Honestly, this video doesn't do the song justice. The official video and the album recording is so, so, much better. You are absolutely right that it's an opera, a rock opera. Meatloaf had theatrical and acting training that he uses in most of his performances. He was also in the classic movie "Rocky Horror Picture Show" which is a must see especially at Halloween time.
You don’t listen to Meatloaf, you experience Meatloaf! Meatloaf was always drenched with sweat during his performances because he ALWAYS gave 1000% to his audience. A very humble man and a one of a kind artist that will never be repeated. Your reactions bring me a smile even on the worst of days. Thank you, Britt.
What most people miss is that this song is a flashback, right until the very end. The give away lines are "I remember every little thing as if it happened only yesterday" and " It was long ago and it was far away". They are an old, married couple, flashing back to High School Prom night, parking by the lake, barely 17 and barely dressed, and him hoping to get to "Paradise" by the dashboard lights. And, when he almost get there, she stops him and demands a promise of marriage in return for . . . He caves in and gives the promise. That's where we flash to the present, many years later, and both of them regretting that promise. Both. I was in high school when this song came out and i can relate - I had girls try and trap me like that. But I never caved. You want to wait until after we are married or at least engaged? Okay, we'll wait. Let me drive you home. Good night. See you tommorrow. 😁 Had too many friends get "baby trapped". I wasn't about get myself caught like that!
Marvin Lee Aday, who grew up in Texas, was nicknamed Meat Loaf by his high school football coach. The nickname stuck and he adopted it as his stage name. He cut his teeth acting and singing in off Broadway productions of Hair (portraying Neil "Woof" Donovan) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (portraying Eddie - reprising his role in the movie). Meat Loaf auditioned for a musical written by Jim Steinman, who was blown away by his vocal power and stage presence. Meat Loaf/Steinman collaborated on one of the most epic albums of all time, "Bat out of Hell" and with the likes of Queen, introduced "Operatic Rock". After the success of "Bat out of Hell" Meat Loaf and Steinman had a falling out and didn't speak for years. In the early 90s they reconciled and "Bat out of Hell II" was the result of this reconciliation. Meat Loaf never had a permanent band and the line up changed through out the years (however during the Bat out of Hell I & II tours, the piano you hear is Steinman). Like his band, his duet partners changed as well. The female parts on the studio version of "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" were sung by Ellen Foley (who went onto play Billie Young in the 80s sitcom "Night Court"). It was Karla DeVito who toured with Meat Loaf and is singing this performance. A bit of trivia on Karla Devito...in 1982 she married Robbie Benson, the voice of the Beast in Disney's animated "Beauty and the Beast". You need to check out more songs from "Bat out of Hell" including the title track, "Bat out of Hell", "Two Out of Three ain't Bad", and "You Took the Words Right out of My Mouth". You should also revisit the the official concert video for "Paradise by the Dashboard Light"...it is much less chaotic. Also check out other songs by Jim Steinman. He had a prolific career and has written some of the most epic rock songs. Check out "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero" (sung by Bonnie Tyler), and "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (sung by Celine Dion).
I would add Making Love Out of Nothing At All. The Air Supply version is awesome, but Bonnie Tyler absolutely kills it in her official video produced by Steinman himself. Also, the intro to You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth always gives me a smile. Bye.
The name of the band was Neverland Express. Meatloaf is the guy. Karla DeVito is the female singer in this version. He performed it with various women over the decades.
This is a bad version. When you guys ask her react, be specific about which version or give her a link. Sorry Britt. You might want to consider using videos labeled original video or live from … with a city and year in the video title. Meatloaf if the guy singing. He passed in early 2022 from Covid. This album Bat Out of Hell was released in 1977, the year I graduated high school. Meat was a complex, often aggressive guy with some mental health issues over the years. He was primarily a singer but also actor. My guess is that his manic behaviors held him back a bit. I recall him on a celebrity reality show years ago. Sweet humble guy whose outrageous temper went from zero to 1000 in seconds. That could not be easy, to witness or control. Kinda empathized with his struggle though.
Meatloaf is the stage name of lead singer, the music and songs were written by Jim Steinman who wrote all of his albums. This entire album is a rock opera that took years to get finished due too creative differences and production delays with their label. It finally released in 1977. The female lead was sang by Ellen Foley on the album and another singer/actress did the original video. This is a live version, the original video is more theatrical and has no profanity. :D
Jim worked on Bat and Bat 2 but also wrote a few songs on some of Meat’s other albums: Dead Ringer for Love (I think), More Than You Deserve, among others. Also wrote Its all Coming Back to Me Now (which Meat did later as a duet but made famous by Celine Deion[sp?]) and Total Eclipse of the Heart I think. Jim was a master songwriter.
