Vocal ANALYSIS of "I Would Do Anything For Love" (But I Won't Do That)

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[@jdarnone]

Meat Loaf is what happens when you have a voice for opera, but you want to sing rock 'n roll. He was a true showman and talent.

[@MrLabrat1974]

The world is less from him not being in it.

[@SipzCdj-Google]

The opening tone he uses is 'A beast who is crying in the pain of love' I can sing this & .... You should have only focused on the structure as this is a masterpiece Mozart 'IS' Meatloaf Become a pianist & then review your content over and over 🫴🏼🌎✨❤️‍🩹 YOU NEED TO WATCH YOUR OWN REVIEW ONCE YOU PLAY PIANO I'm checking your other stuff now 😘

[@BNezzy]

one of the things i regret is not making the time to see him live.

[@Cyannah117]

Never forget that Meatloaf and the awesome female vocalists (Lorraine Crosby in this case) were just the voices for Jim Steinman’s songs!

[@ty9884]

@@Cyannah117 Meat Loaf and Steinman was one of the great collaborations in rock and roll history. They were perfect together

[@PaulDige]

Meat NEVER referred to himself as a singer. He always said that he was a performer and that his job was to make people feel something. He did his job well.

[@jays106]

he did that job very well indeed!

[@deltablaze77]

So true. Technical singing skill is amazing, but it is only part of a Performance, and Meatloaf may not have been the very best technical singer (even though he was incredible), but he gave some of the very best performances.

[@adampindell]

Masterclass!

[@tjroelsma]

@@deltablaze77 I don't know about that: his pronunciation is amazing, no matter if he sings soft or loud, so he really has quite some technical skills and very good voice control.

[@deltablaze77]

@@tjroelsma Yep, I said that he did.

[@kevinmoore5053]

Meat Loaf once said his voice is not naturally a Rock voice, " I had to learn how to sing Bat Out Of Hell, my voice is naturally an Opera voice", he was described as a Heldentenor, or Heroic Tenor, and he was once offered $60,000 to train his voice and open at the Met, he said " I turned it down, if I hadn't I'd be in jail for the murder of some Conductor, I'm an Opera Singer with a rebellious Rock & Roll spirit" it is said he could sing 3 octaves, and in his last concert he still sang all of his songs in the same octave as he sang them, in his 20s, how many artists could do that.... he was Phenomenal... Rest In Peace Meat Loaf. It's unlikely we'll see your like again any time soon

[@Youre_Right]

3 octave range isn’t really impressive. Corey Taylor from Slipknot has a 6 octave range. Well Corey has a 5.5 octave range. Mike Patton from Faith No More/ Mr. Bungle has a 6 octave range.

[@speedmaster001]

@@Youre_Right it’s how they use the range that matters. Steve Perry has four and n my opinion is superior than Corey.

[@antonkovalenko364]

@@speedmaster001 Agreed. Axel Rose has the same range as Freddie Mercury, but I would take the latter 7/10 times, given the choice.

[@davet1517]

his lines from rocky horror was supposed to be spoken and not sung but they wanted to shorten the words but he said let me sing the words and boom genius

[@kriskinnaird9435]

I'm not disagreeing with all of u, but the widest range of voice I've heard is Christina Aguilera, I get it's a different genre, but I feel she kills it across more than most. I don't know a note she can't hit

[@rmhartman]

You've noticed the emotion he puts into this song. And others. Now stop for a moment to appreciate that he put the same emotion into it every time he sang it. In concert, night after night. With the same intensity. The man was driven to perform.

[@chrishubbard64]

Its why every video you see of him singing live he is a sweaty mess mopping his face constantly. He puts every drop of himself into every song he sings. It must have been utterly exhausting.

[@Just.Kidding]

​@@chrishubbard64 "Its why every video you see of him singing live he is a sweaty mess mopping his face constantly" No... that's from him over-extering himself while being being massively obese and having done _heroic_ amounts of coke. If that wasn't enough, he also had both asthma AND a heart condition. There are stories about the show ending and him _immediately_ collapsing, clutching his chest, and just GASPING for air, while people nonchalantly went about their business because they were used to him doing it after _every single_ performance. Was he a hell of a performer? Absolutely. No doubt. Unquestionably. Was it worth the damage it did to his body and the years it took off his life? Hell no.

[@marcoengelbracht4141]

He did not pass away, he decided to sing somewhere else 😉. For those of us who admired his music (Jim Steinman's mainly) and his Voice, he will always be there. So many memories related to his music.

[@jameshollan1160]

It's like what Tommy Lee Jones said about Elvis in the movie Men in Black; "No Elvis is NOT dead, he just went home."

[@euansmith3699]

Death, "Michael Lee Aday, I have booked a gig for you." Meatloaf, "Is it the gig of a lifetime?" Death, "It is so much more than that."

[@GeoffGummer]

As a large guy, who has sung (badly) and plays bass, Meatloaf was always one of my hero's not just because of his talent, but because he inspired people like me to overcome our self worth issues and become something better than we would have otherwise been. I can not listen to Meatloaf without tears any more. I hope he knew how much he meant to people like me, apart from Music.

[@xx2000gtsxx]

I feel that!

[@davidrice5433]

I'm listening to this fighting back tears, bro.

[@cjturner370]

Just know you're self worth thats inside And on the outside and know you're a great person and beautiful

[@latentgamer5762]

Meat loaf really is one of those guys who doesn't have a good voice.. but got so good at the technical and the heart behind it that it ends up being pretty damned good.

