This is The Uncut version of This Composition: Making Love Out of Nothing At All I know just how to whisper And I know just how to cry I know just where to find the answers And I know just how to lie I know just how to fake it And I know just how to scheme I know just when to face the truth And then I know just when to dream And I know just where to touch you And I know just what to prove I know when to pull you closer And I know when to let you loose And I know the night is fading And I know the time's gonna fly And I'm never gonna tell you everything I've gotta tell you But I know I've gotta give it a try And I know the roads to riches And I know the ways to fame I know all the rules and then I know how to break 'em And I always know the name of the game But I don't know how to leave you And I'll never let you fall And I don't know how you do it Making love out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all Making love out of nothing at all Everytime I see you all the rays of the sun are Streaming through the waves in your hair And every star in the sky is taking aim at Your eyes like a spotlight The beating of my heart is a drum, and it's lost And it's looking for a rhythm like you You can take the darkness at the pit of the night And turn into a beacon burning endlessly bright I've gotta follow it 'cause everything I know Well, it's nothing 'til I give it to you I Can Make Your money double, or i can make you loose your shirt, I can make Your Old Wounds start to heal or I can make the New Ones Hurt, I can Make the Music Louder, Or I can make the songs all fade I can Make evry Girl Just Wanna get up and dance, And Make The Boys in the band start to Play I can make the runner stumble, Or i can make the final block, I can make every tackle at the sound of the whistle, I can make the stadiums rock. I can make you find your power I can make you lose your fear I can make your body do some very magical things I'll make your inhibitions all disappear I can make tonight forever Or I can make it disappear by the dawn I can make you every promise that has ever been made And I can make all your demons be gone But I'm never gonna make it without you Do you really want to see me crawl And I'm never gonna make it like you do Making love out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Im hoping Someone fill follow The Late Jovit Baldovino, Who can perform this
Russell Hitchcock too was born to sing this song, that's why he did it fantastically in G and Rory nailed in F. However, that is two musical steps down.
As much as I love Air Supply's version of this, I like Rory Dodd singing it better. And why hasn't Jim Steinman been recognized for the excellent pianist he is? This is a gem indeed!
Jim more often than not left the keyboard covered worth blood from his fingers. Rory didn't have to use that growly sound on some of the high notes...Jim just liked that sound of tension and asked that he add that in.
I guess you can’t fault the management team for going with Air Supply, given that it ended up being an iconic international number 1, and the air supply lead singer has an incredible voice and range, but I agree with you that Rory sings it better in this version.
Agree with both points. Jim Steinman almost always had another pianist do the studio recordings of his songs. Not sure why. He toured with Meatloaf on their first tour and did great. Maybe he thought he wanted a session musician or virtuoso to elevate the drama. I saw an interview where he talked about a UA-cam video that explained the intricacies of Total Eclipse. He said “Did I do that fucking stuff? I didn’t even know that😝” He seemed like a cool guy. Probably he’s a perfectionist and sees himself as a songwriter first and foremost and wants the best for his songs. But yeah, he tore that song up IMHO.
@@natebelville Steinman was an able pianist, but he was also by his own admission a heavy-handed pounder. When he heard Roy "The Professor" Bittan play, Steinman acknowledged that this guy was way better than him, quite simply. And Bittan is famous for bringing Springsteen's ideas to life, so Steinman knew Bittan would just "get it." And he sure as hell did! RIP Jim.
After all these years, how did I ever miss this magnum opus! I know Jim’s a maestro and I know Rory has pipes the angels could only wish for. But, this reaches greater heights and gives soaring a whole new meaning! WOW!
Thank you Jim, for all these fantastic tracks, for your famous lyrics, for your inspiration - and for being a good friend in a long track of my live. Your music will live forever in our ears, our minds and our hearts.
I just love the extra verse in this version :-D "I can make your money double or I can make you lose your shirt I can make the old wounds start to heal or I can make the new ones hurt I can make the music louder or I can make the songs all fade I can make every girl just wanna get up and dance and make the boys in the band start to play I can make the runner stumble, I can make the final block I can make the tackle at the sound of the whistle, I can make all the stadiums rock" He's rigth, too!