I was 16 years old when this first came out and it acted as a warning to all lad what girls could be like . A very influential album at the time, still got my original album
The female lead is Karla DeVito. Ellen Foley was on the album but wasn't able to tour as she landed the role on the television show Night Court so Karla DeVito took over for the Bat Out of Hell Tour. Both Karla and Ellen have released solo albums as well. I saw Meat Loaf when they played in Vancouver during that tour. It was actually a pretty small venue as people were still not quite sure what to make of his performance. Over time, the Bat Out of Hell album has grown to be one of the most successful albums ever done. Every song on it is hit.
I had never seen this version. I am pretty sure that near the end, when Meatloaf shouts "One of these days, ..." it is a conscious homage to Jackie Gleason's catchphrase in the late 50s sitcom, The Honeymooners. Gleason played a young married blue collar man; he and his wife would squabble and be sarcastic with each other a lot; every so often, he would shake his fist at his wife and say "One of these days, Alice, POW, right to da moon." It soon got shortened to just "One of these days, Alice, ..." and she would always stare back at him unimpressed because she did not take the threats seriously. They, unlike the couple in this video, at least by the end of each episode would have resolved their issue, and he would tell her "Baby, you're the greatest" (another of his catchphrases. Anyway, to the Boomers who were Meatloaf's original audience, that phrase would resonate as the big thing from The Honeymooners.
there is a better live version of this song online...but you might get copyrighted from it and tbh ever time Meatloaf goes on stage he give his all...as for the female singer her name is Ellen Foley....and she is amazing in her own right....And she's sung on a lot of studio and live tracks for artist, done film and tv work as well...now is teaching music and singing in NY so passing on her knowledge to the next gen....very cool lady
The other one sounds so much better because they are lip syncing to the album version, since you can hear Ellen singing, but it's Karla there on stage.
@@farmerbill6855 I have the Foley album where she is backed by the Clash Strummer and Jones, who wrote the tunes. Foley dated Jones. You probably already that Foley played the blonde bailiff on TV's Night Court
I absolutely loved your reaction to this classic Meatloaf song, and yeah it's exactly what you think it's about. It was brilliant how he put in the baseball analogy...R.I.P. MEATLOAF, one of the greatest showman ever!
I agree with other commenters that you really need to watch the official video, which is performed as if it is in concert, but the audio is so much better. It also includes a little video footage for the baseball metaphor. By the way, that baseball commentary was done by Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto, a shortstop for the New York Yankees (including an MVP season in 1950), who went on to a long broadcasting career, doing play-by-play for the Yankees for more than 40 years.
Meat Loaf came from musical theater. He was in Hair and Rocky Horror Show. And Jim Steinman, the genius who wrote the songs and plays the keys, also came from musical theater.
I graduated from Newark DE HS... Main Street in Newark had a bar .. the Stone Balloon, Meatloaf was there many times but I was too young to go see him at the Stone Balloon.. Truly sad I've never seen him live. And i'm with the girl... give me a promise... and then he regrets. it .. i just love this soap of a song.
Meatloaf is the singer, AKA: Marvin Lee Addy . The lady singing with him is lovingly known as Mrs. Meatloaf, AKA: Karla Devito. Meatloaf got his start in the LA production of Hair. He did Rocky Horror Picture Show after that both on stage as Eddie as well as Dr. Scott. In the movie version he was just Eddie. Karla Devito has gone on tour with Meat, and spent the rest of time on Broadway. So yeah, you're right to say it seems like a Broadway musical.
I love your reactions to Meatloaf's music. 😅 as a 63 year old granny rocker of the 70's and 80's, this was music from some of the best years of my life. Listening to this brings back memories of college, my sorority sisters and frat brothers and the great times we had.
The recorded version is excellent of course. On the recording the baseball announcer was done by Phil Rizzuto who was a famous announcer for the Yankees for decades and a Hall of Fame shortstop for the Yankees before that. The female on the recording was Ellen Foley who briefly starred in the original version of the tv show Night Court before Markie Post came on. Ellen Foley has a wonderful voice and went on to record a few poorly successful albums. Meatloaf is the heavy guy. He is also known for having a small but important part in The Rocky Horror Picture show and then years later in Fight Club. But Meatloaf, and the songwriting piano player, Jim Steinman, had a few albums but their first one, Bat Out of Hell, which this song is from, was very successful. Karla Devito, the singer in this live version, did not do the recorded version but became well known for touring with Meatloaf in this roll and she also had a very popular Budweiser beer commercial at the time. She was an absolute beautiful doll with a beautiful voice and a great stage presence. I had the pleasure of seeing this first tour back in 1978 at the Beacon Theatre in Boston when they were promoting the first album. It was just a great show.
