Did I Just Watch A MUSICAL | Meat Loaf - Paradise By The Dashboard Light | Reaction

[@chicochi3]

Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman. What a great team. RIP to both. So many greats from the 70's and 80's have passed away. We are fortunate to have recordings to listen to.

[@dalesaylors9251]

I agree with some of the other comments. It’s a English speaking Opera. Nothing different than Cats,Jesus Christ Super Star and Phantom of the Opera

[@ChrisBlair-ev3mp]

Don't forget Todd Rundgren. Stienman & "Loaf were stymied after several failed attempts before calling him in to help produce.

[@somersetcace1]

Old story. Teenage crush, leads to that one fateful night. She demands he commit all the way. He does and the next thing ya know they're years into a marriage hating each other and praying for the end of time. The performance is iconic, and the girl in the video is Karla DeVito who did tour with Meatloaf, but in this video she is synced to the original vocal by Ellen Foley.

[@joeyv47]

Very well put Mr Green

[@jenniferneuensmorgan9272]

Ellen Foley played on Night Court, before Markie Post.

[@fredtello]

the old stories typically the guy f**** her and dumps her you know so

[@davidcarter6491]

He passed because of covid

[@HuntingViolets]

Thank you for explaining that so clearly.

[@lisaray9944]

Meatloaf was and will always be the Rock Opera God to me

[@krisowrey7260]

I feel like Rob Zombie is a close second

[@brheinfeldt]

Agreed!!&!

[@RandomPau]

And Alice Cooper's early concerts!

[@QueenofheartsWA]

Whaaaa? Rock opera top 3 and Queen is not even ranking? strange.

[@melanieredfield9736]

This genre is Rock Opera. Meatloaf had the dramatic flair & power vocals to carry it off. The expression on your face was priceless!! Check out "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad". The masterful lyrics by Jim Steinman, delivered through Meatloaf's emotional performance, will impress you!

[@firefighterchick]

Meatloaf was his own genre of music! Oh, he was HUGE here in the US!! An unbelievable voice! Among the many songs to check out would be I Do Anything For Love But I Won't Do That, with the official video. Two Out Three Ain't Bad Bat Out of Hell Sadly the world lost him on 01/20/22 to Covid complications.

[@robynsjewelryideas]

All great songs.

[@FUBAR1986]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Perfect list 😊 the only thing I would add is Heaven can wait ❤

[@randal_gibbons]

I would add Hot Patootie from Rocky Horror Picture Show.

[@firefighterchick]

@@randal_gibbons absolutely! He was unrated as an actor.

[@donnamoskowitz4978]

Welcome to 70s music! No autotune, no big studio productions, great storytelling with amazing talents! I loved your reaction (mind boggling isn't it). Hope you revisited Meatloaf soon!!! Love from Texas!!!

[@tinagilbert8902]

🤣😂🤣 I CANNOT with this one!!!👏👏👏 I am literally in stitches!!! Your reaction to Meatloaf and this incredible song (sadly, a timeless tale!!🙄😆) was PRICELESS!!! Best reaction ever!!!👊 PLEASE keep going with Meatloaf, he was a gem as an artist and a human being!!!🤗My recommendation for your next exposure to the greatness of Meatloaf is "I'd Do Anything for Love (but I won't do that)". The song on its own is STUNNING but the official music video will give you a clearer picture of who Michael was and what he was about. He was a gentle soul (albeit a little naughty too!😅). Anyway, great freaking reaction!!! The shock and awe on your face the moment Meat Loaf opened his mouth and started singing... PRICELESS!!! That look never left your face throughout the whole music video! But the look of confusion was the part that had me in stitches!!! Thanks for that!!!😜🤣😂🤣 Peace and light...💞

[@tkblondish5820]

At parties, when I was a teenager, we used to put this song on and sing it in a big group with different people taking parts. It was so fun. You get a couple of beers and go crazy over acting and doing the whole drama bit, and then just crack up at each other. It was a blast.

[@MMBxMOB]

That sounds like fun! But when you perform, you have to be animated like him lol!

