HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO (Shrek 2 Metal Version)

It's finally time to release a new recorded version of my old cover of "Holding out for a hero".
It's a mix between the original by Bonnie Tyler and the version from "Shrek 2" in a glorious Power Metal version.
Hope you will enjoy it!
"HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO" - BONNIE TYLER
Written by: Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford
Released as a single 1984 to the soundtrack of "Footloose"
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✘ Song recorded, arranged, produced, mixed, mastered and performed by Tommy Johansson
✘ Video edited by Tommy Johansson
✘ Filmed by Mandy Spice
✘ Guitar: Charvel So Cal Gary Moore White replica
✘ Fredman Bass (VST software)
✘ Brighton Drums by Fredman Digital (VST software)
✘ Sound: "Fredhead" by Fredman Digital
✘ Orchestral instruments: 8DIO Majestica 2.0
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Where have all the good men gone
And where are all the gods?
Where's the streetwise Hercules
To fight the rising odds?
Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed
Late at night, I toss and I turn
And I dream of what I need
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
Larger than life
Somewhere after midnight
In my wildest fantasy
Somewhere, just beyond my reach
There's someone reaching back for me
Racing on the thunder
And rising with the heat
It's gonna take a Superman to sweep me off my feet, yeah
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
Up where the mountains meet the heavens above
Out where the lightning splits the sea
I could swear there is someone, somewhere watching me
Through the wind and the chill and the rain
And the storm and the flood
I can feel his approach like a fire in my blood
(Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood
Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood, blood)
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night

[@famineheart]

Tommy could literally sing reading the ingredients from a box of cereals and still sound epic. Respect.

[@sergiogonzalesYT]

+++

[@lanestarling6928]

Shut up and take my wheaties

[@rodwinter1978]

The craziest thing about this comment is that, although it's comic in a way, it is also absolutely true. Tommy is simply amazing.

[@robinedbom7649]

I kinda wish he would try it just for fun, we can then see how much we would love it xD

[@bryanwirthlin4444]

I'd like to see that actually.

[@DanielErnerot]

Tommy the alchemist. Turning anything to metal. No, pure gold.

[@fractaldelight1976]

Dear Tommy , always remember you always make so many people feeling happy and motivated every time you sing and play music , you bring joy and happiness to so many people on this planet from all over the world with your musical talent and beautiful lovely voice.You are a true hero 💖💖💖💜💜

[@jacobtowers6980]

What shampoo do you use?😮

[@alessandrocouto8851]

🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@miafioremesihubinmeryem777]

😄

[@gungame412]

That man uses the shampoo of heros. Not sure what one but by God it's a 3 in 1 and glory shines through

[@rccityzen5542]

I think it is 'hair metal' peace.

[@Ashenwolf888]

Dude Tommy, you're an animal! How do you even find the time to make these while touring with Sabaton... Mad respect!!

[@steveafean601]

He is not animal, he is an ALIEN....

[@Ashenwolf888]

@DeepSix39 Yeah. He’s one of their guitarists. 😁🤘

[@Stellacris]

Hey, pay attention, he's my lover, not an animal! Please...! 🙄😃❤️🤟

[@Ashenwolf888]

@@Stellacris Its a compliment dude…

[@Stellacris]

@@Ashenwolf888, And I was joking, my dear. 🙂

[@ForTheHorde_since2004]

This guy can turn any song into a metal song... saw at least 30 videos so far... not a single bad song... he is a genius!

[@stephenpatterson2860]

How have I never imagined how perfect this song would be as a power metal song??

[@makiyuki7016]

I found a hero. Thank you, Tommy. Your songs and your great passion for music is helping me survive what I think is the most difficult time in my life. Keep inspiring.

[@NotAPrincess88]

Sending you lots of love and hugs!! Hope music will get you through it 😘

[@piaschleifer]

I feel you and i send you lots of strenght and hugs! Last weeks backstreet boys song is for me The best painkiller for My sorrow! Music has amazing power to touch our souls and helps us to survive different situations! ❤️

[@5.56mm]

Hang in there my friend. There is always light on the other side of the darkness. Every day is a new day and for every day you will come closer to peace in mind. I've been there and I can assure you things will get better. Just hang in there.