[@PowderBlueML]

@@latentgamer5762 how can you say he doesn’t have a good voice? He even won a Grammy for his voice in this song.

[@fabiansimons6866]

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[@XMorbidReignX]

Why have 1 horses power to make your grand escape when you can have hundreds?

[@estherbartholdy]

As a horsewoman I disagree.😊

[@DukeOfTheBLVD]

@@estherbartholdy yeah but with Micheal Lee Aday driving, %100 that motorcycle.

[@lloydwells327]

@@DukeOfTheBLVD just so you know he never has actually ridden a motorcycle! Even in hot patootie the parts that actually show him on a motorcycle are just him with the front section all the other parts are done by a stunt man

[@14goldmedals]

Besides, motorcycles have headlights...

[@antivanti]

RIP Meat Loaf, an amazing performer and singer RIP Jim Steinman, a genius song writer Both lost in the past year. Each brilliant in their own right but together on the Bat Out Of Hell albums they created pure magic

[@ulisesdrums9531]

YEEES SIR..!! ❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@sociald100]

Speaking of both of them. Meatloaf and Steinman were such a writer/performer collaboration.. 2nd only that I can think of to Elton and Bernie Taupin. And if they didnt have a falling out for 10 years or so .. who knows.

[@DJDocsVideos]

Jim's writing doesn't always work but when it does it's just utterly stunning.

[@rockero1313]

Steinman died too??? damn!! I missed that best singer & song writer partners ever

[@thembill8246]

If only Meat hadn't turned into such a PoS in the end.

[@savldrums4564]

As a drummer all I can say is that this song is brilliant, every note, every rithm, every tempo change serves it's purpose so well that it is a shame that not all the world is aware of it's existence

[@jimsteinmanfan80]

The writer Jim Steinman did some fantastic compositions. When it comes to drumming the one song I come to think of is Faster than the speed of night by Bonnie Tyler. Usually it is the drums that keeps the beat but there it is rather the piano keeping the beat with lets the drums play more freely which I really like, they are played by Max Weinberg from E street band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2LchYCKabupmas

[@TheRealityleak]

Meatloaf was the king of the rock opera. Bat out of Hell was incredible. Paradise by the Dashboard Light. For Crying Out Loud is beautiful! Loved Meatloaf. Such a loss!

[@Cyannah117]

Jim Steinman was the musical genius behind Meatloaf… let us never forget that! Meatloaf and the awesome female vocalists, Lorraine Crosby in this case) were the the voices to Jim’s songs!

[@manturian]

Sorry, but Steinman was a great poet, but Meatloaf was the brilliance that put together the musical arrangement and was also the front man. I don't discount Steinman's contribution, but he wasn't the musical genius many people seem to think he was. If it wasn't for Meatloaf's amazing voice, I doubt anyone would even know who Steinman was. @@Cyannah117

[@benholmes7501]

I’m friends with Lorraine who sang the woman’s vocal. She sang for my 30th birthday. She’s absolutely genuine and kind as they come beautiful beautiful soul she is.

[@kcbyrd_37]

Would have better if they used her in this video as well. Seen her interview on how she got that part. Her voice fits this song very well.

[@atomas6091]

Source?

[@kcbyrd_37]

@@atomas6091 look it up. Lorraine Crosby only did the vocals on the album for a few tracks. In this video the female is Dana Patrick. Patti Russo did all the live performances.

[@phillipclark6463]

@@atomas6091 the truth

[@lloydwells327]

@@atomas6091 Lorraine Crosby AKA Mrs Loud she was also seen on X-Factor UK

[@J-wk5ny]

The full version of the song is so much better. This version is just way too short and cuts out some amazing parts of the song, especially the back and forth between both singers.

[@Metzwerg74]

just that....

[@davidpietarila699]

Amen brother!

[@bloodybutunbowed291]

Facts Elizabeth...Facts.

[@estebanarce3446]

Agreed! Is one of the best songs ever!

[@MonsieurJimjams]

Same with Bat Out of Hell. My favourite part of that song is the entire section they cut from the shorter version.

[@JoeMama-oq8wl]

I love the way she is physically reacting to this song. Thats the way it was meant to be. Meatloaf was epic in every song he sang. He is 1 of the few reasons i hate that we all get old & move on from this world. His music was soooo great !

[@davidwilliams4239]

It was directed by Michael Bay, which is amazing. He captured the Beauty and the Beast theme perfectly.

[@PhantomOfTheMall]

Wow, I forgot that Michael Bay directed this!

[@LynnLeFey1]

It's strange that I find Bay's commercials and Videos so good at capturing intensity. 'Sizzle', but HATE that in long form movies where it feels like all flash and no substance. Loved his work on this video though. Patrick (H) Willems has a really great look at Bay's work in a two-part video essay.

[@kizzmequik70four]

@@LynnLeFey1 Too much of a good thing can turn out to be bad. A single set piece is awesome, but set piece after set piece over a 90-minute runtime is unbearable.

[@davidlane7966]

i did not know this. Thanks for sharing!

[@MrPhillie]

From the first sung line you feel the emotion and you know you’re in for quite a ride.

[@rmhartman]

The piano intro to this is absolutely iconic.

[@havenhobby3729]

Jim Stienman RIP....

[@camillaGorilla]

Indeed

[@jayjaysanchez1862]

Im in love with this WOMAN. She totally understands the music how I FEEL IT. her face , her expressions, shes absolutely magnificent

[@timlilienthal1163]

the model in the video is not the singer...

