rock 'n roll 'n brew, they don't mean a thing when I compare 'em next to you

[thehefner]

In totally unrelated news that will likely somehow someday actually BE related to the Monologues in a gloriously mad way, my iPod library has rekindled my love of Meat Loaf. Particularly the three new tracks on his "Best Of" album, written by the unholy union of Jim Steinman (of course) and... wait for it... Andrew Lloyd Webber. WEEP, HUMANITY.

But I'm also rediscovering some of Meat Loaf's older, more obscure stuff. Currently, I'm particularly fond of "Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are," which is kinda like his "November Rain" power ballad. Plus, the music video has young Robert Patrick, what's not to love?

But more than that, I'm currently deeply in love with the song--and especially the video--for the 1981 epic, "Dead Ringer for Love." This is glorious cheese on par with Journey's "Separate Ways," (careful, Heffie, watch out for hyperbole!).

What makes this video so special? Is it the 70's-porn production values? Meat Loaf's coked-out intensity? Cher guilt? Honestly, I think the video had me the moment Meat flash-changed into his trademark frilly shirt. I hate frilly shirts--especially on vampires--but somehow, Meat just makes it work.

I apologize for nothing, America.

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[jellied.livejournal.com]

I'm into Cher, and actually think Mealoaf's phone commercial is kinda cute:

But good god, that's an awful song and an even worse video. He even commits I think of the biggie "rock n'roll" sins of not only wearing a band tee with his band's name on it, but simply being the guy that the band is named after and still wearing the shirt. Yech. Also, ruffle shirts need only belong on secretaries and effete British rockstars like Bowie.

I'm going to watch some back to back Cher videos to get the taste out of Meatloaf out of my mouth.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Oh, of course! But have you seen the long version?



It's the smoke bomb that wins me over, even though I kinda hate the kid.

Oh, you may hate "Dead Ringer for Love" now, but just you wait. It gets under your skin. The taste of Loaf cannot be washed away so easily! It's packed with secret spices!

[jellied.livejournal.com]

Holy crap, is that Tiffany?! Tiffany is the Mom. Wow.

Nope still not won over, have since moved onto Roisin Murphy and Moloko. If I'm going to listen to something unabashedly gay -- it better fall on the side of camp. (Sometimes I think I'm secretly a gay black man)

[bimmin.livejournal.com]

Steinman ... ... ...Webber... ...

...it makes sense in an epic cheese wall of sound kinda way...

O_O; scary.


New! Meatloaf as Jean Valjean.... mwah ha ha ha ha ha!

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Behold!



Oh lord, if only Meat still had his voice like he used to, I would *so* pay for seeing him as Jean. I might actually like LES MIS! (although that's not Webber)

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[thehefner.livejournal.com]

No, wait, here's a much better version!

Ah... the 80s...

[american-arcane.livejournal.com]

When a choreographed dance number could break out anywhere.

I swear, I'd almost kill to make something like this happen in some random bar. :)

Re: Ah... the 80s...

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

You and me both, brother. It is my earnest goal to make it happen one of these days. Preferably set to Oingo Boingo's "Not My Slave," but that's just me...

[nymphgalatea.livejournal.com]

I am in no way a Meatloaf music fan, but he has earned my respect for the way in which he so cheerfully goes along with attempts to take the piss out of him over here in the UK.

We have a lot of comedy reporters over here. They go up to celebrities and ask them stupid question in the hope that they'll become embarrassed and mess up on camera. The ginger bloke in the following link is a particularly annoying example, and generally suceeded in making people cry in bewilderment. But when he met Meatloaf, this crazed operatic exchange followed. Respect to Meatloaf.

[princessebee.livejournal.com]

he's so awesome.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

That video took what might have been a rather uncomfortable situation and became pure comic gold. Respect, indeed! I can only wonder how Meat might have handled Borat!

[princessebee.livejournal.com]

I can't tell you how much I used to love that song as a pre-teen. SO. MUCH. Seeing the film clip is like candy. That flash change. The hand uncurling. Oh man. So uch goodness.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Mm. Gotta love a lady who can appreciate the finer things in life. :)

[princessebee.livejournal.com]

I am made of win and awesome!

I love the really long stare at the beginning.