I work with a lot of the "Under 30" crowd and they often seem perplexed when I mention a classic artist passing-on. It's hard to explain to them how, once upon a time, there was SO MUCH music out there.... that hundreds of artists got lost in the quagmire. Infinitely talented but just couldn't reach the top - much of it due to some record labels not having national distribution. It was after all a time when you had to go to a store and physically purchase a tangible item. Many of these artists/performers/entertainers were the soundtracks of our lives. I'm not saddened by the passing.... although I have to admit.... I got pretty misty when Uncle Meat died. I had literally spoken to him just days prior and he sounded and seemed in good spirits following yet another back surgery. But no.... not saddened by the passing..... I'm saddened by the fact that nobody seems to be stepping up to fill these peoples shoes. There will never be another Elvis; another Michael Jackson; another Buddy Holly; another Meat Loaf. These people rose to the top amidst incredible odds and competition. Taylor Swift cannot compare. She's maybe slightly above average; but she's standard board of fair. If she were around in the 1970's.... I doubt she'd have been Top 40. It's easy to rise to the top when there's no competition. "An Era is Over".... Real, Good music has been dead almost 40 years now. The 1990's killed music. Grunge was terrible. Rap has taken a dire, sour, dark turn. Rock is dead. Punk is dead. R&B and Soul music are long gone. Actual groups have completely disappeared. Country .... shy of maybe that Oliver Anthony character.... has gotten too commercial.... too countrypolitan.... it's lost it's roots because.... few people actually grow up in destitute poverty anymore. You can't sing about dirt floors and doing laundry by hand if you never experienced that before. You've got to pay your dues if you wanna sing the blues....
Love this song, probably my favourite Jim Steinman composition. Most beautiful love song ever written, there are no words that can describe its brilliance. Meat Loaf’s voice singing it on Bat out of hell is astonishing , in the emotion it evokes. The piano is beautiful as well. Rest In Peace Jim Steinman, I am thankful for the legacy of masterpieces that you left behind. They will last forever, and I will enjoy them always.
I had the privilege of hearing Jim sing this endlessly in the days before he reached the "big time". It was beautiful but it didn't seem like such a big deal then--now omg--it seems epic and I so wish he had recorded it. I can't say for sure that he didn't ....
@@spacepunk2001 we can but hope that somewhere stuffed into a crate such a golden nugget exists. For you at least that mental recording exists in your memories x
@@spacepunk2001 Wow so awesome, your memories of Jim singing this must be so wonderful. I love Meat Loaf’s voice on BOOH singing this beautiful song, it really is the best song that showcases his voice at its best. I too hope someone, somewhere finds a “golden nugget “recording of Jim singing For Crying Out Loud. I quite enjoy Jim’s singing and would cherish it. 😀
Musical genius and I don't use that lightly. His songs are relatable, filled with passion, and it reaches down into the deepest recesses of your soul! Rock in Peace Jim!
Really? Do you have a source for that? I can imagine them saying that but this one isn’t my vote for top 3 Steinman songs… rhyming “chilly California wind” with “chilly California sand” never sat right with me lol
@@Whateverwhoification I did at the time, I should have taken note, but if I recall both were from video interviews, not easy to search back on for specific words.... but a quick search came up with this from Meat Loaf "By the way, I will argue with anyone that wants to argue with me on this point: I dare them. “Crying Out Loud” is the best love song in history. Please come and argue with me on this point. I’ll take you down every time" - Rolling Stone 23 April 2021 ua-cam.com/video/XtkXYKYGQJU/v-deo.html&lc=Ugy4MmbS1Hk54Obv6Rd4AaABAg.9YxF-xyDfte9ukJpk2v7iu
@@Whateverwhoification and as for that specific lyric, Steinman claims it was part of his favourite lyric on the album. ua-cam.com/video/7kg7rzSVoxE/v-deo.html
My first concert experience was at 15 at Brisbane Festival Hall and the "Bat Outta Hell" tour.Jim and Meat both came out on the back of 2 roaring Harleys in full leathers. Jim and Meat forever have my "Rock and Roll Virginity "
Jim Steinman is one of the most approachable talented musicians and writer of musicals that will ever live and he will go down in history and his music will live on through future decades to come. thank you Jim Steinman for all the musical moments that picked me up in times of woe. i do wish that he had released more albums than just Bad For Good
Jim Steinmans songs were my child hood. His songs helped me through a rough upbringing. All I can say is, now you have your wings, with God's chior you will sing, because you're an angel in heaven. Thank you for your songs.
