Jim Steinman talks about 'Heaven Can Wait'

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  • Опубліковано 3 кві 2009
  • In this clip, Jim Steinman talks about the song "Heaven Can Wait," then plays an instrumental version. (c) 2002. Uploaded with permission.

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  • @NeovenatorRex
    @NeovenatorRex 3 роки тому +42

    Heaven waited for him for 73 years. RIP Jim Steinman

    • @traqnsavov822
      @traqnsavov822 3 роки тому +2

      I heard, and I was very sad, but you know what, man is gone, but his music is eternal.... Rock'n'roll dream becomes true!!

    • @summermcpherson8209
      @summermcpherson8209 2 роки тому +4

      And Heaven waited for Meat Loaf for 74 years.

  • @robbiemontgomery581
    @robbiemontgomery581 3 роки тому +28

    RIP Jim, thanks for all those wonderful songs X

  • @doltbezoar
    @doltbezoar 2 роки тому +13

    One of the finest composers ever.

  • @halkzorx
    @halkzorx 3 роки тому +13

    Heaven couldn't wait any longer....RIP Jim.

  • @jameshoey303
    @jameshoey303 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you Jim for the joy you gave to the world... your music lives in hearts ...you enriched us and gave us gift of real value...you opened our eyes....thank you is not really enough..:

  • @xGaLoSx
    @xGaLoSx 5 років тому +25

    The ability to create melodies like that amazes me.

  • @peterwroberts4379
    @peterwroberts4379 3 роки тому +9

    Without shame without fear I can clearly say this and songs by the great man saved my youth elevated my soul and gave me hope I shall abide

  • @AshArcher
    @AshArcher 14 років тому +23

    This man is a songwriting genius!

  • @jacoposcaccinipianist
    @jacoposcaccinipianist 3 роки тому +12

    Rip Jim you were a true Master!

  • @geekofnature2973
    @geekofnature2973 3 роки тому +10

    Gone are the days where songwriters wrote music that made you feel things. They don't make music like they used to. Cheers Jim!

  • @ingeforman6140
    @ingeforman6140 Рік тому +2

    Oh I wish he make a dvd just playing piano on his songs

  • @KellieHorn13
    @KellieHorn13 15 років тому +26

    I agree with you. They did fantastic work together. This is One of the most beautiful songs. The Melody may be simple but the meaning of the words is any thing simple

  • @Tinhamodic
    @Tinhamodic 5 років тому +16

    I remembering listening to this when I was young, and it reminded me of my mortality. Now that I'm much older, even more so than ever. Thank you for a beautiful song JS!

    • @davewebster5120
      @davewebster5120 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah, me too. Progression and finding happiness. I started to like hanging out on earth.

  • @ilikedonuts5763
    @ilikedonuts5763 2 роки тому +4

    "Heaven Can Wait" my favorite song ever!!

  • @MsYahngsCafe
    @MsYahngsCafe 5 років тому +15

    One of my favorite Jim Steinman songs. So happy to see a video of him playing it!

  • @RunnerInPeoria
    @RunnerInPeoria 9 років тому +14

    The talent amazes me. Playing, writing and producing music to Jim Steinman is like me brushing my teeth or combing my hair - simply natural.

  • @adrianag1047
    @adrianag1047 2 роки тому +2

    Heaven has turned richer now...you and Meat are there together. What an eternal treat for all there...

  • @Tinhamodic
    @Tinhamodic 2 роки тому +18

    RIP Meat Loaf. Perfect song to play in your honor. The Universe remembers!

  • @johnnyM809
    @johnnyM809 8 років тому +61

    Best song on Bat out of Hell in my opinion

    • @johncarrasco3821
      @johncarrasco3821 7 років тому +4

      i totally agree

    • @715michala
      @715michala 4 роки тому +7

      Utter brilliance! Could be played at a wedding or funeral .genius

    • @Tetelestai17
      @Tetelestai17 3 роки тому +3

      Agreed!

    • @johncrowther4328
      @johncrowther4328 3 роки тому +3

      Yes top notch first class quality song really beautiful probably my favorite on the album too

  • @aldoa.a.a.6703
    @aldoa.a.a.6703 3 роки тому +4

    heaven could not wait any longer for you jim and may you rest in the beds of heaven gone but never forgotten.

  • @duder6666
    @duder6666 12 років тому +9

    Jim Steinman has wicked style, theres no one else like him. Hes definately one of a kind.

  • @summermcpherson8209
    @summermcpherson8209 2 роки тому +2

    I'm not surprised he said the song is like a lullaby; it's on my bedtime songs playlist.