Meat Loaf is a legend. A showman and great singer. This song and video is iconic. Saw him live. Shit I've must of been to over 100 concerts even more. I had the best time of my life.....this is how I saw him in concert, the whole version. Loved it. He passed away early last year I believe. It bummed me out
I saw him live once time. No-one could/would sweat on stage like he did. Meatloaf is the one guy... yes, Uncle Meaty (don't go there... LOL). As to your other reaction to him, you really, truly need to watch the official video. And, yes, he hit a lot of off notes in this performance, although to be fair this was not the first song in this concert, and so was a bit tired. Ellen Foley sings main backup here, and she was hot back in the early Meatloaf days. There were two or three other female backup singers during Meatloafs career, but I think she was the best. The baseball analogy is a perfect for what goes on in the dashboard lights. : ^) Kudos to his backup band... always high energy and talented.
The promotional video for this song is much better. tells a story, performances are better. much more like musical theater (aka off broadway).. in this one... everyone's voices are raw from extended touring. consider that version for later. I'm pretty sure you'll like it more.
This female singer died shortly after this album came out - Cher was his singer on Dead Ringer and in the video and after that he used his daughters as backup singers in concert. Saw him in concert 6 times, too bad he died in COVID!
GREAT reaction! it's a good song and everything you say to describe it. Meatloaf was VERY theatrical and was involved in a bunch of theatre productions. Thanks for sharing.
Meatloaf was in Rocky Horror movie, it was late 1977 became a big hit people love. MEATLOAF became a big hit next chapter he lost his voice and big come back was 1993. He was great singer it was sad died last year. There two different women singing one late 70's and 90's. Britt great picks music from Meatloaf. Keep up good work. I really enjoy music you pick.😊😊😊😊
I love your reaction to this! Those of us who were fortunate enough to see Meatloaf live have seen this on stage. On of the most enjoyable shows have ever been to.
When I heard this song it was on the radio. The baseball game seemed like an analogy of what was happening and also just a game playing on the radio while they were doing their thing😂
Meatloaf is the essence of young loive, of young youth, and an epic performance on how it is! Teenage love exepmlified with music. I ablsolutly love meatloaf.
I forget which late night talk show, but he once did a super dramatic version of the Pizza Bagels jingle. Meat Loaf was one of the rare singers who was a born entertainer.
Meatloaf is the man. The woman is part of his band. He does another video "Dead Ringer" but the woman in it is Cher. Also Bonnie Tyler singing Total Eclipse of the Sun sound a lot like his style.
Touring stage performance, accompanied by Karla Devito. Album version, accoumpanied by Ellen Foley, who would not tour with him. She was playing public defender Billie on the first two seasons of Night Court.
The original female singer is Ellen Foley, who is Meatloaf's sister. She did not wanted to perform with him on stage and kiss him (understandably haha), so they hired this actress to playback on stage. At least on the official video, maybe she is singing live here.
I am so happy you are finding the late 70s and 80s the "Golden era of music". Your generation was so deprived of greatness, epirementation and variety. Rap, Rock, metal, soul, R&B, country, and punk we had it all going on, all at once.
Britt, I think you are just about the best thing on the internet right now. You are precious and your reactions are priceless. I hope you have the day you deserve every day. Peace! :)
I think the word you were searching for is 'intimate' happening by the dashboard lights!!!! This brings back memories of drive in movies and parking somewhere out of the way. Music blasting and memories in the making. Ah, you gotta love the cars rule the teens era.
Some of us in the older generation remember taking a girl parking to watch the submarine races. We totally understand the phrase seeing Paradise by the glow of the Dashboard Lights.
Meatloaf (marvin Aday) put everything he had into his performances. He was almost 300 pounds, but he pushed himself to the limit even when he shouldnt have.
This is a whole life in one song - it's a serious soap opera! Totally operatic. And yes, that's the same woman - she's part of the group Meatloaf, but his nickname is also Meatloaf.
This is what Rock n Roll is all about: the unleashing of young lust and then uniquely portraying what could be its consequense. IMO this genius performance is his SECOND BEST PERFORMANCE, just behind his portrayal of Robert "Bob" Paulsen in the movie Fight Club, wherein his character suffered from testicular cancer and following life-saving surgery develops huge breasts which he then allows fellow sufferors to one by one, bury their heads between and cry their sorrow out at survior support meetings. A truly epic perfromance!
Love when they play this at weddings or dances. Guys and ladies each go to separate sides of the dance floor and sing/yell their respective lyrics to the other side
When you went to a Meatloaf concert you went for a show and to be entertained, He made sure you got your moneys worth. To many singers and groups missed the memo on how to put on a show and entertain a crowd.