Jim Steinman wrote a LOT of the songs recorded by various bands from the 70s-90s... "Making Love Out of Nothing At All" (Air Supply), "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (Bonnie Tyler), "No Matter What" (Boyzone), "Original Sin" (Taylor Dayne), "Holding Out for a Hero" (Bonnie Tyler), "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (Celine Dion), "More" (Sisters of Mercy), and of course, the plethora of songs performed by Meat Loaf.
@@chrisperry8192 Nope. This guy is excellent. But Rory is in another realm altogether. Rory would sing it EXACTLY as Jim would, except with a much richer voice!
Jim Steinman is in my view one of the best composers / songwriters. In his songs he changes speed, ritme, volume, melody (end it never bores), instrumental arrangements and his lyrics to think about are endless. He will rest in peace but his music will stay for ever!
I listen to the song. I've been staring at the screen for 10 minutes trying to come up with a poetic goodbye and I can't find it all I can say is rock on Jimmy may you rule your best version of the afterlife
One of the best songs by one of the best composers of all time. May you keep rocking in heaven and thank you for your gargantuan talent you so graciously shared with us. The singer is Christopher Walken! For those wondering who the singer is (or maybe don't believe me), google Kid Champion by Jim Steinman. You're welcome.
The singer is Jim himself buddy. Thanks for the google info, I did go check it out. Maybe you should go check it out again a read it properly pal. An you’re welcome too.
This is not Jim, or me, or Rory, or Kim, or Andre, or Barry Manilow. They hired someone to be the voice of "Kid Champion"--and I can't remember who it was. Definitely none of the former list.
@@NeovenatorRex I would guess its Kim Melford..who Jim preferred. Meat Loaf talks about the only time he fell out with Jim was over this song and 'someone' who sang it
Might be Andre de Shields singing lead. He sang this song before Meat ever did. You can unmistakingly hear Jim singing backup on the "But most of all"'s at the end.
No I heard Andre sing this many many times. This guy is very good--but Andre was cosmic. Just a shame he didn't record it. Stronger than even Meat Loaf, in my opinion.
The early version of I would do anything for love, some funeral for a friend, some phantom, the gates of heaven, the brave song, you better believe it, incredible the musical genius god gave that man. It's nice he defined it for himself. Rest in peace.
If you do no Jim Steinmans not so famous work (his "Bad for Good" album as well as his "Original Sin" by Pandora's Box), you will know, how he loved recycling his unknown material and turn it into hits for someone else. At the beginning of this song you have the "...Toll a bell for the broken hearted..." part on Pandoras Box's "The Future ain't what it used to be", which Meatloaf covered on Bat III. The chord progrssion at the beginning of "More then you deserve" was also reused as "The Future ain't what it used to be's" chorus. Also "Stark Raving Love's" intro was copied onto Bonnie Tyler's "I Need a Hero", and this is all just the tip of the iceberg...
Nothing wrong with recycling lyrics etc. Most artist use stuff they have written before, many years later. Steinman is a legend and it'll only be when he's gone that most people will then admire the legacy of music he's left behind. Such an underrated songwriter
This is the beauty of Steinman music. The more time you invest into it the more reoccurring motifs and features you'll notice. It makes his work very stylistically memorable.
Jim’s music cannot be viewed episodically. It’s all one body of work with checkpoints. It’s purposely self-referencing... it’s also not insulting. In other words, one doesn’t need to know all of the material to enjoy it... but if you do know it all, look out!
its good to hear how jim would have sung it, but in all respect i have heard 2 songs that jims produced and sung that meatloaf has sung as well, unfortunately for this song i think meat puts a fair bit more of grunt and power into the song that makes you wanna stand up, cry, shout and sing with him. My score 1 - 1
Didn't want to go through all the comments....it's Kim Milford? Not sure if someone said so yet. He worked with Meatloaf in the Rocky Horror Show alongside Tim Curry. He tourned and recorded with the Jeff Beck Group.
