Shadow on the Wall

Roger Chapman

About Shadow on the Wall

"Shadow on the Wall" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1983 by Virgin Records. English rock singer Roger Chapman performs vocals on the song and it is taken from Oldfield's Crises album. The song was a hit single especially in Germanic countries. The music video for "Shadow on the Wall" depicts an interrogation scene and was directed by Keith McMillan. The song also features on Roger Chapman's compilation albums, such as 1994's King of the Shouters where the song has been 'remastered'. An "acoustic" mix and a 5.1 surround sound mix were released on the 2013 reissue of Crises. The song has been covered by a number of artists including Swedish metal band Arch Enemy. 


Year:
1994
3:07
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Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Like a shadow on the wall!
Treat me like a prisoner,
Treat me like a fool.
Treat me like a loser,
Use me as a tool.
Face me 'til I'm hungry,
Push me in the cold.
Treat me like a criminal,
Just a shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Like a shadow on the wall!
Treat me like I'm evil,
Freeze me 'til I'm cold.
Beat me 'til I'm feeble,
Grab me 'til I'm old.
Fry me 'til I'm tired,
Push me 'til I fall.
Treat me like a criminal,
Just a shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Like a shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Like a shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Like a shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Like a shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!
Shadow on the wall!

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Roger Chapman

Roger Chapman (born Roger Maxwell Chapman on 8 April 1942 in Leicester), also known as Chappo, is an English rock vocalist. He is best known as a member of the progressive rock band Family, which he joined along with Charlie Whitney, in 1966 and also the rock, R&B band Streetwalkers formed in 1974. His idiosyncratic brand of showmanship when performing and vocal vibrato led him to become a cult figure on the British rock scene. Chapman is claimed to have said that he was trying to sing like both Little Richard and his idol Ray Charles. Since the early 1980s he has spent much of his time in Germany and has made occasional appearances there and elsewhere. He has an Artist of the Year award and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. more »

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Written by: Michael Oldfield

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Shadow on the Wall" by Arch Enemy
This song is a track from the band's third full-length album "Burning Bridges," released in 1999. - Arch Enemy, a Swedish melodic death metal band, features a mix of intense growling vocals, and intricate guitar solos. - "Shadow on the Wall" showcases the band's unique blend of heavy and melodic elements.
Shadow on the Wall" by Mike Oldfield
This song is from Mike Oldfield's 1983 album "Crises". - It features guest vocals from British rock singer Roger Chapman. - It is one of Oldfield's most commercially successful singles, reaching No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. - An interesting fact about the song is that it was prohibited by the East German authorities from being sold or broadcast due to its perceived "violent" content. However, it became highly popular on illegal tape trading networks.
Shadow on the Wall" by Roger Chapman
Even though the song is often attributed to Roger Chapman, it should be noted that Chapman was the featured vocalist, but the song was written and produced by Mike Oldfield. - Roger Chapman is known for his powerful, soulful voice and energetic stage performances. - Before "Shadow on the Wall", Chapman enjoyed success as the lead singer of the 1960s rock band "Family", and with his later project, "Streetwalkers". - His contribution to this particular song added a gruff rock element to Oldfield's otherwise more progressive and electronic style.

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