[@lisawall3386]

Yeah....at the roller rink the boys sang Meatloaf's part and we girls sang the girls part. The good ol' days.

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

Ah the music from my teen years! Meatloaf was one the most underrated singers ever!! Rip!!

[@alexmenko6833]

Meat Loaf got his start on Broadway , he played the lead role in the original Broadway hit Jesus Christ Superstar, and then took off when he played the role of Eddy in The Rocky Horror Picture Show... In early 1978 living in San Francisco we got tickets for the Bat Out Of He'll tour, it was the best concert we had seen, what you saw in the video he did it live. After the show we found out the tour was heading up the coast to Portland Oregon and then Seattle. We made some calls up to both cities and bought tickets to both shows.. It was incredible. Also when they were shopping the demo tapes to get a record contract, Every record label turned them down many twice. And the rest is history...... Over 100 million in sales and still going strong!!!!!!!!

[@RavenFire4]

I had the Jesus Christ Superstar album. Great music 🎶

[@toriboy25]

@@monastribling1949 Jeff Fenholt was the original Jesus on Broadway. Ted was in the chorus but did play him in the movie (and maybe eventually on Broadway?) I did see him as Jesus on the touring company and Carl Anderson (Judas in the movie) Did not like the movie but they were great live! I googled Meatloaf and JCS and can find nothing about him being in the musical.

[@kurt9395]

Before "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" film, there was the live musical 'The Rocky Horror Show". The production was successful in Los Angeles, but flopped when it came to Broadway. In the musical, Meat Loaf played the dual roles of both Eddie and the narrator Dr. Scott.

[@tomenrico6199]

Jim Steinman was the songwriter and producer who created the whole Bat Out of Hell oeuvre, and he and Meatloaf made a great team, indeed. Paradise by the Dashboard Light is a track from the original Bat Out of Hell album. To help promote the song, the studio invested in the making of the video you just watched. This was still several years before the birth of MTV, and music videos with high production values were rare. Meatloaf was also an actor and a veteran of musical theater. He was a member of the L.A. cast of the tribal rock musical Hair. Later, he acted on the big screen with notable roles in several films, including Fight Club and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. RIP to a great artist.

[@macmcgee5116]

About his stage presence... I saw in an interview years ago where Meatloaf talked about what it was like backstage after one of his shows. He would quite literally walk off stage and just fall to the ground from exhaustion. He would lay there for a long period of time just trying to breathe. It became so normal to everyone that they would just step over him if they needed to. But for people seeing it for the first time, they would go into a panic thinking he was dying. After a while, he would finally get up and go about his business. Then do it all again the next night.

[@davidphillips4476]

This is the LEGEND!!!! It is ALWAYS a show with Meatloaf. This is the epicenter of ROCK OPERA!!! Meatloaf played Jack Black's father in Tenacious D movie LOL. They have some videos together as well!!! "I would Do Anything For Love But I Won't Do That", "Bat out of Hell", "Two out of Three Ain't Bad" "Objects in the Rear View Mirror" Welcome to the Magic of Meatloaf. Greatest reaction man! Such a shame to have lost this great ICON! He also appeared in several movies as an actor. just aa a sidenote; Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian is married to Meat Loaf’s daughter Pearl Aday. There are calls for Jack to play Meatloaf in a bio-pic so great call.

[@robynmatheson7687]

I must add one more thought: “glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife “ has got to be the GREATEST line in a song! What a perfect encapsulation of raging hormones! And you mentioned his voice- he had an opportunity to train/ work with an opera company, but declined. He would be classified as a Heroic Tenor.

[@robynmatheson7687]

@Mona Stribling Yes, thank you. I was thinking of the heroic tenor roles.

[@amyholman354]

I can tell you that I was smiling when you were trying to figure out the title, smiling for what you were in for. Imagine them doing this every night on tour. The fantastic Ellen Foley, pouting like a 17-year-old, and belting out her part. The fantastic MeatLoaf and this entire album. She wasn't a part of his band, but was a part of this album, the tour. Such passion and humor and drama.