If American Idol existed in those days, young Jimmy would have killed them. Pretty voice! Meat took it that Operatic level. A great song works in EVERY genre. Anyone want to collaborate on a Reggae version? It WOULD work!
@slotwinski1414 That is an interesting video. I had seen the clip of just Steinman's part. Hearing the other comments were good. I posted my own cover of "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad." Personally, I love hearing these demos without a lot of production. They distill the songs down to their essence. If a song sounds good stripped down like this, then it's the song that sounds good, not the production that salvages a not-so-good song.
Listen to the album Bad for Good... Jim recorded this album himself after Meatloaf backed out when he lost hs voice and could not sing. I think you'll come to the conclusion that the singer on this demo is indeed Jim Steinman.
On "Bad for Good" Steinman sang half or so of the songs and Rory Dodd sang the rest and provided backup vocals for all. I'm pretty familiar with both voices and this doesn't sound like either. Dodd is more raspy and stronger than this singer, I don't think this is Rory Dodd singing. And Steiman isn't nearly as precise and doesn't have even close to the range of whoever this singer is.
+MrZedblade I was just gonna write the exact same answer. You are 100% correct. However, let me add that Steinman's voice to us Steinmaniacs is clearly identifiable at the end of the song where several singers repeast "but most of all". My guess, it was a live recording and all singing musicians (Steinman on piano) lent their voices for this little background vocal lick.
As both Christopher Walken (yes) and Alan Rosenberg both played the leads of Kid Champion, could either of them be the vocalist? Also it's amazing and criminal that Steinman's musical projects never amounted to more than workshops or singular performances; and we only got jukebox musicals after the fact. On one hand, he was able to recycle the material for some great albums, but on the other he should have been an Andrew Lloyd Webber.
@@paulcooper3410 this was a year ago, so gaining more info over the year i think this is another singer. In my opinion it sounds very much like Steinman, listening to his album "Bad for Good". Go check it out and see what you think
R.I.P Jim Steinman. And yeah, I'm really crying out load today. We love and miss you, forever!
A rare man who mad me cry from the first time I listened to his passionate expressions of angst and loss.
part of me.
@@TruthrConsequences which first time?
I made this music video for Jim right after he died. It felt like he was whispering to me. ua-cam.com/video/Bzw99CIHMlg/v-deo.html
I will keep listening to old Jim Steinman demos forever.
RIP Jim Steinman, you were a legendary songwriter.
The world cried out loud in pain
An Era is over, sleep well, my friend.
I work with a lot of the "Under 30" crowd and they often seem perplexed when I mention a classic artist passing-on. It's hard to explain to them how, once upon a time, there was SO MUCH music out there.... that hundreds of artists got lost in the quagmire. Infinitely talented but just couldn't reach the top - much of it due to some record labels not having national distribution. It was after all a time when you had to go to a store and physically purchase a tangible item. Many of these artists/performers/entertainers were the soundtracks of our lives. I'm not saddened by the passing.... although I have to admit.... I got pretty misty when Uncle Meat died. I had literally spoken to him just days prior and he sounded and seemed in good spirits following yet another back surgery. But no.... not saddened by the passing..... I'm saddened by the fact that nobody seems to be stepping up to fill these peoples shoes. There will never be another Elvis; another Michael Jackson; another Buddy Holly; another Meat Loaf. These people rose to the top amidst incredible odds and competition.
Taylor Swift cannot compare. She's maybe slightly above average; but she's standard board of fair. If she were around in the 1970's.... I doubt she'd have been Top 40. It's easy to rise to the top when there's no competition.
"An Era is Over".... Real, Good music has been dead almost 40 years now. The 1990's killed music. Grunge was terrible. Rap has taken a dire, sour, dark turn. Rock is dead. Punk is dead. R&B and Soul music are long gone. Actual groups have completely disappeared. Country .... shy of maybe that Oliver Anthony character.... has gotten too commercial.... too countrypolitan.... it's lost it's roots because.... few people actually grow up in destitute poverty anymore. You can't sing about dirt floors and doing laundry by hand if you never experienced that before. You've got to pay your dues if you wanna sing the blues....