[@jayjaysanchez1862]

Thanks Dorothy exactly lol

[@PhantomOfTheMall]

Join the Club!! 😁 There’s a line of us that’s in love with her! So get in the back of the line! 🤣

[@anthonysalvaro2979]

hey back off everyone! i'm 1st in line 😆

[@Aleksandra86-g8t]

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[@TigerRogersOfficial]

You absolutely have to hear For Crying Out Loud. If you want the perfect blend of technique with raw emotion, it doesn’t get any better than that

[@DHARMN00]

One of if not the best power ballad ever

[@NekoAKAJeff]

Omg yes! I would love to hear her take on it. The live version with the MSO is so powerful and emotional.

[@inlakesh555]

YES YES YES!!!

[@MrBrody420]

Was literally about to write that

[@butlerscott26]

Jim's lyrics for Crying Out Loud are nothing short of amazing. What a great love song.

[@ajnpuccio]

There is something truly special being done on this channel. There is an openness, innocence and child-like joy that truly seems to come from a pure love of the medium. Unlike expected human nature, you perpetually seem to be able to seek understanding and appreciation of things that are new, different and differently-perfect, rather than stand in judgement, elevate yourself or otherwise devalue some things over others. I am sincerely grateful and thankful for what you do and I have thoroughly enjoyed falling in love with some songs all over again as well as learning about new songs I never had the chance to appreciate in the past. Thank you.

[@ianchambers37]

Agreed. 100%

[@floralevario5084]

Well said!

[@ACrowNamedPoe]

I always loved the Beauty & the Beast element to the video where you've got this guy that looks, feels, and would most likely be judged by society as monstrous. But the moment she accepts him, he's healed. I think it's a much deeper and more beautiful message than you'd initially think would be present in something like this.

[@ericpemble4599]

Today's generation needs to listen to videos like this. At 81 I know that Meatloaf was UNIQUE in the way he dramatized a song. He was certainly a 'one-off' and is unlikely to be matched by anyone. Great reaction, thanks.

[@M4GG0TK1NG]

While you're on a Meatlof kick, you'd be doing a disservice to yourself if you didn't listen to Paradise By The Dashboard Light. It's truly a musical masterpiece and has so many movements and great little stuff for music nerds to love in it.

[@casey_Shiner]

Never did

[@Thaedriel]

The entire Bat out of hell 2 album is brilliant, Steinman's writing and meaty's singing was just a perfect match. First celebrity death I think I mourned in earnest. When life got particularly rough in childhood, I'd always hide with my walkman and this album as an escape. Thank you Elizabeth for covering this. Maybe something to consider, Michael Bay (yeah the explosiony guy) directed this video, so maybe do the others as well? Very theatrical, if nothing else you'll probably be very entertained.

[@BAAWAKnight]

John Williams/Lucas/Spielberg. Danny Elfman/Tim Burton. Steinman/Meatloaf.

[@UKFreakster86]

From as far back as I can go the singers I mourn for the pure talent are Freddie M, Chris C and Dio (and ofc meatloaf) there aren't that many epic singers left.

[@wordgiesworld5483]

I was cautiously optimistic when this album was announced because it had been so long. I didn’t want to hear him just going through the motions. Of course I got it the day it was released and was totally blown away. Beautiful album.

[@bryanberg8132]

Totally with you on the celebrity death thing. Meat and Gary Rossington just tore at me as if they were actual friends of mine.

[@Nolroa]

It's a good choice. If someone wanted their music video to look like a movie, what better way than to hire a director with experience in movies...

[@ronniepartin71]

I absolutely love this woman. She came across my feed maybe three days ago and I can’t stop watching. To see her face and especially her eyes just explode with admiration when she listens to artists like Meatloaf and especially Ronnie James Dio, makes me remember the fist time I heard the songs she is reviewing. Like I said before, absolutely love her. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@CNFringer]

I'd like her more if she'd quit stopping the video every few seconds and just listen to the darn song! Then review it. I don't know how reviewers can give honest reviews when they talk so much through the whole thing. I've unfollowed so many of them for that. JUST LISTEN to the song, THEN give the review. We can see in facial expressions if youi're liking it or not, so let that be what we see while you watch, THEN give us your review. Vocal coaches are worse than anyone at this.

[@machupikachu1085]

@@CNFringer ummm...that's because she is breaking down the vocal techniques for other vocalists to learn from a technical standpoint.

[@paulkarp958]

@@CNFringer 🙄 smh

[@easternncbigfoot1288]

I agree with Ronnie.

[@TryPuttingItInRice]

​@@CNFringer shut up bozo

[@Deetroiter]

The beautiful thing about Meatloaf is he wasn’t just a vocalist, he was a true performer! He had a stage show that reached out to you and pulled you in with the theatrics, the singing painting a story and grabbing your emotions, etc. especially at the end of the video where he looks at her and then looks directly into the camera, staring at you as he finishes his ballad. I absolutely love the live versions where he shares the stage with Patti Russo. Meatloaf was truly one of a kind RIP big meat! Side fact: Michael Bay directed this video! And, sadly, Lorraine didn’t quite get the credit she deserved. She was labeled as Mrs. loud in the song credits and cut out of some royalties because they said she recorded her part as “guide vocals”

[@scottk3034]

I got to see him in Ulm around 87. Still my favorite concert.

