Honoring Meat Loaf; Anniversary of his Passing. Vocal ANALYSIS of "Bat Out of Hell"!

The anniversary of Meat Loaf's passing is this Friday, 1/20, and I wanted to not only return to his work, but also marvel in his exceptional talent. Very few artists enunciate as well as Meat Loaf does, and "Bat Out of Hell" truly showcases that extreme talent. I am so grateful for having the opportunity to hear his music now, and revel in the beauty of his work.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she analyzes Meat Loaf performing "Bat Out of Hell" for the first time.
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Performed by Meat Loaf - Words and Music by Jim Steinman
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I know this premiere is up early, but it's a tribute to Meat Loaf's passing (which the anniversary of is this Friday) and wanted to give the best heads up for all of you to attend the live premiere. Additionally, if you can't wait and haven't seen it yet, I recently released a video on how bats and harsh metal vocalists use their laryngeal structure the same here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX21i3-Bpb2ra6M Thank you everyone for your support!

[@metalmark1214]

Will Ramos' narration on bats and harsh metal vocals was hilarious. Like a Bat Out of Hell, lol. I need to watch it again.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

@@metalmark1214 So good!

[@Azrael8]

I really hope you will look at more Meat Loaf songs soon. You should check out Two Out of Three Ain't Bad or Paradise by the Dashboard Light.

[@Nighteye2]

Speaking of similarity between bat vocals and human vocals: it really amazes me that humans can also learn echolocation, especially when they're blind and have the brain capacity to dedicate to it :)

[@mwfmtnman]

Have you ever reviewed/ analysed any songs from Rocky Horror Picture Show?

[@jamesclark8123]

Meat Loaf (with Jim Steinman's writing) is one of the few musicians who can sing a song for 15 minutes and when it ends, you feel like the song was way too short.

[@createvil]

Absolutely agree.

[@PeteSolar]

Him and Jim are also great and doing very long repeated sections (Objects in the rear view mirror, and hot summer night for example) without it getting tired or boring

[@dontrachsel3910]

Giving credit where credit id due. Michael Lee was the heart of Meatloaf, but Jim was the brains.

[@aussiebloke609]

Jim was the undisputed master of the power ballad. Join the music to the right voice, whether it be Meat or Bonnie Tyler or even Air Supply, and it became an instant classic.

[@hayamy3583]

We live on a farm out of town and describe the 28km distance as 2 meatloaf songs lol

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

Its a crime that meatloaf and jim steinman are not in the rock n roll hall of fame.

[@nicemimomisu]

Jim is but definitely agree with Meat.

[@bananarama480]

True! This is insane to me.

[@Wrathlon]

The entire Bat out of Hell album is a masterpiece - its literally a perfect album.

[@johnpenner2632]

Amen!

[@WildGypsySoul]

Totally agree! 🧡🧡🧡

[@bananarama480]

100%.

[@mcmoose64]

I caught Meatloaf at club in regional Australia in the early 80s . He was well past his peak popularity at that stage , he was playing a club in regional Australia for god's sake . You would have thought he was playing Madison Square Garden from the amount of energy and commitment he put into his performance . He was brilliant . 40 years on and it is still one of the best live shows I have ever witnessed. Rest in peace big fella.

[@jonny-b4954]

Yeah, I think Bat Out of Hell was 77 and Bat out of Hell 2 was 93. So you were right in the middle. I was born in 90, and listened to his music growing up. Pretty sad I never got to see him live. What's crazy is Bat out of Hell stayed on charts for 9 years, and sold 200k albums EVERY year until the mid 2010s. It's nuts. Haven't listened to any of Bat out of Hell 3.

[@Peta8888]

I never got to see him live sadly, but you reminded me that in 1993 I saw a meatloaf tribute performer in kings cross/surry hills 😊

[@user-xk5bk5hn5v]

You and 100,000 other fans can the music industry got it wrong and meatloaf worked his ass off every time he took the stage!

[@petergrady8848]

in his day he was great loved him but did not when to quit very sad

[@nicemimomisu]

OH, jealous. He was in great live in the 80s, great band and great voice back then

[@yehudasimon6957]

Meat Loaf owes so much to Jim Steinman, who wrote songs that were perfect vehicles for his wonderful voice. And Steinman owes so much to Meat Loaf for bringing his songs to life in the most spectacular, theatrical way. RIP Jim and Michael.

[@wyattblackwood3927]

The greatest songwriting team since Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

[@candijade7422]

100%. Jim himself is a talented singer. His Bad for Good album is a favourite

[@electronblue8334]

True, true, very true.

[@jasondayton1581]

100% spot on.

[@nelsonlotra5276]

I think none of them owe each other anything, or, each one of them owes the other, just as much, because as much as Jim has credit for creation, none of it would come to life as it did without Meat/Mike....so, in fact all of us owe them both as much justice and appreciation for their genius....keep them alive in us by listening and promoting their art and genius um every message that every piece of music delivers....praise to both and R.I.P.

[@paulsmusic861]

The whole album is a masterpiece

[@josephmolion4345]

ABSOLUTELY. This is, by far, my favorite album of all time. Just perfection from the first note to the last.

[@richardbale3278]

Played it until my girlfriend threatened to kick me out of the house.

