A progressive masterpiece? Vocal Coach Analysis of MEAT LOAF - “Paradise By The Dashboard Light”

[@Pitbull_1973]

I was fortunate enough to meet Meat Loaf at a convention in Sept 2021 a few months before he passed. He did a panel discussion where he explained: "I'm not a singer. I can't sing. I'm an actor and some of the characters I play can sing."

[@naosmo]

I perceived him as a gentleman, correct if I'm wrong.

[@Pitbull_1973]

@@naosmo in my encounter with him (as well as in every other fan encounter I’ve read or heard about), he was the most genuine, polite, gracious, humble, thankful person you could hope to meet. He ended his panel with the most heartfelt expressions of gratitude to his fans I’ve ever seen from any “celebrity”, acknowledging that his way of life would have never existed if not for the love and support of the fans.

[@1bigrowdy]

Check his Star Spangled Banner rendition. Absolute FIRE​@@naosmo

[@musicairplanes4884]

He was an amazing entertainer. He always left everything on stage.

[@mikeremski2102]

you are one lucky person. Awesome.

[@springerjkreb]

Jack Black was SIGNIFICANTLY inspired by Meat Loaf, and he's never tried to hide it. The dad in Pick of Destiny was written with Meat Loaf in mind.

[@MrNikolidas]

When I was young, my parents listened to Meatloaf and I listened to Tenacious D. I actually thought, for about a year, that Meatloaf and JB were the same person.

[@HardcoreCasualGaming1]

@@MrNikolidas Every time I hear him sing "But God only knows what I could do right now," it sounds just like Jack Black.

[@antivanti]

The woman in the video is Karla DeVito because this was filmed during the tour but since it's the studio version of the song the woman we hear is Ellen Foley

[@mitchfleming274]

She is married to Bobby Benson

[@medwards98020]

Karla DeVito is great on her own. I loved her songs "Cool World" and "Work", and her cover of "Midnight Confession", but my favorite will always be "Bloody Bess".

[@friedemannkemm63]

Funny thing is that they sounded pretty similar (except for Ellen using more distortion) and still do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZmcgot5arijq7Msi=sH8XfiEWsIdkPoTc

[@antivanti]

@@friedemannkemm63 Yeah they do the songs very similar and they are both absolutely great. Just a good thing to know 😊👍

[@larrydlam]

I didn't know who Ellen Foley was until she was on Night Court.

[@TheRealSkeletor]

"In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move." - Douglas Adams

[@petearundel166]

Reason not withstanding, the universe continued unabated.

[@TanyaRando]

All I can say to that, is 42

[@aravel5249]

“You live and learn. At any rate, you live.”

[@davidedwards1705]

And whatever you do don't forget your Towel.

[@rachelzirkelbach9751]

The entire Bat Outt of Hell album is wonderful. Each song is its own saga.

[@CabinFever52]

I wore my album out.

[@timferderer4979]

It's a classic, one of the best albums of '77

[@LogiForce86]

@@CabinFever52 I got my vinyl from my aunt and it was already worn out, and I made sure to wear it out to the point it musically faded completely now. I need a new vinyl copy. 😅

[@extesht9643]

@@CabinFever52 I was about halfway through 5th grade when we moved from California to Oregon. When Mom sold most of her albums, one was Bat out of Hell, among others such as Back in Black. I was *soo* mad that she sold them.

[@CabinFever52]

@@extesht9643 , I know what that's like. All mine (over 500 albums) went to Goodwill when we moved across the Atlantic.

[@chrisbateman5358]

Meatloaf was the quintessential showman... this song came out during my senior year of high school and we totally enjoyed it from the first time we heard it. The music and the lyrics were a big hit with us repressed teenagers. Thanks for bringing this and I'm glad you liked it.

[@jerryfick613]

Meatloaf saw himself as an actor who could sing and dreamed of being a leading man. Sadly, Hollywood wasnt ready for a serious actor with his body shape. He was successful as a musical performer, but did not get as many acting opprotunities as he deserved.

[@RockinLocks4u]

I loved him in Rocky Horror...but yeah, you're right, he was totally typecast

[@jerryfick613]

He did play a lot of supporting roles in film and television. Most notably, his pivotal role in Fight Club, of course Rocky Horror and Pick of Destiny.

[@daveblair9766]

@@jerryfick613 He also makes a cameo in the Blues Brothers film!