[@wnsafford1854]

The woman in the video is actually Karla DeVito. The vid uses the studio audio, with Ellen Foley singing, but Ellen was not available for either the tour or making the vid. Karla did both (the tour & the vid).

[@amyholman354]

@@wnsafford1854 oh, yeah, that’s a familiar name. Thanks for that reminder/correction.

[@bella-xp7qd]

Did you ever hear about getting to 1st base, 2nd base and 3rd base, home run with a girl? That's what the baseball ⚾️ reference meant. He wants sex and she won't unless he loves her and makes a commitment.

[@billsager5634]

Ellen Foley performed the vocals for the album, but as I stated, she had other professional commitments, thus could not tour with Meat Loaf, hence you see Karla De Vito in the videos. Karla toured with Meat Loaf to support the Bat Out Of Hell album. Ellen Foley also did one season the of the TV show Night Court. Meat Loaf was very theatrical. He was a large man (over 300 pounds when the album was released) and often worked so hard during performances, he needed to take oxygen breaks. As for the meaning of the song - very basic - teenage love. Two 17-year-old teens, in a car at "make out point", with the boy trying to get to second base, third base, and home (hence the baseball scenes). The girl stops short when the boy reaches home and demands a commitment. The boy says he needs to sleep on it - but he still wants the sex. After arguing back and forth, the boy commits, promises to marry the girl. Fast forward to later in life, the boy & girl, now older adults - who hate each other - but won't break their vows, so they are praying for the end of time, to end their time together. Something you don't see in modern music - music which tells a story!

[@marielaveau5321]

"Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife" what a great line. 🤘

[@manbearpig7359]

Essentially the song is the story of young lust leading almost inevitability to broken promises, a trapped marriage and mutual hatred and disgust.

[@g.gordon8117]

Your expression is priceless, the old standard of making out in a car. Yes, you're right it is a rock opera at its finest. I bought that album when it came out when I was 16. This video is a classic of the classics. I had the pleasure of seeing them in concert once. For that I am greatfull. Long live Meatloaf. Rip.

[@kathrynperry992]

I worked for a music company in Australia, for many years.The 'Bat out of hell' CD was always in production...It was just so popular and in demand....

[@tammyjackson3113]

He is also in the movie Fight Club and he is so good. I love your reaction, Don't you just love our 70's music. Teenagers used to go parking somewhere dark so the only light was the dashboard, and would make out with promises made but can't wait to get away from each other.😂😂

[@lindalou6105]

Also in Rocky Horror Picture Show

[@randal_gibbons]

@@lindalou6105 Hot Patootie (Bless My Soul)

[@randal_gibbons]

Night Moves by Bob Seger is another classic about making out in a 🚗.

[@billsager5634]

Meat Loaf was also in both the stage and movie versions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Ultimate entertainer.

[@rockerforlife194]

This was a HUGELY successful song.. Millions and millions loved it. Worldwide! Including myself. I bought the Album when it first came out. Meatloaf was extremely popular in the 1970's. He was a fantastic entertainer and singer. Huge record sales. Great song, among many of his.

[@lisahensley9411]

His song, l would do Anything for Love...is an absolute classic!

[@twfelt]

Ellen sang for the song on 'Bat Out of Hell", but this was a live performance (I believe in Australia), and her name was Carla DeVito

[@ruthlong9702]

I was laughing my butt off at the look on your face. You sitting there with your jaw dropped. This is the kind of reaction I really enjoy. It's awesome to see you guys with your jaw dropped. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ~~ You need to check out Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. Another jaw dropping video. LOL

[@dibxander2030]

You made more out of the name. He was a very talented musician with many hits under his belt. Meatloaf was a nickname given to him by his coach.

[@WoodsWoman822]

He Used to Play High School Football, thus the Nickname.

[@KevOXO]

A showman and singer, the bat out of hell album was a whole story. Nice reaction.