[@nbrowser]

Agreed...in my teens I wore not one but TWO cassettes of Bat Out Hell...now I have it on CD which won't wear out...and LP...an original pressing LP, not todays stuff...just put it on any drop the needle and let it play, wonderful from start to finish.

[@williamgeideljr3985]

Bat Out of Hell is easily one of the greatest rock and roll of all time. A completely perfect package.

[@Telionuk]

SO true. So many people miss out on SO much by not listening to the albums.

[@ralph0901]

That final note!!!!!! can we please get this man into the rock and roll hall of fame

[@haroldhaywardiii9226]

With all due respect the Rock and Roll HOF is a joke. We all know Meat is immortal. Don’t need clowns like them to confirm it.

[@ronnaalthoff9175]

YEEEEESSSSSS!!!!

[@johncrocker-nh7ey]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has lost so much respect when you have people like meatloaf and uncle Ted Nugent not inducted

[@craignelson4023]

​@@johncrocker-nh7eyAnd then you consider some of the decidedly non rockets that have been inducted....

[@Nogli]

If the Hall of Fame is a credible honour then he should be there. Even If it is just an industry pat on the back for selling lots of copies, it's STILL astounding that he was never inducted.

[@devinosland359]

I love how he just sings the SHIT out of this song, there's sooo much energy. He can hold it back when he needs to but you can always hear it bubbling, like anticipation waiting to come out.

[@countstoneula]

21:04 the backup singer with the amazing moustache is Rory Dodd. He sang the “Turn around, bright eyes" duet lyrics on Bonnie Tyler's “Total Eclipse of the Heart" and he’s one of backup vocalists on Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girls”. Rory is an incredibly grateful, friendly, and kind guy. He’s a family friend, and what I always remember from talking to him is that he has nothing but good things to say about how Meat Loaf treated everyone in the band and team on and off the stage. Meat looked out for everyone like they were family. Something that isn’t true of many others performers in similar positions.

[@dannyburton9919]

We need to get her to read this... such a great piece of information! Everyone make her read this!

[@davidperlowski1477]

Early on, before Rory and Ellen Foley come in, there's a shot of them, head forward, eyes locked on the crowd. It reminds me of something like The Lord of the Rings. They are watching the crowd, and they are about to charge, and there is raw power and determination in their eyes.

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

It’s so nice to read about celebrities being kind. Glad Rory got to be a part of it.

[@jasonpratt927]

Yes he did ! 👍

[@peterdoe2617]

Thanks a ton for this comment! (That's why I'm a comment reader!) Here is a Ronnie James Dio story, I came to read: he used to come in through the entry with the crowd, welcoming people. A couple once met him on a backstreet, after a show. They went into a nearby pub and talked a bit. 5 years later, they where waiting in line to get in to another concert. RJD came in to the "official" entry, as usual. And recognized them and said hi.

[@mistyhaney5565]

Tempo changes, more than three instruments, and songs that are longer than three minutes are all things I miss in popular music.

[@nbrowser]

Me too...and actual talent...you know...people that can actually play the hell out of those instruments and write songs with lyrics that actually mean something.

[@feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808]

Musicianship and songs with verses are things I miss, along with voices free from autotune.

[@gillandianyt3920]

Maybe explore European Rock (embargoed in the US!). Won't bore you with a long list :)

[@renefrijhoff2484]

@@nbrowser Then you should checkout Japanese bands/groups like: Wagakki band, Band-Maid, Scandal, Yousei teikoku and Kalafina (consists of 3 singers: Soprano, Mezzo-soprano and Alto and a band).

[@Eric13345]

@@renefrijhoff2484 Sounds very similar to one of my favorite bands Therion, often using choirs and/or 4 singers at a time. From Sweden, they are amazing!

[@tofuti2001]

I loved the 70's and how bands and songwriters didn't simply put together albums, they were two-sided, 40 - 60 minute musical stories on celluloid. What the industry called concept albums were full-on productions that took you from the beginning to the end of the story. Steinman was a GENIUS!!!

[@menotyou8369]

* vinyl.

[@ThumperSpinnerbaits]

Some people were just made for each other. Meatloaf and Jim Steinman were destined to join forces. Meatloaf gave so much energy during his live shows he would literally collapse after the show. I do not think we will ever have another singer like him.

[@bobwarfield3621]

Scholz and Delp had the same vibe going.

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

Pretty much every song written by Jim Steinman (who sadly also passed away, in 2021) is "over the top" in one way or another. He wrote rock and roll musical theater, and did it better than anyone else. It's fair to say that he was a major part of Meat Loaf's success since most (maybe all?) of Meat Loaf's biggest hits were written by Steinman. If you want to hear more of Jim Steinman's songwriting, I highly recommend "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler and "Making Love Out of Nothing At All" by Air Supply. The latter is easily the most over-the-top love song EVER written.

[@sharpvamp]

Have you seen/heard of Tanz der Vampire? Steinman numbers as a vampire musical it is OOOOO

[@norwegianblue2764]

Meatloaf was a genius in his own right, but no doubt Steinman deserves tremendous praise. Great great song writer, who will never be as well known as he should be. But the songs live on.

