Meatloaf was/is the definition of rock opera. Rip. 😢😢😢

@MKR5210

7 ай бұрын

THE WHO !!!!!!!

@Ghostrider-yw4oo

7 ай бұрын

nah bro, gotta give this title to freddie

@beldin2987

6 ай бұрын

Meat Loaf was also "only" the singer, the music was written bei Jim Steinman. Just listen to other songs from him without Meat Loaf, you still recognize the style. For example "Tonight is what it means to be young" (Holly Sherwood) or "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (Bonnie Tyler)

"Will you hose me down with holy water...if i get too hot!?" One of the sexiest and most underrated lyric in the history of rock and roll

The female singer was British singer Lorraine Crosby, who did a tribute to him when he died. She said he was a great man and larger than life itself.

You say we don't do music like this anymore... nobody else ever did. Meatloaf was a singular event in musical history and we are all lucky he gifted us with his legacy.

Meatloaf created what is called Rock Opera. The BAT OUT OF HELL ALBUM IS EPIC. TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD IS MY SONG. Many years ago a man dedicated TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD TO ME. He said he wanted me needed me but he'd never fall in love with me. I loved him so I never gave up, eventually he did fall in love with me and asked me to marry him. Sadly he died five days before our wedding from testicular cancer. That was 33yrs ago I MISS HIM EVERY DAY AND HE IS WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE ❤❤❤❤❤. REST IN PEACE VICTOR AND REST IN PEACE MEATLOAF.

@terri2494

7 ай бұрын

Oh wow. That’s awful. I’m sorry you lost your true love.

@penelopehornswaggle102

7 ай бұрын

❤😢❤

@penelopehornswaggle102

7 ай бұрын

I met my hub 33 yrs ago.❤sorry for your loss and I hope you found someone else.

@cathybrookeburt2616

7 ай бұрын

What a sad ending to a sweet love story. I hope God blessed you with another love, to support you thru life.

@lazaruslong8092

7 ай бұрын

I love Meatloaf, but he did not create rock opera. Go back to the 60's and 70's for Jesus Christ Superstar and Hair, and Tommy by the Who.

Meatloaf was an experience, not merely an artist. Objects in the Rearview Mirror is one of my favorites of his.

@jamescurfman3284

7 ай бұрын

Yes, same!

@isabellajones-hyde9194

6 ай бұрын

I can't listen to that song, it always makes me cry

He’s an actor who can sing and write! He LOVED telling stories. So grateful my generation had these performers to dance and joy ride in my car with🩷☮️

@jokergreeting

7 ай бұрын

A song everyone should know but not once. Haha.

@dalehammers4425

7 ай бұрын

Meatloaf didnt write his own songs though. The rest agree on though. Jim Steinman wrote his music for him.

@threekidzmom04

7 ай бұрын

I am so grateful too

@kerriespinrad7651

7 ай бұрын

I stand corrected…Meat did not write his own music. Still a marvelous story teller.👍🏼

@dalehammers4425

7 ай бұрын

@@kerriespinrad7651 he was absolutely brilliant.

I loved Meatloaf in the Rocky Horror Picture Show. I read an interview with him once...he was talking about volunteering at his kids' schools during their elementary and middle schools years, helping the teachers with staging, directing, costuming, etc. little performances as well as skits involving the kids. He loved it, just as he did participating in their other childhood activities. He sounded like he was a great dad, and I admire him for that.

@IRHRRetired

7 ай бұрын

Have you seen the lovely Celebration of Life his daughters put out? A lovely tribute!

@maryannerafferty7727

7 ай бұрын

@@IRHRRetired No I haven't seen it. I'll try to find it. Thanks !

Been a Meatloaf fan my whole life and I'm 56. Jim Stineman wrote most of the songs Meatloaf sang. They were an amazing team. This just happens to be one of my favorite songs of his and I believe the song and video he did after this song was I'd Lie for you ( and that's the truth) and it's like a part 2 to this song. RIP Meatloaf and Jim ❤

@jeffreyjameson5510

7 ай бұрын

Steinman was known for his style which became coined as Wagnerian Rock. He wrote many hits for Bonnie Tyler as well. He did some musical theater as well. rock opera stuff. RIP JS

@rebeccamead4557

6 ай бұрын

I'm 69 and haven't ever not been amazed at his talent! What a joy being able to experience him the first time😉

Oh yes. Another Jim Steinman masterpiece. Meat and Steinman were a great team back in the day

This song has always reminded me of bohemian rhapsody they way it changes so many times. Meatloaf and Freddie’s were both great entertainers and showmen. RIP.