Jim steinman is a underated composer
I'd really wouldn't say underrated
+Michal Motyčka Obscure?
His work certainly isn't underrated, people just don't know his name.
Yes everyone was listening to overrated 70s shit & totally ignored Jim Steinman they must be tone deaf!!! Lol
Not by me he's not🤔
Steinman was a great soul and composer, may he rest in peace.
Love this song, probably my favourite Jim Steinman composition. Most beautiful love song ever written, there are no words that can describe its brilliance. Meat Loaf’s voice singing it on Bat out of hell is astonishing , in the emotion it evokes. The piano is beautiful as well. Rest In Peace Jim Steinman, I am thankful for the legacy of masterpieces that you left behind. They will last forever, and I will enjoy them always.
MEATLOAF VERISON IS BETTER TODD GOIT THE PHILMOIC ORCHESTRA NAD MEAT VOICE BBUT RORY DODS DID GET HELL OF A TRY YES
Jim Steinman forever a legend! RIP 1947-2021
the man is genius
Understatement
Just in case anyone is interested, if you google, kid champion jim steinman, you will find the entire 45 minute album in the video section. Cheers.
It's a tragedy that this was never recorded in Jim's own voice. The greatest love song ever written IMHO.
I had the privilege of hearing Jim sing this endlessly in the days before he reached the "big time". It was beautiful but it didn't seem like such a big deal then--now omg--it seems epic and I so wish he had recorded it. I can't say for sure that he didn't ....
@@spacepunk2001 we can but hope that somewhere stuffed into a crate such a golden nugget exists. For you at least that mental recording exists in your memories x
@@spacepunk2001 Wow so awesome, your memories of Jim singing this must be so wonderful. I love Meat Loaf’s voice on BOOH singing this beautiful song, it really is the best song that showcases his voice at its best. I too hope someone, somewhere finds a “golden nugget “recording of Jim singing For Crying Out Loud. I quite enjoy Jim’s singing and would cherish it. 😀
@@spacepunk2001 I want to believe/pretend this is Jim! ua-cam.com/video/xTp4yOmduuo/v-deo.html
@@spacepunk2001 When did Jim tranform this into the rock epic on the BOOH album? Did Todd have any influence on that?
This is the greatest song ever written! I cry every single time I hear it. Whether it by Jim or Meat Loaf
yep absoutely so emotiomal song
A once in a lifetime song writer who songs touches your soul gone but will always be remembered Heaven can no longer wait
Musical genius and I don't use that lightly. His songs are relatable, filled with passion, and it reaches down into the deepest recesses of your soul! Rock in Peace Jim!
And they had a priceless sense of humor.
Great voice
Great composer
Great piano player
Wow, just wow. If Jim Steinman released this as a single I’m sure it would’ve been a hit. I really like his version!
Both Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman described this song as Jim's masterpiece, neither this or Meat's version gets enough notice given to it.
no this isn't the masterpiece
Really? Do you have a source for that? I can imagine them saying that but this one isn’t my vote for top 3 Steinman songs… rhyming “chilly California wind” with “chilly California sand” never sat right with me lol
@@Whateverwhoification I did at the time, I should have taken note, but if I recall both were from video interviews, not easy to search back on for specific words.... but a quick search came up with this from Meat Loaf "By the way, I will argue with anyone that wants to argue with me on this point: I dare them. “Crying Out Loud” is the best love song in history. Please come and argue with me on this point. I’ll take you down every time" - Rolling Stone 23 April 2021 ua-cam.com/video/XtkXYKYGQJU/v-deo.html&lc=Ugy4MmbS1Hk54Obv6Rd4AaABAg.9YxF-xyDfte9ukJpk2v7iu
@@Whateverwhoification and as for that specific lyric, Steinman claims it was part of his favourite lyric on the album. ua-cam.com/video/7kg7rzSVoxE/v-deo.html
@@Whateverwhoification at 15:55ish He describes "For Crying Out Loud" his favourite song on Bat Out of Hell. ua-cam.com/video/J7fJFbsPD9s/v-deo.html
Such genius...... gone far too soon! Love you both, Jim and Meatloaf!
The steel guitar is giving this such a country vibe and I am digging it!!!