[@christopher5706]

To quote MJF (loosely) : he's the only guy who could make me feel, and be didn't have to do BS to get me there!

[@tonyhaynes9080]

Jim Steinman was a complete genius when it came to writing the songs that Meat Loaf brought to life in such an indescribable way. If you ever get the chance to see Bat Out Of Hell The Musical, then go. You will not be disappointed. Opening night in Manchester, England, the theatre must have wondered what they had let themselves in for. People in jeans and leather, guys in suits, girls in long dresses all were there. It was a fantastic night.

[@BNezzy]

Agreed on you saying Jim is a genius, I also think he is under appreciated. I wish he got more flowers by casual fans and listeners. That musical sounds amazing, hope it comes to Canada.

[@thumperkreck]

Absolutely 50% of success, confirmed by "Bonnie Tyler," as well as long forgotten "Fire inc." so far as movie "streets of fire". It's worth looking into, I promise. But Meatloaf himself is classic. Lucky to have seen him live and even talk to after given microphone to ask question about original "Bat Out Of Hell" classic recorded in Woodstock proper.

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Jim Steinman is the Michael Bay of rock music.

[@euansmith3699]

@@eatsmylifeYT That's a great description for the bombast; however, Steinman brings so much emotion to his explosions. 😍

[@eatsmylifeYT]

@@euansmith3699 Imagine a movie by Bay with a soundtrack by Steinman.

[@TheArchangel911]

Meatloaf was my High School choir teacher’s favorite singer. His vibrato and emotional content is superb

[@vampmoore3896]

Fun fact: Meatloaf never had a single voice lesson until right before recording Bat Out of Hell 3, and this was only for therapy after losing his voice so many times during his career. He always pushed his voice for the emotional output and was actually damaging his vocal chords. Every song was a play and he was definitely the method actor that brought them to life and lived them.

[@Out_of_My_Head]

Actually, he said in a couple interviews that he had choir in high school.

[@paulkarp958]

@@Out_of_My_Head choir isn't voice lessons, as a child I was in choir and also had singing / voice lessons with a piano lady in our neighborhood. Very different in terms of individual structure. Most children back in the days sang in choir.

[@larsdahl6594]

Whenever I feel like shit, I can count on The Charismatic Voice to cheer me up. I haven't listened to Meat Loaf for ages. Thanks for reminding me of how great he was and for your unique and highly entertaining analysis!

[@JohnMartin-qh2pw]

Every Meatloaf song is a mini rock opera, and I truly believe he intended them to be that way.

[@PhantomOfTheMall]

Oh, indeed, he did! That was his specialty.

[@Just.Kidding]

"I truly believe -he- _Jim Steinman_ intended them to be that way" FTFY

[@BNezzy]

Yes, Jim the writer did intend from them to be that way. This was their concept in creating their albums.

[@Cyannah117]

Well…. Jim Steinman actually! Meatloaf was just Jim’s voice…..not denigrating Meatloaf at all…it took both of them to make music history!

[@stephenbrodersen8237]

Meatloaf poured every ounce of himself into every song. A Broadway star to musician he put his all into his music. There will never be another like him.

[@Lethe626]

Grew up with my mom listening to Meatloaf. Got her the original records about 15 years ago. RIP legend.

[@albertcano504]

My mom just passed last thanksgiving. Meatloaf was something we constantly listened together. Thank you for this video

[@aaronbrown5252]

Meatloaf was one of the artists that I specifically remember listening to with my mom from when I was super young. Watching this video and going over the emotions of his performances definitely brought up strong memories of childhood and my mother.

[@belakiss8861]

Meat Loaf was incredible...I have been a fan of his way back to the first album...He is Missed R.I.P. Meat....Thank you for covering this master.

[@MikeBurkard]

I remember buying "Bat Out of Hell" and thinking it was a Heavy Metal album just by the cover art... how wrong I was... glad I bought it... been a fan of Meat Loaf ever since... =)

[@damouze]

Truth be told, he'd probably have sounded great on a heavy metal album as well and have taken it to levels you'd never thought were possible.

[@Metallica4Life92]

I can't listen to this song without it bringing tears to my eyes.

[@andrewkearley6900]

Meatloaf sang as easily and naturally as he'd breath. Such a tremendous talent. RIP.

[@MrAlliancepwner]

One of my favorite things about Meatloaf is how he actually did not sing easily or naturally at all. He worked so hard to sound the way he did and ran into a lot of issues later on because of how he sang. It was not effortless at all for him.

[@greekfreak1980]

Btw. the music video was directed by Michael Bay, which explains this whole ''cinematic look''. Yes, THE Michael Bay. He also directed a couple of other music videos for Meat Loaf, during the early 90's. Michael Bay started his career in the music video production company, owned by David Fincher, who also was a famous music video director before going to Hollywood. (George Michael's ''Freedom'' music video is directed by Fincher). Bay oftens cites in interviews, how much he learned about film making from David Fincher, while working under him. If you check out the music video for Aerosmith's ''Janie's got a Gun'', directed by David Fincher, you can see so many similarities in the visuals with this here. Also, I highly recommend to check out the live versions of this song, specially the ones with Patti Rousso as Meat's duet partner.

[@NotOfThisGod1]

Thanks for that info, was not aware. Thank You

[@fenriders7008]

First time I’ve ever seen Meat Loaf shortened to ‘Meat’s’ instead of Loaf’s xD

[@BrandonOpel]

His name is Robert Paulsen. His name is Robert Paulsen!