Every Meatloaf song is a mini Rock Opera.

Fell in love with Meat over 40 years ago.. I'm 71 now got to see him once at Warwick Castle here in UK.. Even queued in the rain to get a signed CD of Bat 111 had to save up to buy the CD player to listen to it a few weeks later he was a singer, story teller, TV Actor, films too, Fight Club, Rocky Horror and others.. a perfectionist. Very intelligent, and so sensitive too. The last time I saw him on TV was just prior to his death on an episode of Ghost Hunters, he was brilliant at that too.. so sadly missed by us all. Just completely broke my heart when I heard of his passing.. Cried all the way through this video, but thank you Sebs I truly enjoyed it

@CabinFever52

7 ай бұрын

Hi, reminds me of what drove me to get my first CD player...for me was Pour Some Sugar on Me...For my brother, it was Owner of a Lonely Heart...such milestones...

@jamescurfman3284

7 ай бұрын

Awesome. I actually did that same thing once; bought a CD before buying a CD player... lol

One of my favorites of his. He's fun in Rocky Horror Picture Show~~~along with an amazing Tim Curry!

An incredible performing artist. RIP Meat.

Jim Steinman wrote nearly all of Meat's music. He was absolutely brilliant The intended rock opera finally came to the stage in the 21st century. The Bat Out of Hell album is one of the greatest albums ever made. RIP Meat and Jim

The video was directed by Michael Bay, who directed the Transformer movies, among others. So you weren't too far off when you said that you were getting Terminator vibes at the beginning. The imagery is a cross between Bram Stoker's Dracula and Beauty and the Beast. He tells you what he won't do for love right before he tells you that he won't do that. "I'll never forget the way you feel right now.", I'll never lie to you, and that's a fact.", "I'll never do it better than i do it with you.", "I'll never stop dreaming of you every night of my life." etc. Brilliantly written song, and of course Meatloaf could belt it. Such a showman.

Go back and listen closely. He actually says different things he won't do. Such as forget how it feels to touch her. I don't know if anyone catches it the first time they listen. Believe me it's been great listening to his music over the years. I never get tired of it. He was Amazing in so many ways. Welcome to Rock Opera Seb!

@kellyp136

7 ай бұрын

Yes, he explained that in an interview one time, I remember.

@tinasjostrand2677

7 ай бұрын

This is the Fight Club of songs, it's even better the second or third time, when you really get it.

@joeypotter6051

7 ай бұрын

Things he won't do: - I'll never do it better than I do it with you - I'll never stop dreaming of you - you'll see that it's time to move on - Sooner or later you'll be screwing around

The best way I can ever describe Meat Loaf is Rock Opera. He was one of the best. I loved seeing him play live. Truly one of the greats. As for what he won't do, listen to the first line in every chorus, for example, "I'll never forget the way you feel right now " in this case, that is what he won't do.

@KayentaMoenkopi

7 ай бұрын

Also in the call and response portion of the song, she says he'll start screwing around and he says he won't do that.

@betsybabf748

7 ай бұрын

Meat Loaf did an interview finally answering what it was, he was referring to and it wasn't that lol. He confirmed it was what everyone joked it was all along.

This song was a huge hit back then. I think 20yrs between hits. But for some reason the mainstream didn't like him so they played this over and over and over to the point people got sick of it. That's how they killed his music. So in this song I think he took the opening lines and moved them to the end of the song. If you heard the last lines first you would understand what the song is about. However would it have been as intriguing? So by moving the opening to the end of the song it kept you wondering and engaged? What do ya'll think? I was in H.S. when this came out.

Two Outta 3 Ain’t bad. God damn what a fantastic song

@IRHRRetired

7 ай бұрын

Almost 40 years on this one still tears my guts out.