[@purple_doriima]

Also the Spice Girls movie.

[@Prone2Thrill]

Long Live Bitch Tits Bob

[@rogerwhitacre8247]

I watch a lot of reaction videos by many different youtubers. This was, BY FAR, the most entertaining and enjoyable one I've ever seen. I was smiling and laughing all the way through it. This came out when I was in college and it would be played at parties. Everyone would sing along because we knew it all by memory! Thank you for a great reaction video!

[@sharipetkovsek5502]

Official video of "I Would Do Anything For Love" is another phenomal performance. " If you always do what you've always done, you will always get what you've always gotten"

[@Metzwerg74]

agreed...

[@Briansgate]

What an amazing song.

[@kareng4658]

Yes I agree! I would do anything for love is even more epic then dashboard light. Both songs tho are unequalled

[@edwinsuijkerbuijk5106]

The video directed by Michael Bay in 1993, and what led to Michael Bay being given the shot to direct a full movie Bad Boys in 1995

[@catangel70]

Meatloaf was the perfect amalgamation of theatre, bombast, and balls to the wall Rock N Roll - will never be another like em

[@dcnole]

I snarfed water when you shouted "THOSE ARE BIG QUESTIONS!!!"lolololol. Really caught me off guard.

[@Prone2Thrill]

Snarfed? Oh my that's a new one but I knew it's meaning immediately. Lol

[@brianleblanc7893]

He said snarfed

[@0lderSch00l]

This is a great song and I loved your analysis. I've been listening to this for years and I just realized, thanks to your help, that the echoes they fade out with are two people looking back on that night in vastly different ways; he's looking back with resigned sadness (it was long ago and it was far away and it's so much better than it is today), while she's desperately trying to hold onto the idea that she did the right thing (it never felt so good, it never felt so right). As for an inspirational quote: I'm a combat vet in my 50's and the two that seem most relevant are a recent one from a video game - "That which cannot be avoided must be endured," and one I've used for years - "the only things I HAVE to do is breath and die; everything else is an option." The second is particularly poignant because I have adult onset asthma.

[@lindsaymac01]

Jim Steinman was a great story writer and we are so lucky that he had Meat Loaf to act them out. I bought the Bat Out of Hell album when it first came out and it's so satisfying to know that the music is still being appreciated nearly half a century later. Thanks for all you do, Lolli, love your attitude. You're going to love the Rocky Horror Picture Show, too.

[@knowledge-girl]

He also wrote "Total Eclipse of the Heart" for Bonnie Tyler.

[@spacecadet35]

I remember someone asking Jim why he wrote such complex music and Jim replied "Because I know Meatloaf can sing it."

[@spacecadet35]

@@knowledge-girl - Don't forget "It's all coming back to me now", performed by Celine Dion.

[@danshepard5083]

@@knowledge-girl Which was originally supposed to be a vampire love song.

[@knowledge-girl]

@@danshepard5083 Yep, it was supposed to be a vampire musical. I'm kind of curious what a vampire musical would be like.

[@Ciaoboy9999]

Girl, your response to Paradise by the Dashboard Lights was great!! This was the 70s when the sexual revolution was in full swing, but the values of their parents was still inside them! The interesting thing is the narrator of the baseball game had no idea what he was narrating! This made the song epic! Thank you for what you do!!❤

[@nerfzombie6242]

Well, you must get a copy of Bat Out of Hell immediately, if you haven't already! One of the best rock albums of all time!!

[@williamwhalen746]

I refer to "Bat Out of Hell" as the perfect album. Not only is there not a bad song on the album but any of the songs would be my favorite on a different record. When I consider "For Crying Out Loud" to be the weakest song on an album, that is really saying something. Note that "Bat Out of Hell" should not be confused with "Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell" which is still jam packed with fantastic material.

[@RedwoodGeorge]

Jim Steinman, man. We can't have a discussion about Meatloaf with including Jim Steinman. Just like you can't hear any line from a BB King song without knowing it's BB King, or a guitar lick from Santana, Jim Steinman as a writer, composer and arranger had such an identifiable style that it only takes a line or two to recognize his work. Meatloaf was an incredible singer and performer and paired with Jim Steinman, they made iconic music together.

