Meat Loaf, Bat Out Of Hell - A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction

[@LeeKennison]

Meat Loaf is a great performer, I'm happy he is now a part of your journey. So glad you really enjoyed (even loved) and appreciated the qualities of both Meat Loaf's voice and performance, along with Jim Steinman's compositional skills, which is illustrative of a great partnership. Meat Loaf gets all the attention, but Steinman is key to much of his success, providing the substance behind the performance. I'm so glad you dug into the lyrics and the story, which are key strengths of their collaborations together. Great synopsis by you on the three great things stand out: 1 - incredible energy; 2 - the voice; 3 - a good composer. Loved your reaction and analysis.

[@TheOneTrueChris]

You're so right. Meat was at his best when he was singing Jim's songs, and Jim's songs were at their best when sung by Meat. They both did plenty of great work separately, with other singers and songwriters, but when they were together their whole was greater than the sum of its parts.

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

yep bat on high speaker quophoic nothing beat it well do anything for love is so so cool i guess equal

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

STEINMAN WAS A GENIUS meat acted out the songs like no one else

[@GGGritzer]

Saw Meat perform live here in Ireland all 12 times he played. Two were in 1990, rest from 1993-2013. Amazing nights out! Bat is the best album, ever! Every song a masterpiece, never heard another album as good. Loved Meat's other albums too & absolutely adore Modern Girl. 1993's Bat Out Of Hell is amazing too but the original is untouchable.

[@LeeKennison]

@@GGGritzer That's awesome, lucky you! Even though I really liked his music, I never saw him live. After seeing several of his performances on YT, I regret not seeing him. He is an amazing live performer.

[@bighenry6633]

I REALLY can't wait to watch your first listen to Meat Loaf's "Paradise By The Dashboard Light"!

[@iciervasotomayor]

Live

[@joyceharkin3641]

It would have to be the live version!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@WorkingName-rp7wi]

I can already see the red cheeks ☺️

[@loveandabcs]

That song never made a great deal of sense to me.

[@bighenry6633]

​@@loveandabcswhy? It's not exactly hard to understand.

[@ziggystardog]

“And now ladies and gentlemen, I would like you to meet: Loaf.” Christopher Lee introducing Meat Loaf on Saturday Night Live, 1978.

[@fingal113]

ya and meat loaf was PISSED about that butchering of his name. it was a funny jab from mister lee, but for meatloaf it was being presented on the world stage for pretty much the first time . here comes the legend Mr. lee belittling him and making a joke out of that first impression.

[@therealpbristow]

@@fingal113 =:oo

[@internetguy8075]

@@fingal113 Sounds like he didn't have much of a sense of humour, or maybe he was just having a bad day. I think most artists would've appreciated that kind of silly humour.

[@fingal113]

@@internetguy8075 you may feel differently if you had one shot to show the world you were a serious artist and the well respected person that introduced you, made your name into a joke. yes it all turned out well in the end but the pressure of that night had to be measured by the ton.

[@themadmallard]

@@fingal113 skeptical Mr Lee did it on his own or maliciously. A writer probably thinking they were being cute (90% of writers on that show were not funny, or responsible for the funny stuff), and handed a scripted intro to Mr Lee is far more likely

[@bighenry6633]

One of my favourite things about your videos is the way your face lights up when you really like and appreciate a new song to you! Your enthusiasm just bursts out.

[@Fang70]

"If this is a driving song then I hope people have their cruise control on when it is playing." But your honor, Meat Loaf's "Bat Out Of Hell" was playing

[@steeleye2112]

I had images of me in that position but pleading that Cygnus -X1 was on and I still feel that is a valid defence.

[@sandy1653]

I tried that excuse once, to the cop anyway, and he was less than impressed lol.

[@41Forethought]

Even though it was almost 50 years ago, I vividly recall dropping the needle on the first track of "Bat Out of Hell" and being gobsmacked by the intro! My roommate had dual Macintosh amps feeding 2 5 foot tall speaker cabinets with 6 speakers and 2 bass ports in each, topped by Altec-Lansing wide dispersion horns. I'm pretty sure we drove the entire neighborhood nuts as we played the album over and over again! Thanks once again for your delightfully insightful review, Amy... you're the best!

