Meatloaf anyone?

[hipower]

No, not a dinner request. Anyone here go to see Meatloaf tonight at the Ryman?

Amazing collection of overage rockers there. Some holding up fairly well, some not so well. Not sure which catagory to put myself in.

Anyway, a great show. Drug my wife, who's not a Meat fan, along. About midway thru, she leans over and says "You know I have to love you to come to this with you."

Nice sentiment, but no appreciation for Meat's vocals and Jim Steinman's lyrics.

But gotta say I enjoyed the heck out of it. Best time I've had since the Blue Man show a few years ago.

[quietguy]

I had a chance to go, but didn't. Maybe I should have.

[NRA]

I would have dug it.

[frankmako]

i wished i was able to go,, but had to work.

[peejman]

His music isn't exactly my style, but he's a fantastic performer.

[Daniel]

Did he play Hot Patootie – Bless My Soul?

[JoeJ615]

i dunno i grew up loving meatloaf but last couple times i've seen him on TV he was deffinately showing his age (and im sure a rough life as well) i didnt even know he was still doing shows lol

[Defender]

I saw him at Starwood back in the 90's, and he was fantastic then. Was the best concert I ever went to.

[JAB]

I like his music and wouldn't mind seeing him live - although part of me would be hesitant that he could no longer hit all those power notes which would kind of ruin my image of him.

As far as Steinman's lyrics, there are few lines from songs in any genre that, being a fan of irony and sardonic humor, I find funnier than the last, few lines of "Paradise by the Dashboard Light."

As I remember it:

I couldn't take it any longer

Lawd, I was crazed

and then that feeling came upon me

like a tidal wave

I started swearing to my God

and on my mother's grave

that I would love you 'til the end of time

I swore I would love you 'til the end of time

So now I'm praying for the end of time

to hurry up and arrive

'cause if I have to spend another minute with you

I don't think that I can really survive

I'll never break my promise

won't forget my vow

but God only knows

what I could do right now

Praying for the end of time

is all that I can do (ooo ooo)

Praying for the end of time

so I can end my time with you

Edited August 30, 2012 by JAB

[hipower]

Yeah, JAB. Steinman's lyrics do hit a cord with most of us. Meat's great voice does them justice. At 64, he is slowing down a bit it seems. Didn't seem to have the power in the vocals as in the past, and maybe not the high range of his younger days; but still has the stage presencse and showmanship that has sustained him for years.

As with most live shows, to me anyway, the vocals are drowned out by the volume of the music. I knew it wouldn't be like listening to a recording, but still glad I took the opportunity to see Meat again live.

As you'd expect, selections ranged from old to newer songs, with the crowd reaction being the wildest at the well-known staples. And it was an audience singalong for those. Sadly for the young couple in their 30s beside me, I did join in.

Did a great encore set finishing with Two Outta Three Aint Bad and we all went kinda wild. Can't say I've ever felt the floors bounce and vibrate in the Ryman from footstomping before.

All in all a great experience for me at least. Maybe just an attempt to relieve some old memerories, but some of the best ticket money I've ever spent.

[NRA]

he was best in Rocky Horror, loved it

[Daniel]

Did he play Hot Patootie – Bless My Soul?

he was best in Rocky Horror, loved it

So did he play it or not?

[Caster]

He should go on tour with Korn, Limp Biscuit, and Chickenfoot.

It'd be the "What's for supper" tour.

[NRA]

So did he play it or not?

Hot Patootie – Bless My Soul......... yup he did it in Rocky Horror, you did see Rocky Horror Picture Show?

[Garufa]

Hot Patootie – Bless My Soul......... yup he did it in Rocky Horror, you did see Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Edited August 30, 2012 by Garufa

[Will Carry]

You said "Drug my wife..." huh huh.....

[NRA]

thats what I am talkin about to bad they had to eat him............. spoiler alert!

[Daniel]

I am familiar with RHPS. I had already asked if he played the song which was why I quoted our posts.