Piano + voice + emotion = pure magic I grew up listening to Jim Steinman songs. My older brother turned me on to Meat Loaf back in the early 80's. I destroyed multiple cassette tapes of Bat Out of Hell from playing them all the time. I heard the Air Supply version and I said once "Man, that is a song Meat Loaf would sing." It wasnt until Streets of Fire came out and "Tonite is what it means to be young" that I figured out - Jim Steinman Meat Loaf Bonnie Tyler Air Supply Thanks to the internet I was able to find more. Rory Dodd - most haunting voice I have ever heard
I dunno why he hasn't been recognized for the excellent composer and producer he is. He basically made Meat Loaf and Bonnie Tyler's careers and most people have no idea who he is.
Rory Dodd is clearly one of THE MOST UNDERRATED vocalists EVER! No offence and with all due respect to Meatloaf, Dodd should have been a headliner just as well with that voice! Then we have Jim Steinman who composed some amazing songs that blew the charts away by the very popular artists who sang them... Why these two didn't become something together is beyond me! Talk about a super duo!
Fantastic version. It's too bad that Rory Dodd isn't considered "commercial" because there's something *haunted* about this version. It gives me chills.
Kayla Rigney: Much better if Someone will record a Version thats combination of this version,AirSupply s Version and Bonnie Tyler s Version. That could be a Much more haunting
I know just how to whisper And I know just how to cry I know just where to find the answers And I know just how to lie I know just how to fake it And I know just how to scheme I know just when to face the truth And then I know just when to dream And I know just where to touch you And I know just what to prove I know when to pull you closer And I know when to let you loose And I know the night is fading And I know the time's gonna fly And I'm never gonna tell you everything I've gotta tell you But I know I've gotta give it a try And I know the roads to riches And I know the ways to fame I know all the rules and then I know how to break 'em And I always know the name of the game But I don't know how to leave you And I'll never let you fall And I don't know how you do it Making love out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all Making love out of nothing at all Everytime I see you all the rays of the sun are Streaming through the waves in your hair And every star in the sky is taking aim at Your eyes like a spotlight The beating of my heart is a drum, and it's lost And it's looking for a rhythm like you You can take the darkness at the pit of the night And turn into a beacon burning endlessly bright I've gotta follow it 'cause everything I know Well, it's nothing 'til I give it to you I can make your money double Or I can make you lose your shirt I can make the old wounds start to heal Or I can make the new ones hurt I can make the music louder Or I can make the songs all fade I can make every girl just wanna get up and dance And make the boys in the band start to play 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 I can make tonight forever Or I can make it disappear by the dawn I can make you every promise that has ever been made And I can make all your demons be gone But I'm never gonna make it without you Do you really want to see me crawl And I'm never gonna make it like you do Making love out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Jim's genius has no counterpart..he is simply the best. Thankful for the body of music he left us. What a team..Rory Dodd doesn't get enough recognition but I suspect it was about the music not the accolades.
The beating of my heart is a drum and it's rough and it's looking for a rhythm like you. WOW just WOW. I used this in a valentine card for my future wife!
"And i know the night is fading/And i know that time's gonna fly/And i'm never gonna tell you everything i gotta tell you but i know i'm gonna give it a try" There is something about reading these lines and hearing them that makes them possibly the saddest and most soul destroyingly final lyrics every put into a song, because the older you get, you realise it is all true. When you look back, the speed in which life passes is terrifying, and there will always be things left unsaid, and for the most part you will never know how the story ends but you have to give it a good go trying to get there. That is why Jim Steinman is the greatest songwriter EVER. And what is more, there is something about the desperate sound of Rory's vocal that just makes the words even more poignant.
Well said. You have a very wise & mature mind. I am usually damn good at putting thoughts & emotions on to paper, but in this case, I could not have done better!
So passionately beautiful -- dear god in heaven... never heard this unplugged version before!!!!!!! Rory pulls it off like no other, and NOBODY plays Jim Steinman like JIM STEINMAN!!!!!!!! Where can we buy the mp3?