[@robyoung6392]

I really miss old school speakers and systems.

[@orcaflotta7867]

You don't always listen to Meat Loaf - but when you do so do your neighbours.

[@llaeeZ]

@@robyoung6392 They still exist and are better then ever.

[@Marnee4191]

Please don't say "almost 50 years ago". I was feeling young today for a little while after playing drums for an hour and taking an hour long bike ride ;-) The age kicked in when I tried to walk after that, and now your comment... ;-D My first two albums when I was kid that I purchased were Bat out of Hell and Billy Joel's 52nd Street. I can never remember which one was first. I heard this album down on my cousin's farm. They were super secretive about Paradise and so when I bought the album I was smart enough to only play it when my parents were out of the house, which happened rarely. Such a great album. I love it to this day.

[@41Forethought]

@@orcaflotta7867 Yeah, same with Gary Wright's "Dreamweaver" and ELP's "Lucky Man."

[@GigiPerla]

I was seventeen when paradise by the dashboardlight came out. Can you imagine? We were barely 17 and we were barely dressed... ;) This album has so many great songs on it! And I still got the original album. :) Thank you for comming to the same conclusion that this is a great song! Greetings from Belgium. :)

[@frankpulmanns6685]

If you ever feel like you want to pass that album on to someone who appreciates it, give me a shout!

[@dottore3870]

If Bat Out of Hell is a driving song, certainly Paradise by the Dashboard Light is a "parking" one.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

🤣🤣🤣

[@shuggiemcg1]

;-) ;-)

[@juliejohnston3431]

😅

[@camiro66]

It's also OK for a traffic jam.. when you are quick😂

[@dottore3870]

@@camiro66 Too many onlookers for my taste.

[@peterdubois65]

And the album finishes with one of the most beautiful love songs For crying out loud

[@ragnarkisten]

Jim Steinman was a musical genius! And an underrated one!

[@Michael-mm3fm]

Hear, hear

[@mikesteinkrauss9773]

He is. The thing with a Steinman song is they are instantly recognizable. No one else composed popular rock music like him

[@havenhobby3729]

Let's not Forget Todd Rundgren as Producer and Guitarist!

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

Musical genius yes

[@jhamPlays]

I think he got everything he wanted out of his love for classical composition and rock music. He found a vessel in Meatloaf that allowed his music to be appealing to the masses.

[@nwredneckturner1508]

"I REMEMBER EVERYTHING! I remember every little thing as if it happened only yesterday." Thanks for all the great memories Meat! RIP.

[@ES-ze3bb]

I was barely 17 and I once killed a man with a Fender guitar....

[@williamnantz5604]

Nice reference, both of you🫡

[@billboth6572]

Meat Loaf was also a top tier musical theatre actor.He was in the original stage production of the Rocky Horror Show

[@ehsnils]

He have also been singing a duet with Pavarotti, it's on KZbin too.

[@matthewpeters7766]

Eddie!!!!! (what's for dinner? MEAT LOAF!)

[@timoraymo]

Here’s a fun fact, the producer is Todd Rundgren - famous for his songs, most popular being “Hello It’s Me”. BUT the best part is it’s Todd playing guitar on this track (and most of the others). Jim Steinman mentioned he wanted a motorcycle effect in this song. Todd grabbed his guitar and bam!! There you have it.

[@Bassman2353]

Todd has said that he thought "Bat Out of Hell" was a comedy album - a parody of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. And let's face it - it's over the top. But Meatloaf is such an incredible performer and singer, imbuing the songs with so much passion, that he makes you believe his total, sincere commitment to the emotions of the songs. A bravura performance.

[@charleshill9546]

and all the Utopians got work from this project

[@bobbennett2075]

Really many of her comments are about Todd’s production

[@MTCason]

He also did it in a SINGLE TAKE!

[@peterwaterford9482]

Rundgren actually asked Steinman if he wanted a Harley or a Yamaha or an Indian!!! And yeah it is a SINGLE TAKE from the motorcycle growl into the proper guitar solo that you can tell by listening on headphones which is INSANE.

[@jor1092]

You need to watch one of his live videos, his performance and the quality of the musicians are all Amazing.

