Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (Live in Orlando, 1993)

The legendary televised performance "The History of Meat Loaf", was recorded on November 26th 1993 at Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida. This performance took place at the genesis of the Everything Louder World Tour, that would see the so-called "return" of Meat Loaf to the masses, performing in Europe and The Americas every month from October 1993 - December 1994, promoting the unforgettable Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell.
I'm very touched by the many tributes to the late Meat Loaf in the comments of this video, and by all means keep them coming. This performance highlights the undeniable strength of Meat Loaf both vocally and physically onstage during the middle of his vocal peak from around 1987 - 1999. As well as the many tributes to the late Jim Steinman, the ingenious writer behind this song, whose legacy will be shared also forever on this channel. As always, rest in peace to the Wagnerian epic Jim Steinman (1947--2021), and the larger than life Meat Loaf (1947-2022).
You'll be aware I've taken many of my older videos down due to a lack of quality or inconsistency but I can assure you all I've seen that this performance in this quality is far too treasured to take down, a restored version of this performance will eventually come but until then, keep enjoying this incredible part of the 74 year long Meat Loaf legacy! Thanks for watching - Jack.
Lead Vocals - Meat Loaf [RIP]
Lead Vocals, Percussion - Patti Russo
Lead Guitar, Vocals - Pat Thrall
Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Vocals - Kasim Sulton
Bass, Vocals - Steve Buslowe
Drums - John Miceli
Piano, Keyboards, Vocals - Mark Alexander

[@MLBFCollection]

Watch the whole show here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYPVhIurr9h9i6s

[@brendamartin9362]

If you can answer question, do you have meatloaf letterman performances 1993 1994. Afraid they will disappear. I Start day with M.L. Love him forever. FYI these videos help me find meaning to M. L. Songs after years of blasting them in car not always catching words. I despise criticism of him. I have long term marriage to one just like him (not musical, but otherwise) wouldn’t trade him for a billionaire. And we “ain’t” young, so older videos really takes me back. Every video interview you can find, pls. Thanks again,

[@Deetroiter]

One of the only people who could ever do opera, theatre, and rock n roll while telling you a story you couldn’t stop listening to. A truly legendary performer! RIP big meat!

[@cindykammerzell3937]

Yes you are right! He will be truly missed!

[@angelagreen1266]

Well said. RIP to the Loaf.

[@ford890a]

Most excellent comment.

[@johnhand8879]

No he's not one of the only people that can do that plus you have a team of people to thank not just meat

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@johnhand8879 Fine, then; one of VERY FERW people who could do all of that. Satisfied now, nitpicker? I swear, you are even worse than I am. Give it a rest already. You don't like him or his art, you should go elsewhere. Now is not the time to be such a dick.

[@TeamProPain]

The power and emotion in his voice is so overwhelming. People throw the word legend around a lot but this is surely one of them. A true great. RIP 🙏

[@BobRooney290]

and the longest song in all of rock songs.

[@I_will_need_you]

Rest In Peace, Meat Loaf! You are a legend! Your music will stay with us, to remind us how great you were

[@seeingdragons4319]

The 'hose me down with holy water' part is one of the best sung pieces of music ever ...

[@LordElaen]

Her entry, the female lyrics generally, are some of the best words put to music. Genius writing.

[@JasperLawan]

one of the "e y y" moments

[@xxNWxx]

That part gave me goosebumps

[@ginagambardella6370]

@@LordElaen yes Jim Steinman was the king composer of symphonic rock- and Meatloaf and Patty Russo are awesome performers.

[@idaruhaini5130]

So true

[@sharonhall2586]

People that are saying that, he wasn't a handsome man, need to look past their surface comments. He was a beautiful man, talented beyond belief and will never be forgotten. 💜

[@brendamartin9362]

Those people are crazy. I have listened to dozens of his interviews and he is one of the most honest decent people I have ever watched. I keep all he said.in my mind when I watch his incredible videos and performances. I adore him because he’s the real deal inside and out. The interviews I have watched over and over have made me laugh and cry

[@mrbigshot1986]

People get too hung up on looks, just shows how sad their lives are. I don't know too much about Meatloaf, but there is no doubt as a rockstar he was one of the most down to earth person - which is crazy given his level of fame - a legend!