[@Vreth6]

Another great song by steinman is It's all coming back to me with Celine Dion

[@bobthebear1246]

​@@Vreth6You took the words right out of my mouth. 😉 I was just about to say that "It's All Coming Back To Me" might have something to say about that.

[@NightmareSnake]

Steinman also had his own solo album at one point, and of course, the rock opera theatrics are in full display there too

[@ginger7044]

The struggle Meat Loaf and his producer had to get this on the radio was brutal. They kept trying and trying, rejected by all the studios but once released it was FIRE. I was in Jr high and sat on my bedroom floor recording it on my tape recorder off the radio so I could play it over and over and write the lyrics in my tablet. Mom kept saying"you need to do your homework!", but all I wanted was to discover every second of this song. Memories....

[@davidgoza5620]

That brings back memories. I used to have the tape player set up in front of the tv to get music from The Monkees. Good times.

[@boki1693]

Memories is exactly right. I am a tad older than you and was either a Sophomore or Junior in H.S. when this came out. But with me I actually bought the cassette. Or was it the 8 track? It came right out when people were transitioning from one format to the other. Probably the cassette. This album always brings me back to those times. This, Fleetwood Mac's Rumor's, Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti and that first Boston album dominated my H.S. music days. We saw Meatloaf at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island in I want to say 1977 and the show was fire. It was short though because he only had the one album and he filled the rest of the show singing oldies. And the concert was only an hour at best but it was still amazing.

[@davidgoza5620]

@@boki1693 Deep Purple Machine Head dominated my HS days. Music was just better back then.

[@One_Proud_Papa]

I remember hearing this on KSHE-95 in St. Louis. Gotta love AOR Radio back in the day.

[@narcissus79]

there was a documentary last year I think about that story

[@letmeinustupidthing]

I was able to see Meat Loaf perform a few times over the years. Once in a club about 2 years before Bat 2. There were maybe 200 of us there. Once in Raleigh, NC with about 2,000 and Once at a god forsaken amphitheater with about 5,500. The thing is, the presentations were all equal. He gave the audience, whatever the size, everything he had, every single time. That's why, no matter where he was Meat Loaf ALWAYS tore the house down.

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

That is awesome. True commitment 💜

[@homeslice1958]

Sometimes it takes an expert's perspective for me to appreciate the difference between good and truly great, and Elizabeth has done that for me with 'Bat Out of Hell". I've loved this song since it came out, but this analysis pointed out the composition, theatrics and musicality of this piece, as well as Meatloaf's sheer vocal strength and skill; with the result that I now love it even more. Thank you, Elizabeth, and thank you Michael Lee Aday (Meat Loaf). Rest In Peace.

[@clete3977]

Marvin Lee Aday. But I completely agree with your sentiment.

[@folioio]

⁠Meat legally changed his first name to Michael in 1984.

[@LWD83]

Meatloaf is such an epic performer…after this, you should check out ‘Paradise by the Dashboard Light’ as performed on ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ in 1978.

[@baseballjustin5]

I like the album version as well, I'll have to check out the Whistle Test version

[@baseballjustin5]

Is it on MeatLoafs YT? Or somewhere else?

[@jameshiggins-thomas9617]

That was such an impactful story-song of my youth. Divided into "acts" and so passionate. Unusual in the genre and the time. Story telling is rare in popular music, unfortunately; it doesn't fit radio's fixed format of those times.

[@Melly01]

​@@jameshiggins-thomas9617 Right? I don't think there's been another time in my life where I have felt EVERYTHING as intensely as when I was a teenager. And there's not another song that captures that intensity as much as Paradise By The Dashboard Light! And it's all entertwined with seeing midnight shows of, "Rocky Horror Picture Show," weekend after weekend since they played PBTDL before every showing and the audience would be up acting everything out, gearing up for the craziness that was coming. Lol. Great times!

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

There's no possible way she's never heard that song before, surely.

[@colrhodes377]

One of the most Charismatic Voice's of rock music.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

It's so good! He really brought "Kickapoo" to life for me!

[@bradyklassen8585]

@@richardpetzoldt5284 Tenacious D song

[@anthonypenrose4703]

​@@richardpetzoldt5284 he's Jack Blacks father at the start of the movie and Kickapoo is the first song in the movie also features Ronnie James Dio

[@don-music]

Col, I see what you did there

[@don-music]

@@TheCharismaticVoice OOOH I was thinking this is SO Tenacious D! well, the other way around, isn't it? LoL You clearly saw that too

[@creepyinstigator]

This song gives me chills every time, and the whole album is killer as well 😁

[@SCharlesDennicon]

Yup, the whole album. Nobody reacts to Heaven can wait, it's been bothering the shit out of me for a while. ^^;

[@josephgrabon5689]

Absolutely, right through to the final notes of "For Crying Out Loud" (my favorite song off the album). Still one of Todd Rundgren's best jobs as producer even if he initially said yes because he thought it was a novelty album.

[@TristanandIsolt]

@@josephgrabon5689 For Crying out Loud is the best song on the best album of music ever made.

[@haytguugle8656]

Meatloaf singing the lead on Jim Steinman's songwriting masterpiece, Ellen Foley giving the female parts and Todd Rundgren producing. A once-in-a-lifetime synergy of magical, musical mastery. Take any one of these pieces of the puzzle and none of it could have been the iconic epic this album was.