If this is really THE Karla DeVito, then you know Jim personally and know whereof you speak. And great job on the "Going All The Way" song you did with Mr. Loaf a couple years back. You sounded great! Loved it! But really, did anyone ever find an mp3 or other download for this awesome Rory Dodd/Jim Steinman version of this song?
Bonnie Tyler stated in recent interview that Rory sang the entire version of Total Eclipse Of The Heart, with Jim Steinman on piano, so they could give Bonnie a listen to the song before she went in record it. Giving her an outline of the song to work with. I would love to hear Rory's version.
I love Steinman's writing. Thematically, he wrote consistently about time: Urgent. Finite. Fleeting - slipping through our fingers - then escaping. Urging us to hold onto the night, catching that dream, holding onto that feeling, seizing that moment, clutching it 'til dawn. Once this night is over, it's over forever. It becomes that bittersweet memory of a thousand wishes unsung. Objects in the review mirror may indeed appear closer than they are...
How I wish Rory had more commercial success in his own spotlight. He truly deserves all the acclaim and praise he has received over the years... and much more.
Steinman should record music only with Rory Dodd and Holly Sherwood. He did well with Bonnie in the 80s, but her voice is totally worn out nowadays (and has been since the 90s or so), and Meat Loaf can't really sing (his last good Steinman performance was I Would Do Anything For Love, which is actually Meat Loaf's best best Steinman performance). It's such a damn shame that Steinman continued wasting his best songs on Meat Loaf, instead of forming a band with Rory and Holly, after working with her in 1983. Compare Steinman's and Rory's versions on Bad for Good, and the original versions by Pandora's Box, with the later cover versions Meat Loaf recorded. Meat Loaf more often than not ruins Steinman's songs. That said, Rory Dodd was fantastic, and even greater still was Holly, when they worked with Steinman.
Anyone loving this in 2023? I know youre out there somewhere...
Yes..alive and kicking listening to this timeless perfect classic in Buenos Aires, Argentina🫡😎
RIP Jim Steinman. The beat is yours forever.
I feel awful not knowing he died for the last 4 months.
RIP to the legend.
He's in the room at the top, now.
So missed😢
Jim and Rory : "Let's perform a literal masterpiece and then have other people sing it and get famous!"
Air supply definitly shouldve used those extra lyrixs
@@gradeacontent-o1751 Yeah
@@gradeacontent-o1751 air supply did what they were told.
@Gracie's Art Shack Art4life! thats true I heard the lead singers of airsupply mention that in an interview they also said he hated there version
This is The Uncut version of This Composition:
Making Love Out of Nothing At All
I know just how to whisper
And I know just how to cry
I know just where to find the answers
And I know just how to lie
I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And then I know just when to dream
And I know just where to touch you
And I know just what to prove
I know when to pull you closer
And I know when to let you loose
And I know the night is fading
And I know the time's gonna fly
And I'm never gonna tell you everything I've gotta tell you
But I know I've gotta give it a try
And I know the roads to riches
And I know the ways to fame
I know all the rules and then I know how to break 'em
And I always know the name of the game
But I don't know how to leave you
And I'll never let you fall
And I don't know how you do it
Making love out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all
Making love out of nothing at all
Everytime I see you all the rays of the sun are
Streaming through the waves in your hair
And every star in the sky is taking aim at
Your eyes like a spotlight
The beating of my heart is a drum, and it's lost
And it's looking for a rhythm like you
You can take the darkness at the pit of the night
And turn into a beacon burning endlessly bright
I've gotta follow it 'cause everything I know
Well, it's nothing 'til I give it to you
I Can Make Your money double, or i can make you loose your shirt,
I can make Your Old Wounds start to heal or I can make the New Ones Hurt,
I can Make the Music Louder, Or I can make the songs all fade
I can Make evry Girl Just Wanna get up and dance,
And Make The Boys in the band start to Play
I can make the runner stumble, Or i can make the final block,
I can make every tackle at the sound of the whistle,
I can make the stadiums rock.