[@lynnbowers4722]

I'm thrilled to watch your appreciation of the incomparable Jim Steinman. As a fan of theatrical rock, no one did it better than Steinman. Meatloaf was a powerful performer who did his composer justice.

[@paulonius42]

"You hear a composer who knows what he's doing." I love the simple accuracy of her description of Steinman. He absolutely knew what he was doing!

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

Steinman was a genius yes

[@kentgreer1079]

Those last three times that Meatloaf sings Bat out of Hell, he hits the high C that Luciano Pavarotti was so fond of.

[@StarlightedWanderer]

Didn't they used to call Pavarotti "the Admiral of the High C's" or something like that?

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

yep absolutely meatloaf sang with Pavarotti it on youtube also

[@reverendkilljoy972]

"I Would Do Anything for Love" showcases his voice like few other songs.

[@fnjesusfreak]

The video's good, but it's only about half the song.

[@staffanemren]

I agree, you should listen to Anything for love.

[@llaeeZ]

Gotta be the full 12 minute version then.

[@SH1974]

I've heard that so often in the 90's, still can't stand it (although it's a brilliant song). That's why my suggestion would be "I'm gonna love her for both of us" - the 7min19 original version on his chanel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp-roJ2nppVpgM0

[@niklaslundh8944]

​@@SH1974 Great suggestion for a very underrated song these days 👍 I throw in a suggestion too "Heaven Can Wait" beautiful music these two men made.

[@Salta0monte]

Jim Steinman also wrote Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart, which is another rock classic.

[@SH1974]

Epic song(s) he wrote. People who are familiar with classic music can massively hear he loved Wagner.... ;)

[@garymaidman625]

He also wrote It's All Coming Back To Me for Celine Dion.

[@garymaidman625]

He also wrote It's All Coming Back To Me for Celine Dion.

[@reno145]

Listen to Making Love Out Of Nothing At All by Air Supply. Another Steinman composition. It was intended for Meat Loaf but the label refused. Clearly it should have been a Meat Loaf song.

[@jerrylawrence4433]

@@reno145 Just compare the lyrics from that song "I can make the runner stumble, I can make the final block. I can make every tackle at the sound of the whistle, I can make all the stadiums rock" with the lyrics from Meat Loaf's 'All Revved Up With No Place to Go'... "I was a varsity tackle and a hell of a block When I played my guitar, I made the canyons rock" and it's obvious!

[@grandpascuba]

If you haven’t already listen to it, you really need to listen to Paradise by the dashboard light. And if you really want to see what meatloaf is about you should watch that song on the live video. Seeing him perform, he will really understand what he’s all about.

[@MichaelMarville]

God bless Marvin Michael Aday !! Genius!!! January 20, 2022 R.I.P!!!

[@scepticchristian]

Jim Steinman was a former classical concert pianist and composer who has written many great songs for famous artists like Ceiene Dion, Bonny Tyler and Air Supply. He wrote all of the songs on Bat out of hell and played much of the keyboards. The part two album was written, played and sung by Jim after a fallout with Meatloaf. I recommend it. He also produced stage shows featuring his music. He died quite recently, just before Metloaf.

[@HardcoreCasualGaming1]

Just found your channel today. I love seeing new people discover the awesomeness that is/was Meatloaf. If you ever decide to do more of his songs I highly recommend: - Paradise By The Dashboard Lights (live version): This one really shows off his theatrics and storytelling in his songs. It's also pretty amusing to see people's reactions when the song reaches a certain point. - Two Out of Three Ain't Bad: This one really shows his range as a singer and a softer side. - I Would Do Anything For love, But I Won't Do That: I'm sure this one will be requested just as much if not more than Paradise. The music video is top notch and really helps tell the story of the song.

[@grabtharshammer]

Something to remember is that Meatloaf really came to prominence in 1968 when he was in the cast of the Rock Musical "Hair" (played in it twice over the years), when it opened in Los Angeles. Then in 1971 he met Steinman when he appeared in Steinmans Musical "More Than You Deserve". In 1973 he appeared in the "Rocky Horror Show" (Musical) and then in the Film "Rocky Horror Picture Show" - So you can see his background is very much Rock Musicals. His stage shows being very much influenced by the acting. A one off and excellent guy, so lucky to have met Steinman though, you have to wonder how big he would have been without him.