This song was written by Jim Steinman, who also wrote a number of other songs performed by Meatloaf. A quite prolific writer, Jim wrote songs for Bonnie Tyler and eventually worked with Celine Dion in the 90's. The female singer in this video is Karla DeVito. The original female lead on the studio recording was Ellen Foley, who moved on to the TV series Night Court. I believe you also did Meatloaf's I Would Do Anything For Love... Lorraine Crosby sang the female lead in that song. But the video featured actress Dana Patrick as the love interest, lip synching to Crosby's vocals.
Great reaction Britt! You laugh at the “let me sleep on it” was perfect. Some people miss it! You made me laugh too! Lol! Thanks, I enjoyed this one for sure!!❤
Thats a Paradise By thr Dashboard Light video I have never seen before. A bit more crude at the end than the original but Hey its Meatloaf. I loved your reaction to the video sitting here alone on Christmas Eve. Definitely worth watching your reactions and will watch more. Great job ❤
Never seen this version before and I was there when it first came out! So much ad-libbing that, to me, takes away from the experience. I’ll stick to the original recording thanks.
Little Shop of Horrors is a GREAT analogy! Rock Opera is what this is - stage performance is what Meat Loaf was all about. It wasn't just about the music - it was a show.
I think what a lot of people dont think about is that this song was written in 1977. Its about an adult couple remembering their first time so it probably back in the 60s. She was 17 and demanding marriage to go all the way and he kept his word to do ao even though they ended up unhappy. The final bit isnt instant regret. Its after them being married unhappily for a while. Its actually very real for people who grew up in that era.
I saw Meatloaf live once in a large hall and with a large crowd. Half of the concert he sang without a mic and projected well to the back of the hall. He saved Bat Out of Hell for the encore and we ended up with 17 people playing the riff on guitar on stage by the end. Monster concert, never to be forgotten.
Yes, Meatloaf was very musical theater. His songwriter and songwriter, Jim Steinman was into musical theater. A newer artist who’s coming on the scene, also big in that style is, Ren.
Honestly, this video doesn't do the song justice. The official video and the album recording is so, so, much better. You are absolutely right that it's an opera, a rock opera. Meatloaf had theatrical and acting training that he uses in most of his performances. He was also in the classic movie "Rocky Horror Picture Show" which is a must see especially at Halloween time.
Damned right. This one is a complete bust compared to the official video.
and he's been in a ton of other stuff, usually performing as, 'Meatloaf Aday' See Fight Club.
@@woodysthoughts4032 i've never seen this version... i like how its a special version. with some interlude dialogue added.
Not the best video. Do the official video which 100 percent better
I agree the official video is a lot better.
You don’t listen to Meatloaf, you experience Meatloaf! Meatloaf was always drenched with sweat during his performances because he ALWAYS gave 1000% to his audience. A very humble man and a one of a kind artist that will never be repeated.
Your reactions bring me a smile even on the worst of days. Thank you, Britt.
I got to see him Bat Out of Hell II. It started 10 minutes early, Steinman played the intermission, and the show ended 45 mins late. Just so wow!
What most people miss is that this song is a flashback, right until the very end. The give away lines are "I remember every little thing as if it happened only yesterday" and " It was long ago and it was far away". They are an old, married couple, flashing back to High School Prom night, parking by the lake, barely 17 and barely dressed, and him hoping to get to "Paradise" by the dashboard lights. And, when he almost get there, she stops him and demands a promise of marriage in return for . . . He caves in and gives the promise. That's where we flash to the present, many years later, and both of them regretting that promise. Both. I was in high school when this song came out and i can relate - I had girls try and trap me like that. But I never caved. You want to wait until after we are married or at least engaged? Okay, we'll wait. Let me drive you home. Good night. See you tommorrow. 😁 Had too many friends get "baby trapped". I wasn't about get myself caught like that!
exactly that about the flash back
and it is both of them.
Marvin Lee Aday, who grew up in Texas, was nicknamed Meat Loaf by his high school football coach. The nickname stuck and he adopted it as his stage name. He cut his teeth acting and singing in off Broadway productions of Hair (portraying Neil "Woof" Donovan) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (portraying Eddie - reprising his role in the movie). Meat Loaf auditioned for a musical written by Jim Steinman, who was blown away by his vocal power and stage presence. Meat Loaf/Steinman collaborated on one of the most epic albums of all time, "Bat out of Hell" and with the likes of Queen, introduced "Operatic Rock". After the success of "Bat out of Hell" Meat Loaf and Steinman had a falling out and didn't speak for years. In the early 90s they reconciled and "Bat out of Hell II" was the result of this reconciliation. Meat Loaf never had a permanent band and the line up changed through out the years (however during the Bat out of Hell I & II tours, the piano you hear is Steinman). Like his band, his duet partners changed as well. The female parts on the studio version of "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" were sung by Ellen Foley (who went onto play Billie Young in the 80s sitcom "Night Court"). It was Karla DeVito who toured with Meat Loaf and is singing this performance. A bit of trivia on Karla Devito...in 1982 she married Robbie Benson, the voice of the Beast in Disney's animated "Beauty and the Beast".