[@williamwhalen746]

You are absolutely correct about Jim Steinman. If you want the Steinman effect without Meatloaf listen to Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart." Meatloaf has released a lot of material without Steinman and I still honestly love ii; I mean it's Meatloaf, but the Meatloaf/Steinman magic elevates the music from great to holy.@@RedwoodGeorge

[@kenthunter6850]

​@RedwoodGeorge for me the Album's genius is a trio. Todd Rundgren gave the final touches that turned greatness of Meat and Jim into something of historical significance.

[@williamwhalen746]

@@kenthunter6850 I use a similar philosophy with the impact of Robert John "Mutt" Lange on Shania Twain's recording. His influence on the music shifted her from just another country artist to something truly special.

[@robertlight2370]

"THOSE ARE BIG QUESTIONS!" I literally had tears of laughter at that point. Your reactions leading up to then, and the fact that I knew the song and what is coming up, were hilarious. 😂😂😂

[@jj.harvey4067]

Lolli…This was Pure 1970’s musical theatre, Meatloaf played the role of Eddy the Biker in the cult classic film Rocky Horror Picture Show… In concert Meatloaf usually dressed in a light blue or black prom tuxedo ( already down to his tux shirt in video) during the 70’s this song was the anthem for teenage angst, hormones and young lust for many teen couples on Prom Night all across the US…Good Luck Jjh

[@1bigrowdy]

His character Travis T .Redfish in Roadie with supporting musical talent is worth a look

[@dogfacedgremlin2020]

This song still strikes a chord with teens. My 16 yr old daughter & her friends all love this song & even have the baseball announcer part memorized. This song transcends generation because it's apt to teen life issues. BTW my wife & I played this at our wedding and everyone from grandma's to the little kids were up & swinging it to this anthem.

[@zenutopia2k708]

Always enjoy seeing people react to this classic masterpiece. I've seen a lot of reviews/reactions to this video, and yours was the best!

[@rickwelch8464]

Meat Loaf does the best breakup song ever imo. Two Out of Three Aint Bad. First time here, and your editing is impressive along w the reaction. I'll likely stay a while. :)

[@whocares3986]

Good song, but Time for me to fly has to be above it.

[@rickwelch8464]

@@whocares3986 A very close second 🥈

[@logusto]

First things 1st: You are a pure joy and pleasure to watch and listen to - thank you for the effort ! On the subject: Jim Steinman & Meat Loaf coming togehter was a gift to music-lovers - Jim had a lot of amazing gigs i.e. with Sisters of Mercy or Bonny Tyler, but - in my humble opinion - at his best with Meat Loaf (bless his beautiful soul) - Stay safe & keep the faith

[@jasonlooney7042]

As far as sayings go, I have one. When my 6-month-old son died suddenly, for several months, I was in a dark place. I felt like the heartbreak and the broken relationships were too heavy to lift, and I wanted to run away from it all and leave the pain behind. As I considered this, the movie The Shawshank Redemption was on TV, and when they got to the phrase, "Get busy living or get busy dying," it shook me. I realized that I needed to get busy living. I still had so much, and so many people relied on me. I needed to push through for them and for me. I got serious about therapy and put in some really hard work. I'm a way better man today than I was before my son died, and I feel like that movie at that time was the kick I needed.

[@kevinspradlin6288]

Similar experience here. Lost my wife of 34 years and had to finish raising our youngest son. Once he graduated I had to decide I still cared about living and needed to get on with it! Remember, God gave you life and no one asked us to jump in the grave with our lost loved ones. Well done, use and enjoy every breath you have.

[@Kathy-ub8ur]

I am so sorry about your son. I am glad you are still moving forward. If people depend on you, you are an important person to them. Best wishes. I admire you.

[@dhaucoin]

Sorry to hear of your loss, mate. My son died in my arms at the age of a mere 17mo, so I know the pain. That day changed my life, and my soul, and ultimately, for the better. As for the pain, my phrase is this: 'remember the happy sounds,' and focus on the joys we had. Be well, brother.

[@bcarchman489]

Was lucky enough at the age of 14 to see this concert in 1977 at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. The concert, my first, blew me away and the track is off the Bat Out of Hell album which to me, is a top 10 debut album of all time up there with Boston and Foreigner. The 70’s were so underrated!

[@michaelmyers317]

You just earned yourself a subscription. You're the first reactor I've seen who recognized both the humor and the sadness in this song. For me, the song fading out on its opening lines is like the fading memory of whatever they had that was once good. And yet, parts of the song never fail to get a laugh out of me. Great reaction!