[@paulriddle7818]

@@NotOfThisGod1 You should have clicked the about more on this video. You would have.

[@benjilee329]

I thought I spotted a similarity to Janie's Got A Gun. I bet they used stock footage too.

[@alanclark6761]

I am enthralled by the joy which shines through your facial expressions when you experience vocal honesty performed from the heart. I enjoy viewing your excitement from music masterpieces such as this, Solsbury Hill, Hurt, etc. You are a great tour guide in which your audience can't help but experiencing the feelings that shine through you. Bravo!

[@kumbandit]

This song is an ultra-perfect example of how Rock can be both powerful and gentle at the same time ♥

[@Kayaya]

jim steinman is an absolute genius when it comes to writing music. he chose meat loaf to perform his songs for a reason, they were the perfect match made in heaven if there ever was one. and i especially love that meat loaf's late mum, a professional singer herself, once said he couldn't hold a single note, only for him to prove her completely wrong.

[@fidencioflores2680]

Technically, he does slide those notes around as she said.. but I believe MeatLoaf, like myself…. Sings with passion, Which is very rare, ala Nina Simone, Marc Anthony, Chris Stapleton, Celine Dion (who don’t get me wrong, sings not only passionately , but with immaculate technical ability. However I prefer her voice to say Maria, who can sing technically accurate, but I don’t hear true passion) which is far more impressive, as well as appealing to listen too. Just my Opinion. Feel free to hate on it if you see fit.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

As a hard rock guy, I have no shame at all saying I LOVED MEAT LOAF’S SINGING! My buddies who are hard rock musicians like myself used to give me such a hard time for listening to and loving his music and singing. I think I commented on one of your videos about Meat Loaf before, but my friends used to say he was too theatrical for them. But then they would praise Ronnie James Dio, as I did also. And if there were ever 2 of the best theatrical singers in rock it’s Meat and Ronnie! R.I.P. to both of them. They are sorely missed.

[@fumes1541]

Well said.

[@allandnothing5338]

I used to listen to a *lot* of metal growing up. Bat Out of Hell 1 & 2 were amongst my favorite CDs, and I was completely unapologetic about listening to Meat Loaf. These albums are masterpieces. And to this day, despite (and because) of their theatrical/opera aspect they really encompass the essence of rock music: intensity, electric guitar (I don't remember if it was a telecaster or a stratocaster 😉), controversial lyrics and the energy.

[@craigholmes9396]

I concur with you completely. Two of my top favorites. Enough talent in those two to light the sky...

[@paulkarp958]

Oh man, so on point with my friends, and I was into heavier stuff than them but they had their laughs 😏

[@TheCripeCrew]

I thought maybe I could get through this without crying but it’s still too soon. Meatloaf and Jim Steinman was a match made in Rock and Roll heaven.

[@robthomas7392]

Same, girl. Every damn time.

[@vd00]

Ahh, the piano! This is Jim Steinman's work. Anything where Meatloaf collaborated with Steinman is outstanding.

[@doctorivan]

Between my older siblings and I, we've owned the original Bat Out Of Hell on vinyl, cassette, 8-track, CD, and mp3. When Steinman left us and I found out he also wrote "Total Eclipse of the Heart" I was amazed that I hadn't put 2 and 2 together there. That song is painfully Steinman, and it's awesome.

[@PhantomOfTheMall]

@@doctorivan Steinman also wrote the songs “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” for Air Supply & “Read ‘em And Weep” for Barry Manilow!!

[@doctorivan]

@@PhantomOfTheMall Oh yeah, the man was an incredible songwriter. But TEOTH sounds like it could have easily been a Meat Loaf song.

[@michaeljackson9564]

@@PhantomOfTheMall and also "Its all coming back to me now" which Celine Dion made famous ( though Meatloaf also performed it)

[@PhantomOfTheMall]

@@michaeljackson9564 Oh, damn, I forgot about that one!! Nice catch!

[@touchstoneaf]

Also, not enough people give props to the female vocalist who joins in with this. She was a bit of a cipher I think; especially when people figured out about the video tricks being done. She deserved a lot more interest from the business, especially in the long version when you get more back and forth between them and she really shows her chops.

[@gttim]

The lady in the video is not the singer. Lorraine Crosby sang the vocal. The lady in the video is a model.

[@hereinsideisthemetal5841]

The actress in this video is not the singer .

[@touchstoneaf]

@@hereinsideisthemetal5841 I didn't say she was

[@garryhewitt1053]

The singer was on The Voice in the UK. It caused a chunk of controversy as they tried to create a hard luck story…. But even she was not really pushing that interpretation.

[@touchstoneaf]

@@garryhewitt1053 I'm still not sure why you're telling me these things. All I was saying is that I think that too many people thought it was the actress who was the singer, and I don't think the real singer got enough credit for what a great job she did on the song. That's all. I'm not sure why we're even having this conversation, because you seem to be thinking I'm saying something that I'm not.

[@dbf1dware]

I did not actually know that Meat Loaf had died until I watched this video. I'm gutted. Way back in 1985 or 1986 (I'm not sure, because, ya know, getting old), my friends and I caught him live in Downtown Dallas. There was a marketplace/mall sort of thing that sponsored free Monday night concerts during the Summer. One of those shows was Meat Loaf. We had been fans since Bat Out of Hell, but he had been off the radar for several years at that point. Oh my freaking god, he was amazing! Best live performance I have ever seen except for Cheap Trick. His passion, his energy, his power was just insane! He was sweating buckets in the Dallas summer heat. But he finished just as strong as he started. Holy smokes! Totally amazing! The words that always came to mind for me when thinking about him were POWER and PASSION. And his ability to completely display his heart and soul through his singing, to me, was only ever matched by Stevie Ray Vaughn on guitar. Truly a legend.