You need to check out more songs from "Bat out of Hell" including the title track, "Bat out of Hell", "Two Out of Three ain't Bad", and "You Took the Words Right out of My Mouth". You should also revisit the the official concert video for "Paradise by the Dashboard Light"...it is much less chaotic.
Also check out other songs by Jim Steinman. He had a prolific career and has written some of the most epic rock songs. Check out "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero" (sung by Bonnie Tyler), and "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (sung by Celine Dion).
I would add Making Love Out of Nothing At All. The Air Supply version is awesome, but Bonnie Tyler absolutely kills it in her official video produced by Steinman himself. Also, the intro to You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth always gives me a smile. Bye.
The name of the band was Neverland Express. Meatloaf is the guy. Karla DeVito is the female singer in this version. He performed it with various women over the decades.
This is a bad version. When you guys ask her react, be specific about which version or give her a link. Sorry Britt. You might want to consider using videos labeled original video or live from … with a city and year in the video title.
Meatloaf if the guy singing. He passed in early 2022 from Covid. This album Bat Out of Hell was released in 1977, the year I graduated high school. Meat was a complex, often aggressive guy with some mental health issues over the years. He was primarily a singer but also actor. My guess is that his manic behaviors held him back a bit. I recall him on a celebrity reality show years ago. Sweet humble guy whose outrageous temper went from zero to 1000 in seconds. That could not be easy, to witness or control. Kinda empathized with his struggle though.
Meatloaf is the stage name of lead singer, the music and songs were written by Jim Steinman who wrote all of his albums. This entire album is a rock opera that took years to get finished due too creative differences and production delays with their label. It finally released in 1977. The female lead was sang by Ellen Foley on the album and another singer/actress did the original video. This is a live version, the original video is more theatrical and has no profanity. :D
Wow I didn't know that didn't realise its says on the album that
Jim did not write all of meatloaf's songs but he did write the best ones.
Jim worked on Bat and Bat 2 but also wrote a few songs on some of Meat’s other albums: Dead Ringer for Love (I think), More Than You Deserve, among others. Also wrote Its all Coming Back to Me Now (which Meat did later as a duet but made famous by Celine Deion[sp?]) and Total Eclipse of the Heart I think. Jim was a master songwriter.
Michael Lee Aday, known professionally as Meat Loaf,
Ellen Foley had one hell of a voice. Not only was she part of the Hair cast(stage and screen) but she was also on night court.
"Sir, you weren't sleeping in my mouth just two minutes ago!" is probably the best thing I've heard all week. Thanks for the laugh Britt.
yeah i heard that bout fell outta my chair
Our music was so awesome in the 70'sand 80's
MEATLOAF WAS ALSO IN THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW .
Eddie in the movie, on Broadway i think he had a larger role
It's always a like a movie with Meatloaf. Yes something was going on by the dashboard light.
There is a better version of this performance where Meatloaf isn’t soaked in sweat, and the performance is even more dramatic.
It's basically about meeting, getting married, living a life, growing apart... fighting, etc!!!
The studio version will make it all work!!!
I was 16 years old when this first came out and it acted as a warning to all lad what girls could be like . A very influential album at the time, still got my original album
It is so much fun watching your expression when I know what the song is going to lead to.
The female lead is Karla DeVito. Ellen Foley was on the album but wasn't able to tour as she landed the role on the television show Night Court so Karla DeVito took over for the Bat Out of Hell Tour. Both Karla and Ellen have released solo albums as well. I saw Meat Loaf when they played in Vancouver during that tour. It was actually a pretty small venue as people were still not quite sure what to make of his performance. Over time, the Bat Out of Hell album has grown to be one of the most successful albums ever done. Every song on it is hit.
Ellen did have another commitment, but it wasn't Night Court, as she was on that show in 1984 & '85.
I had never seen this version. I am pretty sure that near the end, when Meatloaf shouts "One of these days, ..." it is a conscious homage to Jackie Gleason's catchphrase in the late 50s sitcom, The Honeymooners. Gleason played a young married blue collar man; he and his wife would squabble and be sarcastic with each other a lot; every so often, he would shake his fist at his wife and say "One of these days, Alice, POW, right to da moon." It soon got shortened to just "One of these days, Alice, ..." and she would always stare back at him unimpressed because she did not take the threats seriously. They, unlike the couple in this video, at least by the end of each episode would have resolved their issue, and he would tell her "Baby, you're the greatest" (another of his catchphrases. Anyway, to the Boomers who were Meatloaf's original audience, that phrase would resonate as the big thing from The Honeymooners.
there is a better live version of this song online...but you might get copyrighted from it and tbh ever time Meatloaf goes on stage he give his all...as for the female singer her name is Ellen Foley....and she is amazing in her own right....And she's sung on a lot of studio and live tracks for artist, done film and tv work as well...now is teaching music and singing in NY so passing on her knowledge to the next gen....very cool lady
MUCH BETTER!