  • @CrueLoaf
    @CrueLoaf 12 років тому +13

    Beautiful song! It's the end of everything...chaos...but the beauty is still there.
    And all our parents have fled...

  • @blasabb
    @blasabb 14 років тому +9

    Ohhhhhh my god! This is music at it´s best. That man sure knows how to make good music.

  • @ConkerTS
    @ConkerTS 8 місяців тому

    My favourite ever song, it just speaks so clearly of the tragedy of being seperated from the one you love, but also of the beauty of having known that wonderful person who you now miss so much.
    An eternal classic.

  • @kungfunewfie555
    @kungfunewfie555 2 роки тому +3

    rock the afterlife jimmy like you did this life . wish you were still here

  • @traqnsavov822
    @traqnsavov822 9 років тому +14

    At best composer. Jim, we love you...

  • @keithlawrence5294
    @keithlawrence5294 3 роки тому +6

    Modern Mozart Rest in Peace Jim (heaven can wait )

  • @Gbonejohn1974
    @Gbonejohn1974 2 роки тому +1

    best song on the album and everytime i hear the solo i cant help but picture a bird soaring

  • @Speedy-pf5tm
    @Speedy-pf5tm 6 років тому +9

    Genius right there

  • @carolynm354
    @carolynm354 3 роки тому +3

    Music box. Takes one completely to another place.

  • @kyliestorm_music
    @kyliestorm_music Рік тому

    Greatest writer i know

  • @paulmcgregor8090
    @paulmcgregor8090 2 роки тому

    wonderful yes magic

  • @wayofnorth
    @wayofnorth 15 років тому +4

    magic!

  • @RachelColeman009
    @RachelColeman009 3 роки тому +3

    THOSE SHOES

  • @SueKay-rq1lr
    @SueKay-rq1lr 9 місяців тому

    I really liked Jim’s writing and talents. Jim could really play a piano. I think many people did not understand Meatloaf as a whole. They made a fantastic team. 🙂

  • @holyswordStockholm
    @holyswordStockholm 2 місяці тому

    My dream was to meet him but once. Even if it was just for a few seconds. But now it's too late...

  • @mankind2112
    @mankind2112 15 років тому +8

    I loved it when he said it was one of the easiest melodies to come up with - but hearing it I always thought it was one of the most difficult.
    I wish he and Meatloaf would hook back up, Bat out of Hell III (although good) isn't the way it should end.

    • @curtisjt
      @curtisjt 3 роки тому +1

      Right? It was easy to come up with that idea after it miraculously appeared in his head. Funny, that's never yet happened to me.

  • @samh2103
    @samh2103 13 років тому +5

    @Charlierosea I would like to see you playing piano pieces of songs you have written 30 years after the fact without any sheet music. And these are just a selection of the songs he has written.

  • @SusanDoran
    @SusanDoran 6 років тому +3

    Reminiscent of As Tears Go By...

  • @danielwilliamson6180
    @danielwilliamson6180 2 роки тому +5

    RIP Meat Loaf.

  • @Y0urMisterDirty
    @Y0urMisterDirty 7 років тому +3

    What you gonna do in those shoes Jim Steinman

  • @bobstrauss9413
    @bobstrauss9413 3 роки тому +5

    I hope heaven can wait a bit longer for Meat Loaf.

  • @deadringer4love
    @deadringer4love 14 років тому +1

    oh yes he does.

  • @CrueLoaf
    @CrueLoaf 12 років тому +3

    @Razorsharpedge He's not too dissimilar to les Dawson!! :)
    No seriously, I love the guy!

  • @CrazyDave318
    @CrazyDave318 2 роки тому +2

    They should adapt Jim Steinman’s Peter Pan or Neverland and have Meatloaf play Wendy.

  • @ingeforman6140
    @ingeforman6140 5 місяців тому

    I don't know why too much video on his foot instead of concentrate of him playing. That's what we want to see

  • @wesj1989
    @wesj1989 13 років тому +7

    Trim those damn nails!!! : )

  • @wesj1989
    @wesj1989 3 роки тому +3

    Able to play piano with those nails!

  • @Cordwangle2
    @Cordwangle2 12 років тому +3

    Can't help thinking that both of them would have had a much easier life if Meatloaf had just been fit enough to record Bad for Good. He'd have had two killer albums in succession and wouldn't have needed to keep flogging himself now.

    • @allisonmarlow184
      @allisonmarlow184 2 роки тому

      You know, you're right. Things might have been MUCH different.

  • @Razorsharpedge
    @Razorsharpedge 13 років тому +6

    Great songwriter, not the best pianist

    • @mikemcf33
      @mikemcf33 2 роки тому +2

      thats why Roy Bittan played on the Bat out of Hell album. From the E Street Band