They blocked this video! First time hearing Meat Loaf - Paradise by the Dashboard Light

[@flickeringboxofficial]

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[@mikenastasi8927]

He was also the father in law to Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian.

[@DurinRhohan]

Rest in peace the late great Meatloaf. ,, you must listen to his other big hits

[@tappingthevein1]

Surprised you didn't mention him being in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

[@Aryaba]

Or the father in Tenacious D and The Pick Of Destiny.

[@flickeringboxofficial]

One introduction at a time. RHPS is a whole thing to itself before we get to who's in it.

[@robertgomori7913]

Yea right!😮

[@TobyBaker-hz3rw]

Or Roadie

[@tappingthevein1]

@@flickeringboxofficial just figured it is something everyone has seen at least once or course I'm old so hell this will have to be something to watch on my birthday this Halloween hopefully lol. Please do that it would be great

[@clare1061]

Flash back when I met my wife, 1st time in her car I noticed Meatloaf in her cassette deck. I knew then we were meant to be together. 3 kids later & 4 grandkids it’s been heaven & we still sing our parts in this song to the younger ones in the family. They all think we think we’re nuts. Lol

[@tameraSBLY]

Two Out Of Three is one great by Meatloaf.

[@roycage2039]

Hands down you two need to do Two out of Three next. Only Meatloaf could have sang those lyrics.

[@KevinRyan-MouthAlmighty]

I checked the credits on this one. Todd Rungren produced, Max Weinberg played drums and Edgar Winter was on sax. Unreal combo.

[@allenruss2976]

Todd Rundren provides the motorcycle sounds in Bat out Hell. He did it all on guitar

[@jasonlaviolette2964]

And lets not forget the man behind it all, Jim Steinman, the creative genius, composer, and song writer behind Bat Out Of Hell. To have the voice and performing chops of Mr. Aday sing these songs and choose Todd Rundgren to produce the album were just fantastic decisions.

[@TobyCatVA]

Meatloaf was an icon and one of my all time favorites.

[@TonyM1961]

The woman in the video is Carla DeVito, but that's not her voice. That's Ellen Foley. She did the original recording, but couldn't go on the tour because she was already on contract to appear as a regular on the TV show Night Court. Carla actually did sing out on the tour, but this whole production was just for the video so they went with the song as people knew it. All of the songs by Meatloaf were written by Jim Steinman who plays piano in them. Jim and Meat both passed away within months of each other, may they truly find the peace in rest that was so elusive in life. This particular album literally doesn't have a single bad song on it and is one of the best selling albums of all time. The songs Bat Out Of Hell, Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad and Heaven Can Wait are particularly masterpieces. However, the crown jewel of the album is For Crying Out Loud... perhaps the single greatest love song ever written

[@BrianFullerton]

That entire album is a masterpiece. Every song stands up.

One thing I can say about meatloaf is he gave everything he had in his performance

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

That is Phil “The Scooter” Rizzuto (HoF), AL MVP 1950, 5x All-Star, 7-time World Series Champ, World War 2 Veteran long time Yankees play by play man doing the baseball play by play

[@alanbraun1187]

Scooter thought he was just doing a Ball game play by play, it was't until later he realized what the record was about.

[@DeElSendero]

Meatloaf was a Yankee fan and those are clips from Yankee games in the 1950's. That's Scooter No10 sliding into second at @7:19, Billy Martin No 1 and Mickey Mantle No7

[@kdm71291]

The woman in the video is not the singer on the recording…just for the video and then on tour, I believe. Meatloaf, the singer/performer hit it big in the seventies!

[@jimwilcox2964]

I think thats right, Carla did the video and tour because the original singer wasnt available. Same in I'd do anything, a actress doing the role not the original singer

[@jasonbarham5634]

Meatloaf was such a great talent! RIP 😢

[@shanehebert396]

Back in the day, at parties, on school buses on bus trips, etc. girls would sing the girl parts and guys would sing the guy parts.

