29. Surf's Up

White of High · 14 Nov 2002, 20:21

This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic.
Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!!

Surf's Up (9)

I think this is the best song on this album. It's a fantastic ballad. I wonder that feeling breaks out of the music - step by step. The lyrics is following the music. The best line is:

"I'm gonna give you what I'm hopin' you'll be givin' to me"

The rhymes are tinkling, the music is stronger and stronger...

My score: 9

Average: 8.52 (102.2/12)

Michel · 14 Nov 2002, 21:33

I agree with you, maybe the best song on the album.

Typical Jim song, great backing vocals on this track.

It's a strong ballad with all Steinman parts, what makes it a good song. This version is offcourse better than Jim's own version.

My Score: 8/9

Tim · 14 Nov 2002, 21:49

Indeed a great song. The version from Jim STeinmans album is also great, and the "remix" of the song also. Very cool.

To quote Michel, a typicall Steinman song.

A 8.7

White of High · 14 Nov 2002, 23:13

I agree with you it's better tham Jim's version, but I'm missing the bazuki solo. Jim's version is so strange by bazuki... and good.

White of High · 14 Nov 2002, 23:14

I agree with you it's better than Jim's version, but I'm missing the bazuki solo. Jim's version is so strange by bazuki... and good.

R. · 15 Nov 2002, 00:43

Feleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeena ...

White of High · 15 Nov 2002, 00:57

Sorry R.! What?

Sometimes I don't understand you...

Feleena · 15 Nov 2002, 01:36

Surfs Up is the song I would love to hear Meat sing live. At my meet and greet in 1999 at Wembly I even asked him if he could sing it for me!! But he told me sorry I cant!
Sigh those lyrics "were on the edge of forever and we are never gonna fail!" oh and of course "Surfs Up and sooooooo am I" Id die and go to heaven!!!!!!!!
Thanks R! For telling me about this topic Ill shut up now!

Hugs

Feleena x

QT · 15 Nov 2002, 11:04

Great Song. This album is the best of the three in the period 1983-1986.
Ik give the song a 8,5!

Twan :)

Anonymous · 15 Nov 2002, 21:33

thankyou! I was wondering what it was, the bouzoki at the end is the best part of the JS version - at first I thought it was mandolin, but then knew it wasn't. JS' version is too long but I think the high vocals make it a bit better.

Bohemian · 16 Nov 2002, 08:40

Jim's version is actually sung by Rory Dodd, who has a great voice and personally I'd love to see Jim do an album wiht him.

I probably prefer the Bad For Good version... well... depending on what day of the week it is changes my favourite version.

Bohemian

Bohemian · 16 Nov 2002, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twan82

Great Song. This album is the best of the three in the period 1983-1986.
Ik give the song a 8,5!

Twan :)

What do you mean three songs from 1983 - 1986?

Bohemian

Michel · 16 Nov 2002, 18:41

Bohemian, even I can read that he meanes that the album Bad Attitude is the of the three albums, Midnight, Bad, Blind.
But no offence!

About the Jim and Meat version, I always think Meat's version is always better than Jims version, because Jim hasn't the voice to sing his own song. And no one can sing a Steinman-song like Meat can.

About Surf's Up live, Meat did it on the Storytellers tour, but nobody has bootlegs from this tour.

**The Flying Mouse** · 29 Nov 2002, 01:14

A beautiful romantic song.
The music is slow but very powerful.Meat's voice is very powerful and full of emotion.
The lyrics are very pleading("How Hard Do I Gotta' Try")and remind me of For Crying Out Loud.
I agree that this song would sound awesome live.
9/10 Never gonna' fail.

Anonymous · 29 Nov 2002, 13:38

I love the song too, but every time I sing along, my englishness kicks in and I have to sing "How hard do I HAVE to try?"

Anonymous · 29 Nov 2002, 13:51

white loaf whatever ur name is where can i get that picture of the winged angel on your profile? its beautiful

White of High · 29 Nov 2002, 19:39

I have found it in the store of the mlukfc in the profile section. If you don't find it there you must search out of the sites of Michael Whelan. Maybe it is his picture.

R. could help you more...

R. · 02 Dec 2002, 21:31

You'll find this picture (amongst others) in our avatar gallery.
However, you will need to register in order to go there.

