So many people don’t know what an absolute genius he was composing all his songs and they don’t realize how many artists hits were written by him. Meatloaf and him in heaven, the dynamic duo together again.
@@johndunne6639 mais rock'n roll dreams come through n'est pas chanté par Jim Steinman mais par Rory Dodd. Rory Dodd était le chanteur studio de Steinman, il s'en servait beaucoup en tant que choriste avec sa voix de falsetto, mais il a également chanté des morceaux à la place de Meatloaf et bien sûr jouer les chœurs. Pour l'album bad for good Steinman n'avait pas la bonne voix pour cette chanson donc c'est Rory Dodd qui enregistre le chant à la place de Steinman. Malheureusement peux de personne le savent car Steinman a sorti son album en son propre nom en oubliant de notifier que la moitié de l'album et chanté principalement par Rory Dodd, en plus des chœurs qu'il jouait également. Rory Dodd intervient également sur les chansons de Bonnie Tyler qui sont produites et pour la plupart composées par Steinman. Rory Dodd et la voix en duo et de chœur sur Total éclipse of the heart, mais également sur beaucoup d'autres projets comme, Rebel without a clue ou il chante le refrain " hold me hold me in your arms " bien que Bonnie Tyler ne le mentionne jamais...
Every Jim Steinman song is like a stand alone arena rock symphony. His songs where just so big, big in sound, layers, production. Love them or hate them his songs have an undeniable signature. I can't think of another way to put it.
Was listening to Total Eclipse of The Heart and didn't realize he wrote it, then found out he also did stuff for Air Supply too. I already knew about Meatloaf of course. All the dots connected lol.
You interpreted the layers. Other artists may have sung his songs and added greater depth, but it took more artists and more depth to achieve the same, ultimately soul-touching, resonance. Love to his family.
Jim was some thing else what a song writer all those great songs that will for ever and the beautiful Album Covers l have a tree growing out in his honor and one for Meat loaf too not to far apart Phil Maguire meath lreland
R.I.P. Angel of Rock. You are now back to this place that you come from to give us the gift of a life after birth, a heaven on Earth, a hell of a night.
I play this song non-stop, weeping all the time. So sad, so devastated, so miserable. Such a huge loss for all of us. Jim, thank you so much for Music.
He may not have been the level of performer that Meatloaf, Air Supply, Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler, etc. were, but this man was easily one of the great pop rock songwriters of all time. He wasn't even necessarily the most prolific, but he crafted so many masterpieces that happened to be huge hits as well. Bat I and II will forever be remembered.
The beat is yours forever The beat is always new And when you really need it the most That’s when rock and roll dreams come through … for you… All we can say is: Thank you for the music and rest in peace.
Jim passed away... I cant believe. He was a master... We will not have another Jim Steinman anymore. Its over. RIP Jim. We loved you. You were the "blessed" that gave us those amazing songs 🙌. Go to the Gods of RocknRoll now. You made our Rock N Roll dreams come true... Thank you. We will miss you...😔😢🙌👏
You can't run away forever But there's nothing wrong with getting a good headstart You want to shut out the night, you want to shut down the sun You want to shut away the pieces of a broken heart Think of how we'd lay down together We'd be listening to the radio so loud and so strong Every golden nugget coming like a gift of the gods Someone must have blessed us when he gave us those songs I treasure your love I never want to lose it You've been through the fires of hell And I know you've got the ashes to prove it I treasure your love I want to show you how to use it You've been through a lot of pain in the dirt And I know you've got the scars to prove it Remember everything that I told you And I'm telling you again that it's true When you're alone and afraid, and you're completely amazed To find there's nothing anybody can do (Keep on believing, and you'll discover baby) There's always something magic (There's always something magic) There's always something new (new) And when you really-really need it the most That's when rock and roll dreams come through The beat is yours forever (The beat is yours forever) The beat is always true (true) And when you really-really need it the most That's when rock and roll dreams come through, for you Once upon a time was a backbeat Once upon a time all the chords came to life And the angels had guitars even before thay had wings If you hold on to a you can get through the night (Getting through the night) I treasure your love (treasure your love) I never want to lose it You've been through the fires of hell And I know you've got the ashes to prove it I treasure your love I want to show you how to use it You've been through a lot of pain in the dirt And I know you've got the scars to prove it Remember everything that I told you And I'm telling you again that it's true You're never alone 'cause you can put on the phones And let the drummer tell your heart what to do (Keep on believing, and you'll discover baby) There's always something magic (There's always something magic) There's always something new (new) And when you really-really need it the most That's when rock and roll dreams come through The beat is yours forever (The beat is yours forever) The beat is always true (true) And when you really-really need it the most That's when rock and roll dreams come through, for you, yeah
Jim wrote so many fabulous songs. This has always been my favourite. Plus the rock opera “Bat Out of Hell” making Meatloaf a great singing star. RIP Jim and Meat. We will miss you both forever.