[@Willie_McBride]

Still happens that way in Karaoke bars, and block parties, and any other type of gathering !!

[@johnlynem]

I would do anything for love is a Meatloaf must if you never heard it. Fantastic song and epic music video.

[@itchyandred4131]

The woman in the video is Karla devito she lipsync the real voice was from Ellen Foley she was also an actress she was in I think just the first season of night court ✌️

[@michaelmartin2855]

Great memory your absolutely correct about ellen Foley on both counts.

[@daveray44]

Karla has been married to Robby Benson since 1982

[@chrischar9428]

2nd season

[@TimeVextorX]

She was on the second season not the first of Night Court.

[@TimeVextorX]

​@@daveray44 Yup she's a great female singer herself love the song We Are Not Alone for the film The Breakfast Club.

[@Gira21Gramos]

I hope you'll do more Meat Loaf. He has dozens of great songs and the whole Bat Out of Hell record is a masterpiece.

[@hempchimp]

Lucky enough to see him Live Twice back in the early 90's. (Once on the Front Row) and other than an over the top, bombastic performance that was spot on, I remember him after about every 3 songs how much he truly thanked everyone for buying, listening and seeing his Art. I'm old and been to hundreds and hundreds of Concerts in my days, but I don't think there was an Artist more Humble than him. And you could tell he Truly meant it. RIP Big Man with the Voice...

[@hemisfear7156]

coming up i never gotten into Meatloaf till i was alot older, I remember watching Rocky horror picture show with Meat loaf in the movie this song was on the sound track, i do enjoy pretty much all of Bat out of hell series, all 3 was great just a shame spotify does not have Bat out of Hell 3 which is my fav of the 3. p 2 is just as good Love Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer then they are. Lifes a lemon, good to see you cover meatLoaf

[@jamielandis4308]

Meatloaf is a crowd pleaser. Check out “For Crying Out Loud.” It’s also from the Bat Out of Hell album and one of the best love songs ever.

[@johnwhalen5198]

The greatest love song ever written or ever likely to be written. ❤

[@metalmark1214]

Oh how things changed from really wanting her to praying for the end time just in the length of one song. Oh, those teenage hormones, lol. Meatloaf, birth name: Marvin Lee Aday, “I got it when I was four days old ― not the ‘Loaf’ part, just the ‘Meat,’” he says. Born in Texas, Meat Loaf says his father was the one responsible for coming up with the first part of his moniker. “I was born bright red, so the doctor suggested that they should keep me in the hospital for a few days. My dad actually spoke like this...” Meat Loaf says, switching to a deep Southern accent. “’So, uh, I want you to name my son there ― because he looks like nine-and-a-half pounds of ground chuck ― I want you to put a name tag on the front of that plastic crib and it say ‘Meat’ on it.’” The hospital staff complied. “They stuck that printed card [that] said ‘Meat,’ and that was it,” Meat Loaf says. The second half of his stage name came when Meat Loaf, a sizable teen football player, was in eighth grade. “I stepped on a coach’s foot and he screamed, ‘Get off my foot, you hunk of meat loaf!’” he says.

[@katherinedinwiddie4526]

Seeing him live was an experience I will always treasure. My husband and I went to his concerts to celebrate or anniversaries. The bat out of Hell was spectacular!

[@nixontech]

she needs to hear 2 out of 3, anything for love and bat out of hell etc. So many great hits

[@warpig4942]

Depending on the source you listen to, "Bat Out of Hell" is still ranked between 7th and 15th on the all time album sales list. It is right up with all the well known heavy hitters.

[@RobRager]

I keep saying that I haven’t seen Meat Loaf look that scared, since Tim Curry was chasing him with an ice axe in Rocky Horror

[@dustinjones8887]

Loved Alexis' reaction!! Yep it's a comedy. The actual song "Bat Out of Hell" is a tragedy, and overall my fav Meat Loaf song. Hope they react to it someday.

[@justme2]

7:17 " He's gonna slide in head first" - 🤣🤣🤣

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

Michael Lee Aday...RIP Jim Steinman.........RIP

[@Willie_McBride]

It was Marvin first, I dont remember why he changed it to Michael.

