit !!
I saw them at Hammersmith Odeon on this tour.. Incredible sound and I agree with the comments about the line-up. Very, very underrated band with fantastic songs conjuring historical imagery with a huge wall of sound.
I’m so glad I went to a Saxon gig at Fort Regent in Jersey in the late eighties... It was a sell out though you see so I had to park me hog in a field outside and sneak in through a very high and dangerous skylight in the forts famous domed roof, but it was worth it I have to say, and I even caught a drumstick that was thrown into the crowd....
buena letra y ritmo hoy Crusader para salir de la depresion/angustia y stres todos los dias y ser LIBRE destruyendo lo que te hace daño para seguir al SEÑOR
Crusader, Crusader, please take me with youThe battle lies far to the EastCrusader, Crusader, don't leave me aloneI want to ride out on your QuestI'm waiting, I'm waiting, to stand by your sideTo fight with you over the seaThe're calling, they're calling, I have to be thereThe Holy Land has to be freeFight the good fightBelieve what is rightCrusader, Lord of the RealmFight the good fightWith all your mightCrusader, Lord of the RealmWe're marching, we're marching to a land far from homeNo-one can say who'll returnFor Christendom's sake, we'll take our revengeOn the pagan from out of the EastWe Christians are coming, with swords held on highUnited by Faith and the causeThe Saracen heathen will soon taste our steelOur standards will rise 'cross the landFight the good fight Believe what is rightCrusader, Lord of the RealmFight the good fightWith all your mightCrusader, Lord of the RealmTo battle, to battle, the Saracen hordesWe follow the warrior kingOnward, ride onward, into the fightWe carry the sign of the crossWarlords of England, Knights of the RealmSpilling their blood in the sandCrusader, Crusader, the legend is bornThe future will honour your deedsWarlords of England, Knights of the RealmSpilling their blood in the sandCrusader, Crusader, the legend is bornThe future will honour your deeds
Saxon, Crusader === (Who dares battle the Saracen) Crusader, crusader, please take me with you The battle lies far to the east Crusader, crusader, don't leave me alone I want to ride out on your quest I'm waiting, I'm waiting, to stand by your side To fight with you over the sea They're calling, they're calling, I have to be there The holy land has to be free Fight the good fight Believe what is right Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Fight the good fight With all your might Crusader, the Lord of the Realm We're marching, we're marching, to a land far from home No one can say who'll return For Christendom's sake, we'll take our revenge On the pagans from out of the east We Christians are coming, with swords held on high United by faith and the cause The Saracen heathen will soon taste our steel Our standards will rise 'cross the land Fight the good fight Believe what is right Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Fight the good fight With all your might Crusader, the Lord of the Realm To battle, to battle, the Saracen hordes We follow the warrior king Onward, ride onward, into the fight We carry the sign of the cross Warlords of England, Knights of the Realm Spilling their blood in the sand Crusader, crusader, the legend is born The future will honour your deeds Fight the good fight Believe what is right Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Fight the good fight With all your might Crusader, the Lord of the Realm (Come Crusader let battle commence) Fight the good fight Believe what is right Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Fight the good fight Believe what is right Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Crusader, the Lord of the Realm --- These lyrics yet song itself is dedicated to victims of terror in France, October 2020.