@christopherderoy3153

7 ай бұрын

I dont know that there is a more perfect lyrical story/song/performance

@jacqualynmcatee5074

2 ай бұрын

Bat out of hell album was great the whole album just seemed to go together we would turn it up and just sing as loud as we could 😊😊😊

We shouldn't forget the brilliant writer of Meat Loaf's songs. Jim Steinman was a brilliant writer and composer. R.I.P. Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf. 🎵🎶💙💜💙🎶🎵

@meinok3662

3 ай бұрын

Jim Steinman was amazing too, he was part of the two artists who I remember hearing from a very early age one of course was meatloaf, and the other Bonnie Tyler, as in TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART, you can totally tell when listening to them that he was very involved with both artists and their music.

@sharlautz8965

3 ай бұрын

Steinman--unmistakable songwriter. I found Meatloaf late--long after his heyday, and then went down a KZread hole finding his stuff. Later I'd be listening to other music I'd known and liked for years...and suddenly...wait...that's gotta be Steinman..really? Look it up...sure enough. But no one did his songs better than Meatloaf.

He tells you at the end of each verse I'll never forget I'll never lie to you, forget how you feel, be there till the final act , never forgive himself, never think of turning back, stop dreaming of her, and screw around

Meatloaf was an incomparable artist! There are so many amazing deep cuts on his albums. I hope you explore more of his work, even if it’s just for yourself.

No, no, no. It definitely works while you are driving in a car. Picture and feel this. Two seater manual convertible sports car. Top down, late at night on a curvy, windy country road. Radio blaring. It’s epic and I’m so glad that I had that. Super great memories that I can feel to my core. Sooooooooo glad I grew up during the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Glad to see younger people discovering the magic. Try to remember that the magic was lived by the senior citizens you see today.

A great song that details his life, losing his best friend at a young age, growing up with an abusive alcoholic Father and his first love, is the song called, "Objects in the rearview mirror appear closer than they are". Terrific video of movie form and appropriate for the song. Very meaningful song. Do yourself and your viewers a favor. He should have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, Rock n Roll.

@patriciafoster9337

3 ай бұрын

I can only listen to it, like, once a year or so, because I cry so much. Closer than they are...😢

Love this song! I was young when it came out. I was 20. Such a powerful song. To this day I’ll never forget where I was when I heard it.

RIP Meat Loaf RIP Jim Steinman 🙏

Meatloaf was a pure Showman. I was waiting for your reaction when her vocals kicked in. HOW have you not heard this song????This is an iconic rock song that was everywhere when it was released. Meatloaf was also in a musical. He played Eddy in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and his song was called 'Sweet Patootie'. If you haven't checked out Rocky Horror you need to! It's a brilliant bit of pure madness that's huge fun as long as you don't take it too seriously.

If you want to experience another epic from Meat Loaf check out his version of Celine Dion's, It's All Coming Back to Me Now.

@IRHRRetired

7 ай бұрын

Celine’s version is very nicely executed, but ML’s version is like living it…

@LordHoth_09

5 ай бұрын

Celine’s is great, yes, but for some reason his just hits me so hard

I was so blessed to grow up with genius musicianship in my youth. Came to expect it. So, sorry, most of today's music and productions can't hold a candle to this kind of artistry. Much fun to watch you discover, experience and appreciate it!

@jamescurfman3284

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. Producers and Singers now cut every corner they can find. What passes for 'pop' music is nothing like what we had back in the day, when artists ACTUALLY PRACTICED for hours on end so they could get it right themselves, rather than relying on the electronic manipulation afterward. SOME artists still do it right but not in Western Pop...

He sang the National Anthem at an All-Star baseball game in 1994. Fantastic!

His football coach gave him the name "Meatloaf." The video seems to combine a bit of Vampire legend and Beauty & the Beast vibes. RIP man, and thanks for the entertainment.

The words you are searching for is Rock Opera. Meatloaf was famous for this type music. When he died in 2022, The Queen's Guard performed this song! Their rendition is on KZread somewhere.

Meatloaf has a role in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is a cult classic and worth checking out. You’ve probably heard Time Warp and seeing the film puts it in to context.

This was his biggest hit on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart (for all the hits he had, only this one made it to the top 10, as his next biggest charting single was 1978's "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad"), as it became his only #1 hit, spending 5 consecutive weeks at the top spot, from November 6th-December 4th, 1993. If you haven't heard "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" or "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" I highly recommend you listen it. Fun fact - if you want to hear a song that was originally written for Meatloaf to perform, but he passed on it, listen to Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back To Me Now."