[@bobbycollins6783]

Jim' Stainman & Meatloaf were a perfect match. Meatloaf brought out the epicness of Stainman's songs. Jim's solo works missed that voice. The songs were still good but they needed the power & emotion of meatloaf. Now they are both gone but the work they did together still stands as something special in music. A match like that doesn't come along every day.

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

Same goes for Jim's songs written for others with powerful voices, like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" sung by Bonnie Tyler.

[@jeremymull6138]

@@TorIverWilhelmsen Or Making love out of nothing at all by Air Supply even.

[@sociald100]

@@TorIverWilhelmsen And that song, according to Meatloaf.. and to Bonnie Tyler, was written for and supposed to be recorded by Meatloaf. but Jim and Meatloaf had a falling out and it was offered to her.

[@robbob5302]

The only singer/songwriter duo I can think of that compares, is Elton John & Bernie Taupin.

[@jon-paulfilkins7820]

I'd suggest if you don't know it, the album Pandora's Box, most of the songs got recycled on later Meatloaf Albums, but with that group of female, usually backing singers, taking the lead, it rocks. Though Jims noodley spoken word bits do tier after a while.

[@midkingsteve]

I can't wait for you to do "paradise by the dashboard light"! You'll love it.

[@daveeyes]

She did it! As she was first listening, she said "Rowf!". And of course, she blushed! It's so fun to see, go watch it!

[@franzwohlgemuth2002]

Jim Steinman was a genius, and Meatloaf was one of the greatest vocalists ever to live. Crying as I'm listening to this. Just like the first time I heard it. Thank you.

[@duckylove3930]

The power. The journey. The artistry and magic of Meat and Jim. Cannot get enough.

[@viperBSG]

after watching THIS I REMEMBER THE DAY I HEARD HE HAS PASSED AWAY. I was low in spirit for the entire day. I grew up listening to him this video made me tear up a bit.

[@tobiasvonderhaar4597]

I used to love Meatloaf when I was young, but got jaded with his style. You made me completely rediscover this song, and that feels like a supreme gift... Thank you!

[@tp7hero]

I saw you never checked out the band 'Sonata Arctica'. It's also a finnish metalband like 'Nightwish'. The singer Tony Kakko has an incredible voice. And if you, as an opera singer, doesn't get curious just by the name 'SONATA ARCTICA', then I don't know what does 😉.. The song 'White pearl, Black Oceans' (live) would be a perfect start! 🙂🙌🏼

[@arkady86]

Agreed, White Pearl, Larger than Life and The End of This Chapter need a deep dive!

[@lab1042]

Absolutely. White Pearl, Black Oceans is one of my favorite songs (not just by SA, but all songs). She should do the Caleb saga in order, too!

[@v3RUs]

Yes... just yes!

[@CrisSelene]

I just searched last night if she made any videos about Sonata Arctica. I really want her to check them out

[@classicrocker81]

They have some amazing songs for sure.

[@jeffwenberg4321]

The full version goes beyond epic at 12 minutes. Jim Steinman, the man who wrote the first 2 Batout of Hell albums, never wrote anything less than epic honestly.

[@gesundheit602]

It makes me so happy that Meatloaf and Jim Steinman got to work together again after all those years. It gave both of them another wonderful success later in their lives. This song reminds me of another favorite Jim wrote that Bonnie Tyler recorded, “Total Eclipse Of The Heart”. Both, like most of his compositions, are epic.🙂

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

I met him some years ago, and we bonded over a similar problem with asthma, and a love of singing Amazing he went so far with such a serious disability.

[@jon-paulfilkins7820]

Jim Steinman and Meatloaf met through making musicals, so understood each other very well and were a perfect combination for this kind of music. Though they never toured, Jim Steinman's project Pandora's Box is well worth looking into, featuring regular Steinman female backing singers Ellen Foley and Holly Sherwood (among others).

[@christopherwhite54]

Pandora's Box and the original recording of 'It's all coming back to me' is a great one.

[@nightmusic8]

One of his great songs. I like the intensity of “paradise by the dashboard light” a bit more. (See this as a small future request) See you tomorrow ❤️🐙🔂

[@nightmusic8]

Although, didn’t you do “paradise..” for your Patreons? (Sure wish there was a public list of vids you did there..)

[@jasonbrock2681]

Seconded!

[@slick_slicers]

Thirded!

[@stewartmatthews1551]

Oh definitely this guy had a strong singing ability his music is very powerful and will go on and will still be stronger then ever

[@andidklein]

This would be an outstanding song to analyze.

[@danielneal9137]

Meatloaf was one of the few that wasn't just a musician, he was a true performer.

[@kitko33]

MeatLoaf was one of the greatest singers in rock. Period. Just like Jim Steinmann was one othe greatest songwriters. You don't sell 40 million copies of an album just like that.

[@justingamble3876]

Ty Elizabeth. There will of course never be another Meatloaf. Beloved by 10's of million across the globe. RIP bro,

[@Cashcrop54]

Meatloaf was such a great performer in so many ways. he really understood rocks connection to classical music. i cant remember what he called it but he once said that his voice had some very rare quality. Wish I could remember! I have always loved the guitar parts of this song. They are often ignored. great analysis!