[@hamletksquid2702]

The video for "I would do anything for love" is classic Meat, made years after this one. It's really operatic. One thing to bear in mind is that videos weren't a big thing when (until?) this came out. We had one daily half hour show that showed them. This song and album made it the old fashioned way, on radio and in concert.

[@sandrabrannon1547]

He was the greatest performer! He left everything on the stage! His voice was unique and powerful. Just a different way of describing the age old story of should you go all the way without a commitment.

[@Proud.American58]

Ellen Foley is the voice on the album version of the song. The woman in the video is Karla DeVito (who had a hit song “Cool World”). She’s married to actor Robbie Benson. The first time I heard Meat Loaf was from The Rocky Horror Picture show (the film and the album soundtrack). He appeared in the film and sang the song “Hot Patootie - Bless My Soul”. It’s a great track and worth checking out.

[@yankeesmegw]

I am Sooooo excited that you did this! ❤️

[@mikecreger9702]

This entire Album is awesome! There are some iconic musicians playing on this recording.

[@MundoDragon]

Todd Rundgren :D

[@christinaluest]

Welcome to the world of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman. They leave you open mouthed and take your breath away! ❤️ Suggestions for some more amazing songs with great videos: - Bat out of hell - I would do anything for love (but I won’t do that) - Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are (Jim Steinman LOVED long song titles! 😆)

[@MrJohnTeacher]

In those days, the radio lit up. Most of the 'dashboard light' would be coming from the radio, which would be playing if they were parked alone doing their thing.

[@chicochi3]

The country vibe is because he's from Texas where you usually will hear country music and southern rock. Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison and people like them were part of a genre known as "rockabilly." Which was born in the American South, mostly in Memphis, Tennessee. These performers are actually from musical theater and are actor/singers. Check out the "Bat Out of Hell" album.

[@kurt9395]

I don't know who's saying it didn't catch on here in the US. Back in the 70's, it was almost a legal requirement to go out and buy this album. Everybody I knew owned a copy. This was one of the must-own albums from that era, along with Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, ELP's Brain Salad Surgery, Steely Dan's Aja, Blondie's Parallel Lines and I could keep going. BTW, the voice doing the baseball part is Phil Rizzuto, longtime broadcaster for the New York Yankees.

[@edcavanaugh9507]

Meatloaf was actually his nickname in high school football.

[@27thangel23]

Greetings from Canada. Of course most of us watching KNEW... your confusion was hilarious. Hope you can relax a bit now. Peace, love and bellbottoms.

[@creinicke1000]

The team of Steinman and Meat Loaf will never be repeated.... it put real life with all of it's ups and downs.. into music. I can't think of one song of His that doesn't move you in some way..

[@betmo]

the closest is taupin and john

[@Coolrockndad]

The album is one of the biggest sellers of all time. Over 40 million copies I believe.

[@sarahgarner5425]

Your reaction was priceless! To see him in concert was unbelievably great. He was truly a one of a kind performer and artist. He gained fame in the rocky horror picture show as the motorcycle rider. And he wrote his own material. Excellent reaction!

[@lisawall3386]

Your face.....priceless!

[@miker4141]

He was an amazing performer. A true rock icon!!!

[@SimbaOS]

Ellen Foley recorded the track on the album, but never toured with Meat Loaf. The lady in the video is Karla DeVito, who toured with Meat Loaf. Btw, this is a masterpiece. I believe they call the genre a theatrical rock.

[@dianebrown8046]

Love It !! I Met Mr Aday ( Meatloaf) Before He Did this in Spring of 1977 ?I was in NYC && went to Rocky Horror picture show ( He played Eddie in the film) && he showed up & he hung out with Fans....Was Awesome...I'm 64 && Got to meet a LOT of Famous people...( seen 57 bands in my life,Lots more than once & met a lot by making stage clothes or friends in bands... 1 of my biggest...got to sit in studio 83? while friend Rob Hyman was working on Time After Time with Cyndi Lauper...the LP won her best New Artist Grammy...Rob & his Band The Hooters Backed her on Grammy Show)...BUT Meatloaf was 1st I REALLY met He hung with Fans & Went to a Diner & ate Pancakes with us all AWESOME Man RIP !!