[@therealpbristow]

Yeah. The way a Certain Manager/Agent(TM) tried to split them up was criminal. Who knows what we could have had if that a-hole hadn't blocked communications between Jim and Meat during production of that 2nd album. Then again, I wouldn't want to lose what Jim and Bonnie Tyler did together during that "year of obstruction"... What would "Vampires in Love" (which became "Total Eclipse of the Heart") have turned out like, if Jim had developed it with Meatloaf, rather than with Bonnie? Would it have been even *more* of a classic, or slightly less of one? That's the double-edged sword of "what if"... =:o/

[@ashfordwyrd7458]

he was also in Jesus Christ Superstar

[@meindepp1938]

And the Rocky Horror Picture Show

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

yes genius

[@ChristianRThomas]

It was fun watching you enjoy that neat little guitar solo in the middle and breaking a smile. It's a great album (and you haven't even got to the fun Paradise By The Dashboard Light yet) and his drive to showcase it on the road was unlimited. It's a tour de force. And you... are a perfect music processing module. Press "Play" for pleasure ! 😂🤣😂

[@dusty3913]

“Objects in the Rear View Mirror” is another terrific song with a more melancholy feel. But, there is, of course, “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” and “I Would Do Anything for Love…” and many more amazing songs that managed to capture this lightning in a bottle type performance.

[@garymaidman625]

More melancholy? That's gotta be Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad.

[@VikingGruntpa]

You just opened the box, Panorama. Steinman had a sizeable contribution to Rock and Pop music and no one sang his songs better than Meatloaf did. I'm 55 and I've seen some concerts over the years but I was never as emotionally exhausted as I was after a Meatloaf concert. Happy eargasms! 😊

[@therealpbristow]

Did you mean Pandora...? =:o}

[@wmsheep]

@@therealpbristow what, the album "Original Sin" by Steinman's band Pandora's Box - bloody fantastic album!!

[@PeterMoore66]

@@therealpbristow Nah, Pandora's box was quite small. Panorama's box is extremely wide!

[@elgenetiamzon1062]

Back in 1983, two of Jim Steinman's compositions were #1 & #2 on the Billboard hot 100 charts. Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" at #1 and Air Supply's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" at #2.

[@MrOddball63]

@@PeterMoore66 I see what you did there. Well played sir, well played...

[@popsmcgee9775]

Love that you reacted/analyzed this song, Amy. Since you started with the title track, it would make an excellent candidate for a song-by-song album reaction ;) Great example of rock opera. As a side note, one of the absolute best "driving songs" in this same vein is Flirtin' with Disaster by Molly Hatchett.

[@laerton4202]

I am from Texas. I have been an outlaw my whole life. This song has been a part of my life for ever it seems. Listening to you critique it has been a pleasure. I am from this world the song speaks of. And it still puts a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat. From the bottom of my heart,thank you lady.

[@JeromeDukes]

I believe Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf met through the theater and for the most part the elements of telling a story full of drama is found throughout ML discography. Growing up through the 80's, I remember hearing many songs from movies or on the radio that I loved. Not knowing it at the time the composers of these songs was Steinman. Besides soundtracks for movies, Steinman also wrote songs for many artists like Bonnie Tyler and Celine Dion. There was something about his songs that had an uplifting quality. There was a style about they way he wrote, almost like a hidden signature that when you hear ones of his song you right away know Steinman wrote the song. He is definitely one of my favorite song writers and arrangers of my youth.

[@davidgore3261]

I am thrilled you have discovered Meatloaf and Jim Steinman's song writing, a lot of classical influences as you can see. Your description of the energy and polished nature of the production and song writing is spot on. I would strongly recommend For Crying Out Loud to follow up as a demonstration of Meatloaf's voice at its finest. Another Steinman composition that is a must listen is Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of The Heart.

[@petenikolic5244]

"Paradise By The Dashboard Light"! that is one to listen to as well

[@scorekeeper61-uz1ix]

Every song that he sang was a rock opera. I saw him 2times in concert in Michigan and he loved the crowd to sing with him on his songs. One of the best groups to see live.

