The 10 Of The Most Iconic Hits From Meat Loaf’s Career

Meat Loaf has one of the strongest, most distinctive voices in rock music and a commanding presence. His tunes, which ranged from outrageous theatrical rock to stirring operatic ballads, made a significant impact on the music industry. Here are ten of Meat Loaf’s most well-known songs from their illustrious career:

Not A Dry Eye In The House
Meat Loaf’s most recent number-one hit was written by Diane Warren, the songwriter of several rock anthems, such as Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.” The song, which was orchestrated by Jim Steinman, has a dramatic chorus and powerful piano chords that heighten its emotional impact.

I’d Lie For You (And That’s The Truth)
Following two years of success with Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell, Meat Loaf’s 1995 album Welcome to the Neighborhood became his final significant seller. “I’d Lie for You (And That’s the Truth),” the album’s lead single, had a significant impact and peaked at number two on the UK charts.

Objects in the Rear-View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are
Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman got back together in 1993 to make the sequel to Bat Out of Hell. With Meat Loaf’s powerful three-octave vocal range and Steinman’s expansive, grand production, they continued exactly where they left off.

Paradise by the Dashboard Light
Avid followers of Meat Loaf are aware that the iconic record Bat Out of Hell is what made Marvin Lee Aday famous. “Paradise By the Dashboard Light,” a potent duet with Ellen Foley that continues to be a major album highlight, is one of the standout tracks.

Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad
A classic from Meat Loaf’s career, “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” is also from his ground-breaking debut album, Bat Out of Hell. Despite being the last song composed for the album, it became a fan favorite and opened the B-side. It was written by Meat Loaf’s longtime partner Jim Steinman, just like many of his best songs.

I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)
“I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That),” penned by Jim Steinman, is among the most well-known power ballads ever. Despite its remarkable 12-minute duration, it sold millions of copies and raced to the top of several countries’ charts when it was released in 1993. Its popularity solidified its position in music history by making it one of the longest songs to ever top the charts.

Hot Patootie – Bless My Soul
Meat Loaf had a successful cinematic career, especially in themed and musical productions. Wayne’s World, Spice World, and Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny are a few of his well-known roles. His first notable film musical credit, however, was in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which launched his acting career.

Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through
Even though Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell was released 16 years after the first album, it was nevertheless a great smash. “Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through,” one of its notable singles, shot straight into the Top 10 in a number of different nations. Meat Loaf’s longtime colleague Jim Steinman was responsible for the song’s composition and production.

It’s All Coming Back to Me Now
A long-unrecorded song by Jim Steinman was ultimately recorded by Meat Loaf in 2006. Steinman believed it was more appropriate for a female performer and even went so far as to obtain a court injunction prohibiting him from releasing it, even though Meat Loaf had attempted to record it years prior. Consequently, the most well-known rendition was Celine Dion’s 1996 rendition. But Meat Loaf was given the chance to personalize the song ten years later.

Bat Out of Hell
Bat Out of Hell (1977) and its follow-up, Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell (1993), differ mostly in the intensity of the electric guitar riffs. The sharp, loud, and energetic guitar work of Todd Rundgren, who contributed that aggressive edge to the music on the first album, makes the contrast obvious.