[@tammy5938]

If there is anything I can prayer for you let me know, I pray for strength and encouragement, and hope, hold on my friend!!!💜

[@dlind1985]

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

[@k.i.n.a.m]

A-ha - "Take on me"....the rock version will be awesome....) I"ll wait for it)

[@kingarthur1776]

One of the best musicians I've seen in decades

[@gingerninja0712]

I was wondering why Tommy had taken down his cover of this from many years ago and really hoped it was because he was releasing a new version of it, very excited!

[@МаринаБабич-з5э]

Невозможно не комментировать! Ведь Томми: и клавиши, и гитара, и голос! И все это он сам! Потрясающе! Пожалуйста, Господи, сохрани и дай много здоровья и сил этому человеку!!!!!!

[@dlind1985]

👍🏻🙏🏻🌞

[@DeanRimus]

Сделан из стали и огня

[@petervenkman69]

It is a shame that Jim Steinman didn't get a chance to hear your version in his lifetime, I think he would have loved it.

[@KrystalHarwood-z1b]

and total eclipse! i could see him as the future count von krolock

[@MiaWolfmoon]

Sitter på tåget från norra delarna, brorsan skickar en länk och jag har spenderat de senaste timmarna med att lyssna om och om igen på denna magi. Serotonin på hög nivå!

[@emmisjohansson9853]

I know this is going to be epic, because all that he does is epic. 🤘💜😊

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

hello brother....lol

[@Robert_Momesso]

I honestly don't know if you have the dimension of joy and energy of good that you bring to us with this unparalleled talent. In these dark times you are that light that illuminates our most difficult times. Moments when we thought about giving up everything. Here you come and hand over that portion so we can move on. Big hugs and thanks for everything you do.

[@gerptimusgonzalez6755]

Tommy is the chuck norris and john wick of the music

[@sephibora3951]

You don't need a hero, you are the hero.

[@emanuelebortolotto3808]

The hero calls him when he is in need.

[@AgnetaBorgKristensson]

One of my favorite 80s songs! Thanks for upgrading it! Tommy, you are our metal hero!

[@SinisterStrudel]

Honestly, your original cover during the Reinxeed Era is still saved to my Playlists. Such a great cover of an already great song! Keep crushing it Tommy.

[@hannehammer4603]

Hi Tommy, thanks for being our music hero! Your version has so much power! 🔥🤘

[@ziafe]

I always wondered why no one ever did a decent power metal cover of this song: it was basically screaming "Please, make a power metal version of me!" Amazing job!

[@PurpleMetal-je1zv]

What an orgasmic listening experience ! I still get shivers down my spine !

[@heenie85]

Tommy you are our hero. Respect how you sweeten us every Friday next to your tour. You are simply the best!🤘🎸

[@WerwolfinLove]

Tommy, you are amazing, great voice, great charisma, so talented♥️🤘

[@Obsidienne1477]

ne cherchons plus,on l à trouvé...c est toi le héros Tommy..tellement de talent...tu es une belle personne..ne change pas🥰🤘

[@bryanhauser2444]

This song was such a banger in Shrek 2, what a great movie to grow up on. This cover is killer!

[@alancarter41]

Absolutely the best cover of this ever! Sorry, can't stay, just took time to tell you how awesome this is before grabbing my helmet and sword and dashing out to battle the forces of evil.

[@andreasnordin9023]

Bonnie, Jennifer and Tommy. 3 amazing singers. Would have loved to hear Bonnies raw voice on this power metal version. Tommy, du äger! Tack för att du förgyller fredagarna med din konst.

[@thynnus2422]

The keyboards in this are giving me some serious Nightwish vibes. A Sabaton/Nightwish collaboration needs to happen sometime.

[@cristianaionescu3121]

OMG, what a voice and what a great instrumentalist! I love you, Tommy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@susannefrossling3923]

Som någon skrev förra veckan. Man tänker pinsamt nog inte att ni faktiskt är flera bakom som med kunnighet och passion gör att så många får en guldkant på fredagen. Stor eloge till er. Ni har gjort det igen! Tack! Ha en helt underbar helg! 🤗🍻🤘

[@emikon7283]

Thank you for amazing music, Tommy!!! Have a great weekend and have fun with Sabaton🤘🎶🎸💖

[@helenesvanborg6234]

Yeah I thought it was going to be that song. Exciting to hear your version of it Tommy 😀

[@67Usswede]

Every Friday just gets better and better thanks to Tommy. Maybe a Meat Loaf song soon.