[@robertkennedy5414]

The entire album was written and produced by Jim Steinman, who had a background in musical theatre. He wanted to write a rock opera, like Tommy, and this was originally part of the story. Meat had recorded a couple of albums before this that didn't go very far, and Jim picked Meat, in part, because of his musical theatre background. They caught lightning in a bottle and this was the best album either of them ever produced, up until BOoH II. The play-by-play for the ball game was done by baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Phil Rizzuto, who broadcast games for the New York Yankees on radio. It's not taken from an actual baseball game, though. Jim told him what he wanted, how long he needed it to be, and Phil went in the vocal booth and did it off the top of his head.

[@marlinblack6597]

I'm 59 and this was released when I was 13. We were all looking forward to getting our drivers license, which seemed a lifetime away. One of the greatest performances of all time. Not a song to play before you go to the drive in.

[@amysson5151]

Expose her to the whole concept album of Operation:Mindcrime by Queensryche and blow her mind. Do the official 1988/9 live video concert.

[@phantom629]

first time i saw this was on SNL, that whole album is good. really surprised you didn't mention Rocky horror

[@flickeringboxofficial]

One introduction at a time. Now when we do RHPS she will have a reference point.

[@robertholsapple2901]

I had this on 8-track and album...next to my Head East!

[@glennallen239]

I was born in 1964 the last year of the Baby Boomers. I am 59 years old and glad I grew up in the 60's and 70's and 80's during a golden era of music. I found your channel when I saw your Meatloaf reaction.

[@martyflannigan5052]

we played that album at parties a lot through high school

[@B-a-t-m-a-n]

I LOVE this song. Every bit of it. The changes, the baseball footage and play-by-play, the theatrics, the MUSICIANSHIP! Great chemistry and it's just a fun song and video. Great story-telling, too!

[@jamescale7979]

He was also in the movie Rocky Horror picture show

[@MarlinDart]

Don't forget Fight Club

[@tgzmrhat]

One of the best albums ever made from the most underrated artist ever

[@JK-tn4xp]

Meatloaf has a pretty decent amount of good music on his discography. I would do anything, 2 out of 3 ain’t bad, rock and roll dreams to name a few. Unfortunately Mr. Meatloaf passed away about 2 years ago.

[@thisisscorpio6024]

(5:08) Her control is just stellar. She is a chorus, alone.

[@CanadianGuy2004]

The lady in the video isn't the actual singer

[@davidsimmons586]

one of the first videos that played on MTV

[@jamiemacdonald436]

May have been very early on, but it wasn't one of the first 100 videos played on MTV.

[@alexsaunders352]

please continue your journey into the pure talent of MeatLoaf, And the many different types of songs that made him the legend.

[@ExUSSailor]

Written by the great Jim Steinman, R.I.P.

[@marlinblack6597]

Jim also came up with the artwork for Meat Loaf's album covers and got Michael Whelan to do the illustrations. Jim wrote it, Michael illustrated it, and Meat loaf and Karla performed perfectly. What a team !

[@thenortherner3890]

Jim doesn't get the credit get the credit he deserved - One of the greatest song writers ever!

[@rossmanrates]

Karla Devito from Mokena IL town next to my hometown. She wasn’t the original singer but great video.

[@lewistasso8866]

Karla might be more known for the song "We Are Not Alone" from the Breakfast Club movie soundtrack.

[@toneman501]

I'm gonna turn off you tube and go and listen the whole album ....again... One of the greatest albums ever.

[@tim10243]

The album "Bat out of hell" has been a banger then and still is!

[@chercee]

You can tell his training was in musical theater! He knew how to put on a show! RIP, Meat.

[@robertwoods3750]

with meatloaf it was never just a song , it was a big production.

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

There's a video of Meatloaf doing the Bagel Bites jingle in a most dramatic way.

[@robertwoods3750]

@@JeshuaSquirrel thanks but that's a visual i don't need .