Ellen is on the studio version, this is Karla DeVito.
I've seen that live version video and it didn't get copywrited. That performance was Epic. Meatloaf is just man
The other one sounds so much better because they are lip syncing to the album version, since you can hear Ellen singing, but it's Karla there on stage.
@@farmerbill6855 I have the Foley album where she is backed by the Clash Strummer and Jones, who wrote the tunes. Foley dated Jones. You probably already that Foley played the blonde bailiff on TV's Night Court
The other version has the Baseball scene.
I absolutely loved your reaction to this classic Meatloaf song, and yeah it's exactly what you think it's about. It was brilliant how he put in the baseball analogy...R.I.P. MEATLOAF, one of the greatest showman ever!
I agree with other commenters that you really need to watch the official video, which is performed as if it is in concert, but the audio is so much better. It also includes a little video footage for the baseball metaphor. By the way, that baseball commentary was done by Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto, a shortstop for the New York Yankees (including an MVP season in 1950), who went on to a long broadcasting career, doing play-by-play for the Yankees for more than 40 years.
Dear, for the record, you can NEVER go wrong with Meatloaf. Love your reactions, and you have a beautiful voice, yourself, when you sing, too.
Meat Loaf came from musical theater. He was in Hair and Rocky Horror Show. And Jim Steinman, the genius who wrote the songs and plays the keys, also came from musical theater.
Have never seen this version. Meatloaf is an actor who has been in a bunch of movies from Rocky Horror Picture Show to Fight Club.
the awesome rollercoaster of Meatloaf :) and your reaction was amazing .. loved it.
Meatloaf is his singing stage name, he was also an actor & Marvin Lee Aday was his real name
Meat Loaf is the singer himself. The band is called The Neverland Express.
AWE…the best ever teen anthem. Grew up on this song and till this day I can always rock this tune
Choosing the right version is critical for this song.
Absolutely, and this sooooo much the wrong version
I graduated from Newark DE HS... Main Street in Newark had a bar .. the Stone Balloon, Meatloaf was there many times but I was too young to go see him at the Stone Balloon.. Truly sad I've never seen him live. And i'm with the girl... give me a promise... and then he regrets. it .. i just love this soap of a song.
The baseball announcer bridge(?) fits the song soooo much better with the running the bases analogy.
Meatloaf is the singer, AKA: Marvin Lee Addy . The lady singing with him is lovingly known as Mrs. Meatloaf, AKA: Karla Devito. Meatloaf got his start in the LA production of Hair. He did Rocky Horror Picture Show after that both on stage as Eddie as well as Dr. Scott. In the movie version he was just Eddie. Karla Devito has gone on tour with Meat, and spent the rest of time on Broadway.
So yeah, you're right to say it seems like a Broadway musical.
This man was a GIANT in the theatrical rock world! What a great entertainer.
Thank you. One of the greatest songs of all time in my opinion. Meatloaf was simply amazing.
You sweet when you put your heart and soul into what you do. And give what you got, something not done behind a keyboard of today.
I love your reactions to Meatloaf's music. 😅 as a 63 year old granny rocker of the 70's and 80's, this was music from some of the best years of my life. Listening to this brings back memories of college, my sorority sisters and frat brothers and the great times we had.
I’ve watched this breakup since I was a teenager in the 70s, and it still makes me cry!
The recorded version is excellent of course. On the recording the baseball announcer was done by Phil Rizzuto who was a famous announcer for the Yankees for decades and a Hall of Fame shortstop for the Yankees before that.
The female on the recording was Ellen Foley who briefly starred in the original version of the tv show Night Court before Markie Post came on. Ellen Foley has a wonderful voice and went on to record a few poorly successful albums.
Meatloaf is the heavy guy. He is also known for having a small but important part in The Rocky Horror Picture show and then years later in Fight Club. But Meatloaf, and the songwriting piano player, Jim Steinman, had a few albums but their first one, Bat Out of Hell, which this song is from, was very successful.
Karla Devito, the singer in this live version, did not do the recorded version but became well known for touring with Meatloaf in this roll and she also had a very popular Budweiser beer commercial at the time. She was an absolute beautiful doll with a beautiful voice and a great stage presence.
I had the pleasure of seeing this first tour back in 1978 at the Beacon Theatre in Boston when they were promoting the first album. It was just a great show.