[@razzledazzleist]

I agree!

[@armandthevagabond8641]

Second this. We need Bat out of hell.

[@metalstorck1625]

Id do anything for love would wound amazing as an powermetal song. Am I right?

[@MorganFreemanNIGGU]

Bat out of hell!

[@MyYTwatcher]

I cant see Out of the frying pan or Rock´n´Roll dreams being totally awesome.

[@tarjasankala3506]

I need a moment here😮. That scene is one of my favourities. Now I can't unhear this😂

[@tammy5938]

Quite a performance, lot of people need alot of help, everything in this is great, your voice, the guitar so cool, keyboards, the song choice is fantastic, gotta watch it again.

[@justlittleoldme]

Tommy that was brilliant! Love hearing your renditions, they never fail. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@NotAPrincess88]

This song has a really special place in my heart!! Sometimes I listen to it with a smile and sometimes I nreak down and cry. Music is such a powerfull thing!! I'm still sooooo greatfull you did record this song again ❤ It will always remind me that life is short and you need to live each day like it could be the last. Do what you love, tell your loved ones that you love them and be gratefull for what you have!!

[@annegilbert4786]

Hej Tommy! Thank you for this Friday’s gift! It’s epic, as always 🔥🤘

[@marishkamiteva]

I desperately need to see you and Pellek sing together again! Both of you have an amazing voices and sound great!

[@ReinXeed]

If you wanna see us sing together there are some old videos already 👍

[@KrystalHarwood-p5o]

@@ReinXeed i wish you and I could sing togerher

[@anna_eagleheart]

Stumbled upon this. Never in my life have i found somebody as powerful as Tommy Johansson 😍

[@justVikke]

I wish to use this song to my first dance at my eventual wedding. If you allow it, I would use this version ❤️ Thank you for your music, Tommy!

[@SpaceNinja321]

That would be a hell of a dance! 😁

[@radekvaverka8921]

Now we need Allstar from the first one. Amazing job by the way, just by the beggining I can tell this is gonna be fire.

[@spencer7618]

This is way too epic to be that good it needs to be on Spotify ASAP at on my playlist right now🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@timmysv1992]

Jävlar vilken version av denna låten! ❤ Almost blasted of the chair 🤘😁🤘

[@registratiof3252]

It doesn't matter whatever song is. Tommy makes it incredible!

[@marisolesteban7937]

one of my favorite songs played by my favorite singer, what else could I ask for? THANKS, TOMMY

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

Well that was EPIC!!!! Thank you once again for placing a smile upon this face 😊. You are such an amazing gift for us all

[@katijasola5232]

Absolutely amazing, you saved the weekend with this great song, WOW🤘🔥❤👏👏👌

[@zuzkakorenova9355]

OH MY GOD a cover we didn´t know we needed.

[@leenalaine325]

YES, YES!!! 😁🤘 I saw those tips you gave about this Friday cover, and I was right, and I secretly hoping you do this cover and it is exactly what I was expecting and more! ❤️ 😍 Thank you so much Tommy, you lightning our way to the weekend in such a perfect way! 🤗🖤🤘Always looking for the next friday and new coversong! This was just so perfect, you are sooooo unbelievable talented! 💎😊💙🎼🎵🎶🎤🎸 Have a nice weekend, and greetings from Finland! 💙 🇫🇮 🤘🤗

[@purpleir]

Wow that last note sent me to outer space! 😝 Well done Tommy another amazing cover! 👏👏👏🤘🤘🤘 Thank you! 🌷 This got me so pumped up for the weekend! Hell yeah!

[@msjennie81]

@purpleir That last note made me pee my pants quite nice actually. 😂

[@purpleir]

@@msjennie81 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🌷

[@Gouldstrick]

I got goosebumps on my goosebumps, this had no business slapping this hard, but it does.