To me Jim Steinman songs are just epic masterpieces that take you to another world. There was no one like him and never will be another. Should have received more news coverage. I loved the fact that he was an eccentric maniac! Never played it safe. R.I.P eternal Lost Boy....
he wrote so many songs I love and I did not realize until many years later, this one, total eclipse of the heart, i'do anything for love, tonight is what is it means to be young, it's all coming back to me now, wonderful compose really a legend of the music
Oh man I waited for this song on the radio and recorded it on cassette tape-my mix. Man this song makes me feel soo good. Thank you for singing it!! You still rock it❤❤❤
1982: Jim Steinman wrote this for Meat Loaf to sing at the time, but the two split and Steinman owed CBS an album. So, he and his band went into the studio and recorded the "Bad for Good" LP without Meat. Meat's regular backup Rory Dodd stepped up and handled lead on this one. This cracked the Top 30 in '82. Ten years later, Meat and Jim had mended fences and recorded it again, with a new arrangement. It hit again.
made so many singers stars with his songwriting and its a real shame he didnt get the respect that deserves.this guy was a hit factory for meatloaf,bonnie tyler and celine dion just to name a few!
Yes he's a musical genius, but he's not well enough known to be called a legend. Sad to say, and with the downturn of music taste, that not likely to change.
Thank you Jim Steinman for providing us fans with so much beautiful music for so many years, you'll always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace.
RIP JIm Make your rock and roll dream come true for you , we will miss you that is for sure, But we have your music and your words, and oh boy what words they are ..The music you brought to us, the stories told thru song and words.. love ya .. sad day
Man, I got Bat II when I was a kid, and it’s still to me, one of the best Albums. Jim was a genius, no doubt. It’s just too bad that not a lot of people know it. I mean, yes, there’s probably millions that do. But it’s not like how many know a stupid Katy Perry song or something like that, and that’s a shame. Music used to mean something
LEGEND!!!!!!...Thank you Jim for the music...someone did bless us with song and it was you ...R.I.P...by the way Bad For Good is one of the best albums ever made
A few years ago I compiled a list of my favourite songs of all time. 4 of the top ten were Jim Steinman compositions. I think that says it all. I hadn't seen this clip before and this also really impressed me because the couple can actually dance and dance well. Real nice change from twerking etc!
I was a high school kid when this came out. The album at least made it to Gold here in Canada. Lead singer on this track is actually Canadian Rory Dodd.
You always know a Jim steinman song when you hear it they are masterpieces each fan has there own faves but for me tonight is what it means to be young Reed em and weep, the future ain't what it used to be, safe sex, rockin roll dreams come through and left in the dark again where among his very songs the man may be gone but his classic music will live on forever, r. I. P Jim steinman
Jim Steinman wrote so many of my favourite songs, and 'Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young' by 'Fire Inc' from the soundtrack of the movie 'Streets Of Fire', along with 'Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through' and 'Left In The Dark Again' have to be my favourites. Loved his work with the band 'Pandora's Box' in the 1980s as well. Their album 'Original Sin' is one of my all time favourite albums. Thanks for all the great music Jim, you definitely blessed us when you gave us those songs. The beat is yours forever.
@@Bahama3ay I was lucky enough to see Jim steinmans bat out of hell the musical at the dominion theatre in London and a song I had never heard of till then is now one of my faves and that's what part of my body hurts the most I love it, a d despite the fact I am also a massive Celine Dion fan I believe Pandora's box version of its all coming back to me now is the better version
RIP Jim Steinman, this was always your song although I was a Meatloaf fan. You've left us too soon and have proved that the songs are sometimes stronger than the singers.