[@d.aardent9382]

it's mind boggling to find out there are people that have not heard MeatLoaf's music in this day. I grew up hearing his and so many of the classic bands just daily on the radio, all day long,every day for years..decades. Im from USA though also, so we had lot of classic rock stations playing these songs for so long. i just took it for granted.

[@donnagreen3626]

Heaven can wait.meatloaf

[@popepenka8334]

this whole album was recorded live… to capture the need and desperation, and avoid the risk of over-producing. the story is fascinating

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction, Amy! I remember 1977. No one had ever heard of Meatloaf...the next day, Bat Out of Hell was playing everywhere. Such a fantastic song and LP.

[@41Forethought]

Jim Steinman said that he and Meat Loaf demo'ed "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" for numerous record executives over 3 years before they finally got a record contract.

[@simonwatkins3236]

I knew him from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. which preceded it, but which order iI am no longer sure they were pretty simultaneous. I just recall putting two and two together and thinking Oh he is Eddy,

[@SH1974]

​@@simonwatkins3236 I was too Young then, but I was still very young when I watched the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" with my elder siblings. That was around 1980, a the time when no one could google or check Wikipedia or IMDB to see who he is... ;)

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

yes

[@aussiebloke609]

Meatloaf was a true heroic tenor - such a rare vocal style these days, and it worked so well for the melodramatic, overblown power ballads that Jim Steinman was the master of.

[@jollyjakelovell6822]

His High School Football Coach Gave Him That Sobriquet After Aday Stepped On the Coache's Foot During A team Practice and Drill.

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

Meat Loaf gave numerous different accounts of how he got his nickname over the years. Who knows which one is true, if any.

[@jollyjakelovell6822]

@@Duncan_Idaho_Potato I didn't know he gave different accounts. I can't remember the name of the show or documentary where he said it came from the coach. But your post prompted me to look around and from People Magazine online. There is an article with this head and byline. "Meat Loaf: The Many Origin Stories Behind the Late Singer's Name Was it a gruesome car incident or an adorable newborn anecdote? The rocker (born Marvin Lee Aday) spun several yarns about how he adopted his iconic stage moniker By Greta Bjornson Published on January 21, 2022 11:19AM EST"

[@steveh7108]

I heard that his dad or someone always called him meatball and somehow his football coach mixed up the words and called him meatloaf. And from then on it stuck with all of the players calling him meatloaf instead of meatball. Something along that line anyhow he was originally called meatball by someone. Which is a common nickname for someone that is always horsing around and making foolish mistakes.

[@jollyjakelovell6822]

Like Duncan_Idaho_Potato pointed out he gave varying origin stories for getting that NicName.

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

yes marvelous yes

[@katsee8699]

Great reaction! More Meat Loaf! 🤩

[@jamesjordan2030]

Life a limon I want my money back is one of fav by him.... It's the song I play on repeat when life starts to get to me...Thank you Meatloaf for doing it...

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Heaven can wait is my favorite meatloaf song.

[@lynby6231]

Yeah that’s the Meatloaf song that I listen to most, not sure what the link is between Bat out of hell and when the tigers broke free though lol

[@nmt2k2]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@darkiee69]

Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are.

[@tombiby5892]

When he died someone wrote “heaven couldn’t wait any longer”. I thought that was both funny and heartfelt.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

@@tombiby5892 wow. That is perfect

[@dougburright7275]

Congratulations, Amy! You are more important for rock music, than Siskel and Ebert were for the movies. Your interpretation and dissection of our music is exactly what rock music needs to be certified as important, unique and necessary. Thank you; keep up the good work!

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

yes genius yes

[@garymaidman625]

Yes I'm Siskel, Yes I'm Ebert and I'm getting two thumbs up.

[@benttimely]

Having been fortunate enough to see him, and in a small venue I will say this; I have NEVER seen an artist put more into a production than he did.

[@Ochileer]

Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman and Todd Rundgren were the unholy trinity. We should be grateful their paths met to produce this album. I'm 80 years old and I still remember the first time I saw and heard the video of BOOH on TV.

[@tickmann]

I first heard this on a long trip through the Austrian alps on an 8 track cassette.. I loved it! Todd Rundgren produced this. His Utopia band played the rhythm track.. Todd is on guitar. Brilliant!

[@bradleybeeson6932]

yeah, Todds fingerprints are all over this album, epic.