My first concert experience was at 15 at Brisbane Festival Hall and the "Bat Outta Hell" tour.Jim and Meat both came out on the back of 2 roaring Harleys in full leathers.
Jim and Meat forever have my "Rock and Roll Virginity "
He was a delightful, funny, friendly, talented fellow.
Jim Steinman is an absolute legend.
Jim Steinman is one of the most approachable talented musicians and writer of musicals that will ever live and he will go down in history and his music will live on through future decades to come. thank you Jim Steinman for all the musical moments that picked me up in times of woe.
i do wish that he had released more albums than just Bad For Good
The best love song ever written from an amazing song writer. R.I.P Jim 🤘
Jim Steinmans songs were my child hood. His songs helped me through a rough upbringing. All I can say is, now you have your wings, with God's chior you will sing, because you're an angel in heaven. Thank you for your songs.
Interesting to hear the early form of this epic classic
Jim Steinman wrote a LOT of the songs recorded by various bands from the 70s-90s... "Making Love Out of Nothing At All" (Air Supply), "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (Bonnie Tyler), "No Matter What" (Boyzone), "Original Sin" (Taylor Dayne), "Holding Out for a Hero" (Bonnie Tyler), "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (Celine Dion), "More" (Sisters of Mercy), and of course, the plethora of songs performed by Meat Loaf.
His total body of work is around 175-180 tracks (if we count alternate versions of songs and ignore Tanz Der Vampire)
...and Left In The Dark for Barbara Streisand. 💜
And the Rock and Wrestling theme that later became Ravishing
Jim Steinman....one of the greatest songwriters born....sure going to miss you....
Talking of love songs, I think this is the ultimate.
How much more can a man open his heart?
I adore this arrangement! It seems more youthful and innocent.
Rest In Peace Jim and thank you
Legends don’t die
Legendary songs live forever
The old Levis Jim. Songwriter to be. One and only legend. Thanks sir for getting me through the tough times
Beutiful voice. some much talente in one person. He is a gifted composer and musician
It's not Jim singing.
I think it’s Rory Dodd
@@chrisperry8192 Nope. This guy is excellent. But Rory is in another realm altogether. Rory would sing it EXACTLY as Jim would, except with a much richer voice!
@@chrisperry8192 No, Rory says it wasn't him. The singer remains unidentified.
what an interesting take. very pure
Jim is the sound track to my teenage years
circles in the night couldn’t have said it better myself
The best song EVER!! Even Meat Loaf affirmed that! Sung by Meat Loaf in his best times this song is unbeatable!!
Jim Steinman is in my view one of the best composers / songwriters. In his songs he changes speed, ritme, volume, melody (end it never bores), instrumental arrangements and his lyrics to think about are endless. He will rest in peace but his music will stay for ever!
He should’ve released this version as a single!
One of the greatest songs ever written.
RIP JS 💜
it's the sound of his voice. but his timing and the instrumental in the song the words it's pretty damn good
I listen to the song. I've been staring at the screen for 10 minutes trying to come up with a poetic goodbye and I can't find it all I can say is rock on Jimmy may you rule your best version of the afterlife
Jim wrote it himself: Heaven Can Wait
Just heard this version and I love it.
Beautiful so gifted a true genius
Bless you and thank you for your beautiful
Music xx
The coda for this song is probably my favourite Steinman moment
RiP Jim. The tank full of time ran out but the beat goes on forever
Jim Steinman is the god of composers
Your heart is my heart JIM Surfs up is One of the best of songs that could ever exist next to the bay city rollers la belle jenne
FYI, Rory Dodd sang Surf's Up on Bad for Good record, not Jim Steinman :-)
Thank you for your beautiful music. RIP💔
Happy Birthday, Jim! I love you so so much!
One of the best songs by one of the best composers of all time. May you keep rocking in heaven and thank you for your gargantuan talent you so graciously shared with us. The singer is Christopher Walken! For those wondering who the singer is (or maybe don't believe me), google Kid Champion by Jim Steinman. You're welcome.
The singer is Jim himself buddy.
Thanks for the google info, I did go check it out. Maybe you should go check it out again a read it properly pal.
An you’re welcome too.