[@thomasburch-fx7fc]

This hit the radio when I was in basic training. Since then I've had probably a dozen copies of the album. Every cut is just majestic.

[@Cory_Springer]

Michael Lee Aday described himself as an actor that could also sing. His ability to sing is nothing short of tremendous, but theatre was his passion.

[@TheCmducks]

It was long ago and it was far away and it was so much better than it is today

[@MikeBruno-qt5es]

Great song and video. Love the channel guys.

[@flickeringboxofficial]

Thank you Mike

[@edwardhenn3746]

Iconic song and you're right we all remember!

[@ericc8705]

Micheal Lee Aday - AKA "Meatloaf" was a husky boy growing up... supposedly his father nicknamed him Meatloaf for his size. He got into musical theatre in college and was actually good enough to earn a part in the Broadway production of the 1970's rock anthem, HAIR. He was an incredible theatrical presence and could belt out very complicated lyrics and songs... he earned a role in the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and would split his time between acting and music. For a while there, Meatloaf (the band) was considered one of the LOUDEST performing bands in the world (to the point where Michael was visibly seen bleeding from his ears on stage). It wasn't long thereafter that the lines between the BAND Meatloaf and Michael's identity as the SINGER Meatloaf started blurring and Michael would just stop being called by his real name and people would start calling him Meat Loaf (Mr. Loaf, as it were). He would continue performing and acting throughout his lifetime... appearing on the TV reality show, The Apprentice and in the film Fight Club. His performance style is often referred to as "Rock Opera" with incredible theatrics on stage and in his music videos. Personally, I *love* his entire body of work ... there's a certain sad tragedy to many of his songs which reflected his own personal demons ... he always felt like he never measured up, he wasn't good enough to be a "star" - and his self doubts caused him great psychological turmoil (at one point, he couldn't even perform anymore because his vocal cords would lock up - and it turned out, he was mentally blocking his own performances because he didn't think he deserved the love and adulation he was receiving on stage)* *From a VH1 interview and biography I saw on his life He's got SO many great songs... I've spent DAYS listening to them over & over.

[@williamfragaszy6016]

Not only was Meat Loaf a fantastic singer, but he was an excellent actor, as evidenced by this video. Brilliant!

[@deanhockenberry9268]

This song was a better birds and bees talk than most of us got from our parents. At least a warning that actions have consequences.

[@srt8rocketship241]

The theater in this was pretty epic. Love her and the innocent looks she gives. There are other videos of this where she is actually singing. This is dubbed with the studio version.

[@allenruss2976]

Think of Meatloaf songs as Broadway show tunes. He was a Broadway trained actor as were many of the musicians and singers he surrounded himself with. You should check out Dead Ringer for Love. The duet partner will blow your mind

[@jasonmcewen436]

"Will you love me forever?"... No. Absolutely classic! 😂

[@Dr_KAP]

lol only he never said no.

[@dustinjones8887]

@@Dr_KAP - The commenter is saying it's classic bc that's how Alexis reacted to it by guessing "No" right before Meat Loaf saying the response line: "Let me sleep on it" It was a great response, bc it's what anyone would expect him to say, then we got to see Alexis' surprise and laugh at the actual response line.

[@glennlittle124]

Back in college, we were having a gathering in one of the dorm rooms and played this song. All the guys sang the guy parts and the girls sang the girl parts! Sounded amazing!! Loved this reaction

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Excellent song.

[@littleogeechee223]

HELLO! Can you say “Rocky Horror Picture Show”! I think Meat Loaf was a nickname he acquired back playing high school football.

[@johnwoolard4599]

Meat Loaf is a once in a generation type of person. His start is in musical theater, part of the original HAIR cast, Rockey Horror Picture Show, and some of the best rock music ever made. I loved my 8-track played on rides home from high school thinking we were rebels.

[@michaelestabrook2018]

i was stunned when i saw this-what a duet!