[@djjeeveslarue3499]

One word perfectly describes it, friend,: EPIC

[@NatalyaRoseThorn]

Every time I hear this song his voice gives me chills.

[@mac65777]

Thank you Ms. Zharoff 🙏 I have a whole new world of appreciation for music now. I’ve been admiring your work for about six months, therefore I must say thank you for opening my eyes… or should I say my ears. I’m having so much fun watching your analysis of these artists. You are the best!!! 😊✌🏻❤️

[@rex2837]

You’re such a smart person. I love how you explain why a song is emotional due to tempo and the heart rhythm

[@michellbrown4862]

If you've never heard Heaven Can Wait, it's heart wrenching! He put so much emotion into it.

[@tinasjostrand2677]

I love to sing along to that song, it is so beautiful.

[@antoniofdez01]

16:25 That´s the style of Jim Steinman: Larger than life, Like in "Total Eclipse Of The Heart": It's the definition of "epic" and i'm very sure he is making new songs for god there in the heaven

[@cwthomas]

I've heard it said once that while most skilled performers make whatever they do look easy, Meat Loaf makes it look really really hard. But watching Elizabeth explain how he uses the pitch to convey deep emotion and longing, I realize it's because he is conveying an emotion that is hard to bear.

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

The thing is, between Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman, there's a massive appreciation of, and love for, drama. And whenever I just listen, I feel like I'm missing a key component of what they're aiming for.

[@ZombieJesus1987]

I think what sets Meat Loaf apart from a lot of vocalists is that he is also an actor as well, with his background being theater. so when he sings, he is performing.

[@resonanttotality8322]

Being a drummer, I do love playing songs like this. The ebbing and flowing of tempos and storytelling. By far What About Love is my favorite.

[@mooniejohnson]

As a fellow drummer, I agree. Songs like this are just *fun* to play. I'm not saying four-on-the-floor rock and blues songs aren't also fun, but you have to mix it up!

[@stanleymyrick4068]

I've never drummed, but the song Low Rider I heard a local band play. They took the drums in that song, and totally owned the stage on the performance. I am surprised more don't do it. The song is OK, better than OK, but this local band's drummer took it and raised it to the nth level. Was astounding. I requested them do it once, and the drummer looked at me and said you want to wear me out huh?

[@stanleymyrick4068]

The drums aren't crazy special in Low Rider in the original song. But that drummer saw something obviously and made that song his own. Listening to the original, I see now how a drummer can take over and this guy did. That was back in the '90s. I have searched youtube for other examples of a drummer slaying this song and it's just not there. Only in my memory I guess now.

[@DK-xy8gk]

Its sad that such a talented voice and performer has not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[@Dave19812506]

Amen

[@Cyannah117]

Or Jim Steinman, the actual musical genius who wrote the songs, for that matter!

[@jurgenp8764]

did I mention : outstanging singer + exceptionla songwriting + no corrections = timeless classic

[@justchilling7594]

When I was young got my first record player for Christmas and the first album as well which was the Bat Out of Hell album. I wore that record out. Bought the cassette when walkmans came out wore the cassette out and finally bought the cd when they came out. Still love it to this day.

[@melissastruxness512]

I remember when this song first was released. Listened to it over and over again. I have always been a HUGE fan of Meatloaf's operatic rock singing. Not always on pitch but who cares. We lost a great entertainer when we lost Meatloaf. 💔 Luckily we still have his music. This song gives me goosebumps and I find myself listening to it over and over again like I did many years ago. Thank you for doing this song. And may I say you are glowing Elizabeth. Pregnancy suits you. 😍

[@chucky9930]

To the first time I heard this to even now this song hits so many levels, I still get chills absolutely love this song. True masterpiece. R.I.P The Legend Meatloaf😥

[@ThePhoenixAscendant]

My mother used to hear this song on the radio when she was working and it would always confuse her because she could never quite put together what he would not do, and for years it troubled her until one day I bought her a copy of Meatloaf Behind the Music (or something similar) and she heard the commentary and I remembered how her eyes lit up as she realized it was that he would remain faithful and devoted and that was a brilliant point in my adolescence.

[@AdamMansbridge]

It's a shame the short version got played so much, the full version makes it clear what he won't do "but sooner or later you'll be running around" "No I won't do that"

[@innovati]

Your breakdown helps me appreciate him. I was never a big fan but I am realizing now how powerful his voice was and how masterfully he used it. It must have been really exciting to be a fan at the time when he was first releasing all of these songs!

[@sociald100]

Meatloaf was a stage actor before any of his recording. He really used that with this theatrical videos and live performances.

[@Jasper0o0]

I haven’t heard this song in a long time, & I had forgotten how good it was, so thank you. It’s great to hear a song that I love, then to have it analyzed so deeply, I love it even more. ❤️👍🏼

[@Ares_0926]

Most people attribute the term "Rock opera" to The Who's Tommy but this right here is a true Rock Opera. The voices, the story, the lights, makeup, special effects all of it makes this whole video near perfect. And while no one thing was perfect on its own, the combination of it all makes this a true musical accomplishment and probably the thing Meat Loaf should have been most proud of.

[@Benjifan2000]

I love those almost broadway opera vibes you get from his music, and unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it) I haven't been able to find any artist or band who feels truly similar enough to him which makes his music very unique.

[@N_Loco_Parenthesis]

This analysis reminds me why I keep coming back to this channel.