[@janetnwonderland]

Funny you said that about Jack Black. Meatloaf plays Jack Black's father in the movie, "Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny." Sources say, Jack Black begged him to play the role. Don't know why I'm telling you this. I'm sure others have already mentioned this in the comments. Great reaction by the way. You seem stunned. "Bat Out of Hell" is a really good album.

[@amandathibodeau4996]

This is a theatrical performance, as most all Meatloaf music is. He was an icon!

[@eviekelpie1]

Meatloaf... very sadly missed 😢 One of a kind performer. He gave 110% of himself every time! One of the most popular artists in the 70s. The album Bat out of hell was the best seller and every kid in high school were always talking about how they'd just bought the record. Had many hits, Two out of three ain't bad You took the words right out off my mouth, is my favourite. Bat out of hell... amazing

[@andrewchristou2857]

One of the best reactions I've ever seen, brilliant and you're right, this guy was such a talent, such an original, so naturally gifted!

[@cargo71]

His name is Robert Paulson... Meat Loaf was a Beast! The first song I ever heard was I´d Do Anything For Love (But I Won´t Do That). You can try that one... And the girl here is not the one who sings. Ellen Folley sang the studio version, but she wasn´t with the band for the tour and videoclips. So they brought Karla Devito. She has a couple of good songs herself...

[@aprilpiper5642]

For Crying Out Loud is my favorite Meatloaf song

[@TerrySanfordImg]

Mine too!

[@noelleparris9451]

Your reaction cracked me up! 😄😂👍🏾👏🏾

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I had no idea that Meatloaf was bigger in Europe he was hugely popular in America. Loved the baffled look on your face 😂😂lol

[@sylvialang6606]

Dave here. LOL We all reacted the same way. total shock. The brilliance of Jim Steinman's music: who did write musicals. The lady was lipsyncing, because Ellen Foley was not available for the video. I like Meatloaf even better in Two Out of Three Ain't Bad. Welcome to a major talent and surprise.

[@ElaineSWindee2gale]

Best reaction ever! Priceless! 🤭

[@teszik]

"He's gonna slide in, head first" 🤣🤣🤣 Love this! I grew up with this song, best sex-education ever!😂

[@BeboRulz]

Your reaction had me laughin my ass off 🤣 I think you covered every nuance of the video right in the middle of your reaction. You're so awesome lol

[@MMBxMOB]

You’re awesome Bebo! Thank you

[@BeboRulz]

@@MMBxMOB 😘 just found your comedy videos with your friends. I'm down the rabbit hole 😁

[@alexisr5199]

Lmao at you. Yeah this raised some eyebrows back in the day... but was loved, loved, loved. It was huge in the US, not sure why that was said that way. Totally get the Jack Black reference too. Im certain Jack was a big fan. 😁

[@Coolrockndad]

It's called a ROCK OPERA with 3 parts to it.

[@doriwiljt]

Huge radio hit back in the day.

[@thatrobguy]

It was fun watching your intro to this video. I was like "oh boy - he is in for a JOURNEY!" Meatloaf was one of a kind. The woman is Karla DeVito. She was in the video and toured with him. However, she's lip syncing there. Ellen Foley sings on this, the studio version. The title track from Bat Out of Hell is the best showcase of his voice. You will not believe the sound that comes out of him.

[@lourall5390]

Meat Loaf is another Rabbit Hole. This 'Musical' is right up there with Queen's Bohemian Rapsody, also a musical but nearer to opera. Go for the rabbit,,, Start with 'Bat Outta Hell' then work up to 'I'll Do Anything for Love' and 'Two Outta Three Aint Bad' Enjoy the ride, dude.

[@msgtandrewhansen8452]

And welcome to the neighborhood my friend! Be careful it's a journey to discover his music. Your reaction is so heartfelt

[@TheMike_I]

I was in 8th grade when this album came out. We loved it all through high school and still today. Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad is another favorite from the album.