[@asiedu2869]

Who said that?

[@jonathonlindley2067]

I met him in person and yes he was very good looking

[@michael43567]

Patti's soft vocals take the song to another level

[@jamieteague9073]

The way he looks at her when she sing “you’ll be screwin’ around”…. Has always taken my breath away.

[@billfowler2867]

Patti is perfect for this song. Her voice is just is as powerful as his.

[@anthonycatalano5057]

She owns the end of the song!

[@rinawmahauhnar6278]

No autotuned! Pure passion❤️❤️😭😭. RIP Meatloaf and Jim🙏😭

[@barismomalways]

Just woke to the devastating news that Meatloaf has died. What an incomparable artist. A truly sad day.

[@kierianagrande]

Rest In Peace to a force of passion artistry flamboyance and charisma

[@alssheepshearing1785]

We lost Jimmy Steinmann and MeatLoaf in the span of a year. That's pretty tough. RIP to both of these legends.

[@SmokingJoePot]

Rest in peace Meatloaf, you'll never be forgotten.

[@esoes100]

Watching this in 2022, still the best live performance ever

[@Highdownfox]

Really hitting me in the feels today as I mourn his passing

[@jonogren5567]

RiP you jinxed him.

[@eben4reel934]

WHAT did I just WATCH?! That. was. gorgeous! THAT is passion! Not a song, just intense feeling. Meatloaf said he never played a character singing a song, he BECAME the song. Yes indeed! They told a story, all of them - did you SEE the musician on his right using his entire body to play, his movements?! Unforgettable, I hope he gets to relive this moment in Heaven. God bless, Meatloaf. 💙

[@bushbasher85]

Rest In Peace Meat Loaf. Heaven doesn’t have to wait anymore.

[@Gogettor]

His high notes will welcome people to St. Peter at the gates going forward.

[@silviomorreale9688]

You make me cry. RIP Maestro. 💪💪🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@jamiegraden9948]

Just don't make songs like this now. Absolute belter.

[@alexanderdgreat]

This is like bohemian rhapsody of Queen. A MASTERPICE

[@eroc1132]

This song IS the 90’s for me. The music video was my soundtrack for my coming of age.

[@christogeyser7143]

and people told Freddie that a 5 minute plus song is mad...

[@R_2_d_C]

No autotunes....just passion and love for music...i am so captivated!😊😍

[@billslick55]

indeed, id really really love this song

[@DKTheDarkKnight]

He could’ve done with auto tune to be honest.

[@conormoncrieff5942]

Not every modern day artist uses auto tune!! I’m fucking sick of people saying that

[@chrissimpson6701]

We wanted you, we needed you, we loved you. Two out of three ant bad Meatloaf. Rest well. 1947-2022. #Devastated

[@lgrey432]

My momma loved this man and his music. I cry everytime. RIP Momma and I love you

[@svetlanaandrasova6086]

This music will never go out of style

[@malteandersson2019]

There are many powerful songs, many emotional songs, many romantic songs and many passionate songs. But there is only one “I’d do anything for love”. This song is something special, and to me, it will forever be the greatest song of all time.

[@bigbromiki1]

Axl Rose “ November Rain is the best rock opera song of the 90’s” Meatloaf “ Hold my beer”

[@danboom101]

I love the fact that they produced extremely high quality live content.

[@paulgraves1392]

Dream Theater "Hold My beers lads"

[@jakeandhenryvideos]

Axl Rose didn't have pitch down his songs to sing them live, even today.