[@RedwoodGeorge]

Funny, I had the same thought; I'm headed to Patreon right now!

[@jerryfick613]

The best dramatic stories have funny moments, and the finest comedies require a bit of drama.

[@ravenstromdans]

I'm a huge fan of seeing people experience Meatloaf's work for the first time. His frequent collaborations with Jim Steinman largely shaped my musical tastes in my youth, between listening to my father's original pressing of the Bat Out of Hell LP and later the first CD I ever purchased being Bat out of Hell II: Back Into Hell, released the year I graduated high school. I've been a fan of Meatloaf's talents in voice and stage and Jimmy's remarkable composing and lyrical talents for the majority of my life and it's always a gift to see someone embrace that peculiar madness. Welcome to the show! Our boys always endeavor to make it a good one! Hail the Travelers, Meatloaf and Jim Steinman! Good Journey into the Great Beyond!

[@kevins2961]

I once was offered a ticket to a Meatloaf gig as someone had dropped out. I went with no expectations and was totally blown away. The energy was amazing, You felt that this might be the last concert that the company would ever do and they put 110% into it. They left everything on stage, an experience I will always remember.

[@stuw4055]

I always enjoy your reactions and analysis and this is definitely one of my fav ones of yours yet. Thank you Sweetness. And my favourite quote…”Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.”

[@Vix381]

How do you not have a million subs!? You are so entertaining. The perfect mix of humor and very smart analysis. I always laugh out loud several times and learn something from your videos.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

Here's a fact for you , I'm not sure when Meatloaf graduated high school but , he had told the story of him and his buddies hearing sirens , a lot of sirens going off at lunch time while they were out in the H.S. parking lot . Being curious they followed the sound and ended up at the emergency room entrance to the hospital . The date was November 22,1963 . The place was Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas . President Kennedy had just been shot . He had told the story a couple of different times , but I believe the one time was on a 60 Minutes interview he had done .

[@doylefletcher4509]

Meatloaf graduated in 1965, so he would have been a Sophomore and was 16 when President Kenedy was assassinated.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

@@doylefletcher4509 thank you for that information .

[@chrisamadei2565]

This isn't a fact. Meatloaf has good the story many times. None of his versions are the same. In one, he's at the airport. In another, he followed the sirens. In yet another, he was on the side of the road. He also claimed he knows the real shooter, but can't say who it was.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

@@chrisamadei2565 try watching the footage that was taken that day . In one of them you can clearly see some teenage boys at the hospital . One of those boys is a young Meatloaf .

[@chrisamadei2565]

@@bobbrinkerhoff3592 cool story. Send the link

[@RickPalmerNewnanLawyer]

Never accept criticism from anyone you wouldn’t ask for advice - love this channel!!

[@ryanjerving7529]

This performance has been waiting, patiently, for your reaction: someone whose sense of humor matched its own, and who got how it was using its various genre/historical cues to let us know what was going on dramatically. I tremendously enjoyed your commentary and came away from it feeling smarter than I was before.

[@SeattleJeffin]

The "Rocky Horror Picture Show' eh? "Oh my sweet summer's child are you in for it. 😈

[@aussiebloke609]

Hot Patootie!

[@RussWRN]

I cannot wait to see that reaction

[@MPS186282]

My coach would say "practice makes better," which is much less pressure than "perfect" and is a reminder to keep going, because even 1% better is still better than before.

[@kinokind293]

It makes me so happy that you are venturing into the work of Meatloaf and, more importantly, composer Jim Steinman. And "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is a whole different thing! The music of Richard O'Brien! Oh, I remember the days when it was playing all over the country (US) as a midnight movie every weekend. People came in costume and sang along! It was a thing. And this went on for years.

[@MrBPC76]

I never did any acting going through school, but I did all the male characters during my years of going to the RHPS. Some of the greatest memories and friends. SO glad there wasn't cell phone cameras back then.

[@macshatchetman13]

My friend, the dress up Rocky Horror events still happen in the Midwest. Lol. Love love love that masterpiece.

[@arrowthrower]

This is my first viewing of your channel and I must say, as a super fan if this song your review is at the top of my reactor watches. Great job 😊👍. I will be checking out more reactions.