The reprise sounds like Walken. This, I have no idea, but it's not Jim.
THIS is JIM STEINMAN singing. YEESH
This is not Jim, or me, or Rory, or Kim, or Andre, or Barry Manilow. They hired someone to be the voice of "Kid Champion"--and I can't remember who it was. Definitely none of the former list.
I had no idea Jim could sing so well. Jim and Meat were magic together.
Have you heard Jim’s album called “Bad for Good”?
@Stefano Pavone I agree he wasn't as bad as the critics claimed, but this demo isn't Jim singing. I don't know who it is, but it isn't Jim Steinman.
Guinness, pure brilliance!
No
Love love love, ty!
never heard this one before. steinman at his best.
This is so interesting! Never heard this demo before
I don't care who sings it ..its a classic
Does anyone know who sings it?
Or is it completely unknown ?
@@NeovenatorRex I would guess its Kim Melford..who Jim preferred. Meat Loaf talks about the only time he fell out with Jim was over this song and 'someone' who sang it
@@geoffreynicholson1477 That's the best explaination I've heard so far ... it makes so much sense
I didn’t know Jimmy wrote this awesome song but I should have it has his touch all over it
RIP Jimmy you were a genius
Miss you for all time 💗
Might be Andre de Shields singing lead. He sang this song before Meat ever did. You can unmistakingly hear Jim singing backup on the "But most of all"'s at the end.
No I heard Andre sing this many many times. This guy is very good--but Andre was cosmic. Just a shame he didn't record it. Stronger than even Meat Loaf, in my opinion.
@@spacepunk2001 Honored to get a response from the mighty Barry Keating. Thanks for the inside scoop, Barry, and may your pal RIP.
@@spacepunk2001 Andre is still alive and has amazing energy. Someone needs to see if he has a recording or if he would go in and record it now.
The early version of I would do anything for love, some funeral for a friend, some phantom, the gates of heaven, the brave song, you better believe it, incredible the musical genius god gave that man. It's nice he defined it for himself. Rest in peace.
I love Jim
Just enjoy it no need to analyze a pure classic. No matter who the artist is.
Well said.
LOVE IT!!
Jim Steinman was a great songwriter and producer.
I like the more country sound this version has
Yes very John denver like👍
I prefer the country take on Two Outta Three. I think this works better in the Bat album form with the orchestra etc - gives it a huge sense of power
what a legend!
If you do no Jim Steinmans not so famous work (his "Bad for Good" album as well as his "Original Sin" by Pandora's Box), you will know, how he loved recycling his unknown material and turn it into hits for someone else. At the beginning of this song you have the "...Toll a bell for the broken hearted..." part on Pandoras Box's "The Future ain't what it used to be", which Meatloaf covered on Bat III. The chord progrssion at the beginning of "More then you deserve" was also reused as "The Future ain't what it used to be's" chorus.
Also "Stark Raving Love's" intro was copied onto Bonnie Tyler's "I Need a Hero", and this is all just the tip of the iceberg...
That is CORRECT...SIR!!!! :-)
Its his musical background yeah. He loves the continuing refrain stuff
Nothing wrong with recycling lyrics etc. Most artist use stuff they have written before, many years later. Steinman is a legend and it'll only be when he's gone that most people will then admire the legacy of music he's left behind. Such an underrated songwriter
This is the beauty of Steinman music. The more time you invest into it the more reoccurring motifs and features you'll notice. It makes his work very stylistically memorable.
Jim’s music cannot be viewed episodically. It’s all one body of work with checkpoints. It’s purposely self-referencing... it’s also not insulting. In other words, one doesn’t need to know all of the material to enjoy it... but if you do know it all, look out!
I like that it has a country sound to it. And I like it’s so different from Meat Loaf’s version.
Whg didn't any country music stars record this? This is a great as a country song!
Can hear some early “the future ain’t what it used to be” in the intro
I was thinking 'Seize the night'...but let's face it, Jim's songs always had musical and lyrical callbacks (and premonitions) to his other songs. \m/
its good to hear how jim would have sung it, but in all respect i have heard 2 songs that jims produced and sung that meatloaf has sung as well, unfortunately for this song i think meat puts a fair bit more of grunt and power into the song that makes you wanna stand up, cry, shout and sing with him. My score 1 - 1
Todd Rundgren really deserves a big thank you for what he did with this song
Did he? Or had Jim evolved it into rock and rock form by then?