[@bigbromiki1]

Retrospectacle: The Supertramp Anthology I’m a huge Axl fan, but even in his prime he only sounded good live less than half of the time

[@lisbonapartments7203]

@@jakeandhenryvideos actually this live version is being played in C major if you listen/see carefully. The original recording is 2 semitones higher in D major in case you don't know. Therefore that argument is not valid since Guns used the same key on the live and recording versions. (Axl's piano was always tuned a semitone down).

[@michaelbeblowski4548]

"I know the territory, I've been around. It'll all turn to dust and we'll all fall down." breaks my heart every...single... time. It reminds me of Annie Lennox's Walking on Broken Glass where the lyrics are devastating but the melodies and delivery are so beautiful and infectious.

[@chrissy3293]

RIP Sir Meatloaf,, you were my first concert

[@prollynotmirage]

Who's cutting onions here? Incredible performance of one of the best songs of all time!

[@MLBFCollection]

I took it down due to copyright issues, if I'd kept it up it would have been taken down anyway.

[@MLBFCollection]

So, I’m going to attempt to find the original file for the full concert where this is from on my cloud storage and hard drives and if I find it I’ll upload it all.

[@eroc1132]

I’m not sure about at your house but right now there are about 100 onions being cut at my place lol

[@marcelopepinho]

@@eroc1132 hahaha the same

[@Bella_Nekro]

I held it together until about 10:15 then the flood gates opened

[@pattiemosier9583]

Love this song. You were great.

[@angelagreen1266]

If watching this 29-year-old video alone on a Saturday night (2 days post this legend’s passing) is wrong, I don’t want to be right. This was a major part of the soundtrack of my youth. What a performer he was! RIP to the Loaf and thanks for the memories. 🙏💔

[@chrisakans]

Sunday night, here. Feels the same 😊👍

[@sharonhall2586]

Listening today. Got the feels!!

[@sammiedudley5753]

10000000% same. We had the BEST youth years. 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@stuartgraham2615]

Brought tears to my eyes. Can't think of many modern performers that can do that

[@sargeinamerica]

My teenage years were full of his music, from working at a summer camp (first real girlfriend) to every break up to the next new love. The day I got my license and drove my Trans Am until the sun came up! .98 cents a gallon gas and $1.25 Marlborough lights blasting his earlier albums out of my pioneer tape deck with the T tops off!! Now I am 51 and the music brings me back to those days. The day I left for boot camp to my 1st deployment to the Gulf in 1991 to the day I got out of the Army in 2006. Thanks Meat for all those soundtracks to my life and sharing this with my 15 year old daughter who loves his music too.

[@jeakin8892]

I was expecting a concert performance but ended up feeling like I just watched a full Broadway musical. Sheesh! I can’t believe I’ve waited this long to find out who sings this song. Bravo!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 🌹 🥀 💐🌸

[@elizabethstone89]

My children fell in love with his music and loved to imitate him and the laughter and love in the air in our house at the time was priceless 💕 I hope you get to sing for God in Heaven❣

[@jonogren5567]

RIP

[@cressidaclytie721]

Rest easy my God. Covid took you away but you'll always live through your songs. So long, so long.

[@bigbundaenergy]

The passion in his voice is insane honestly

[@MLBFCollection]

Totally, because he sings in character, that passion is real for the story, and for the music as a whole.

[@bigbundaenergy]

MLBFCollection it shows that he genuinely does it for the music, I’ve always thought of him as an insanely talented Peterson, I’ve just come to love him more as I’ve gotten older, he was really big back when I was a child and probably before I was even born. Such a shame the original singer never was live with him, this is just a model.

[@MLBFCollection]

brentyboii buckland Lorraine didn’t want to perform live with him, she specifically signed a contract making her the guide vocal for the album, originally Amy Goff was to do the female part on the record but due to a tight schedule and her not fitting the part, they used Lorraines guide vocal as the final vocal, she performed one rehearsal with him in 1992, but that’s about it, here is Patti Russo, his female vocalist from 1993-2006, 2007-2013, she got stronger over the years and her 2000’s performances with him are incredible. Unless miraculously that rehearsal that probably wasn’t recorded comes out, I doubt you’ll ever hear it live with they two.