[@jackofroses111]

Do you know if Ellen Foley was called Stoney on Meatloaf's 1st album..."Meatloaf and Stoney"

[@katherinekoza6536]

@@jackofroses111 Stoney's name was Shaun Murphy . Unusual for a female . Certainly not Ellen Foley .

[@johnjohn37371]

As I'm sure everyone knows, Ellen Foley played a defense attorney for a season on the 80's sitcom Night Court...

[@gillesthibault429]

Though Ellen Foley sang on the album, in the video, the woman you see singing with Meat Loaf is Karla De Vito.

[@haytguugle8656]

@@gillesthibault429 Yes, I know. Lip-syncing in the video to Ellen's voice - BUT - Karla did actually sing on tour in live performances; and she did it very well. 🙂

[@NekoAKAJeff]

You have to listen to "For Crying Out Loud". It's so gut wrenching and powerful. Either the original album version or the late version he did live. He wasn't incredibly in shape anymore but it shows his talent and passion even at a point where his health wasn't at best.

[@Nightdare]

Whenever I put on the Album version of For Crying out loud: "Damn my eardrums, put it on eleven!!" And when those final low notes from the orchestra kick in for his last lines, my goosebumps go sky high

[@Ravenq222]

Probably my favorite Meat Loaf vocal performance

[@niklaslundh8944]

I concur 👍 The Album version pls! Or why not Two Out of Three, Paradise by The Dashboard Lights, Heaven Can Wait. All great songs showcasing Steinman and Meatloaf's legacy when top of their game.

[@scottNNJ]

For Crying Out Loud is underrated in my opinion, but has a sort of raw perfection to it.

[@reactionwatcher7652]

"For Crying Out Loud" is a great heart-wrenching song. Another one like that is "Objects In The Rearview Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are."

[@TheCripeCrew]

I got to see Meatloaf in concert during his Bat Out of Hell 2 tour. It was amazing to look out in the audience and see grandparents, parents, and kids all singing along. I still consider this the greatest concert I’ve ever attended and I doubt anyone will ever top it.

[@robertgallegly8267]

Bat Out of Hell 2 was an incredible tour. I caught him at the Riverport Amphitheater in St. Louis. He had his daughter with him and she sang. And above the beautiful, powerful songs, the incredible stage presence, was this gratitude and humbleness. Anyone who caught that tour can consider themselves lucky. Thinking of modern singers, besides Brent Smith - maybe - you'd be hard pressed to find anyone to hold a candle to Meatloaf.

[@howardbalaban7051]

I saw him several years later during a VH-1 storytellers tour. Show was EPIC!

[@TheHorzabora]

Rest in Peace, Meatloaf. You will always remain inimitable.

[@scratch5120]

He is one of the greats to be sure. A gift to mankind

[@JanTJaeckx]

His passion for music even exceeded his out of this worlds talent for singing. The GOAT of rock music!

[@ungainlytitan1460]

Meatloaf the only guy that make a motorcycle crash sound like the death of Achilles.

[@Glokta4]

I'm excited for this one. Bat Out of Hell is the song that made me realize I prefer songs that have a strong story in them. It also started my movement from country to metal, and more specifically, Iron Maiden.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

As an opera singer, I agree with you. ;-)

[@niklaslundh8944]

The delivery is just...larger than life...that's what/who Meatloaf was.

[@jeffery672002]

Wait... what..?? Me too. Meatloaf showed me how much passion there could be in music, and I went looking for more. Found my way to Maiden and other stuff.

[@ThePhoenixAscendant]

When it comes to musical storytellers, few artists live up to the level of Meatloaf. The man was an absolute legend and will live on in infamy as he deserves to. RIP Meatloaf.

[@belakiss8861]

Meat was an incredible entertainer. He didn't just sing a song he acted out the song, sold the sold, he brought you into the song to feel what its about. I was a young kid when I first herd Bat out of Hell and now I am almost 60 still love his music and miss he very much..R.I.P.

[@Ghoulza]

I watch him perform live and it amazed me how he was 50 belting out these songs and running around on stage. brilliant performer

[@wernervanderwalt8541]

Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman. What a combination! It's like Jim just always knew how to write the songs to get the absolute best out of Meat Loaf. Two insanely talented people gone. R.I.P.

[@ericpederson7613]

His role as Eddie in Rocky Horror was my introduction to Meat Loaf. Had all his stuff in multiple formats. I think I have my original Bat Out of Hell vinyl still.

[@mwfmtnman]

I still see him in that movie, in my head, when I think of him.

[@Melly01]

They used to play "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" before every midnight showing of "Rocky Horror" at our local theater, so it's all balled up into one big, amazing set of very specific memories. Lol. So much fun all the way around!

[@vanyadolly]

The amount of words he has to get out in one breath in that song is absolutely dizzying

[@DeaconBlues117]

And his name made the audience response to his last scene perfect. As Frank reveals that the meal was Eddie - "Aw, meatloaf again?"

[@svenkropelinrieger1688]

In an Interview Susan Sarandon tells, that he was a little bit disturbed by the homoerotic vibes of the movie and nearly fled, then his part was over. And some decades later in german tv he kisses a man just for fun and made jokes about his former self. PS: Sorry, no native speaker

[@pontiacfan76]

This is one of the few songs that I could crank up the level 10 and not feel bad about blowing the speakers up in it.😊

[@adamdunbar8260]

Glad to see people giving love to Jim Steinman. Brilliant song writer.