I can make you find your power
I can make you lose your fear
I can make your body do some very magical things
I'll make your inhibitions all disappear
I can make tonight forever
Or I can make it disappear by the dawn
I can make you every promise that has ever been made
And I can make all your demons be gone
But I'm never gonna make it without you
Do you really want to see me crawl
And I'm never gonna make it like you do
Making love out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Im hoping Someone fill follow The Late Jovit Baldovino, Who can perform this
Rory Dodd was made to sing this song, and Jim Steinman on piano I could listen to him endlessly, beautiful man......
Russell Hitchcock too was born to sing this song, that's why he did it fantastically in G and Rory nailed in F. However, that is two musical steps down.
@@PianoGesang superb sublime pianoplay simging genius bothen watch out another genius steinman
I am looking for a video of Jim playing the piano. I love watching him. He plays like Meat Loaf sings. With all his heart and soul.
WHY HAS RORY NEVER BECOME A MAJOR STAR BEATS THE HELL OUTTA ME
yep agreee
yes wondering too he sang with some incredible artist steinman boonie tuler meatlof i mean he a great singer yes
Agreed, criminally underrated.
fadter speed of night rory voice is so incredible that ending he appeared meatlaf etc steinman etc etc
@@m0v13knut yes
Holy f.... Rory Dodd. What a song!
Definitely my favorite rendition of this song with the simplistic piano and vocals plus some of the added lyrics I LOVE
Rest peacefully Jim
Man, the lyrics in this song is absolutely mindblowing. You will be missed, Jim! Rest In Peace, Jim Steinman
😢😢❤❤❤
Jim steinman could make music out of nothing at all
Daaaamn :)
You got that right! A gifted songwriter hands down!!
AMEN
yes genius
s=yes
Wow. This is one of the best performances of this song. Rory Dodd should have been the star.
I've been crying for days. RIP Jim....
Rory is like a secret hidden gem in music, such a talent mixed in with many great artists over the years.
Too bad there's no video of this.
I love to see Jim playing the piano
Good bye Jim. Thanks for the brilliant songs and great memories. Speeding out of control. Ŕest in peace.
As much as I love Air Supply's version of this, I like Rory Dodd singing it better. And why hasn't Jim Steinman been recognized for the excellent pianist he is? This is a gem indeed!
Great yes
Jim more often than not left the keyboard covered worth blood from his fingers. Rory didn't have to use that growly sound on some of the high notes...Jim just liked that sound of tension and asked that he add that in.
I guess you can’t fault the management team for going with Air Supply, given that it ended up being an iconic international number 1, and the air supply lead singer has an incredible voice and range, but I agree with you that Rory sings it better in this version.
Agree with both points. Jim Steinman almost always had another pianist do the studio recordings of his songs. Not sure why. He toured with Meatloaf on their first tour and did great. Maybe he thought he wanted a session musician or virtuoso to elevate the drama. I saw an interview where he talked about a UA-cam video that explained the intricacies of Total Eclipse. He said “Did I do that fucking stuff? I didn’t even know that😝” He seemed like a cool guy. Probably he’s a perfectionist and sees himself as a songwriter first and foremost and wants the best for his songs. But yeah, he tore that song up IMHO.
@@natebelville Steinman was an able pianist, but he was also by his own admission a heavy-handed pounder. When he heard Roy "The Professor" Bittan play, Steinman acknowledged that this guy was way better than him, quite simply. And Bittan is famous for bringing Springsteen's ideas to life, so Steinman knew Bittan would just "get it." And he sure as hell did! RIP Jim.
These demos need to get on Spotify somehow so I can sing it in the car!
RIP. Steinman Forever.
OMG i just know this song has created by the greatest master Jim steinman.. This song is my fav song.. I love u sir from Indonesia
I have seen Air Supply live 5 times since the age 14..And until a few minutes ago I stunned the demo is better than the famous #1 version. RIP JS.
I agree! Who would have thought. I love these vocals.
After all these years, how did I ever miss this magnum opus! I know Jim’s a maestro and I know Rory has pipes the angels could only wish for. But, this reaches greater heights and gives soaring a whole new meaning! WOW!
this is genius. Brilliantly sung by Rory Dodd (as always) and Jim Steinman's writing and piano playing is the most thrilling sound in the universe.