Saludos desde Costa Rica! El legendario Jim Steimann con un éxito de 1981 que jamás dejará de sonar. De lo mejor de la historia del rock y magnífico video con esos bailarines espectaculares.
Not a song writer… a composer of the highest quality. RIP Jim
The beat is yours forever. R.I.P.
So many people don’t know what an absolute genius he was composing all his songs and they don’t realize how many artists hits were written by him. Meatloaf and him in heaven, the dynamic duo together again.
Any day now we might have a total eclipse, That's if heaven can wait
Yes and always wrote the music and lyrics and orchestral arrangements himself, and often produced as well. Incredible genius.
@@johndunne6639 mais rock'n roll dreams come through n'est pas chanté par Jim Steinman mais par Rory Dodd. Rory Dodd était le chanteur studio de Steinman, il s'en servait beaucoup en tant que choriste avec sa voix de falsetto, mais il a également chanté des morceaux à la place de Meatloaf et bien sûr jouer les chœurs. Pour l'album bad for good Steinman n'avait pas la bonne voix pour cette chanson donc c'est Rory Dodd qui enregistre le chant à la place de Steinman. Malheureusement peux de personne le savent car Steinman a sorti son album en son propre nom en oubliant de notifier que la moitié de l'album et chanté principalement par Rory Dodd, en plus des chœurs qu'il jouait également. Rory Dodd intervient également sur les chansons de Bonnie Tyler qui sont produites et pour la plupart composées par Steinman. Rory Dodd et la voix en duo et de chœur sur Total éclipse of the heart, mais également sur beaucoup d'autres projets comme, Rebel without a clue ou il chante le refrain " hold me hold me in your arms " bien que Bonnie Tyler ne le mentionne jamais...
I always knew where the genius was. R.I.P, Jim and Marv.
@@localguidegoogle7869 good info there 👍 even i thought jim sang on total eclipse
This video is peak '80s -- dancers, electric guitar, moonscape, sunglasses -- even a falcon.
Peak *early 80s* - things moved on to stuff way trashier than this…
For all of us teenagers who loved you in the eighties. Thank you.
70s and 80s...so glad his work was turned into a musical before he died......
Every Jim Steinman song is like a stand alone arena rock symphony. His songs where just so big, big in sound, layers, production. Love them or hate them his songs have an undeniable signature. I can't think of another way to put it.
Was listening to Total Eclipse of The Heart and didn't realize he wrote it, then found out he also did stuff for Air Supply too. I already knew about Meatloaf of course. All the dots connected lol.
Agree agree agree.....
You interpreted the layers. Other artists may have sung his songs and added greater depth, but it took more artists and more depth to achieve the same, ultimately soul-touching, resonance. Love to his family.
Jim was some thing else what a song writer all those great songs that will for ever and the beautiful Album Covers l have a tree growing out in his honor and one for Meat loaf too not to far apart Phil Maguire meath lreland
R.I.P. Angel of Rock. You are now back to this place that you come from to give us the gift of a life after birth, a heaven on Earth, a hell of a night.
Heaven could not wait for this Angel of magical music any longer 😢😭😢
Amen
@@davidbloxham9920 🍻
RIP Jim Steinman. Thank you...For everything.
This was our teen anthem for a lot of us. My camp years 😢❤
What a tune. No one writes a ballad like Mr Steinman did. Rest well Jimmy.
Jim has blessed us with his genius RIP legend. Your music will live on
Yes.
Jim 😊😊your music forever in my heart RIP😢 your music is an Amazing job
RIP to his best friend Meatloaf
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RIPJim Steinman.
Thanks for writing the soundtrack of my youth.
This song meant more to me than you could ever imagine.
❤️
Mine too
He definitely blessed us when he gave us those songs.
I hear you, this was the soundtrack to my teens too 😥❤️
Amen
RIP Jim Steinman. You definitely blessed us when you gave us those songs. The beat is yours forever.