The link to the official Michael Wheelan website can be found in our links section on http://www.mlukfc.com/ .

White of High · 14 Jan 2003, 23:26

I don't understand anything. Meat was singing Surf's up and Nowhere Fast by Jim Steinman. Why didn't sing more songs by him to this album?

And another question! Was Meat's or Streets of Fire's version of Nowhere Fast before???

QT · 15 Jan 2003, 11:13

Special for Bohemian: I love this song very much.
Now I'm going to say something about the album (as a real Meat Loaf-fan, you know which album I'm takling about, so I called it just "the album as I did in my first post on this topic). The album is the best of three in the period 1983-1986.

Be aware!:Now Im gonna change and say something about the song (Surf's Up) again.
I give the song a 8,5!

I hope you'll understand what I mean!

(Despite my English isn't my mother language and wasn't my favourite subject on school!)

Twan

Garrett · 18 Jan 2003, 12:11

Now, what should I say to this song? I don't need to say something. It's logical that only the highest score is right for this one!

10/10

Roddyboy · 05 May 2003, 01:15

I love this song too but I have wondered for 8 years now what does "Surf's up" really means?

The lyrics in the refrain goes:

How hard
How hard
How hard do I gotta try
I want all of your love
Surf's up
I need it so bad
Surf's up
I need it so bad
Surf's up and so am I
I gotta give you some love
Surf's up
and so am I...

How are you if you are "Surf's up"? Any englishman/woman here who can be kind enough and explain it to a dum swede

White of High · 05 May 2003, 16:00

I'm not English but I think the feeling's on a surf (if you are a surfer) as same as what you feel with a girl...

Roddyboy · 05 May 2003, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by White of High

I'm not English but I think the feeling's on a surf (if you are a surfer) as same as what you feel with a girl...

That is a good explanation it can mean that why didn't I think of that

Thank you very much for giving me that explanation

White of High · 05 May 2003, 17:17

But I can't believe it!
A surf and a girl???

14 Nov 2002, 20:21	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	29. Surf's Up This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!! Surf's Up (9) I think this is the best song on this album. It's a fantastic ballad. I wonder that feeling breaks out of the music - step by step. The lyrics is following the music. The best line is: "I'm gonna give you what I'm hopin' you'll be givin' to me" The rhymes are tinkling, the music is stronger and stronger... My score: 9 Average: 8.52 (102.2/12)

29 Nov 2002, 13:51	#16
Anonymous Guest Post Container Join Date: 02.04.2002 Posts: 496	that amazing winged beauty picture white loaf whatever ur name is where can i get that picture of the winged angel on your profile? its beautiful

05 May 2003, 01:15	#22
Roddyboy Loafer Join Date: 25.04.2003 Location: Borlänge Posts: 77	What does it mean? I love this song too but I have wondered for 8 years now what does "Surf's up" really means? The lyrics in the refrain goes: How hard How hard How hard do I gotta try I want all of your love Surf's up I need it so bad Surf's up I need it so bad Surf's up and so am I I gotta give you some love Surf's up and so am I... How are you if you are "Surf's up"? Any englishman/woman here who can be kind enough and explain it to a dum swede

14 Nov 2002, 21:33	#2
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	I agree with you, maybe the best song on the album. Typical Jim song, great backing vocals on this track. It's a strong ballad with all Steinman parts, what makes it a good song. This version is offcourse better than Jim's own version. My Score: 8/9

14 Nov 2002, 21:49	#3
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	Indeed a great song. The version from Jim STeinmans album is also great, and the "remix" of the song also. Very cool. To quote Michel, a typicall Steinman song. A 8.7

14 Nov 2002, 23:13	#4
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	I agree with you it's better tham Jim's version, but I'm missing the bazuki solo. Jim's version is so strange by bazuki... and good.

14 Nov 2002, 23:14	#5
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	I agree with you it's better than Jim's version, but I'm missing the bazuki solo. Jim's version is so strange by bazuki... and good.

15 Nov 2002, 00:43	#6
R. You dig. Join Date: 02.04.2002 Location: On the fothermucker Posts: 7,179	Feleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeena ...

15 Nov 2002, 00:57	#7
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Sorry R.! What? Sometimes I don't understand you...