@nancyjanzen5676

7 ай бұрын

Actually Meatloaf did it as a duet.

Meatloaf is incomparable! The "that" starts off each verse. "I'll never stop dreaming of you every night of my life," etc. It's a common pop-culture question :)

@PopllFixit

4 ай бұрын

The answer to what "that" is, is in HER last line...

we love to shout out his songs in the car. being boomers, of course, we know all the lyrics . bat out of hell 1 and 2, it´s just great being 60+ and still enjoying him. what a man. and the rocky horror picture show, just wow.

@IRHRRetired

7 ай бұрын

Yes!!! Boomer here too, and when I have the house to myself I put on BOOH 1 and go crazy.

You need to check out the album version of this. Twelve minutes of absolute perfection. Both Bat Out of Hell and Bat Out of Hell II are masterpieces. You have to check out Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are (he won a Grammy), if you haven't already. Other songs I recommend, either for the channel or just for a listen are I'd Lie For You (And That's The Truth), Everything Louder than Everything Else, Life Is A Lemon And I Want My Money Back, Not A Dry Eye In The House, Couldn't Have Said It Better, Man of Steel (his daughter is on this one) and Testify.

@IRHRRetired

7 ай бұрын

So much to choose from!! Life is a Lemon is delightfully dystopian. I’m Gonna Love Her for Both of Us and Surf’s Up are also bangers… tongue in cheek Steinman gold delivered as only ML can.

@millaray9912

7 ай бұрын

I love Bat Out of Hell III as well.

@ 11:29 "Movements" is exactly the right word. Opera is a theatrical performance powered by an orchestra, chorus and soloists telling a story without speaking. Everything is sung. Hugely popular in Europe and the forerunner of musicals like Oklahoma and Hello Dolly.

Most of his songs.. cudos to his writing partner.. have meanings that hit real life things.. I love the movie feeling of his clips. Beauty and the beast in this one.

I don't know if anyone has ever mentioned but meatloaf started in theater in new York and wanted to be a rockstar so that is why his music and videos are so theatrical

I saw meatloaf I saw him (don't judge age. Lol) in 95 in Portland Maine and his opening "act" was the Portland string quartet and it was a blizzard out another meatloaf song. It was probably my best concert

If you like storytelling in music, there’s a band called Ludo who did an album called “Broken Bride”. It’s a 5 track, 30 minute rock opera about a man who loses the woman he loves and tries to travel through time to get her back. It’s freaking EPIC

His name…was Robert Paulson Meatloaf is Rock and Roll Royalty as a pioneer for the Rock Opera genre. He was also a great actor later in his career. His performance in Fight Club was epic!

@uknighte

7 ай бұрын

You don't want to know how long I scrolled

@tarzn_worx

3 ай бұрын

His name was Robert Paulson!

This is the greatest love song ever written in my opinion, a true EPIC ❤👌👌

Meatloaf will always be one of my favorite singers, such a beautiful voice. RIP.

This is like a weird Beauty & the Beast story. LOL Meatloaf is also an actor & he loves theatrics & always took the opportunity to make cool videos. Yay us! And he says the 'that' is what he won't do... he won't stop dreaming about her, he won't stop loving her... nope, he won't do that.

The album “Bat Out of Hell” is written as an opera. Starting from the first song, it tells a story. Each song tells a part of the story. I’ve been a huge Meatloaf fan since about 1980. Listen to “For Crying Out Loud”. It’s my favorite.

@juliejohnston3431

7 ай бұрын

Mine too

@livesalone

4 ай бұрын

I love that one, too.

@patriciafoster9337

3 ай бұрын

If I ever fall in love again, it will be to that song...

I saw him on Broadway and in concert...A Showman to the core. Rock Opera is the best description.

His real name is Marvin Lee Aday and he was born in Dallas, TX. I was 17 when Bat Out of Hell was released and I have it in every format, Vinyl, Cassette, CD and in my phone.

He was born Marvin Lee Aday and billed as Michael Aday in various acting ventures. He had a fantastic voice, especially in his prime.

@Joe-wc7wl

7 ай бұрын

His name is Robert Paulson. Lol

@jennywren7822

5 күн бұрын

​@Joe-wc7wl Marvin Lee Aday, he was called Meat when he was at school because he was so big, and then the nickname turned to Meat Loaf.