[@dfusit]

Meatloaf and Jim Steinman are synonymous as Elton John and Bernie Taupin. They just make damn good music together. RIP Meat and Jim

[@johnsampson2544]

@dfusit I was just about to type this. Thanks for getting that for me. 👍👍

[@jeffk1482]

Great analogy! I never thought of it, but that's dead on.

[@antivanti]

RIP Meat Loaf RIP Jim Steinman Jim Steinman's storytelling as a song writer was amazing and nobody better to perform it than Meat Loaf

[@johnbrady3279]

He leaves everything on the stage Can you imagine 20 songs in a row

[@brianbrown1979]

"Bat Out Of Hell" is on my personal short list of perfect rock albums, with every song having an epic feel. Meat Loaf's energy, passion, and ability to apply raw emotion to compelling musical stories make him, IMO, the unequaled rock and roll balladeer. It was a sad day when we lost this great talent, and I fear we will not see his equal again in my life time. Thank you for doing this homage and sharing your insights with us.

[@thra-x1855]

It's practically a guarantee you're gonna love EVERY song on the bat out of hell album, esp. "paradise by the dashboard light". that album was just that good.

[@mehill00]

Yes “Paradise” would be a great one to see on TCV! And it’s a duet…not a lot of those. Elizabeth?! :)

[@franziskusloibl2032]

I´ll second that

[@bluedogok]

To me Paradise is the weakest song on that album...that is just how good the whole thing was.

[@thra-x1855]

@@bluedogok you know what? im not mad at it.

[@WhiskeyStraightAl]

Without a doubt, Meatloaf was the greatest singing performer of all time. He gave it all he had every time. He was all in. He was the GOAT in my opinion.

[@edmonguy]

How about we talk about that tenor high-C5 note at the end! Meat Loaf represents one of the rare occasions where a heldentenor can be heard in popular music. Simply one of the greatest voices to ever record music. So sad that he's gone; there will never be another.

[@WhizzingFish12]

Meat Loaf is mesmerizing to watch perform. He put every single ounce of his considerable weight into every song he sang. Gloriously raw and expressive. And supposed to have been a really good man as well. He was a cult icon for a reason. Glad you get him. And kudos to Jim Steinman who wrote almost all of his music. RIP to both of them - they died the same year.

[@davidedghill6682]

I’ve lost count of the number of copies of the album “Bat Out of Hell” I’ve bought since I bought my first vinyl copy back in the ’70’s. Vinyl, Cassette Tapes, Cassette Tapes to replace lost or stolen tapes, CD’s, DVD’s, Digital. And lucky enough to see him a couple of times too. Vale Big Fella, thanks for the music… and the memories :)

[@Playingwith3D]

ha ha, I just made an almost identical post. Between both of us we are probably responsible for a gold record of his. lol

[@phsjockstrap]

Same here but add some 8 tracks also.

[@dyejohn1905]

I rebought this album so many times throughout my life, first time when it was released in the 70's.

[@kenthunter6850]

Chills every time. And "nothing really rocks and nothing really rolls and nothings every worth the cost" is one of my all-time favorite lyrics.

[@88wildcat]

That one and "if I gotta be damned I wanna be damned dancing through the night with you."

[@davidpark3360]

40 years later, "nothing really rocks and nothing really rolls and nothings every worth the cost" feels more like an rather empty aphorism to "sell" the song an angsty teenagers. Sure Steinman's proud of it, though.

[@davidpark3360]

Its operatic, it's theatrical, and it's what this album was trying so hard to "sell."

[@88wildcat]

@@davidpark3360 It's the lyric the son of Steinman and Darkness on the Edge of Town era Springsteen would have written.

[@ishbelback7650]

His passion is something else . How i wish i had seen him live.

[@QuantumBeeWellness]

Paradise By The Dashboard Light is probably the best storytelling example for Meatloaf that I've seen, plus it's an amazing song! I absolutely love his voice xo

[@richfas]

Fun fact: Ellen Foley, who sang on the studio album, declined doing the live tour and was replaced by Karla DeVito. So for the music video, you're seeing DeVito onscreen but hearing Foley's vocals. "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" would be a great follow-up to this song.

[@naomiledger1374]

Oh yes! Elizabeth, please do Paradise by the Dashboard Light, the official video. It's awesome. You'll love it!

[@ColSaunders]

I'm sure others will mention this, but definitely check out the full audio version of this song! The music video cuts out an epic piano intro to this song.

[@cindy7764]

My wife and I went to go see him in grandma Niagara Falls Ontario in the winter of 2015. It was an honour to be able to see him live after all these years. Keep in mind that I was 38 years old and my wife and I both absolutely adore meatloaf. We sat next to an older couple that was having an absolute blast. We struck up a conversation with them, and they referenced our age versus how much we knew, in terms of the words of the Meat Loaf songs And I was able to tell the story about how on my 10th birthday my dad oddly enough got me the bat out of Hell cassette tape to this day. I have absolutely no idea what my dad was thinking but an absolute respect and adore ration of an amazing artist singer storyteller grew. To be able to see him live and be able to see him at the premiere of butter Hall the musical in downtown Toronto absolutely made my day. There were people that by the third quarter of the time that meatloaf was on stage and Arama were starting to walk out in big groups I was so upset. I felt that his fans needed to show him the amount of respect and loyalty that he has to us. He absolutely adored his fans and to see people do that absolutely broke my heart. May he rest in paradise a true star is gone with his passing and with Jim’s passing their music will live on forever.