15 Nov 2002, 01:36	#8
Feleena Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Bedford UK Posts: 562	Surfs Up is the song I would love to hear Meat sing live. At my meet and greet in 1999 at Wembly I even asked him if he could sing it for me!! But he told me sorry I cant! Sigh those lyrics "were on the edge of forever and we are never gonna fail!" oh and of course "Surfs Up and sooooooo am I" Id die and go to heaven!!!!!!!! Thanks R! For telling me about this topic Ill shut up now! Hugs Feleena x

15 Nov 2002, 11:04	#9
QT Loafer Join Date: 09.10.2002 Location: Wamel (Netherlands) Posts: 91	Great Song. This album is the best of the three in the period 1983-1986. Ik give the song a 8,5! Twan :)

15 Nov 2002, 21:33	#10
Anonymous Guest Post Container Join Date: 02.04.2002 Posts: 496	thankyou! I was wondering what it was, the bouzoki at the end is the best part of the JS version - at first I thought it was mandolin, but then knew it wasn't. JS' version is too long but I think the high vocals make it a bit better.

16 Nov 2002, 08:40	#11
Bohemian Super Loafer Join Date: 14.11.2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 496	Jim's version is actually sung by Rory Dodd, who has a great voice and personally I'd love to see Jim do an album wiht him. I probably prefer the Bad For Good version... well... depending on what day of the week it is changes my favourite version. Bohemian

16 Nov 2002, 18:41	#13
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	Bohemian, even I can read that he meanes that the album Bad Attitude is the of the three albums, Midnight, Bad, Blind. But no offence! About the Jim and Meat version, I always think Meat's version is always better than Jims version, because Jim hasn't the voice to sing his own song. And no one can sing a Steinman-song like Meat can. About Surf's Up live, Meat did it on the Storytellers tour, but nobody has bootlegs from this tour.

29 Nov 2002, 01:14	#14
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	A beautiful romantic song. The music is slow but very powerful.Meat's voice is very powerful and full of emotion. The lyrics are very pleading("How Hard Do I Gotta' Try")and remind me of For Crying Out Loud. I agree that this song would sound awesome live. 9/10 Never gonna' fail.

29 Nov 2002, 13:38	#15
Anonymous Guest Post Container Join Date: 02.04.2002 Posts: 496	I love the song too, but every time I sing along, my englishness kicks in and I have to sing "How hard do I HAVE to try?"

29 Nov 2002, 19:39	#17
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	I have found it in the store of the mlukfc in the profile section. If you don't find it there you must search out of the sites of Michael Whelan. Maybe it is his picture. R. could help you more...

02 Dec 2002, 21:31	#18
R. You dig. Join Date: 02.04.2002 Location: On the fothermucker Posts: 7,179	You'll find this picture (amongst others) in our avatar gallery. However, you will need to register in order to go there. The link to the official Michael Wheelan website can be found in our links section on http://www.mlukfc.com/ .

14 Jan 2003, 23:26	#19
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	I don't understand anything. Meat was singing Surf's up and Nowhere Fast by Jim Steinman. Why didn't sing more songs by him to this album? And another question! Was Meat's or Streets of Fire's version of Nowhere Fast before???

15 Jan 2003, 11:13	#20
QT Loafer Join Date: 09.10.2002 Location: Wamel (Netherlands) Posts: 91	Special for Bohemian: I love this song very much. Now I'm going to say something about the album (as a real Meat Loaf-fan, you know which album I'm takling about, so I called it just "the album as I did in my first post on this topic). The album is the best of three in the period 1983-1986. Be aware!:Now Im gonna change and say something about the song (Surf's Up) again. I give the song a 8,5! I hope you'll understand what I mean! (Despite my English isn't my mother language and wasn't my favourite subject on school!) Twan

18 Jan 2003, 12:11	#21
Garrett Super Loafer Join Date: 30.05.2002 Location: In the room at the top Posts: 291	Now, what should I say to this song? I don't need to say something. It's logical that only the highest score is right for this one! 10/10

05 May 2003, 16:00	#23
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	I'm not English but I think the feeling's on a surf (if you are a surfer) as same as what you feel with a girl...

05 May 2003, 17:17	#25
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	But I can't believe it! A surf and a girl???