By far my favorite hymn of all time. It is truly so powerful, beautiful and incredibly written. The meaning of this hymn is so deep and this vocalist sings this with the richness and power it so rightfully deserved.

Jim Steinman was a musical genius…he and Meat Loaf were one of the greatest tandems in recording history.

The drama, emotion.. OMG! Love this! ❤️

@NeoMK

7 ай бұрын

Enjoy the show.

The beauty and the beast. He was fantastic, I'm 60 and still love listening to his music.

I haven't watched the video in a while, and I caught myself almost tearing up. I am envious of anyone who ever got to watch him live.

Highly under rated singer. My husband introduced me to Meatloaf and I will forever be grateful. I miss them both. RIP my love and Meatloaf.❤

"Couldn't Have Said It Better" is a good one too. Great reaction!

i just learned what 'that' is today and i've been a meatloaf fan since i was a kid! 'that' is all the things he says in the chorus parts, he'll "never stop dreaming of you" < that is the thing he won't do. he'll do anything for love, but he will never stop dreaming of her.

HEAVEN CAN WAIT the LIVE VERSION. Its wonderful, he had a beautiful voice in his prime.

Yes, he's a wonderful actor as well. Fight club and rocky horror picture show are my favorites. More Meatloaf please!

In every verse, the things that he WON'T do are stated directly, usually by saying something like "But I'll never lie to you, and that's a fact". Rather than the Phantom of the Opera, this is a love story for one or more vampires. At the end, when she's singing, a specific question she asks is if he'd hose her down with holy water if she got too hot. So far as I know of in folklore, the only monsters affected by holy water are vampires or demons. From what I've heard, the video was directed by Michael Bay, which would make it one of his best cinematic efforts.

No, not weird to listen to music like this in the car. Just think how interesting road trips were! Our music kept us awake and singing and car dancing! The music of the 60's to early 80's has so much experimentation - the whole point was to stand out and be noticed (in a very good way of course). Musicians were exploring blues, rock, Southern rock and it was all so good. Honestly the repetitive nature is why I never gravitated to enjoying pop music. Stayed a rock and roller.

@IRHRRetired

7 ай бұрын

Gotta watch the speedometer when listening to ML!!!!!

I’m 38 and meat loaf is a little old for my age but somehow discovered meatloaf and I love them so much. So many beautiful songs.

To previous comment - Jim Steinman created and was the driving force behind Meatloaf delivered the songs as only Meatloaf and his backing could deliver. Jim Steinman was a genius song writer who past recently, even did an album that was for Meat Loaf when Meat had voice problems - an excellent album that might have be Bat Out Of Hell 2... ...worth finding and listening too.

Two out of three by Meatloaf is 🔥 Meatloaf is such a powerful vocalist

Love this song so much! It's best when blasted at high volume flying down the highway!

one of the most detailed or intriguing music videos ever made- so many things to react to!

You should really check out the concert video version of his song "I'd Lie For You, And That's The Truth." This is a duet with Patti Russo and is absolutely incredible and beautiful. We miss you Meat.

@lilly5157

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@DA-jw9bi

7 ай бұрын

Brilliant song

For Meatloaf, every song is a ROCK OPERA. An acted musical performance.

this is what make meatloaf the master of the rock opera music video he is so missed

Decades later and this song is so epic it still gives me goosebumps. Greetings from Mexico. ❤

Absolutely love Meatloaf. He was was one of my favorite singers as a teenager, I think I drove my mom crazy listening to that particular song over and over again. Thanks for bringing back some great memories of my youth. I would really love you to do a reaction of Dimash Qudaibergen, a singer from Kazakhstan. It’s been said he is the best singer in the world today. Most people start out listening to SOS a song that brought him to world fame, when he sung it on a Chinese show, The Singer. However one of my favorite is IKANAIDE , it’s a song he sang in Mandarin, but then he sings it in Japanese, the original version of the song. I love your reaction channel. I will warn you that if you do react to Dimash you have to watch out for copyright issues. But there are ways around that, and I’m sure you could find a way to get around that. Once again thanks for this amazing reaction. Meatloaf is a legend in Rock history. 🎼🎶🎤❤️

Trust me, that was never weird to listen to it in the car. Awesome cruisin' music.

Meatloaf and Jim Stineman made classic rock music together. I’ve always liked Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, and When Rock n Roll Dreams Come True.