Despite what the critics said about him, he was a true genius and his music will live on forever. RIP, Jim.
What critics? This bloke rocked. Fark anyone who says otherwise.
Bonney Tyler, Meatloaf, jeez too many to mention. I could cheat and Google some more.
Umm yes , what critics?
Critics? Idiots, you mean!
@@xagtlyceline dion, air supply, and barry manilow all had top 10 hits written by jim.
Cierto?
This song is a Masterpiece....Rest in Peace Legend !!!
I agree.
@@noyoutakethatback, me too
その通り。
Don’t know where I’d be without your music, Jim. Rest In Peace.
Yes
Jim saved me my times with RIP Brother
Jim inspired me in my writing...changed my life.
Rock in Paradise, Mr. Steinman.
I play this song non-stop, weeping all the time. So sad, so devastated, so miserable. Such a huge loss for all of us. Jim, thank you so much for Music.
He made this song for you, to keep after he was gone... the beat is yours forever 🌹
Jim Steinman will never die.
Sang this In Memoriam at a karaoke show the day after he died..........it was bittersweet.
He may not have been the level of performer that Meatloaf, Air Supply, Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler, etc. were, but this man was easily one of the great pop rock songwriters of all time. He wasn't even necessarily the most prolific, but he crafted so many masterpieces that happened to be huge hits as well. Bat I and II will forever be remembered.
Rest In Peace, Jim.
The beat is yours forever
The beat is always new
And when you really need it the most
That’s when rock and roll dreams come through … for you…
All we can say is: Thank you for the music and rest in peace.
If my life was a movie, Jim Steinman provided the soundtrack. RIP you genius.
Yea he wrote so many songs for so many so called artists
Yet another true legend gone. Best songwriter ever. RIP, Mr. Steinman.
I had no idea there was a video for this. Very cool. R.I.P. Jim Steinman. 🌹 One of the greatest songwriters in Rock 'n' Roll history.
The genius behind "Bat Out of Hell". Thank you, and R.I.P.
RIP Jim, thank you for the legacy of tunes you left :(
Jim passed away... I cant believe. He was a master... We will not have another Jim Steinman anymore. Its over. RIP Jim. We loved you. You were the "blessed" that gave us those amazing songs 🙌. Go to the Gods of RocknRoll now. You made our Rock N Roll dreams come true... Thank you. We will miss you...😔😢🙌👏
Beautifully put 🥀
And just shy a year after we lost Jim, we lost Meatloaf.
Can always a Steinman song. Genius.
someone must have blessed us when he gave us theses songs
Possibly the Best UA-cam comment ever.
Yes and someone punished us with the video.
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Jim would have loved that statement 🍻🥃😅🏆
@@baylinkdashyt 🍻🍻here here
You can't run away forever
But there's nothing wrong with getting a good headstart
You want to shut out the night, you want to shut down the sun
You want to shut away the pieces of a broken heart
Think of how we'd lay down together
We'd be listening to the radio so loud and so strong
Every golden nugget coming like a gift of the gods
Someone must have blessed us when he gave us those songs
I treasure your love
I never want to lose it
You've been through the fires of hell
And I know you've got the ashes to prove it
I treasure your love
I want to show you how to use it
You've been through a lot of pain in the dirt
And I know you've got the scars to prove it
Remember everything that I told you
And I'm telling you again that it's true
When you're alone and afraid, and you're completely amazed
To find there's nothing anybody can do
(Keep on believing, and you'll discover baby)
There's always something magic
(There's always something magic)
There's always something new (new)
And when you really-really need it the most
That's when rock and roll dreams come through
The beat is yours forever
(The beat is yours forever)
The beat is always true (true)
And when you really-really need it the most
That's when rock and roll dreams come through, for you
Once upon a time was a backbeat
Once upon a time all the chords came to life
And the angels had guitars even before thay had wings
If you hold on to a you can get through the night
(Getting through the night)
I treasure your love (treasure your love)
I never want to lose it
You've been through the fires of hell
And I know you've got the ashes to prove it
I treasure your love
I want to show you how to use it
You've been through a lot of pain in the dirt
And I know you've got the scars to prove it
Remember everything that I told you
And I'm telling you again that it's true
You're never alone 'cause you can put on the phones
And let the drummer tell your heart what to do
(Keep on believing, and you'll discover baby)
There's always something magic
(There's always something magic)
There's always something new (new)
And when you really-really need it the most
That's when rock and roll dreams come through
The beat is yours forever
(The beat is yours forever)
The beat is always true (true)
And when you really-really need it the most
That's when rock and roll dreams come through, for you, yeah
Steinman is a true masterpiece. Thank You Jim for every Rock, n Roll dream....