[@BubbaKazoo]

This entire album is phenomenal. Every song is perfection. They were incredibly bold, fearless performance! Especially for a first album, they held nothing back ! " I bet you say that to all the boys....."

[@kellylorang6845]

@BubbaKazoo 😉

[@kellylorang6845]

Wonder what Elizabeth would make of Paradise by the Dashboard Light...😚😉

[@iagoinside]

Thanks for letting me hear this song with fresh ears. Suddenly I’m 15 again and the raw, melodramatic emotion is just overwhelming .

[@belakiss8861]

it is about time!!! Meat loaf was and is an icon. He was an incredible performer and singer. He made the songs come alive on stage with the help of Patty Russo., He is missed everyday...R.I.P. Meat...(Michael)

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Bela, this will be Elizabeth's 3rd Meat Loaf video. The first one was from KICKAPOO/Tenacious D, "The Pick of Destiny.": kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5utpoiAadBqeJo , and the second was, "I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJepnISqoplnbpI And here is a link to Elizabeth's other reaction videos: www.youtube.com/@TheCharismaticVoice/videos

[@WastedTalent-]

You need to listen to the full album version. The intro is the intro of all intros. It kicks you in the face and rumbles. It's just spectacular.

[@markfaris4735]

Thanks Elizabeth for tackling Meatloaf. When this album was released while I was in college, there was nothing quite comparable to it. Jim Steinman and Meatloaf were the perfect combination of superb composing and booming vocals. Bat Out of Hell has easily stood the test of time; one of the greatest debut albums of all time!!

[@JF-Sebastian]

I appreciate your extra efforts to bring us this video. If it's feasible to do another track from this album, I highly recommend "For Crying Out Loud". I think you'll enjoy it and I would be very interested to hear your analysis of it.

[@robertgallegly8267]

Come on, everyone. We need to get Elizabeth's attention to this statement. For Crying Out Loud would be beautiful for her to analyze.

[@NekoAKAJeff]

Omg yes. One of the best if not greatest love song ever. So much passion and intensity.

[@Emilaria]

It's the best song hands down!

[@instructionaldesigner7310]

AND no one else on KZbin has done a serious analysis of For Crying Out Loud ... so Eliza, you could break new ground with this review :)

[@NekoAKAJeff]

I approve!

[@stevenkmiller]

Of all the battles Meat Loaf faced performing during the 70s, one of his hardest battles was the battle to keep his hair out of his face.

[@judyturner3850]

Wow. LOL. Trying to keep his hair out of his eyes AWESOME ❤

[@mutleyeng]

Bat out of Hell, the whole album, a seminal moment in rock history and an absolute master class in composition and story telling

[@jayneparish165]

There will never be another Meatloaf. RIP.... Some of us will never forget you.

[@johnjr757]

The ending of this song is my musical version of Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night". The first time through the lyrics he is somber as he is dying, but then the second time he starts raging against the dying of the light. Always gives me chills.

[@vanyadolly]

This is one of those songs that makes life more worth living. I'll always be grateful we have it in our lives.

[@cindy7764]

Meat Loaf and Jim are two of the most talented story writers in music. As far as I’m concerned there are many many fantastic story writers in music, but I hold a soft spot in my heart for meat.

[@andremunari3639]

Bat Out of Hell (the song and the album) is a masterpiece! Perfect choice!

[@paulhoward9572]

Meat was one of the most incredible voices to ever to have been recorded.

[@hraefn1821]

God this man had so much charisma...he was so romantic and he was gorgeous. Such class. Such a big warm bleeding heart. I adore him so much. Also gonna request an analysis of "for crying out loud"

[@Dementat]

If For Cryin Out Loud doesn't bring you to tears you have no soul

[@hraefn1821]

@@Dementat probably my favorite meatloaf song.

[@alt7244]

Everything he does. He puts his entire soul into it. There will never be another artist who can take me on a journey like meatloaf can. Even when i didnt know the lyrics or the song meanings... it didnt matter. his emotion is the trip.

[@bradleyrogers8073]

Meatloaf - FOR CRYING OUT LOUD the softer side, beautiful love song

[@wyattblackwood3927]

The only thing that needs to be said is that Meatloaf was one of the greatest singers in rock history. The power of that man's voice was amazing !! Combine his voice with the musical Mastery of Jim Steinman and it was an incredible music composing team. We also can't forget that this was also produced by the legendary Todd Rundgren. And some people may not know that the woman in the video, Karla DeVito it's not the woman who is singing on the album. That was the beautiful voice of Ellen Foley. Meatloaf, he was OUR Luciano Pavarotti !!

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

I love that the backup singer comes in to be part of the story when they start doing "If I gotta be damned". She kind of slides up behind him looking a little shocked at first then joins in. It' so cool. I can't imagine what it must be like seeing an entire show live. It's almost like a musical only there's no dialogue, it's all told through song and action.