Meat Loaf is a legend. A showman and great singer. This song and video is iconic. Saw him live. Shit I've must of been to over 100 concerts even more. I had the best time of my life.....this is how I saw him in concert, the whole version. Loved it. He passed away early last year I believe. It bummed me out
I saw him live once time. No-one could/would sweat on stage like he did. Meatloaf is the one guy... yes, Uncle Meaty (don't go there... LOL). As to your other reaction to him, you really, truly need to watch the official video. And, yes, he hit a lot of off notes in this performance, although to be fair this was not the first song in this concert, and so was a bit tired. Ellen Foley sings main backup here, and she was hot back in the early Meatloaf days. There were two or three other female backup singers during Meatloafs career, but I think she was the best. The baseball analogy is a perfect for what goes on in the dashboard lights. : ^) Kudos to his backup band... always high energy and talented.
I preferred Patti Russo to Ellen. Both were really good but I thought Patti had a richer voice. But both could definitely sing.
he started in theatre so yes , he brings those aspects to his music and shows.
The promotional video for this song is much better. tells a story, performances are better. much more like musical theater (aka off broadway).. in this one... everyone's voices are raw from extended touring.
consider that version for later. I'm pretty sure you'll like it more.
I saw him perform this live around 1994. The song, with all of it's theatrics, took 17 minutes. I timed it. It. Was. Incredible.
This female singer died shortly after this album came out - Cher was his singer on Dead Ringer and in the video and after that he used his daughters as backup singers in concert. Saw him in concert 6 times, too bad he died in COVID!
GREAT reaction! it's a good song and everything you say to describe it. Meatloaf was VERY theatrical and was involved in a bunch of theatre productions. Thanks for sharing.
This is the real live version but it usually is tracked over by the studio version
Meatloaf was in Rocky Horror movie, it was late 1977 became a big hit people love. MEATLOAF became a big hit next chapter he lost his voice and big come back was 1993. He was great singer it was sad died last year. There two different women singing one late 70's and 90's. Britt great picks music from Meatloaf. Keep up good work. I really enjoy music you pick.😊😊😊😊
You should check out the actual video studio version. It's much better.
He was larger than life seeing him in person.....on your feet from start to finish....
I’ve watched this breakup over and over since I was a teenager in the 70s, and it still makes me cry!
Ahh teenage hormones lol. Meatloaf was so ahead of his time!!! Such a showman, may he be walking with the angels and at peace
I love your reaction to this! Those of us who were fortunate enough to see Meatloaf live have seen this on stage. On of the most enjoyable shows have ever been to.
I just found you yesterday and am loving your reaction!!!! Thank you!
When I heard this song it was on the radio. The baseball game seemed like an analogy of what was happening and also just a game playing on the radio while they were doing their thing😂
Meatloaf is the essence of young loive, of young youth, and an epic performance on how it is! Teenage love exepmlified with music. I ablsolutly love meatloaf.
The lead singer is Meatloaf and it is his band a very dramatic singer a great one at that
I forget which late night talk show, but he once did a super dramatic version of the Pizza Bagels jingle. Meat Loaf was one of the rare singers who was a born entertainer.
Meatloaf is the man. The woman is part of his band. He does another video "Dead Ringer" but the woman in it is Cher. Also Bonnie Tyler singing Total Eclipse of the Sun sound a lot like his style.
Meatloaf was the lead singer of the band that was his nickname in school and with his family
Yes, it is rooted in like Broadway shows. That is where Meatloaf practiced his singing, on the theater stage.
Touring stage performance, accompanied by Karla Devito. Album version, accoumpanied by Ellen Foley, who would not tour with him. She was playing public defender Billie on the first two seasons of Night Court.
The original female singer is Ellen Foley, who is Meatloaf's sister. She did not wanted to perform with him on stage and kiss him (understandably haha), so they hired this actress to playback on stage. At least on the official video, maybe she is singing live here.
Meatloaf, now that is a tasty subject... LOL Bless my soul...got to love Rocky Horror picture show
I am so happy you are finding the late 70s and 80s the "Golden era of music". Your generation was so deprived of greatness, epirementation and variety. Rap, Rock, metal, soul, R&B, country, and punk we had it all going on, all at once.
Britt, I think you are just about the best thing on the internet right now. You are precious and your reactions are priceless. I hope you have the day you deserve every day. Peace! :)
I think the word you were searching for is 'intimate' happening by the dashboard lights!!!! This brings back memories of drive in movies and parking somewhere out of the way. Music blasting and memories in the making. Ah, you gotta love the cars rule the teens era.
Some of us in the older generation remember taking a girl parking to watch the submarine races. We totally understand the phrase seeing Paradise by the glow of the Dashboard Lights.