[@CybOrSpasm]

"I'm not crazy. It's just that my reality is different from yours." - Cheshire Cat

[@annburlingham4563]

that does not sound like the cheshire cat at all. Carroll wrote far better than that.

[@dockingtroll6801]

17 years old when this came out.... huuuuge impact on us boyz ;-) I usually dont watch vids where a "voice coach" dissects everything, but You, you are the first one I actually understood and loved to listen to.... Not sure yet if it was you or if I have "evolved", but either way.... thank you for bringing me there..... ;-)

[@ronaldakkermans8166]

From his classic debut album Bat out of Hell, written and produced by Jim Steinman. Meat Loaf and Steinman had met in the 70's stage musical scene. The title song is awesome. Steinman also wrote and produced Ellen Foley's We belong to the Night, Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding out for a Hero, and It's All Coming back to me now, which was covered by Celine Dion. He also co- wrote the musical Whistle Down the Wind with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and wrote the musical Dance of the Vampires. And most of Meat Loaf's other albums. Check out I would do Anything for Love.

[@cmlemmus494]

Also, The Clash hit "Should I Stay or Should I Go" (1981), written and sung by Mick Jones, was written in reference to his relationship with Foley. She collaborated on two Clash albums and they appeared on one of hers.

[@Seal0626]

Whistle Down the Wind is such an odd thing - it sounds like it's 110% Steinman in places, I would have sworn that all Lloyd Webber contributed was the ballads - but Steinman liked to recycle melodies almost as much as Lloyd Webber does, and there are no pre-existing Steinman melodies in there(though of course he did get the lyric "we'll never be as young as we are right now" in there). It's probably Lloyd Webber's best pastiche of another musician. It's also a conflicted show, starting out equal parts teenage sexual awakening, gritty unflinching portrayal of racism and mob mentality, and cute kiddies being cute. Subsequent productions only really focus on the cute kiddies being cute, which is a massive shame.

[@tywinderbaum5283]

I must admit that this is the first time I hear the original and I only knew the Glee version lmao. This is ridiculously good. Both the song and your reaction and analysis

[@kevinmclaughlin8975]

The look on your face when he gave in! 😂

[@Triton_Secure]

Lolli is an internet treasure. There are so very few like her.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Meatloaf’s epic point to Karla in that first vocal hand off when she wails (Ellen on the album but Karla in the live performances but they are similar) the “cold and lonely in the deep dark night…” bit is utterly fantastic. The two of them had this utterly amazing chemistry and it’s just dazzling to watch.

[@Crumsie]

My favourite quote at a Star Trek nerd from Captain Jean Luc Picard: “It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life.” Also I laughed really hard at your tribute band joke

[@brianvernon249]

A dry sponge is a happy sponge.

[@toddlower5546]

And that is one of the reasons that we thought you should recognize Meatloaf.

[@darkhawque6917]

My favorite quote is " One day the devil whispered in my ear, you are not strong enough to withstand the storm. Today I whispered in the devils ear, I am the storm."

[@Randal-td6py]

I whispered back to the Devil,”at least I didn’t loose my golden fiddle to some hillbilly in Georgia “ !

[@MarkAdolph-xz6or]

" One day the devil whispered in my ear, you are not strong enough to withstand the storm. Today I whispered in the devils ear, I love your eggs."

[@lumpyspiceprincess2697]

​@MarkAdolph-xz6or you, sir, just made me snort my tea up my nose😂😂😂

[@rmalonephoto]

I have heard this song easily hundreds of times before. Your analysis, however, made me really appreciate all that is going on in the song so much more. Thank you. :)

[@donrichter3523]

Thank God, Lolli’s back! I was getting worried. Haven’t followed her that long, but I love her to pieces…..

[@uwharries2001]

You took this, dusted it off, displayed it, reanimated it and made me appreciate it maybe more than I did at 19 in 1977. Grrereeeeaaaatttt! Now on a similar theme, maybe do Georgia Satellite, "Keep Your Hands To Yourself"

[@thomaswelnicke9852]

I watch seventeen when the song came out. It was fun watching you. Listen to it for the first time. Baseball terms were used all the time on monday morning at school....lol Rock opera is the term we used. I'm sure everybody my age watching this. With smile when you stop and think it's one thing. But once you get to the end, you understand kind of our life back then. Thanks it was fun.