Jim piano play is sublime i dont how he does it sublime
yjhis is genius piano play so incredible sendanother unverse
agree genius subime piano playy is so sublime genius
Rory dodd grew up in Port Dover his family were neighbours of my Grandma.
Jim Steinman the reason and the inspiration I got into music and motorcycles...!!!
Rest In Peace Jim and thank you
Genius is an understatement
Thank you Jim,
for all these fantastic tracks, for your famous lyrics, for your inspiration - and for being a good friend in a long track of my live. Your music will live forever in our ears, our minds and our hearts.
...incredible, unique version of a masterpiece, authentic and pure! Jim, you made the stadions rock - forever!
Uno dei più grandi compositori degli ultimi 50 anni
Rory Dodd ROCKS!!!!!!!!! This is the best version of this song I've heard.
+Josoap69 go listen to the air supply version
My favourite version (with Rory) BY FAR. One of the most beautiful voices in the entire world.
Apparently he recently sang onstage for the first time in 30 years and he was great!
Go listen to Andrew Polec & Christina Bennington from BOOH The Musical
I couldn't decide between this version and the one from the musical.
I just love the extra verse in this version :-D
"I can make your money double or I can make you lose your shirt
I can make the old wounds start to heal or I can make the new ones hurt
I can make the music louder or I can make the songs all fade
I can make every girl just wanna get up and dance and make the boys in the band start to play
I can make the runner stumble, I can make the final block
I can make the tackle at the sound of the whistle, I can make all the stadiums rock"
He's rigth, too!
I love this version
Piano + voice + emotion = pure magic
I grew up listening to Jim Steinman songs. My older brother turned me on to Meat Loaf back in the early 80's. I destroyed multiple cassette tapes of Bat Out of Hell from playing them all the time.
I heard the Air Supply version and I said once "Man, that is a song Meat Loaf would sing." It wasnt until Streets of Fire came out and "Tonite is what it means to be young" that I figured out - Jim Steinman
Meat Loaf
Bonnie Tyler
Air Supply
Thanks to the internet I was able to find more.
Rory Dodd - most haunting voice I have ever heard
yep
actually love raw steinman piano over polished bittan...both are brilliant. Need to find more steinman demos...just awesome. a national treasure.
One of my favourite ever songwriters . Jim wrote some of the most heart rendering songs ever . Love this version. Rory Dodd is a great vocalist
Jim Steinman ist und bleibt genial!!!!!! FOREVER!!!!!
this a genius track
Great song and Rory has an awesome voice.
He knew he could write, he also knew what artist would suit it best .The Man was a genius
One of the best❤️❤️❤️
This is definitely one of the best love songs ever...the piano playing is so beautiful...👍
I dunno why he hasn't been recognized for the excellent composer and producer he is. He basically made Meat Loaf and Bonnie Tyler's careers and most people have no idea who he is.
by far the best version out there... this should have been released officially years ago!!
SO LOVE Jim on piano... sigh...
R.I.P. Jim the legend
Jim Steinman...he can make the old wounds start to heal and he can make the new ones hurt!
I was told not to repeat the same words over and over when writing a song Jim broke that rule and nailed it . 👍👍
Rory Dodd is clearly one of THE MOST UNDERRATED vocalists EVER! No offence and with all due respect to Meatloaf, Dodd should have been a headliner just as well with that voice! Then we have Jim Steinman who composed some amazing songs that blew the charts away by the very popular artists who sang them... Why these two didn't become something together is beyond me! Talk about a super duo!
Fantastic version. It's too bad that Rory Dodd isn't considered "commercial" because there's something *haunted* about this version. It gives me chills.
Kayla Rigney: Much better if Someone will record a Version thats combination of this version,AirSupply s Version and Bonnie Tyler s Version. That could be a Much more haunting
RIP Jim.
So stinkin' good. Anytime I hear Rory Dodd I am reminded that he is one of the best vocalists ever.
yep taht for sure rory has appeared bat out hell as abcking singer too yep must be good
increadble singer he great yes
never heard of rory dodd until now. unbelievable vocals, fantastic lyrics.complete package
In case you didn't know (you probably do by now) Rory is the man singing with Bonnie Tyler on "Total eclipse of the heart."