Meatloaf (marvin Aday) put everything he had into his performances. He was almost 300 pounds, but he pushed himself to the limit even when he shouldnt have.
Someone should've given you the link or heads up to one of the much better versions of their performance. Not their best by a long shot.
This is a whole life in one song - it's a serious soap opera! Totally operatic. And yes, that's the same woman - she's part of the group Meatloaf, but his nickname is also Meatloaf.
Yes they were getting their freak on!😂😅
This is what Rock n Roll is all about: the unleashing of young lust and then uniquely portraying what could be its consequense. IMO this genius performance is his SECOND BEST PERFORMANCE, just behind his portrayal of Robert "Bob" Paulsen in the movie Fight Club, wherein his character suffered from testicular cancer and following life-saving surgery develops huge breasts which he then allows fellow sufferors to one by one, bury their heads between and cry their sorrow out at survior support meetings. A truly epic perfromance!
I've heard this more times than I can count and I still get the biggest kick out of it,.... such a fun song.... R.I.P. Big Man
I never heard this version before. It's ok but there is another version I think is much better. Loved your reaction especially when it turned on them.
I have to say, this is the longest version of this song I've ever seen. Your reactions are everything!
This album was released in 1977. The entire Album was like a story, witch was common at the time. remember the album was call Bat out of hell.
Never saw this version, it was great! Great reaction Britt, your the best
Meatloaf is one Person. He was also in Several Movies including the Original "Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Fight Club".
Love when they play this at weddings or dances. Guys and ladies each go to separate sides of the dance floor and sing/yell their respective lyrics to the other side
When you went to a Meatloaf concert you went for a show and to be entertained, He made sure you got your moneys worth. To many singers and groups missed the memo on how to put on a show and entertain a crowd.
You could have picked an earlier live version to truly appreciate and experience MeatLoaf in his prime.
Loved your reaction! Your face was priceless. Thanks for all your amazing reactions. Have a great weekend.
This song was written by Jim Steinman, who also wrote a number of other songs performed by Meatloaf. A quite prolific writer, Jim wrote songs for Bonnie Tyler and eventually worked with Celine Dion in the 90's.
The female singer in this video is Karla DeVito. The original female lead on the studio recording was Ellen Foley, who moved on to the TV series Night Court.
I believe you also did Meatloaf's I Would Do Anything For Love... Lorraine Crosby sang the female lead in that song. But the video featured actress Dana Patrick as the love interest, lip synching to Crosby's vocals.
"Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife". What a terrific lyric.
Teen love. I remember being 17 in the back seat of the car all those years ago.This song is pretty accurate
A guy I knew in the military used to be humming some country tune, and he'd end it with "Footprints on my dashboard upside-down!"... 😉
Great reaction Britt! You laugh at the “let me sleep on it” was perfect. Some people miss it! You made me laugh too! Lol!
Thanks, I enjoyed this one for sure!!❤
They don’t make ‘em like this anymore!
RIP Meatloaf 🕊️
Thats a Paradise By thr Dashboard Light video I have never seen before. A bit more crude at the end than the original but Hey its Meatloaf. I loved your reaction to the video sitting here alone on Christmas Eve. Definitely worth watching your reactions and will watch more. Great job ❤
My favorite loaf song. Totally takes me back to my one tracked mind teenage years.
Never seen this version before and I was there when it first came out! So much ad-libbing that, to me, takes away from the experience. I’ll stick to the original recording thanks.
I first heard this on the radio in the first part 1976 while driving with my soon to be wife, we laughed hilariously.
This entire album is absolute fire
Little Shop of Horrors is a GREAT analogy! Rock Opera is what this is - stage performance is what Meat Loaf was all about. It wasn't just about the music - it was a show.
And that my friend is but one of the reasons Meatloaf is a legendary performer known for his live shows.
I think what a lot of people dont think about is that this song was written in 1977. Its about an adult couple remembering their first time so it probably back in the 60s. She was 17 and demanding marriage to go all the way and he kept his word to do ao even though they ended up unhappy. The final bit isnt instant regret. Its after them being married unhappily for a while. Its actually very real for people who grew up in that era.
I saw Meatloaf live once in a large hall and with a large crowd. Half of the concert he sang without a mic and projected well to the back of the hall. He saved Bat Out of Hell for the encore and we ended up with 17 people playing the riff on guitar on stage by the end. Monster concert, never to be forgotten.
Yes, Meatloaf was very musical theater. His songwriter and songwriter, Jim Steinman was into musical theater. A newer artist who’s coming on the scene, also big in that style is, Ren.
Teenagers parking by the lake watching the submarine races.
Meat Loaf is the singers name. MEAT was a name he was given growing up. He also had several female singers along the way
Britt your reaction is priceless 😅