[@Isabelle.Emerit]

Quite simply... a WONDER 🌟 ❤️!! I love Bonnie Thyler's version. But yours is just as awesome. Your powerful metal version is wildly fantastic. Thank you Tommy for this excellent moment. Makes my day 🤘❤️🎸😃. Have a good Sabaton weekend... See you next Friday. By the way, the Doc's T-shirt is so cool 😉... ❤️🤘🇲🇫

[@Gill_C]

Being the only person on the planet who hasnt seen Shrek, I had no idea this song was in it. But Im old AF and remember it being released by Bonnie Tyler and thats the only version I've ever known but this is soooooo much better, love it! LOVE your T-shirt btw!

[@marinamucic908]

No, you're not. Haven't seen it either 😃 but I completely forgot it was in Footloose, and since it's one of my favourite movies, I have no excuse for that 😂 Completely agree about this being better version

[@mariecarmenW3578]

Hello Tommy. Thanks for this gift !!! Another beautiful friday thanks to you. Wonderful recovering and what say about your sublime voice !!!! Thanks Thanks and Hello from France ❤❤😊

[@alannaturner6758]

Tommy Brilliance ⚜️ you have done it again, your a magic Man, thanks so much for looking after your KZbin family of fans & hope the tour is going great, Metal on🤙❤️💥☮️🎸🎶🎶

[@toddwedman3445]

tommy going to do an epic job on this song

[@мирмиру-к2п]

Tommy, the most important thing is that there is no war and take care of your health as much as possible, and the rest will work out!!!!! You are the best of the best and we your listeners know this!!! Keep up the good work, God help you!!!

[@_SamDoesStuff_]

YES! I WAS LITERALLY ASKING FOR THIS!!! THANK YOU!

[@vlinder6329]

One thing is for sure Tommy, you don't have to prove yourself anymore. Your talent is excellent👌 This was another great performance, You are rocking with your Music 🎸★🧑🏻‍🎤

[@razzledazzleist]

Well holy shitballz, Tommy. That was a great cover! Never knew you recorded it before. Amazing, as always ! 🤘🎤 🎶🖤 Loved the little guitar playing at the back of your head bit.

[@mirta8309]

Awesome metal upgrade of Bonnie Tlyer's top hit. 🙂🎸🎸🎸

[@Saiaxs]

You’re my hero Tommy!

[@andreasnordin9023]

Fantastic song. Awesome version by kingen.

[@vasyagoldfish2818]

favorite childhood song! Thanks Tommy! This is fucking awesome!!!! 💖💖🔥🔥🔥😍❤‍🔥

[@alexeymorozov7414]

Tommy, thanks for the weekly fix of joy and positive!

[@vectorfako9933]

shrek is my childhood👍👊

[@tamyris6254]

I'm waiting "Cicle of Life" 🤣🇧🇷 Another amazing video cover. Thank you Tommy as always. Congrat's 👏🏻

[@katja-maria]

Did you feel the fire again? I really felt its power. 🔥 I love these 80's songs! Someone already said in the comments that you work so hard for everything. And for that you deserve the whole world! I don't even understand how you manage to do everything you do. I want to thank you for sharing your gift with us. 💜 Take care of yourself!

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

we need him in more areas like at sports events and stuff lol

[@yvonnejourneay9934]

Ohhhh Tommy don't tell my husband but I have fallen in love with your voice..i just close my eyes and I just cry and melt. You are sooo talented in many ways and I'm thankful you are sharing it with the world. 💗 You are truly a blessing.

[@colefritz5320]

Tommy, I just saw you guys in Pittsburgh last night and it was the first concert I've ever been to. I want to formally thank you guys for popping my concert cherry LOL the energy was fucking astounding especially for a Monday night as joakim kept saying. But, you're a metal band and you came to steel City, it's to be expected. Just wanted to say thanks for the awesome experience

[@yttysson]

Here he comes and saves yet another day! A true hero by definition 🤘🤘

[@zarahmb1711]

Very cool!!!

[@r3dgr4v3]

totally worth waiting up for. best way to kick off a friday.

[@azreal1]

Dudu, I love your passion for music, touring with Sabaton with a lot of shows and still release such amazing covers every week is really amazing!