[@120russell]

Karla Devito is in the video and went with them on tour. Ellen Foley is the actual si ger on the album. For reasons I don't know, she chose not to go on tour. The two women recently became friends and did a duet on Foley's recent album

[@joedirt688]

I feel as if a part of my youth died with the passing of this wonderful entertainer and genuine human being. Marvin Lee Aday (Michael) AKA Meatloaf your musical performances will live on! Thanks for the decades of memories.

[@michaelkoch3251]

Meatloaf was once in a generation, and this song is completely timeless. You have to do the album version of "Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are", along with other people's suggestions of "For crying out loud". Great video btw. :)

[@acvarthered]

No, There have been multiple generations since this song and still no new Meatloaf. He was once in a lifetime if not more.

[@ChrisMuzz]

This song is just as exciting as it was when I first heard it at the age of 9. It's impossible for me to listen to it without a huge smile on my face

[@JCPaintGuy]

In the VH1 - Behind the Music about Meat Loaf, band members told of him walking off stage after a show and collapsing from sheer exhaustion. Meat Loaf gave everything he had in him to his audience - 1000% of his energy and ability was spent in every performance, leaving “everyone the field.” Talent like his to perform, talent like Jjm Steinman to write and produce such amazing music, is a thing of the past in rock music. As an almost 54 year old, I sadly think the golden age of rock and music in general has passed. Overproduced, auto tuned, low to no talent performance is what the music industry has turned to, and the likes of Meat Loaf and the other greats from to 60’s - 80’s cannot and will not come again. Thank you, Elizabeth, for helping to keep great music alive.

[@ColeDedhand]

Michael Lee Aday was one of a kind. A true artist. A master. Every syllable was intentional and meaningful. And a vision like no other (credit to Jim Steinman). RIP Meatloaf. Your music will live forever.

[@BalBurgh]

This.

[@darrylbutner8537]

Often wonder why he changed his name to Michael from Marvin Lee aday

[@ToddA.Turcotte]

What a phenomenal choice! This is going to be fun to see you dive into.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

It's a long one too. I think 38 minutes. . .

[@ToddA.Turcotte]

@The Charismatic Voice ok large coffee it is! So looking forward to it.

[@Goddzi]

What a song! What a vocalist! Unparalleled performance! I feel so lucky to have got to see Meat Loaf live. It was his Bad Attitude tour (fourth album) the day before my 16th birthday in 1985. I already had all his albums up to that point and loved every one of them. The album “Bat Out of Hell” is technically a concept album. The title track introduces the main character, leaving his girlfiend’s house on his motorcycle and crashing into a ditch and the rest of the album’s songs recount his memories as he’s dying. A true musical masterpiece ❤️

[@duckylove3930]

One of the very few albums where I listen to each and every song, sometimes repeatedly. 46 years later and the power of this album blows me away.

[@protonneutron9046]

Makes me tear up. How many times I listened to this album when it first came out I cannot count. That he's gone is unreal to me.

[@barryammenhauser5796]

The song that defined Meatloaf and a generation. Pure Steinman, if you heard one of his solo songs you would swear it was a Meatloaf song. His writing ability and Meatloaf's singing ability together were shear perfection. When this song came out there was nothing bigger. And yes the extended version has a longer guitar intro which is also amazing.

[@paulwood5803]

Jim Steiman's solo Ablum Bad For Good was meant to be Meatloafs second album following from Bat Out of Hell, but Meat had vocal problems at the time and couldn't record it, so eventually Steinman sang and released it himself as he couldn't be sure Meat would ever be able to record it. By the way, Steinman does a brilliant job on Bad For Good, he's not Meat but he does a very good attempt at doing it in Meat's style.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

It's hard to listen to Meatloaf now, I miss him so much. Just so amazing....he'll always be missed.

[@John-re2qw]

Wow Elizabeth, this is one of your finest examples of outstanding analysis. Virtually all of the songs written by the one and only Jim Steinman are mini operas and Meatloaf was the finest purveyor of their dramatic content. I wore out both my original vinyl record and later cassette of this album but thankfully the CD has stood the test of time.

[@merrick1588]

laser malfunction burned an actual hole in mine

[@paulallas7665]

OMG!!!! What a debut album! Spent an entire week during '78 school holidays playing this album all day every day. What an epic song this was! Great memories, fantastic time! Reliving my youth all over again listening to this. Brilliant!!!!

[@joergojschaefer3521]

What a wonderful, respectful premiere for a truly great musician! Elizabeth, feel a virtual equal hug of respect

[@spaceburger80]

Meatloaf, Jim Steinman, Ellen Foley, Patti Russo and the entire band are just a gift… thank you, thank you, thank you… this music will last forever.

[@thatsrich944]

Meat Loaf is still the only singer I've seen live that could sing over an entire stadium PA. If you sat in the right place, you could hear his raw vocal, and it was amazing. Sent chills down your spine. The projection, clarity and tone, spot on. It was definitely an experience that influenced me to incorporate some of those techniques into my own vocals.... of course nowhere near as well, haha. Cheers!

[@bellaimages]

One of my regrets in life is that I never got to see a live Meatloaf performance. I would not call it a concert, Meatloaf put on a theatrical performance! The motorcycle sound was made by Todd Rundgren indeed with a guitar. Amazing production!