[@74artgrrl]

Lolol yessssss! I remember I was just a little kid. My mom first got cable tv and MTV was a feature. I remember kneeling on my living room floor in my footie onesie watching my floor model box television and THIS comes on. I was fixated. Riveted to the glory of sex and rock n roll before me. Imagine my mother’s hopes and dreams fall away as she slowly comes to understand that it’s music videos like this and the Ramones and Joan Jett that captures her child’s attention. Lol. Good stuff.

[@revaflowers3115]

Michael Lee Aday, known professionally as Meat Loaf.He died in January of last year.He also was an actor,but his singing was his real claim to fame.The baseball game was symbolism of meatloaf trying to make a "home run" and only making it to 3rd base....The album was presented like a rock opera.Other great songs on the album were Bat Out Of Hell and Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad.

[@romarobbins270]

Meat Loaf was an amazing singer and performer! I cried when I heard he had passed away, and that’s not something I often do. Check out ‘Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,’ that song still can make me cry.

[@heidiquint2691]

Meatloaf is also an actor in the movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show . One of the greatest movies ever made, I think!

[@kimking6036]

The other 2 favorites I have are 2 out of 3 ain't bad. And I would do anything for love. Fun fact about Meatloaf. He loved the paranormal. He was on at least two episodes of Ghost Hunters. He did an amazing job on there to. He actually had something happen to him that shocked him. He was a very nice man. He will always be loved, respected and missed. Fantastic reaction. I hope he was watching

[@eviekelpie1]

BTW he starred in the Rocky Horror Picture Show Meatloaf began in theatrical theatre

[@chicochi3]

He had a small part in the Rocky Horror Picture Show. He came in and stole the show, so he had to die. "Oh, no! Meat Loaf again!"

[@newcjswift4516]

Thank you. I really needed to laugh tonight. The look on your face all the way through was truely priceless. I remember sitting in the car listening to this for the first time when it was new with my mouth hanging open., and laughing. It is a true cautionary tale. Meatloaf did many other things as asinger and as an actor, but his work with Jjm Steinman is true brilliance. Meatloaf said for every song he did, there was a character singing, and you can tell. Everyone who knew him referred to him as Meat, not by his given name. Try the songs "Bat Outa Hell", " I Would do Anything for Love" (Listen carefully at the beginning of the song to understand what he is talking about on that one, because he won`t repeat it. It is there though.) "Two Outa Three Ain't Bad" though that is a tough song IMO and whatever else people suggest. He was an amazing performer.

[@ianhamilton2035]

I was 15 when this came out, and was "parking by the lake", just like in the song! Luckily didn't end the same way! LoL Your expression when it got to the baseball segment was priceless!!! Awesome reaction to one of my childhood favorite memories!!! 😃

[@karengoodenough827]

Had just pulled into my garage last year when I had a notification of Meatloaf passing, you are not wrong that last few years there has been way too many legends moving on, feels like soundtrack of my growing up is fast moving on, makes me sad but thankful for all the great music I’ve had the privilege of listening to, hope you enjoy this and keep up on your journey into this rabbit hole

[@junebug_tx2305]

Finally !!!! Two out of Three's next please. Loving it.

[@daynagillham7393]

Lmao...ur reaction was priceless...I couldn't stop laughing at ur face thru whole thing!!!

[@sparklycupcake5445]

I love your facial expressions! They say more than words.

