Charlotte the Harlot '88

"Charlotte The Harlot" is the first of a series of Iron Maiden songs concerning a sophisticated prostitute. Others include "22 Acacia Avenue" and "From Here To Eternity." Maiden fans refer to these songs as "the Charlotte saga."

Charlotte is an upper-class hooker who is very ignorant. For instance, she tries to have genuine relationships with clients, and doesn't realize that prostitution is illegal.

This is one of the few Iron Maiden songs written by their guitarist Dave Murray. Maiden bass player Steve Harris said: "This is really Dave's song. I would have been proud to say that I'd written it. I like playing it live because it was something different than I would write."