Shadow on the Wall

Mike Oldfield

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:
2002
5:07
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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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Mike Oldfield

Michael Gordon Oldfield (born 15 May 1953) is an English multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, working a style that blends progressive rock, folk, ethnic or world music, classical music, electronic music, New Age, and more recently, dance. His music is often elaborate and complex in nature. He is best known for his 1973 hit album Tubular Bells, which launched Virgin Records, and for his 1983 hit single "Moonlight Shadow". He is also well known for his hit rendition of the Christmas piece "In Dulci Jubilo". more »

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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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