Cliff Phillips
Shouldn’t you have thanked his parents? 😉
A legend gone but not forgotten
RIP to a legend. Jim Steinman 1947-2021
RIP Jim. You left a hell of a legacy!!
Jim wrote so many fabulous songs. This has always been my favourite. Plus the rock opera “Bat Out of Hell” making Meatloaf a great singing star. RIP Jim and Meat. We will miss you both forever.
To me Jim Steinman songs are just epic masterpieces that take you to another world. There was no one like him and never will be another. Should have received more news coverage. I loved the fact that he was an eccentric maniac! Never played it safe. R.I.P eternal Lost Boy....
well said
This song brings memories that are replaceable JIM THANK YOU REST AND WRITE
he wrote so many songs I love and I did not realize until many years later, this one, total eclipse of the heart, i'do anything for love, tonight is what is it means to be young, it's all coming back to me now, wonderful compose really a legend of the music
As long as rock music lives, so will Jim. RIP
This is purest nuggets of soft Rock gold.
"Someone must've blessed us when he gave us these songs" He did Jim. He really did.
Solomon must have blessed us.
I feel so lucky to have had this song back when I was 12
Rest in peace to one of my favorite songwriters.
Steinman must have blessed us when he gave us those songs. RIP.
Jims music made my 80s a better place and always takes me straight back there when I hear it. Long live the music .. thanks xxx
Oh man I waited for this song on the radio and recorded it on cassette tape-my mix. Man this song makes me feel soo good. Thank you for singing it!! You still rock it❤❤❤
1982: Jim Steinman wrote this for Meat Loaf to sing at the time, but the two split and Steinman owed CBS an album. So, he and his band went into the studio and recorded the "Bad for Good" LP without Meat. Meat's regular backup Rory Dodd stepped up and handled lead on this one. This cracked the Top 30 in '82. Ten years later, Meat and Jim had mended fences and recorded it again, with a new arrangement. It hit again.
Interesting, I always thought that Steinman sung this, it's disappointing after all these years to know that he didn't
@@redoz9768 I did too so you're not alone. Cool either way.
Red Oz
Likewise.
Anyhow, I MUCH prefer Mr. Loaf’s version.
Jim Steinman’s version peaked at number 32 in August 1981.
Loved him since a teen good memories .goose pimples music x🎉
Jim & Marvin Lee. Born together and died now together. My cryin can t stop
When singing this song, I now say "Steinman truly blessed us, when he gave us those songs...."
RIP Jim Steinman. Thank you for Blessing us with your songs.
Love your work Jim 🤙🎶
The lead dancer in this video was my very first ever male fantasy... just an exceptionally beautiful man
Matt Lattanzi
No lo puedo creer que después de tantos años vuelvo a escuchar este gran clásico 🎉🎉🎉🎉
made so many singers stars with his songwriting and its a real shame he didnt get the respect that deserves.this guy was a hit factory for meatloaf,bonnie tyler and celine dion just to name a few!
OMG I loved this song as a teen ! It brings me back.
I was 17 when this came out and so much in love with my first BF
Steinman is a freakin' legend!
Yes. He is a genius. This gives you something to think about.
Mmmmmmmmmmm... Rory Dodd? Correct me if I'm wrong
Yes he's a musical genius, but he's not well enough known to be called a legend. Sad to say, and with the downturn of music taste, that not likely to change.
RIP Jim! Thanks for the great music!
Rest in peace, Jim and Meat Loaf.
Thank you Jim Steinman for providing us fans with so much beautiful music for so many years, you'll always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace.
All his compositions are top class! Yet this song is my favorite! It speaks for itself!
RIP Jim. I've been playing everything you wrote for decades.