@@seanwhitman799woah, i thought it was jim steinman. Cause i saw a video of Bonnie and jim singing to "Total Eclipse of the heart"
Rory sings choir on Meatloaf’s records too..........
I just learned about him today.
Jim is one heck of songwriter. His catalog is so epic and powerful.
I know just how to whisper
And I know just how to cry
I know just where to find the answers
And I know just how to lie
I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And then I know just when to dream
And I know just where to touch you
And I know just what to prove
I know when to pull you closer
And I know when to let you loose
And I know the night is fading
And I know the time's gonna fly
And I'm never gonna tell you everything I've gotta tell you
But I know I've gotta give it a try
And I know the roads to riches
And I know the ways to fame
I know all the rules and then I know how to break 'em
And I always know the name of the game
But I don't know how to leave you
And I'll never let you fall
And I don't know how you do it
Making love out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all
Making love out of nothing at all
Everytime I see you all the rays of the sun are
Streaming through the waves in your hair
And every star in the sky is taking aim at
Your eyes like a spotlight
The beating of my heart is a drum, and it's lost
And it's looking for a rhythm like you
You can take the darkness at the pit of the night
And turn into a beacon burning endlessly bright
I've gotta follow it 'cause everything I know
Well, it's nothing 'til I give it to you
I can make your money double
Or I can make you lose your shirt
I can make the old wounds start to heal
Or I can make the new ones hurt
I can make the music louder
Or I can make the songs all fade
I can make every girl just wanna get up and dance
And make the boys in the band start to play
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
I can make tonight forever
Or I can make it disappear by the dawn
I can make you every promise that has ever been made
And I can make all your demons be gone
But I'm never gonna make it without you
Do you really want to see me crawl
And I'm never gonna make it like you do
Making love out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
Out of nothing at all, out of nothing at all
So much better than the hit version...Rory Dodd should have been a star...noone ever like Jim Stienman...a songwriting legend.
Rory was one of the primary vocalists on Steinman’s solo album.
Tex and Rex from "Shining Time Station" singing "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" by Jim Steinman.
RIP Jim Steinman!!!!
Jim's genius has no counterpart..he is simply the best. Thankful for the body of music he left us. What a team..Rory Dodd doesn't get enough recognition but I suspect it was about the music not the accolades.
RIP jim brought ,us some of the most amazing music
Fantastic! With Jim Steinman, how could it not be? And Tory Dodd on Vocals, forget about it! Terrific!
Forget about this being the best version of this song, this is the best song PERIOD
The beating of my heart is a drum and it's rough and it's looking for a rhythm like you. WOW just WOW. I used this in a valentine card for my future wife!
Lost, not rough
One of my favorite writers of all time..A theatrical genius. His music painted the landscape of my youth..Thank you for my memories and chills.
Rory Dodd's voice is perfect for Steinman. Guess Jim knew that pretty early on.
Total brilliance from these two...
Tq Historian for uploading this
What an unsung hero Rory was! Top vocalist
2020 and I can't understand how this is so amazing and so anonymous
"And i know the night is fading/And i know that time's gonna fly/And i'm never gonna tell you everything i gotta tell you but i know i'm gonna give it a try"
There is something about reading these lines and hearing them that makes them possibly the saddest and most soul destroyingly final lyrics every put into a song, because the older you get, you realise it is all true. When you look back, the speed in which life passes is terrifying, and there will always be things left unsaid, and for the most part you will never know how the story ends but you have to give it a good go trying to get there.
That is why Jim Steinman is the greatest songwriter EVER. And what is more, there is something about the desperate sound of Rory's vocal that just makes the words even more poignant.
That's the magic of a Steinman song, you don't just hear them-you feel them ! God bless him, his music means the world to me 💜
Well said. You have a very wise & mature mind. I am usually damn good at putting thoughts & emotions on to paper, but in this case, I could not have done better!
And now he's dead.