[@TheRegimentalscot]

My best friend and I got to see him on his 2016 tour a few stops before he collapsed in Edmonton. It's a memory I will always cherish. Braver than we are (being the last collab with Jim and Meat) is an album I will always cherish (especially "Going all the Way [A Song in Six Parts]) as it reunited Ellen, Karla, and Meat in the same song.

[@bastra2343]

I saw him several times. He was classically trained but this genre of music was his calling. A lot of kudos need to go to Jim Steinman who wrote the songs on this album.

[@surfdigby]

A lot of kudos also needs to go to Todd Rundgren's incredible playing on this song.

[@CaffeineHeathen]

Meatloaf is phenomenal, but he was not classically trained based on his Wikipedia and multiple biographical interviews. What source do you have for this training?

[@armynurseboy]

​@DWood180 his singing style sounds more musical theater.

[@CaffeineHeathen]

@@armynurseboy agreed. Which he did a ton of! Rocky Horror is what helped put him on the map. 👍

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

He isn’t classically trained but he is trained😎

[@FullMetalGatto]

Oh my Goddess YES !! When i heard Meatloaf for the first time it was with "I would do anything for love" and i fell head over heels in love with both his voice and piano then i got all his albums from a friend. The greatest voice i've ever listened to in rock scenario. And "I remember every little thing as if it only happened yesterday" 💖

[@victorialove9104]

Blown away.❤🔥

[@othgmark1]

This was already a life long favorite but it is forever etched in my mind now with the memory of a dear friend. We met a couple of people from Ireland that had moved to Scotland to get the children away from the "troubles". We were all attending a motogp race as they were in Mugello Italy and staying at the same farmhouse. We quickly realized we had met a very special couple. After discussing racing we discovered we were both going to the next weekends race in Barcelona. They changed plans and stayed in the same village we were and we had a great time. Unfortunately Covid wrecked plans to meet up with them in the years after. We recieved a call from her husband she had passed at far to young an age. They had a memorial service and it was cast over the web. We were able to attend from the United States. The photo tribute showed her love of family, travel, and motorcycle racing. The music played was a wonderful selection that reflected her dynamic personality. She was placed on a traditional wheeled cart and as the service finished and it was rolled out to "Bat out of hell". Perfect, but l will always shed a tear when l.hear it from now on. Godspeed Kim.

[@markpukey8]

I know that a "masterpiece" is supposed to be something you do at the end of your training. And this was done on his first album. But it's still a masterpiece by any measure. Just a fantastic song, sung with a masterful level of skill, talent and soul. I love this song.

[@josephmolion4345]

What really amazes me, not a single song from Bat Out Of Hell was a clunker. EVERY single song was a triumph of Meat's & Jim's powers. Makes me cry to this very day, all these years later.

[@Fmanzo10]

I believe it is still to this day the top selling album in Australia.

[@merlin1694]

Meatloaf was such a legendary singer and his presence in rocky horror and the pick of destiny was so show stealing. Bat out of hell was always a favourite as well as I'd like for you paradise by the dashboard light and it's all coming back to me now. Gone but will never be forgotten with such a voice and back catalogue

[@smokestack420]

now ya see why meatloaf is so loved. This whole album is absolutely amazing.

[@scottNNJ]

The music and the vocals in Meat Loaf’s music, and particularly in this song, take you on such an emotional rollercoaster. It’s like a Shakespearian romance-drama-tragedy all wrapped into one musical performance, perfectly.

[@Pookybutt3]

Yes yes yes. This is the best. I remember hearing this album for the first time. Melted my face. His vocals so great.

[@skykiller040]

This is a great album. I heard "Two Out of Three" a number of times. But when my first gf introduced me to "Paradise By the Dashboard Light" I went out and bought the CD immediately.

[@randallpetersen9164]

Where did she introduce you to that song? Was it in a car? ;)

[@gravelrash4870]

Thanks for that video, I have been listening to that song for 40 years and always liked it but perhaps without realizing why. Had a friend who only played the Bat Out of Hell tape in his car, got to hear it quite a bit. RIP Meatloaf, we don't get talent like that anymore.

[@haxel66u98]

The passion meat loaf gave his performances were amazing. I loved seeing him live. The meat loaf musical is another great way of hearing the beautiful music. For crying out loud , I'd do anything for love , heaven can wait, objects in the rear view mirror and many other must listen to songs.

[@spaceburger80]

Meat (RIP) is a phenomenal performer and talent, but his chief songwriter, producer and collaborator, Jim Steinman (RIP), is equally deserving of tremendous praise.

[@charlesholland6851]

the sections after the motorcycle solo has got to be some of the best in music history. it effing gives me chills!

[@crichardson3903]

I bought this album for "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" (still one of my all time favorites) and quickly fell in love with the whole thing. 45 years later I still remember the words to all the songs. I saw him on his Unplugged tour in 1999 or so. Smaller more intimate theater in Jacksonville Florida. It was a dream come true.

[@tygereyes]

I am really glad you chose this song for memory (RIP). Meat Loaf was just one of those bands - underappreciated for the talent - I love the emotionality and soul he puts into his singing which gives the song it's power and impact on the listener. :)