One of the greatest lyricists ever. Amazing use of the English language in a musical format.
RIP JIm Make your rock and roll dream come true for you , we will miss you that is for sure, But we have your music and your words, and oh boy what words they are ..The music you brought to us, the stories told thru song and words.. love ya .. sad day
I like his voice
I agree
Rory Dodd was one of the very best
Man, I got Bat II when I was a kid, and it’s still to me, one of the best Albums. Jim was a genius, no doubt. It’s just too bad that not a lot of people know it. I mean, yes, there’s probably millions that do. But it’s not like how many know a stupid Katy Perry song or something like that, and that’s a shame. Music used to mean something
Rip Jim steiman
Rock God. Someone blessed us when he gave us Jim Steinman (..and these songs). THANK YOU
LEGEND!!!!!!...Thank you Jim for the music...someone did bless us with song and it was you ...R.I.P...by the way Bad For Good is one of the best albums ever made
Legends never die
This sound will survive all.
What a talent
A few years ago I compiled a list of my favourite songs of all time. 4 of the top ten were Jim Steinman compositions. I think that says it all.
I hadn't seen this clip before and this also really impressed me because the couple can actually dance and dance well. Real nice change from twerking etc!
RIP to the Legend!! We will miss your genius 💔
RIP Jim. 'The Beat Is Yours Forever'
You wrote some of the greatest songs of all time. Rest in peace, Jim.
I was a high school kid when this came out. The album at least made it to Gold here in Canada. Lead singer on this track is actually Canadian Rory Dodd.
once upon a time.. all the POETS.. came to life. thanks, jim. xo
RIP both legends. Thank you for your art.
Happy Heavenly birthday, Jim. Our hearts still break missing you.
I treasure this song. I treasure Jim Steinman.
So talented, it's really sad, the beat is yours forever Jim. RIP.
really the best version
I agree!
My favourite song of all time. Loved it from the first time I ever heard it, and it never gets old. Absolutely brilliant.
From this day forward, you and your songs have become immortal, Jim. Rest in Peace.
You always know a Jim steinman song when you hear it they are masterpieces each fan has there own faves but for me tonight is what it means to be young Reed em and weep, the future ain't what it used to be, safe sex, rockin roll dreams come through and left in the dark again where among his very songs the man may be gone but his classic music will live on forever, r. I. P Jim steinman
Jim Steinman wrote so many of my favourite songs, and 'Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young' by 'Fire Inc' from the soundtrack of the movie 'Streets Of Fire', along with 'Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through' and 'Left In The Dark Again' have to be my favourites. Loved his work with the band 'Pandora's Box' in the 1980s as well. Their album 'Original Sin' is one of my all time favourite albums. Thanks for all the great music Jim, you definitely blessed us when you gave us those songs. The beat is yours forever.
@@Bahama3ay I was lucky enough to see Jim steinmans bat out of hell the musical at the dominion theatre in London and a song I had never heard of till then is now one of my faves and that's what part of my body hurts the most I love it, a d despite the fact I am also a massive Celine Dion fan I believe Pandora's box version of its all coming back to me now is the better version
I'll treasure your songs Jim....
Jim will never be forgotten all you have to do is press play
RIP Jim Steinman, this was always your song although I was a Meatloaf fan. You've left us too soon and have proved that the songs are sometimes stronger than the singers.
R.I.P.
Legendary music left for all eternity.
Great singer and songwriter, RlP Jim
Thank you Jim for giving us an escape from our dreary reality... 🖤
What a beautiful video ... Pure, Innocent, Sensual ...!! Everything...
The sisters of mercy knew this guy was a genius and that means a lot to me
rip jim steinman angel of rock absolute geniusz hi song
Saludos desde Costa Rica! El legendario Jim Steimann con un éxito de 1981 que jamás dejará de sonar. De lo mejor de la historia del rock y magnífico video con esos bailarines espectaculares.
R.I.P. Jim Steinman. The love soundtracks of my teenage years.
Amazing songwriter and legend of Lynbrook , L.I. RIP Jim.
God giving the gift of music to Adam and Eve.😎
Bad for good was one of my fav albums...this bloke was such a part of my musical journey growing up.