[@kevinwalshmusic]

@@MLBFCollection I think she guested in at least one of the Newcastle shows on the Everything Louder '93 / '94. You can find a picture of it if you Google image search. :D

[@MLBFCollection]

@@kevinwalshmusic December 7th 1993.

[@Adrianny]

Amaazing timeless Masterpiece , listening in April 2021

[@AshStaitBrand]

Listening in October 2021💪🤟😎

[@choongmanseo4391]

listening in December 2021 in KOR

[@miguellallana1387]

@@AshStaitBrand listen in january 2022 ;)

[@petricaholbrook94]

Listening on January 21, 2022 💔

[@LordUlbin]

Look at 'em at the 8:55 mark. Goddamn! The intensity! And the crowd's going wild too!

[@merj3367]

Did you mean 9:55 because wow, yes

[@Jacksmusicshack]

This man is now with the gods.. Rest in the most power Meatloaf.. THIS IS PURE TALENT SCREW AUTOTUNE AND CLICKS!!!

[@PatrickStewarts]

I can't even list the number of live performances from people who always sound awful. But Damn this is a perfect live performance. What a performer!

[@romysan1]

Great performance. The Meatster was awesome. RIP !

[@cfoster121]

God....this is when true romance and love meant something in our world, and when music expressed the essence of both. RIP Meatloaf ❤️🔥🙌

[@user-rt7id1de9z]

Just stunning! This song came out 7 years before I was born. Even my big brother hasn't been born yet. But i can listen to it all day long! Those kind of songs that live forever. MASTERPIECE

[@seano8634]

Best live performance of this song bar none

[@fozziebear567]

This is back in the days when people could actually sing. Meat Loaf is so unusual, there can't be many rock artists who have an operatic voice. He could easily be a Tenor.

[@MLBFCollection]

I'm planning on making a vocal range video, keep your eyes peeled but don't hold your breath :)

[@radacidskull6156]

@GarbageDork not as bad as the crap now man

[@madhatterster]

What immediately grabbed Jim Steinman's attention, besides this great presence walking into the room to audition for his musical, was that Meat was a Heldentenor. Jim grew up with Wagner so discovering a singer like this was an amazing moment for him.

[@abennett6543]

This song, and Last Dance with Mary Jane, reminds me of 9th grade homeroom in '93. My homeroom teacher would have MTV on, when we'd come in, and both of these songs, would come on. RIP Mr. Turner. We thought you were a cool teacher, for letting us watch these videos. RIP Tom Petty, and now, Meat Loaf.🙏❤🙏

[@thevinylpimpFloridaBreaks]

I forgot how epic this song was back when it came out, music isn't done like this anymore.

[@adj3602]

Raw, unclean, emotional, pure, sincere, Meat at his peak in my opinion. 👍

[@gloriaohara3213]

One of rocks histories most beautiful songs and videos...meatloaf is so underrated...he's a legend!❤

[@johnmurphy9601]

What a loss for the world....RIP Meatloaf. Everything I hear him and Patti sing together, it over powers your emotions, and brings you to a place of love, power, soul, sex, and Rock N Roll. There'll never be another rock duo like Meat and Patti singing I'd do anything for love......

[@patronusofmine]

When i am listening to this song, or other song which come from this greatest era ( 80'90's) I feel like melted, cry and angry at the same time. I am old now but the memories will life forever.

[@waynepolk4179]

One of the most dynamic, entertaining and theatrical performers in history. Good Lord the man was a titanic force of nature when he got going, right up there with Elvis and James Brown in giving his whole heart , body and soul in every performance! RIP!