Pete Townsend created "rock opera" with the album Tommy. It's an amazing stage performance I've never knew of this video. Thanks for posting.

I ❤️ Meatloaf ever since my cousin gave me a cassette that she had copied from someone else's cassette of Bat Out of Hell when I was in high school in the 90's. I played that cassette so much I had every word, pause, musical interlude memorized. Songs like Heaven can Wait got me through some rough emotional times. I always thought "I won't do that" referred to him lying. He says at the beginning, "I'll never lie to you and that's a fact.". I could be wrong about my interpretation though.

One the best rock videos ever!

Having watched this live I have to say the video rocks but does not hold a candle to hearing and seeing him live. This band was our go-to for our anniversary. Always pleased!

Videos back then were huge productions. RIP Meat

First time I ever heard of Meatloaf was in Rocky Horror Picture Show. That was in the mid seventies. And I fell in love with Eddy then.

The drama, the video, the storytelling or maybe it's just the motorbike - always reminds me of Celine Dion's All Coming Back To Me

Jim Steinman had such a beautiful soul

@patriciafoster9337

3 ай бұрын

If you do it right (I didn't), you really can have a wasted youth AND a wise and productive old age. Somewhere in Rock and Roll Heaven, Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman are playing everything louder than everything else.

Meat Loaf (real name Marvin Lee Aday) didn't sing songs, he gave us stories to music. Listening to his Bat out of Hell album in a car on a long drive is one of life's more delightful ways to spend time. "Paradise by the dashboard light" is another gem. Meatloaf came from modest beginnings (was even at the JKF assassination and was questioned by the Secret Service) made it to the top, crashed, and found love and started over again. He was a legend from a time that the world was a far more interesting place.

Jim Steinman wrote songs and arrangements for Michael Aday (Meat Loaf), he also did some himself. Michael's roots were in musicals, early in his career he was in Hair the musical. May he rest in peace ❤

I got my driver´s license in 1995 and this album (being released in 1993) was definitely a core part of my driving soundtrack. Also the up-tempo songs "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through" and "Out of the Frying Pan (and Into the Fire)" have a great pace for driving and the ballad "Objects In The Rear View Mirror..." is also epic.

Thank you for this reaction! Please also check out some other songs from him. I would suggest you give "Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are" (long title but absolutely worth a listen) and also "Bat out of Hell". Have a nice Day!

RIP to one of the greatest. He got me through high school into my twenties.

Like so many have said before this is ROCK OPERA❕❗ Meatloaf made this genre❕❗

We definitely listened to Meatloaf in the car. Long drives to nowhere with a car full of friends and some good music are some of the best memories I have.

Meatloaf is one of a kind , another great video is his Paradise by the dashboard light and or Bat out of Hell.

My favorite part of all these "Anything for Love" reactions are watching the reactions of when "Miss Loud" breaks into the last part of the song. Always priceless.

In Canada we still hear this on Radio, but it is the recorded versions. I know it was turned ito a Broadway production, but if you grew up with this, they ca'nt take away someting they never owned and say watch this. HE was epic, maybe just maybe it became a Broadway show cause he was celebrated! Weird as he was himself.

Thanks for reacting to MeatLoaf! He doesn't get the credit he deserves. Just a fabulous singer, actor and down right good man. He gave his all to his music and you will find some extraordinary songs. Lok further, and others on KZread will take your lead into finding out about him. RIP MeatLoaf....you were loved!❤❤❤❤

Meat Loaf was the best. How about reacting to his first big hit "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad."

Rock Opera at its finest. Meatloaf was a master at this.

The 'that' is cheat then leave - he's telling her he'll never cheat or leave as is evidenced by the end of the song where she says 'after a while you'll forget everything' and 'sooner or later you'll be screwing around' and he said "no, I won't do that."

We got the chance to meet him at the Motor City Comi-con he was beyond incredible le , took the time to actually talk to all the fans. Sadly he passed away just a few months later.

Meat Loaf sang with such conviction and passion that few others can every truly to match. Each verse ends with a line that he wont do. three lines of what he will - then one that he wont. "'i'll never do it better than I do it with you" "I'll never forgive myself if we don't go all the way" "i'll never forget the way I feel right now" "I would do anything for love - but I won't do that"