[@T10elC]

In 1977, Disco was all the rage, with Saturday Night Fever and the Bee Gees hitting the charts. Meatloaf was quite contrary for the time. My first impression of Meatloaf was in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975.

[@jamesfetherston1190]

Yes and no. In 1977 there was also a pretty significant 1950s nostalgia thing going on for the last 3-4 years. This song (and several others on the album) takes a lot of rhythmic and stylistic quotes from 1959s music. This was also heard in music coming out of the Jersey Shore, Springsteen, etc, and the Rocky Horror Picture show you mention.

[@thegetemocy]

Thank you. One of my favourite songs. Loved your reactions and your analysis ❤

[@steveroe3887]

"Accept the consequences of your actions, then you will never live with regret." my mother.

[@LastZepp1]

Just came here to comment, I've been absolutely binging your videos like a maniac. Your commentary, your voice, your articulation and absolutely geeking over the cool music stuff is sooooo mesmerizing. Probably the best channel i've found this year. You, m'lady, got yourself a new loyal fan, thank you very much!

[@daveking9393]

Fantastic job! I've watched a number of reactions to the song and yours is really one of the most enjoyable. Thanks so much for sharing and for all you do!

[@chuckcolby6025]

I'm in awe of your technical analysis of so much of the most amazing music ever. I'd carry your musical genius children.

[@joshuahessel4915]

The outfit was meant to be a prom tux. This was a story being played out in millions of cars in America every room night.

[@Humanaxe]

It's amazing to me as a person who grew up with groups like meatloaf and queen to realize that newer generations have never heard these songs and seen these movies that we fell in love with and made part of our culture and time. Good to hear you appreciate things like this.

[@johnpatten4055]

I love how you were 1 step ahead of the lyrics the whole way through. My wife and I have been (mostly) happily married for 40 years, and we can't stop ourselves for singing and acting along any time we hear this song, especially the ending! LOL, your analysis was awesome!

[@chaoticwonder3278]

My late wife and I would act this song out at every wedding we went to (though not our own). We got good enough at it that people would come up to us afterwards and ask if everything was OK between us. 38 years together (35 married) never a doubt in our minds.

[@DanBailey-cz9fj]

This is a true rock opera and he is a great actor \performer

[@brentharker7868]

This brilliant story and performance encapsulates the teenage experience of many. Musically, it's the rock n roll equivalent to Ravel's Bolero.

[@MarcelNL]

Tears in my eyes at the 15 minute mark! Really perfect reactions to EVERYTHING so far! :D

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

Today, I reminded myself why you shouldn't eat or drink during a Lolli analysis video... I almost lost it multiple times.

[@user-simmonst]

Good advice!

[@Lancer4323]

Her expressions were priceless, My face hurt from smiling..

[@lawman-c2x]

The thing I always find interesting about paradise, is that at the beginning of the song, meatloaf says "I remember every little thing as if it happened only yesterday" - so the entire song is basically the story of the couple reflecting on how they met , better times and how they went wrong.

[@johnmiller7682]

Though Karla DeVito (female singer) did sing on tour, for this video, Ellen Foley's (original recording) vocals are used. So you hear Ellen Foley singing.

[@hlawrencepowell]

The age of the Rock Opera. He really got his start in the Rocky Horror Picture Show. There was only one Meat Loaf and he never had a bad song.

[@Mark-xx3gh]

You need to listen to “For Crying Out Loud” It’s a powerhouse of a ballad where you really get to hear what he’s capable of.

[@katwade6904]

Absolutely the best

[@edrobel6298]

He was a showman anyone in his band didn't give 110% they were gone

[@zuzu_cerulean]

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." -- Arthur Ashe In our world, there are so many hurts that seem too deep to heal. As just one person, I often feel insignificant, and powerless to help others. This quote always reminds me that if everyone made even the tiniest effort to make the world a better place, then together we would make a huge difference. You don't have to have a lot of power, money, or influence; you don't even need to be seen or to make a sound. Doing something is better than doing nothing. I return to the Arthur Ashe quote again and again. It guides me and helps me find a way to do SOMETHING.

[@GGGritzer]

Meat Loaf brought 19 rampacked nights of happiness to the people of Ireland 1989 - 1990 where he played in places he thought no one would come to, one night I was lucky to attend in January, when I was (barely) 17. Meat was very pleased to see how many attended each gig and the rumbunctious crowd restored Meat's love for performing, leading to his reuniting with Jim Steinman & Bat Out Of Hell 2 was released a couple of years later. The movie 'Meat Loaf To Hell & Back' is worth a look. The cast is stellar!