[@rhinno1969]

You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth 👍 from the same show and watch Kickapoo with Jack Black and Dio 🤘

[@ricksexton8888]

Song for Song, "Bat out of Hell" is the best album ever.

[@LillyMarz777]

Damn straight.

[@davidbrock2450]

Meatloaf started his career in NYC doing Musicals. U can also see him younger as "Rocky" in the 25th Anniversary movie/musical with the GREAT Tim Curry and a young Susan Surrandon in the "Rocky Horror Picture show". Later U can see him playing ans singing as the father to a young Jack Black in his movie/musical "Tenacious D and The Pick Of Destiny" in the first song "Kick-A-Poo". He always said he was an actor of could just happen to sing.

[@lewistasso8866]

Karla Devito is also known for singing the song "We Are Not Alone" from The Breakfast Club movie soundtrack.

[@mjsplicer78]

Should hit up I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) next as, at least imo, it's the spiritual successor to PbtDL

[@curiousman1672]

I hear this every so often. I'm a little older than Burch. Brings back memories of "parking" up on Tricycle Hill, where bases were earned. Very sentimental for me. First kisses, and other firsts. Long ago and far away, it was so much better than it is today.

[@rickeyjohnson6404]

Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday; September 27, 1947 - January 20, 2022), known professionally as Meat Loaf, he gained 67 lbs to avoid being drafted he stared on Broadway and T.V. and movies he has appeared in about 90 movies he was very talented

[@elarsh24]

When this came out, albums didn't always include the lyrics, and mine didn't have them. Some singers were not easy to comprehend, so it was more about the arrangement of the music and whatever lyrics you could decipher. The title and cover gave parents fits. If you wanted to add this to your collection, you had to plead with more pros than cons.

[@toyhappyutube]

I spent most of my university time cruising the city with the gang listening to this on the 8-track or repeat!

[@Darrends-qn4tp]

Meatloaf was not just a phenomenal singer, he was theatrical and charismatic. You couldn't take your eyes off him, even on his records, he would suck you into whatever world he was painting.

[@marvcameron7854]

Great selection. Memories.

[@johncurtis7186]

I met Meatloaf, while working for the Red Sox, in the mid 90’s. He was there to sing the National Anthem. I shook his hand, and said, “it’s nice to meet you, Mr. Loaf. He got a good chuckle out of it.

[@meltonbroome4969]

MEATLOAF WAS AN AWESOME PERFORMER AND SINGER,MEATLOAF WILL ALWAYS TRULY BE MISSED,I DON’T KNOW WHO WAS SINGING WITH HIM BUT SHE IS AN AWESOME PERFORMER AND SINGER TOO,THE BOTH OF THEM WORK SO WELL TOGETHER!!!👍👍👍

[@marlinblack6597]

The woman's name was Karla DeVito. They made an awesome team on stage.

[@leemorris6996]

Remember listening to this album in the Iraqi desert every night back in 2003 helped out no end

[@P-M-869]

Meatloaf was also in Rocky Horror Picture Show. You should play her, Alice's Restaurant parts I and II

[@brucehaynes3044]

I always enjoy watching the reaction when we hit “So now I’m praying for the end of time…”

[@jesset061084]

Omg one of my favorite meatloaf songs

[@erickvermeulen9734]

The meatball nickname makes me think of All In The Family. Meatloaf also shines in a music video by Tenacious D, Kickapoo.

[@markanderson9059]

I had a group of friends that I would hang out with at a night club and this was their favorite song at the time. Santa

[@rickwelch8464]

Meatloaf also has the best breakup song ever written in Two Out of Three Aint Bad.

[@kevinhennessy1615]

Love This Song and Meat Loaf RIP 😢 He's Got So Many Great Songs? Bat Out Of Hell, Two Out Of Three Aint Bad, For Crying Out Loud, Rock and Roll Dreams Come True, My All Time Fave Meat Loaf Song Is Objects In The Rearview Mirror 👍👏 I Never Understood The Title Until Someone Explained What It Meant, The 3 Bat Out Of Hell Albums Are Classics!