[@legobrick3115]

Yes! That opening guitar sound is straight outta "Overture/Communion With The Sun". Fun Fact: Jim Steinman only considered 2 people in this world to be actual geniuses. Todd was one of them.

[@Gira21Gramos]

This is one that you really need to experience with the video. It's pure energy.

[@raysouza6535]

Paradise By the Dashboard Light!!!

[@henningkallerhoff3967]

I can't express how I enjoyed your great reaction to a great song opening one of the best albums I know (and one of my "alltime" favorites). I loved the album since my first listening as a teen in the late 70's and have it still on my playlist since. The mixture between fast R'n'Roll songs like this one and great ballads (e.g. "Heaven can wait" or "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad") is simply fantastic. Have a listen to it, it's really worth it.

[@altair8598]

"Riding a ball of energy" sums up the experience brilliantly, Amy!

[@mightyV444]

Yes! That stuck out also to me! 😃👍

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

yep a roller coaster

[@jimsteinmanfan80]

The solo album of the songwriter Jim Steinman is what made me start listening to orchestral music. As an EP prequel to the album was an orchestral piece played by the full New York philharmonic orchestra conducted by Steven Margoshes.When I turned to my friends who was into classical music about what could possibly compare they pointed me not to Wagner but rather Stravinskij who is now my favorite composer. I don't know if you do reactions to that kind of music but it is called The Storm.

[@Devoid_Freud]

Todd Rundgren played that guitar part that imitates the motorcycle that then slides into that guitar solo. He did that whole thing in one take, ater Steinman kept pressing him, "When are we gonna get the motorcycle sound in there?" Rundgren said, "You want a motorcycle? How about this?" And did it.

[@binxbolling]

Lundgren?

[@itsshrike1237]

Rundgren

[@Devoid_Freud]

Sorry. Bad typing. I got it the second time though!

[@raphaellopes4396]

This song is truly full of a complex mix of emotions, desire, wilderness, reckneless, devotion, pain, fear, love, and the joy of finding a kind of a last redention. I Love this piece so much

[@TheOneTrueChris]

I'm VERY glad that you listened to the full studio version -- most reactors use the music video, which in my opinion guts the whole song in order to get it down to a tv-friendly length.

[@TheNeonRabbit]

I'd love to see "Paradise by the Dashboard Light", same album

[@stephengent9974]

Meatloaf appeared on stage in the Rocky Horror show, and live his timing is great

[@lcbcreative]

Thank you, Amy! As teenagers when this song debuted, my friends and I were listening to a lot of rock bands every free moment we had. Great music back then! But no one captured teenage angst to the extent Meet Loaf did. His dramatic, passionate voice played out like the voices in our heads.

[@jurgenp8764]

imho this is one of the best rock somgs ever! thanks for reacting to it, your explanations made me appreciate this song even more! :) I'm always wonerding WHY is this song so good and you gave a wonderful explanaition! I think the combination of Meatloafs voice, the songwriter and the producer was just such an ircredible incidence that ended up giving us one of the best and most iconic rock songs ever!

[@johnmorgan2551]

Like a sinner before the Gates of Heaven I’ll come crawling on back to you…this album is my number 1 favorite album

[@keithwesterfield4165]

Meatloaf albums have a few epic ballets that are those long-running great songs! Jim Steinman plays the piano on the songs too, if I remember correctly.

[@davesonofdave8612]

I love hearing you break down and putting into words why these songs I love work in a way that I never understood before, but can now thanks to your teaching. Love this channel and your work.

[@andymccabe6712]

I recommend 'You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth' - full intro version.... .....it's so wonderful, you'll wet your pants.....!!!

[@keymack2477]

Thank you Amy, your reaction was fantastic!! I have loved this song and album since I had the pleasure of seeing Meatloaf and the band perform the album during their 1978 Bat Out Of Hell tour, featuring the amazing Jim Steinman on piano!! Still one of the greatest concerts I have ever seen, including a somersault on stage from Meatloaf, who must have weighed 275 at the time!! Maybe not all three albums, but you should definitely react to all seven songs from this LP!!

[@scotts7907]

Meatloaf is opera. Like queen he was not only a singer, but a stage performer and wanted to make rock and roll into opera.

