The Story
2014 limited edition 7" vinyl single pressing reissue of their 1988 first single from the 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' album. Only 5K pressed worldwide. The song is the sixteenth single released by the band. The song is about a young man who wants to learn the future from an old prophet with a crystal ball. The young man thinks he is going mad and seeks the old prophet to help him cope with his visions/nightmares. The prophet's advice is ignored by the young man and they become angry with each other. The song was originally a ballad named "On the Wings of Eagles", written by Adrian Smith. Also the song's guitar solo is played by Adrian Smith.
Description
2014 limited edition 7" vinyl single pressing reissue of their 1988 first single from the 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' album. Only 5K pressed worldwide. The song is the sixteenth single released by the band. The song is about a young man who wants to learn the future from an old prophet with a crystal ball. The young man thinks he is going mad and seeks the old prophet to help him cope with his visions/nightmares. The prophet's advice is ignored by the young man and they become angry with each other. The song was originally a ballad named "On the Wings of Eagles", written by Adrian Smith. Also the song's guitar solo is played by Adrian Smith.