[@nhcaspian]

He was really one of the Greatest, one of these voices you hear and knew exactly who this is. And especially I love that song, when it was released I was 7 years old and all of this - the voice, the sound and also the music video impressed me soooo much.

[@johnpflug9622]

It's always a pleasure to hear your sweet commentary. I love this song and your smart comments! Thanks!

[@mareegray4105]

Meatloaf's songs tell a story it so beautifully done I love all his music

[@microcuts_88]

This Song means so much to me. It was the first song I can remember myself sitting with my parents in front of the TV and watching MTV. I remember that I was a little frightened at first but after all I could not get the Song out of my head. This was not only music it was art, passion and missed so much in todays era of music where everything is produced to be mainstream and make a lot of money. RiP Michael

[@amandaklugh3037]

I will never forget. Meatloaf's music came to me as a 10 year old kid. My aunt and Uncle driving us to Treasure Island in Florida ... we always wanted the Bat Out of Hell album on... thru my years ... many ppl do no understand my love of Meatloaf. It is nostalgic and beautiful. For Crying out Loud is one of many favorites. R.I.P. Meatloaf.. you will never know what your music means to me ❤💔

[@stacyjohnson3489]

The way you pour yourself into the moment, and then react, has to be the reason you are on another level with your channel. I can just see the love of his craft, and that's awesome.

[@nickhexum01]

Meatloaf was the first proper concert I ever went to, and it remains one of the best concerts I've ever been to. His voice, his engagement with the audience, it was amazing.

[@dizzlebizzle8424]

the only thing that matters to me when it comes to music is how much it makes me feel, and meatloaf always made me feel a lot.

[@gregterry7446]

I LOVE that you did a Meat Loaf song! He definitely has an incredible voice. I’d love to hear your reaction to “Two outta three ain’t bad” or “Paradise by the dashboard light”…I love them both!

[@65coupestang]

I'LL SECOND THE PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT THOUGHT THAT SHE NEEDS TO DO A REACTION TO THAT SONG🤔🤷‍♂️🤨🙂😂👍👍..!!

[@patrickvillafuerte7943]

The live Paradise is phenomenal. It gets stuck in your head and you have to just keep playing it.

[@kylebauerle7255]

2 out of 3 ain't bad is my favorite song! Rip meatloaf

[@daviddrake4715]

Objects in the rearview mirror is another one

[@daveeyes]

She did Paradise! Go watch it! She blushed!

[@KaloOdinson]

I don't think we'll have any other sound like meatloaf's again for so many reasons. He was truly unique. R.I.P

[@ericd1632]

Yes I was hoping some day you would do some meatloaf. I would love to see you analyze his version of "It's all coming back to me now" that he did as a duet with Marion Raven. It was later in his career but the studio version is amazing and the music video is great as well. Every bit as good if not better than Celine's version. Please check it out!

[@Veaiki]

This! I was about to recommend it, so I definitly second this suggestion!

[@KnightOwl1881]

I would LOVE to see a reaction and analysis of that song

[@StephenCollins]

Agreed...

[@revalkorn]

I’d love a comparison of the two versions, or at least an analysis of both; both are excellent, but Meat and Celine have different strengths, I believe.

[@theritchie2173]

Both of which are vastly inferior to the Proper version by Pandora's Box.

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

Hadn't listened to this song since I was a teenager. In my forties now, and not sure if it's from watching Elizabeth's videos, or just from having been through the worst and most exhausting kind of love, the unrequited kind, but I'm picking up on all kinds of expressions of emotion I never appreciated before 🙂

[@audreycooper9392]

I have been HOPING you would do this one!!! Only thing better would have been the 12 minute long version!

[@SwampthingDUK]

Love the 2 minute introduction

[@benjaminmiller1837]

6 months late but this is my first time seeing your reaction to Meat Loaf. All I have to say is thank you. I grew up listening to his music thanks to my parents. This song brings up a lot of emotion I have previously felt and I spent many years wanting to feel and express those emotions how he does in this song. Now I finally have that opportunity with my fiance and our beautiful son. Music like this is such a big inspiration in my life even if some may find it cheesy and too emotional to claim as their own inspiration.

[@lonnierh0dgejr41]

not cheesy at all. this song brings tears to my eyes every time i hear it. never be ashamed of showing emotion. it is the hallmark of a strong man.

[@johnkyle2877]

Thank you CV for doing meatloaf proud.....RIP

[@titaniumman_22]

This song, I feel…is one of the best ever. Thanks for a great video Elizabeth!

[@abpob6052]

Meatloaf songs, his voice, his delivery, the tone, the tempo changes are all PLEADING. He furiously begs for love and acceptance. When you perform what is your truth it moves people. Marvin Lee Aday will always be one of my all time favorites.

[@ChicagoDB]

Meatloaf and Jim Steinman…music magic. This is such a brilliant song and video…and I love it. Along with “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” and “Two Outa Three Ain’t Bad”…I never tired of hearing them. Celine Dion’s video for Jim Steinman’s “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” is brilliant as well and I think many of the same production people were involved. Can we ever say enough about how brilliant and unique Jim Steinman’s works were? All of his collaborations with Meatloaf…plus “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “I Need A Hero” [Bonnie Tyler] “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” [Celine Dion] And others!

[@roberthanson6156]

This song in a sense revitalized his career. He was big in the 70’s then a big lull in the 80’s then this song came out in 1993 and put him right back on the map