[@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.

[@garymaidman625]

Marvin (Michael) Lee Aday, also known as Meat Loaf and Bob. Can't forget Bob.

[@ungainlytitan1460]

This song make a motorcycle crash sound like the last battles of some ancient hero.

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

yep absoutely

[@nd7]

This is one of the greatest musical compositions in rock history

[@elgenetiamzon1062]

Pretty much all of Jim Steinman's compositions were masterpieces.

[@PaulMcGregor-nh2mr]

yes nothing beat the bat howver do anything for love that wow too alubulm version is super wow

[@silgen]

Jim Steinman's mythic rock n' roll has everything turned up to eleven and is great fun. Try Paradise By The Dashboard Light sometime, I think you'll enjoy it and find it amusing.

[@davidrodenkirk5561]

My goodness,did you ever nail what was to come. For an early take ,not hearing this before,wow you nailed it.

[@garymaidman625]

So many people are mentioning another song from this album, Paradise By The Dashboard Light, however everyone keeps forgetting his other two big hits from the album, You Took The Words Right Outta My Mouth and Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad.

[@TimAllen42]

I've loved this song for decades and it's wonderful to hear your examination of how the song works, it just makes me enjoy it even more!

[@kevinmuzerMetalMind64]

1978 Huge Music Year For Meatloaff...He was also in Rocky Horror Picture Show 1975

[@CousinCreepy]

My favorite reaction of yours! Thanks for the honest and genuine expression of release at the first crescendo - a wonderful moment of human expression! Very eloquent reaction, well done!

[@chrisofnottingham]

In the early 1980's everyone in the UK had access to a vinyl copy of the BOOH album either by frends, relations or their own

[@SteveDorsett]

Watching someone fall in love with Loaf and Steinman is just a joy to behold.

[@richardprescott6322]

What an awesome lady you are - mentioning liking When the Tigers broke free ❤ I had two older brothers who liked different music. Older brother loved Iron Maiden and rock music Other brother into things like Simon and Garfunkel Little sister loved ABBA and Bananarama I loved it all Dire Straits Brothers in arms-is aan awesome song. ❤

[@bence42]

The Pink Floyd sound quality which you can hear at the begining of the song is came from more similarities than you can name now. It's not just the intervals, but more/less similar structure of guitar tone build by the "tools" (electric gears - amount of gain "distortion of the sound" etc.) and same type of electric guitar - Fender Stratocaster in this case (one of the "ancient" archetype of electric guitars or way of building an electric guitar) which was/is the favorite of David Gilmore of Pink Floyd. And at last more/less ~similar left and right hand technique of the guitar player. You have good ears for that and noticed the same sound-tone of electric guitar.

[@jeffcobb2734]

You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth is my favorite Meatloaf song!

[@trfatman]

I think you did a fabulous job in capturing the essence of the music and drama that is Meatloaf and Jim Steinman. That last note Meatloaf sings is the tenor high C and he carries that note like the ending of an aria. One of the greatest voices in the history of rock.

[@seansersmylie]

It's a callback to 1950's/60's teenage tragedy rock n roll genre like Leader of the pack by the Shangri-Las.

[@seansersmylie]

Also, Meatloaf is best experienced with his highly energetic live performances.

[@magicmike7198]

Jim Steinman would have loved to hear you describe this song. RIP Jim.

[@NA-me6sh]

I was shocked when my mom saw Meat Loaf on some day time talk show and I kept hearing her go "oh my God, this is amazing oh my God this guy is incredible" and came to me asking if I ever heard about this Meat Loaf Guy. 🙃

[@CanadianSam999]

The scene leading up to the crash is a frenetic tempo, with so much going on vocally and instrumentally. Then, the crash. The mood is suddenly silent and begins to convey that sense of disorientation anyone who has experienced a serious crash knows well. Then the adrenaline kicks in when he becomes fully aware of what is happening, and the intensity peaks as he gives out his last breath in a long scream. Then a fading silence into oblivion. I have never heard a tragic death conveyed so powerfully, so perfectly, as I have in this song.

[@jamessomers8808]

Yaaaay!!! I’ve heard the song 1 million times, and I am still excited.❤ especially for someone who never heard it before. That’s so cool.