[@Gogettor]

January 21, 2022: I'll never forget the way I feel right now, NO WAY.

[@Deetroiter]

Not just the musicality, but the stage presence and performance factors! It’s one thing to play music, it’s a whole another to act it out. Meatloaf is a master at stage presence, no doubt!

[@jonny-b4954]

Man was a true performer, a poet, a fantastic singer and a master of composition, pacing and flow. One of a kind. Not many can put on a show and play a song live like this with so many ups and downs and such a conflagration of genres.

[@jsmirnoff77]

Look, this cat was never my bag… that being said, I am sorry this performer is gone. He gave it all. It’s all we can ever ask of entertainers, and THAT he did. Whatever the other THAT was, Rest In Peace, good Sir. Miss your presence.

[@Geno5]

I got to see Meatloaf in concert twice and I was amazed each time. The best show was at Deer Creek outside of Indy. The summer sun was coming down, sold out crowd. I was in the pavilion and the sound was mind blowing. Take an artist like Meatloaf and put him in that environment and he just shined.

[@MLBFCollection]

If it was 1994, I have a full audio recording of that show I could send you :)

[@marvinleeaday1]

Genauso, so voller Kraft und Energie, möchte ich Marvin für immer in meiner Erinnerung behalten. Jedes Wort, was er Alles für die Liebe, den einzigen und wahrhaftigen Schatz den man auf dieser verdammten Welt finden kann, was er dafür tun, wohin er gehen, gegen wen er alles kämpfen würde - JA ICH GLAUBE ES DIR!

[@snowcreek7156]

Jan 20, 2022. rip Meat. Thank you for 40 years of good times.

[@luiscristianfloresgarcia8319]

God I’m so sad I never got to experience a live show 😔 Never stop rocking I’ll never stop playing your music Rest in rocknroll heaven

[@dragonfly6908]

I was fortunate to see him at The Sheffield Arena in the UK and the atmosphere inside the arena was electric and he was superb, his voice makes you feel passion that is off the scale. Terrible day to hear that he has died, unbelievable really, he was totally unique there will never be another meatloaf, heartbreaking.

[@MLBFCollection]

Well said

[@lauriehayes6121]

So lovely to see Meat so youthful and throwing himself about all over the stage. The hose me down in holy water line is pure goosebumps.

[@LoriDeMarco]

Thé romance of this song…RIP Meat. 🥺💔

[@r39ist3r]

You knew your show's gonna be splendid when you having Van Kilmer as guitarist 👌

[@juanbaron8286]

What a masterpiece and the climax of intensity at 9:00 mark. Goosebumps guaranteed.

[@Jamieboogiespencer]

Great comment Juan. Me too

[@adamg8814]

I wish more artists were like him in today’s world

[@mannyhernan6795]

This voice is unique ❤

[@chuckydall9250]

R.I.P. Big Man a true gentleman and a huge talent!!

[@headbanger6380]

Rest in Peace, Master.

[@LL-to8rf]

The way he sings just makes you cry, straight to the heart strings. 😢 Patti is brilliant too, especially her ‘hose me down with Holy Water’ line 😳👏🏼 Love you Meat Loaf, thank you for showing the world what true music/art is - pouring your heart and giving everything you have into what you love. RIP KING MEAT LOAF! About time he’s inducted into Rock N Roll Hall of Fame this year!!

[@dakotadrummer]

Rest in Peace and say hello to my dad, he was a big fan of you and your music

[@alanduverger4755]

maaaaaaaaaaaaaa we need more meatloaf

[@joannee7205]

He is such a powerful singer with such emotion . He was one of the great singers and performers. You could tell he put his all into every performance and we loved him for it. You will be missed greatly by your fans.

[@BigDaddyGee85]

With this song and performance here...for one man, he has done enough for this world. RIP

[@stumpdaddy13]

God Bless Meat RIP, so happy I met you 3 times.

[@deborahhigginbotham7276]

RIP, dear man.