The late great Jim Steinman..... Legend indeed,,!!!!
So passionately beautiful -- dear god in heaven...
never heard this unplugged version before!!!!!!! Rory pulls it off like no other, and NOBODY plays Jim Steinman like JIM STEINMAN!!!!!!!! Where can we buy the mp3?
If this is really THE Karla DeVito, then you know Jim personally and know whereof you speak. And great job on the "Going All The Way" song you did with Mr. Loaf a couple years back. You sounded great! Loved it!
But really, did anyone ever find an mp3 or other download for this awesome Rory Dodd/Jim Steinman version of this song?
hey this incrdible yes
yes
Is this actually Karla?
I saw you with Meatloaf in Memphis. You were such a important part of the live show. Thank you for the memories.
Beautful song beautful piano play rory dodds simply amazing singing here simply amazing winderful
This is indeed great, and certainly the best vocal version. I know there's other Rory Dodd/Steinman demos no-ones ever heard. One day.
GOD!!!.......THAT PIANO!!!!!
Woo, an unheard verse in there - excellent.
i wish i could get this on my spot play list
Rory Dodd has a FANTASTIC voice- I wish he'd do more leads!
R.I.P Jim Steinman
I didn’t know this masterpiece !
Gracias jim por regalarnos este pedazo de tema Descansa en paz seguro que donde estas lo sigues tocando con tu piano
This song gives me goosebumps every time I hear it! Steinman is an amazing inspiration!
Rory's version is the best 👍🙂. Greetings from Chile
This is just brilliant.
I love Rory's singing!
And My favorite masterpiece from Jim is “for crying out loud”.
It murders me every time.
Fantastic! What a meeting! The genius Jim Steinman and the brilliant Rory Dodd! From Brazil, thanks for so much emotion!
I love this song and love the demo with Rory Dodd. His voice is so loving and pure.
A demo, yet the best version of the song, funny!
Bonnie Tyler stated in recent interview that Rory sang the entire version of Total Eclipse Of The Heart, with Jim Steinman on piano, so they could give Bonnie a listen to the song before she went in record it. Giving her an outline of the song to work with. I would love to hear Rory's version.
No words, just chills down my spin.
First time heard, brilliant...well it is Steinman after all
Thank you Rory
Thank you Jim
Pure gold a pleasure to listen to
Oh wow. No wonder Jim used him to sing Rock and Roll Dreams. Hard to pick them apart from each other.
His voice goes everywhere!
I love Steinman's writing. Thematically, he wrote consistently about time: Urgent. Finite. Fleeting - slipping through our fingers - then escaping. Urging us to hold onto the night, catching that dream, holding onto that feeling, seizing that moment, clutching it 'til dawn. Once this night is over, it's over forever. It becomes that bittersweet memory of a thousand wishes unsung.
Objects in the review mirror may indeed appear closer than they are...
we gotta make the most of our one night together.
When it's over you know,
We'll both be so alone.
Damn it Jim Steinman your Demo's are better than your actual songs, which become hits, record with Rory Dodd and only Rory Dodd!
Now your talking!!
How I wish Rory had more commercial success in his own spotlight. He truly deserves all the acclaim and praise he has received over the years... and much more.
Steinman should record music only with Rory Dodd and Holly Sherwood. He did well with Bonnie in the 80s, but her voice is totally worn out nowadays (and has been since the 90s or so), and Meat Loaf can't really sing (his last good Steinman performance was I Would Do Anything For Love, which is actually Meat Loaf's best best Steinman performance). It's such a damn shame that Steinman continued wasting his best songs on Meat Loaf, instead of forming a band with Rory and Holly, after working with her in 1983. Compare Steinman's and Rory's versions on Bad for Good, and the original versions by Pandora's Box, with the later cover versions Meat Loaf recorded. Meat Loaf more often than not ruins Steinman's songs.
That said, Rory Dodd was fantastic, and even greater still was Holly, when they worked with Steinman.
Such a masterpice. Piano sounds really good
Love it such beautiful words still relevant today.
Never gets old.
Jim is a Music writing machine LOL to many great Ones to list here
Bellísimo.