[@jamessomers8808]

It’s amazing how successful this album was. What’s more amazing is that they had no really good. Follow up and they and they we’re playing colleges in North Jersey for years, before the final album came out, unfortunately, I never got to see one of those shows😊

[@juliejohnson1306]

Watching your reactions to hearing pieces like this is such a joy - I always appreciate your insightful observations. Sometimes you put into words what I’m not able to for why I enjoy a piece of music… Articulaing that “je ne sais quoi!”

[@howiewarren243]

Thank You so very much for your Spectacular reaction..My nickname after high school was Meatloaf as well because I was singing all of these songs so much ..and I looked like him as well hehe..

[@Nightdare]

Young and rebellious Like fireworks, violent and quick, but amazing that is what this song gives off in feeling

[@michaeldance6879]

Aday was a brilliant singer and Jim Steiman was a fantastic composer and even worked with Celine Dion

[@UKJesterVids]

but we generally forgive him for that :)

[@keithparker1346]

​@@UKJesterVidsand he produced Barry Manilow's cover of Read Em And Weep

[@tetsuoishiki4677]

Produced by the late, great Jim Steinman, known for bombastic, epic songs. He produced Celine Dion's It's All Coming Back To Me Now and Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart.

[@magsteel9891]

Meat Loaf's voice makes you feel it

[@GaryYeakle-qk9so]

You are a genius. Goodness. The comment about moment of “Tigers” revelation shook me. Two of my favorite moments in music. You married these for me. So insightful.

[@nyobunknown6983]

James Richard Steinman (November 1, 1947 - April 19, 2021) was an American composer, lyricist and record producer. He also worked as an arranger, pianist, and singer. His work included songs in the adult contemporary, rock, dance, pop, musical theater, and film score genres. He wrote songs for Bonnie Tyler and Meat Loaf, including Bat Out of Hell (one of the best-selling albums in history), and also wrote and produced Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell and Tyler's Faster Than the Speed of Night. His most successful chart singles include Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart", Air Supply's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All", Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)", the Sisters of Mercy's "This Corrosion" and "More", Barry Manilow's "Read 'Em and Weep", Take That's "Never Forget", Celine Dion's cover of "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (originally released by Steinman's project Pandora's Box) and Boyzone's "No Matter What". Steinman's only solo album, Bad for Good, was released in 1981. Steinman's work also extended to musical theater, where he began his career. He was credited with the book, music, and lyrics for Bat Out of Hell: The Musical, lyrics for Whistle Down the Wind, and music for Tanz der Vampire.

[@magnuslofgren2441]

The song is about this, he is riding on his motorcycle and he dies in an accident, as he is dying he can see his heart beating and then his soul flying out of his body

[@dallassukerkin6878]

I may have said this before on your channel, dear lady but one of the things I love about watching you encountering songs for the first time is that you bring to them to *my* table anew as well. EDIT: Oh and at the end I see an in=picture card that tells me you have interacted with Doug! :) I love it when my worlds collide :D

[@markkrawchuk5862]

That album and song changed our world. So glad you're hearing it for the first time. Love the channel! 🎼💎⚡️🥊🎶

[@colinhutchins1945]

A big part of the reason the music on this album is so great is the producer Todd Rundgren. He is known for layers and layers of sound on his albums and those he produced.

[@benninger123]

I seen him live twice , he is very theatrical on stage . A lot of fun to see . It was really sad that the last 10 to 15 years of his life , his voice was gone .

[@RealGriz]

If you want to have your mind blown- check out the Billboard Charts from 1983: For a period in 1983, two songs written and produced by Steinman held the top two positions on the Billboard singles chart, with "Total Eclipse of the Heart" at number one, and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All", performed by Air Supply, at number two.

[@mitchellwilliams9697]

That's why we love it

[@xXojiXx]

I think one of the person that made this song so great is Todd Rundgren who played guitar, did backing vocals some keyboards for the track and most importantly produced it hence why the recording sounds so great. Todd also has music of his own both as a solo artist and in various bands most notably Utopia which showcases his incredible skill as a musician, producer and composer

[@nigeldepledge3790]

Possibly the greatest 9 minutes 48 seconds in rock. Also, BTW, the longest song to have hit no. 1 in the UK charts.