[@satyadasgumbyji8956]

Meatloaf "Bat Out Of Hell" was a staple in every rocker's album collection throughout the '80's! It didn't matter if you were a Metal Head into Black Sabbath or Judas Priest, etc, this was a guilty pleasure & accepted as the real deal no matter how cheesy or soft it might otherwise be seen as! RIP!🙏 🤘🌎❤

[@monicamad1285]

You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth (with intro) 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@timd4780]

Right around 15:15 your jaw landed in your lap and didn't return to your top lip for about a minute and a half, lol

[@stevenward9992]

The look on your face is priceless. Lol. The story is about teen lovers making out in their car by the light from the dashboard. Maybe kids don’t make out in cars any more. In the 70’s car were a lot bigger. 😅 The baseball play by play is an old analogy about how far you could get with a girl on a date. Each base was a little farther… obviously making it all the way to home plate… well you get it now. In the story she stops him just short of the act and wants him to make a life long commitment to her. In their passion they both commit to stay together for all time… to the end of time. It proves to be a mistake as they really did not have anything beyond the passion of the moment, but they will not turn back on swearing to commit until the end of time… so the only way out for them is for the end of time to hurry up and arrive so they can fulfill their commitment to stay together until the end of time. It is a parody and a clever joke and warning to young lovers. You got another subscriber. 😊

[@grandnagus5851]

Bat out of Hell! One of the best albums EVER!! That's basically all you need to know. ANY of the songs on that album are amazing, imo. Give "Bat out of Hell", the title song, a listen, along with "Heaven Can Wait". Also "You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth" Let's not talk about the other albums here, only so much, he was a amazing stage performer, as you can see.

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

He's told several different versions of why he's called Meatloaf. The one I've always heard was that his football coach gave him that nickname when he was in school.

[@timtubemusic]

In the old days, you would go parking with your girl to make out. Sometimes it went further than kissing. The car was dark, but He could see "paradise" (her going further than kissing) by the lights of the dashboard. but she wasn't going to do it unless he swore his love to her forever. The baseball was getting to first, second third base while making out in the car. Meat was the Pavarotti of rock with a Broadway back ground he was in Rocky Horror. The song was telling a story.

[@QueenofheartsWA]

Meat was one of Jack Black's idols. He would have absolutely LOVED your reaction. That is exactly the reaction he was going for, he wanted people to hear it and just HAVE to show it to everyone they knew. Everything he did was epically clever. He also played Eddie in Rocky Horror Picture Show, out of Denton Texas.

[@jrwalker591]

Most of us laughed like fools at the last part of the "drama"... LOL We understood the message loud and clear!!! Peace

[@janetta5153]

This is my favorite MeatLoaf song... The Band isn't meatloaf the singer is..and he rocks......

[@JohnBham]

Meat Loaf was a virtual force of nature when he got going- his voice and stage presence is already sorely missed. It's okay, man- when others of us discovered Meat Loaf for the first time we had that same blank stare and open mouth look, too :D

[@rumbledumpthumpershaker6735]

Actual live concert performance. It's called Rock Opera and Meatloaf was the king of Rock Opera.

[@barbbaldwin9451]

The look on your face was priceless! 💥

[@johnkowalkowski4269]

Jim Steinman wrote for others, too. Check out the video version of Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler. He also wrote Air Supply's Making Love Out of Nothing. Steinman's songs were a genre of their own.

[@cargo71]

Don´t forget It´s All Coming Back To Me Now, written for Meat Loaf, but finally sung by Celine Dion...

[@tmkellison4016]

I went to a and Wedding and at the reception, the whole wedding party broke out dancing and singing to this song. It was awesome

[@mitchshelton2995]

I just checked you out and you had the perfect response for hearing it for the first time. Listened to it while on many dates. lol

[@cindyphifer970]

Love watching people seeing this for the first time. Thanks for starting my morning off with laughter

[@andibay3736]

The dropped jaw throughout the reaction said it all!😂🙌✨🫶

[@suecook1326]

And back when this was recorded, we had a dashboard light specifically to read thru 8-track tapes to pick your next choice.... All those fancy lights on the dash didn't exist back then. Just a basic lit up dash with speedometer and gas gauge lit up.

[@Rebelrocker69]

Welcome to Rock Opera. Meatloaf was the master and G.O.A.T.

[@brendastanford9545]

You know what the people didn't wanna? Listen to Freddie, Mercury and Queen. Because they thought the opera thing was too much but he did it anyway

[@davidstephens6462]

I just love watching folks minds melt when they see this the first time!!