Both
Greatest writer
Brilliant
Shame this track is not available to buy
Didn't want to go through all the comments....it's Kim Milford? Not sure if someone said so yet. He worked with Meatloaf in the Rocky Horror Show alongside Tim Curry. He tourned and recorded with the Jeff Beck Group.
Yeah, someone above said he thought it was Kim Melford.
never forget you xxxx
Steinman was -- IS -- a giant.
@1976REDRYDER Many of Steinman's songs would make great country songs.
What was with his country slant? Never heard these demos before. Interesting
I love it
rgis very good b ut the genius of todd the bat is simply amazing unbeatble greatest love song ever
Amen to that
If American Idol existed in those days, young Jimmy would have killed them. Pretty voice! Meat took it that Operatic level. A great song works in EVERY genre. Anyone want to collaborate on a Reggae version? It WOULD work!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
RIP Jimmy.
@slotwinski1414 That is an interesting video. I had seen the clip of just Steinman's part. Hearing the other comments were good. I posted my own cover of "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad." Personally, I love hearing these demos without a lot of production. They distill the songs down to their essence. If a song sounds good stripped down like this, then it's the song that sounds good, not the production that salvages a not-so-good song.
Listen to the album Bad for Good... Jim recorded this album himself after Meatloaf backed out when he lost hs voice and could not sing. I think you'll come to the conclusion that the singer on this demo is indeed Jim Steinman.
On "Bad for Good" Steinman sang half or so of the songs and Rory Dodd sang the rest and provided backup vocals for all. I'm pretty familiar with both voices and this doesn't sound like either. Dodd is more raspy and stronger than this singer, I don't think this is Rory Dodd singing. And Steiman isn't nearly as precise and doesn't have even close to the range of whoever this singer is.
+MrZedblade
I was just gonna write the exact same answer. You are 100% correct.
However, let me add that Steinman's voice to us Steinmaniacs is clearly identifiable at the end of the song where several singers repeast "but most of all". My guess, it was a live recording and all singing musicians (Steinman on piano) lent their voices for this little background vocal lick.
THIS IS A NICE VERSION, BUT IT DOESN'T MAKE FEEL THE SAME THAT MEAT LOAF DOES, HE REALLY MAKES ME FEEL "IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE..."
With meats vision for acting out the song that came out of a brain like Jim's. There is no match in the music world
As both Christopher Walken (yes) and Alan Rosenberg both played the leads of Kid Champion, could either of them be the vocalist? Also it's amazing and criminal that Steinman's musical projects never amounted to more than workshops or singular performances; and we only got jukebox musicals after the fact. On one hand, he was able to recycle the material for some great albums, but on the other he should have been an Andrew Lloyd Webber.
This is one of the BEST MEATLOAF tunes ever!
RIP Jim and Meat. Together again.
Jimbo was a great song writer for Ceolin Dion, And the I need a Hero singer
There are a few out there, Kansas, Jeff Lynn and ELO
Pure country
Now I know what an alternate universe John Denver rock star would sound like.
so maybe BAT OUT OF NASHVILLE could have worked? I'm used to this song being orchestral but this is nice
Wow
Who is actually singing here?
It is an awesome version of the song equal to Meat Loaf's. Very different but awesome!!
This is Jim Steinman singing
@@thegrouche how do you know?
@@paulcooper3410 this was a year ago, so gaining more info over the year i think this is another singer. In my opinion it sounds very much like Steinman, listening to his album "Bad for Good". Go check it out and see what you think
Sounds like Rory Dodd who also sang “Surf’s Up” and “R&R Dreams Come Through”
@@captainkane1984 Some people claimed that, but others are sure it wasn't him
If his only talent was appropriating tired cliches in pursuit of auditory art... then that ALONE, was enough!
Is it just me, or do the opening piano notes sound a lot like Midnight Serenade?
This is just as good as the Meat Loaf recording! :D
(Except for the "for X and Y I Z you..." part. I like Meat Loaf better there.)