[@danielblais7437]

This has got to be, by far, the most entertaining and in-depth analysis of this song I have heard in a long time. Your insight and clarity for vocals and music along with your visually stimulating expressions and effects, make for a fantastic reaction. I would love to see and hear more of your Analysis on any number of songs. Such as 'Bat out of hell'. Or maybe some 'Nightwish' songs.

[@SIXPACFISH]

This is the best rock song ever written and performed! The absolute stellar performance is just as responsible for the Whole Audio Experience as the song itself!

[@tyghe_bright]

Freshman year of college, during finals it was quiet week in the dorms. But for one hour each evening, we could make as much noise as we wanted. It started with someone playing this at max volume. By the end of the week, we had a full routine running up and down the hallway of the dorm, with two people in each role and background singers. It was *amazing*. I just find all the changes and the way they sing totally different parts overlapping each other so impressive. It's a brilliant performance of a fantastic song.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

I saw Bowie in concert four times starting with his Sound and Vission tour in ‘90. His stage presence was truly awesome - I saw him for the first time in a packed Dodgers Stadium. Imagine thousands and thousands of fans utterly silent as Bowie, with his acoustic guitar, sang “Space Oddity” by himself on a dark stage. It was just awesome.

[@dogfacedgremlin2020]

He might have been an influence on Jack Black, but he has been a gigantic influence on Scott Ian from Anthrax. Meat is his father in-law. Scott adored him. R.I.P Meat, this world is NOT a better place without you!

[@Steven-z2r2w]

Here's a quote gorgeous, 'Arrogance is like wearing a coat of disregard for humility' which is something you don't lack - humility. You wear it like a crown.

[@VerbumAngeli]

"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience" and "If you can't do it all, do what you can".

[@Nayz13]

Love the new glasses! My favourite quote is ‘safety is an illusion’ because it can remind us that we need to live in the moment

[@JS-TexanJeff]

I love this performance, and watching reactions to it. So theatrical! One of Meat's quotes "I'm not a singer, I'm an actor who sometimes sings". The acting in this performance is so fun!

[@bwcbiz]

"Gritty, Grisly, Musical"... and beautiful -- especially when they go at it together.

[@NativeNewMexican]

So psyched that you're going to react to RHPS! Great reaction and insights on this one as always.

[@BlueBeretFirearms]

I'm a 53 year old American and have listened to this song hundreds of times throughout my life, but I've never heard it until today. Oh, how I love how you breakdown the smallest details and explain them. Every video is great. I can't think of a life changing quote off the top BUT I always say, "If you don't ask the question, the answer is always NO."

[@johnsonpaul1914]

When this song came out, I was 30 years old and had kinda stopped listening to anything to do with music. I never got back into listening until I discovered karaoke on you tube. I have never purchased a CD if that tells you how little I listened. I had never heard of meatloaf until he died and some of the music reactors quickly brought him up. It was like WOW

[@jamesbuckley6118]

It's so fun watching you and your facial features, you are a beautiful person, thank you!!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Fabulously, the operatic aspect of it is so intense! This piece is such a complete work in story telling, composition, theatricality, ... A M A Z I N G

[@billsager5634]

Several points here: 1. The is Karla DeVito you see lip-syncing in the video. Although Karla did perform backup vocals on several tracks on the "Bat Out of Hell" album, it was Ellen Foley who sang the LEAD Female vocals on the album. However, as Foley was a Broadway star, actress, and singer - she already had commitments lined up, thus was unable to tour with Meat Loaf, or even record the video. Here's is Ellen Foley on The Old Grey Whistle Test (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ponUnalsi8Z2ercsi=vDlx16I9eS0L7Pyy) Ellen Foley's "Night Out" album is an absolute classic!!! 2. Meat Loaf - By 1977, when this track was released, Meat Loaf already had a long, accomplished career. He starred in the original American theatre cast of "Rocky Horry Picture Show", and later starred in the movie version. He had 10+ years of stage experience. He sang backup for many artists, including LEAD singing most of Ted Nugent's "Free For All" tracks. So his "theatrical" movements in this video were just natural considering his extensive background in theatre. Meat Loaf will be a DEEP dive. Not many singles, but phenomenal album, stage, and screen performances!!