[@davidrodenkirk5561]

He also played Eddie in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

[@Gimpygladiator]

He's been referred to as the Godfather of Rock'n Roll.... very much adjacent to Queen/Joel. During one of the first times I stayed at my Dad's house (for an entire summer) so he could get to know me, realized I liked Queen, and asked if I liked musicals. He nearly flipped when I pulled out my jean backpack and dumped a decade's worth of cassette tapes and walkman and most of my music was RHPS, Queen, Phantom of the Opera, Elton John and MJ, he turned about-face and walked away without saying a word. I thought I insulted him, or maybe he just hated the theater. I was suddenly a bit self-conscious about my music collection. I was 11 or 12, with spiked hair and ripped jeans, and about as graceful as salmon going upstream.... I had very little "cool" in me, as my original Milli-Vanilli tape can attest to. A minite or two (and a puddle of nervous sweat later), my Dad comes back in the room and hands me this cassette with this guy on a demonic-looking motorcycle, with a big old grin on his silly face, and urged me to give this a shot. I was INSTANTLY HOOKED... and later raised my daughter on Meatloaf. She can hear a few lines of any song and know which one I was listening to when I turned the car off last time. Now (like Battlestar Galactica) it's just required listening... not gonna sit on my couch and havent appreciated even ONE part of it.... it's a damn shame to be standing for quite so long. 🤣 ... if people only realiized how serious I am about it! 🤣 But Loaf....has a completely separate place in my heart. His passing hit hard.

[@FredtheFrisian]

Thanks for Jim Steinman, a silver lining in the disco era!

[@alcyone9361]

Steinman wrote them, Meatloaf sang them.

[@billneville6171]

Please do more Meatloaf he's amazing

[@rickthoma6428]

Best reaction to this song!

[@dannyadams4765]

From the same album the song For Crying Out Loud one of the best love songs ever written in my opinion

[@thomasgraham1138]

someone mentioned the baseball play by play and who did it.... One of the greatest of all time Phil Rizzutto did the narration. Later on he told how he was tricked into doing this because if he had know what the song was really about he would not have done it. BUt it goes so well with the "He is gonna score" theme. I can not help but sing along to this one whenever I hear it.

[@cletushouse906]

Got to see them live and it was a heck of a show.

[@michelleconcannon7584]

Bat Out of Hell was a masterpiece. As a kid I thought it was 'the baseball song' 😂

[@topherwhite370]

Bat out of Hell II is a truly brilliant album. Not a bad song on it. On the first album, For Crying Out Loud is amazing.

[@gloriaricarte1622]

Great reaction love meatloaf Thanks for this one ❤❤

[@DHARMN00]

Ok, 1st, if I ramble, I've been nipping some Milagro Reposado. Just wanted to say, it doesn't matter whether you do a reaction or not, but let her listen to the "Bat Out of Hell" album all the way through. I'm am Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath guy, but this album is one that I still consider one of the best(well, Dark Side of the Moon included) ever.

[@williamjones6031]

My then High School girlfriend and I were in my car listening to this IRL. Everything was the same except we didn't get married so didn't have to deal with that. We're still FB friends. His real name was Marvin Lee Aday. He got his nickname by his dad when he played football in High School. He had many movie appearances over the years. Including but not limited to "Rocky Horror Picture Show", "Fight Club" and "Wayne's World". This song was written by the late Jim Steinman He also played keyboard on this song. I wish I could have seen them in concert but sadly it never happened. I still have the "Bat out of hell" LP BTW they were BOTH regretting their commitment to each other. "It was long ago, and it was far away. So much better than it is today".

[@danrudnick5252]

Do the song Bat Out of Hell. And do the version with footage from this same performance. The power that song hits with in the last couple minutes is awesome. There's another version with a longer intro but I like the "live" version better.

[@lefantomer]

The "vampire musical" Tanz der Vampire is all Steinman music and just incredible in German or Polish whichever version you can get your hands on. (PbtDL isn't in it however.)