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

Brilliant.

[@scottpascoe562]

My wife and I were actually at this show!!!! I have been wracking my brain for years trying to remember the name of this show. So cool to finally find one. Rock on my man

[@dragonfly6908]

It is quite a few years ago now when i saw Meatloaf at The Sheffield Arena in the UK and he was spectacular. The atmosphere inside the arena was electric, we all knew we were witnessing something special, his voice makes you feel the passion. A very sad day to hear of his death and to know that there will never be anyone like him again.

[@paolomontalbano4275]

Goosebumps... One of a kind.. Rest In Peace Good Sir.. You have Shone so blightly more than the stars in the night sky. You were a gift from Heaven that we never knew we needed until now. Your voice and songs will live on in the hearts and souls of those who have been enriched by your music. God bless you and thank you.

[@Perrythedrummer]

When I was young I never could understand what he was talking about. But I’m 40 and it makes total sense now!

[@eroc1132]

For me, back then I just liked the girl in the music video. But in 2020, as a 37 year old man with the same woman for 15 years, I now understand the song.

[@inkodavenenus7463]

Totalement d'accord.

[@NoName-ql1wk]

Legend doesn't even come close.

[@joerinehart8843]

One of the most underrated singers ever. RIP Meatloaf. Loved your music.

[@kuyaeytv8056]

The best 10 minites of my life ❤️

[@richardrobertson1886]

Such an amazing song. The final accusation that’d he’d eventually cheat, and Meat’s reaction... I almost forget it’s an act in a play. She sounds and looks convinced of this “truth”. He sings his rebuttal with such authenticity, passion, and conviction. A masterpiece

[@kansasjayhawk8386]

You lost me on this one. What in Gods name are you talking about???

[@rosaedwards3659]

Thanks a million for your extravagant entertainment R.I.P. Meat Loaf

[@gordonthrasher3004]

The way I so easily remember him is like this, an entertainer that gets across on so many different levels. Never gone and always remembered.

[@Zero-fx7xj]

One of the best singers and performers of our time! There will never be another like you. R.I.P. Meatloaf...

[@rondelucia4174]

RIP Meatloaf. Thanks for the songs you perform. You put your heart ❤ and soul into your music.

[@jessicataberski9684]

Rip Meatloaf!

[@martinclarke184]

I grew up listening to meat loaf absolutely love him. I remember as a kid begging my dad to get me a cassette player and do me a meat loaf tape lol listened to him all the time even in bed. RIP my legend always with me x

[@Spohcsom]

This is timeless art. God Bless him.

[@adelmarcionogueira3519]

I always minimize my youtube playlist while working on PC... except for this song. Never regret seeing this magnific performance.

[@adampasternack1481]

Alright well i'd have to say that's probably the greatest song of all time.

[@marcelopepinho]

Couldn't agree more

[@user-oc3zj2ik9l]

IT definitiv is

[@cetinfiliz_]

this is a legendary performance. Much respect Meat Loaf...You are being missed. From Istanbul with RESPECT

[@patrickODW]

8:59 goosebumps, every time

[@serkansen0190]

My favorite part too

[@toporafk9427]

Same here

[@me-ju3fv]

Absolutely brilliant isn't it

[@monickalynn4365]

He was about 45 here and still killing it We love you,want you,and need you Meatloaf!

[@Tieslack]

One of the best performances of this song that I've seen. You were a legend Meat Loaf! Rest in Peace. your music will live on forever.

[@capribreezee]

Damn this song makes me ball

[@gibblespascack1418]

This is a sad day. 1/21/2022. The news broke oner night, we have lost a fabulous performer.

[@fabiao2121]

R.I.P. Your music will last forever.

[@thomasbaldauf7971]

The "Sex and drums and rrrrrock n roll" part gets me EVERYTIME. sometimes i listen to the song just to hear that part. It just has such, idk emotion and musical talent put into that one line.