[@Cyannah117]

Hmmm… Tommy??? This was awesome! I know damned well you could take on any song, including any Steinman/Meat Loaf song you choose and blow it out of the water… why so humble??? You are an absolutely phenomenal artist! ❤

[@h.d.l4008]

Sehr, sehr cool! Gefällt mir super gut🤩

[@julieb3097]

So AWESOME!

[@legendzero365]

This is amazing! This version is now my go-to way to listen to the song. Absolute fire!

[@matje6978]

I feel so darn happy right now 😊

[@Erorr-st5eb]

Finally a worthy cover

[@LeeO_22]

Ooooh, you know what song would really suit your voice? Boy Meets Girl - “Waiting for a star to fall” Make it happen Tommy! You’re awesome!

[@kennedymoran9160]

This song is right from my childhood. Thank you for making an EPIC cover. The whole video kept getting better and better. I am blown away once again by your voice, and your talent. 🤘❤️

[@Muna1640531]

What a talented boy .

[@Tassilago]

Thank you thank you thank you! 🤘🙏

[@JustJenRx]

Tommy!!! Shrek was a staple in my house. My youngest wouldn’t settle down unless he saw and heard that damned ogre and his donkey! That lasted for 2 freaking YEARS!!! Can you PLEASE do Meatloaf?!! I know you could do it! You’d definitely KILL IT!!!

[@alexisdiamond1105]

Tommy, you quite literally are a music god in my eyes, an absolute legend, and anyone who doesn't know of your brilliance, NEEDS to! I've listened to all of the songs on this list on repeat pretty much every single day since finding you, and no matter how much I've heard it all, I'm blown away and so utterly impressed with all of it. You have such a grand gift for music and for all that you do for us and it's such a pleasure to be a part of it every day. Love, light, and happiness to you Tommy. May you always be the bright shining star myself and all of your fans see you to be.

[@lilianjanson5231]

I love this song. A beautiful, stirring cover.

[@lilianjanson5231]

Tommy, please do some more Jim Steinman covers. They really suit your voice

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

@@lilianjanson5231 on that subject some Tanz Der Vampire songs. fyi jim steinman wrote the score to the English cast recording with michael crawford. also wrotr for meatloaf RIP/ surprised tommy hasn't done at least ONE song for tribute!

[@lilianjanson5231]

@@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk I know that Meatloaf recorded many of Jim Steinman’s songs and love each one. It is a pity that Tommy has not done more covers of the Meatloaf songs in tribute to both Meatloaf and Jim Steinman.

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

@@lilianjanson5231 yeah i wanna see him do AFL in the same kinda makeup. whoo!

[@joanthomastheorbmagnet9855]

You're voice is ear candy your looks are eye candy. You're infectious and the only cure is more Tommy. God I just adore you 😘❤️

[@heather-knight]

I’ve loved this song for a long time, but now I like it even better. You’re a great singer and musician . You also have great stage presence. And, last but not least, you’re friendly and reciprocate your fans’ admiration with your likes, questions... Thanks.

[@marienord3570]

Best part of Fridays? Tommy has a new video🥰 my children will love this! Thank you for everything you do! 🥰❤🌹

[@elasommerlind1545]

Great! Always liked the Bonnie Tyler version. You should do more from Jim Steinman/Meat Loaf!!

[@johnpolitis7929]

@elasommerlind1545 Well, I like country Bonnie Tyler of the 70s not her 80s crap. Tommy probably has never country music in his life and would say oh that cowboy music-that can't be the same Bonnie. Wait until he hears her 70 stuff and he will probably start drinking since country music is about whisky anyway.

[@lordshadow1138]

I literally just seen you in Cincinnati bro. so the fact your putting this all together while also being on tour with Sabaton is insane to me. My sister loves you and you are actually a big inspiration to her on Guitar. for that i just wanted to say thank you man. keep doing what you do and we cant wait to see how far you are going to go with all that talent.

[@waynehutchinson1528]

Once again Tommy you created an awesome cover. Keep up the good work. Have an amazing God filled day.

[@darmendarsingh8538]

Wow I’m so inspired this morning.

[@PollyChoklad]

❤️❤️❤️👍 Outstanding performance as always 😍😍

[@WarriorSoul44]

Damn son! This was kickass! Awesome work, Fantastic vocals! This is NOT an easy song to cover!

[@74mackis]

So epic❤❤❤