[@billsager5634]

Speaking of his vocal technique, when Meat Loaf auditioned for the theatrical version of "Rockie Horror Picture Show", he sand "Hot Patootie - Bless My Soul". Actor, song-writer, and writer of the screenplay, Richard O'Brien told Meat Loaf not to worry about singing each of the words... Meat Loaf responded that he could do it. O'Brien responded that NO ONE can do it, that he made a mistake in writing the song. Needless to say, Meat Loaf ABSOLUTELY nailed the song, articulating every single syllable, on pitch, and was immediately hired. Here's that song (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn61nWhripWYetksi=s2qLnOdWpFCVuUaF)

[@mjtribby6328]

I am glad there was not a scalping. Great reaction. All of the sudden this idea of singing, is quite intimidating as you teach me how everything works together to produce great singing. It requires a lot of energy and work to sing.

[@smarttvhome335]

Motivational quote via Willie Nelson lyric "Live every day like it was your last one, and one day you're gonna be right."

[@texadan314]

Hard to believe this is the first time you have watched this. Love it.

[@Godspeed1756]

Calm seas do not make a skilled sailer, so I thank the Lord for the stormy weather -Tom Mcdonald

[@beauwilliamson3628]

on facing a storm while on ship: "I knew I drowned I could never be hanged"

[@Anna-xx1lv]

"To each of us is given a life. To live with honor and to pass on having left our mark, it is only essential that we do our part, that we leave our children strong...”

[@scottluvisi9941]

From Rocky Balboa "It doesn't matter how hard you can get hit, it's how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward."

[@BH6242KCh]

Mike Tyson, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”

[@Triton_Secure]

@@BH6242KCh That's the classic quote that should influence EVERYONE.

[@blackadder065]

Great analysis! You make your videos very personable and fun to watch!

[@FingerFriction]

There's a modified version of the serenity prayer that many people, raised in dysfunctional homes, use. God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, The courage to change the one I can, And the wisdom to know that one is me.

[@matttsplattt]

Ooh! I love this! Thank you. ❤

[@Triton_Secure]

...and a good friend to help bury the bodies.

[@kevinmccarley7121]

Really enjoyed your reaction/analysis. Reminded me how fantastic, theatrical and fun this song is! Thanks.

[@ExUSSailor]

Music & lyrics by the great Jim Steinman, R.I.P.

[@josephbishop3590]

Steinmann is criminally overlooked as a songwriter.

[@Michael-mm3fm]

👏👏👏 sad he was not acknowledged but que sera sera

[@GunnarJohnson-tj1wk]

Fascinating. There has never been such a musical genius as YOU.

[@CaptainTedStryker]

You haven't heard this before? You haven't seen Rocky Horror? You're a little late for the Meat Loaf train, but welcome aboard!

[@martincorkill4472]

Meatloaf was a unique legend! I was lucky enough to see him live in the 90's and it was spectacular! I'm a total metalhead but still love all of his music. Really great to see you enjoy it too 😊

[@jockeyladjockeylad8492]

The vision & writing of Jim Steinman, the presence & theatrics of Meatloaf - & the absolute genius that is Todd Rungren (who never gets the love he deserves in my humble opinion) turning it into something useable in the studio. Oh, & has probably already been mentioned, that's Ellen Foley singing. Karla Devito took it out on tour. "Never stand up if you sit down, never sit down if you can lie down" - Sir Winston Churchill. Words we should all live by I'm sure you'll agree. Love your stuff. Keep up the good work. xx

[@DavidSmith-pg1ob]

I don't think Lolli has done a Todd Rundgren song reaction. I guess "Hello It's Me" is a good place to start?

[@WanderlustWarrior46]

Rain doesn't fall on one roof alone,we are here to help each other

[@alancaraway6023]

Quote: “Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself. Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.” - Lois Mcmasters-Bujold

[@DavidTateVA]

_A Civil Campaign_. Touché.

[@Lancer4323]

That has been my life's goal to be honorable no matter the consequences... Good one.

[@MrJimArt]

Hey Girl I've recently watched a lot of "reactions" to paradise and I think you are the first young female who actually gets whats going on , plus you are a knowledgable musician , great job!!

[@nemo4907]

More proof - Jim Steinman was a musical GENIUS!