56. Lost Boys And Golden Girls

[White of High]

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

Lost Boys And Golden Girls (9)

The story is simple but I don't understand very well. The melody compensates for it. I think this is Heaven Can Wait from Bat Out Of Hell. Meat's version is much better than Jim's version because Jim's voice is groaning there. Very slow and angelic. I could make to take after Fly by Céline Dion! Very good but I miss (like always) the orchestra...
Live version? I have got only one from Vienna and that is too short! I don't know...

My score: 9



Average: 8.61 (120.5/14)

[Michel]

A very good song with a deeper meaning! The quote "We Never Are This Young As We Are Right Now" is amazing and so true!

Good music! I like the live version from Birmingham, it's amazing!

My Score: 8/9

[MeatBall]

I love this song!

10/10
:D

[Garrett]

Very simple lyrics, but an amazing song!

9/10

[The Flying Mouse]

:twisted: Beautiful song.
Very simple music and lyrics,but very effective.
That chorus begining "We gotta be fast" is a killer.Major goosebumps and chills.
9/10 Running for home.

P.S. I've just listened to this song three times,and now my arms are freezing 8O .I ain't kidding.
Powerful stuff.

[Quigmo]

Yep. I have to say a "beautiful song". I love it. Another of those BFG songs that was in desperate need of the voice. And when it happened it was magic.
10/10

[RSG]

If I had to pick the weak one on the album, this I would say is it. Don't get me wrong, I like the song, but I think Meat could have gone more powerful with it, like he did with For Crying Out Loud, or some what similar. But all in all, I like this song,

I would give it my rating of ............. 8\10

[Bigmomma]

on of my favourites especially when im feeling fed up.
kezzina

[Testify]

tis a good song 8/10 :)

[Bart]

hmmm. this is the only song where i like Jim's version more than Meats.
Except the Lost Boys Tour live version '88 from Birmingham is magnificent.

Jim's: 8
meat's: 7
'88: 8.

[dottie]

9/10 Enough said - almost brilliant

[PanicLord]

I think this is a great song, although the fast version in the middle of Stark Raving Love is my favourite.

Needless to say, Meat sings it about 50 times better than Jim.

I agree with RSG, it could do with a bit more power to it, a more dramatic tone like FCOL.

Anyway, it is still a fantastic song, and quite uplifting, so I reckon 8.5 out of 10 is about right.

[heat]

This one has really grown on me in the last couple of weeks - and i really do like it.

8/10

[Frying Pan]

I like this one, simple piano melody but great. Think meat's version shades the original. Any chance of anyone posting a clip of that Birmingham 88 version?.

8/10

[A Slice Of English]

This song reminds me of a childhood lost. Whenever I hear it all I can think about is those missed chances and crazy days as a young lad, usually mis-spent around my old friend Kieran's house. Ah, it warms the soul.

10/10

[LostSoul]

I love the part "We'll never be as young as we are right now"... line that Jim (obviouly) likes to use more than once... i.e. "A Kiss..."!

There's always a "Heaven Can Wait"- song on (almost) every Meat's albums... on Bat II that's "Lost Boys and Golden Girls"!

That's the song that inspired me my 94 (!) nickname since: LostSoul...
I like it!

9/10

edit: indeed Bart... I've heard it since I rated it and changed my mind as well!

[Bart]

hmmm. this is the only song where i like Jim's version more than Meats.
Except the Lost Boys Tour live version '88 from Birmingham is magnificent.

Jim's: 8
meat's: 7
'88: 8.

White,

I change this one. This song is brilliant. I must have lost my mind when i wrote this. :oops:

Jim's: 9:
Meat's: 9
'88: 10.

And indeed: "we gotta be fast"-part is magnificent.

[AndyK]

A truly beautiful song whenever you hear it, whichever of the Meat or Jim versions you hear it's a 9.75/10!!

[rockfenris2005]

This is the Lost Boy's anthem for Neverland. It's a beautiful song. 10/10.

[rockfenris2005]

Oh yes, and I would love if Steve Barton had sung this

[Jackoutofhell]

10/10!

Much better than When Angels Sing, if I do say so myself.

[ChloeLee88]

I love this song...the melodic writing, the lyrics and the superb vocals by Meat, it's such a beautiful song i give in a very strong 9/10!!!
Love it, especially the line....'and we'll never be as young as we are right now, running away and running for home....RUNNING FOR HOOOOOME!!!'
:))
Chloe

[RSG]

If I had to pick the weak one on the album, this I would say is it. Don't get me wrong, I like the song, but I think Meat could have gone more powerful with it, like he did with For Crying Out Loud, or some what similar. But all in all, I like this song,

I would give it my rating of ............. 8\10


What was I thinking than, :O I guess I was so caught up with the Bat pace lol.

This song is amazing, definetly deserves a 9\10.
Rock on Meat & Jim!

[Paul191]

I love this song to bits, one of his best i think. I sometimes just have it on repeat when i'm bored.

10/10

[samurai7]

Why does everyone insist that JIM sang the original?!? It was RORY DODD!!!

I love BOTH versions, but sadly have never heard the song performed live. It has all the Steinman ingredients - near-cliché-lyric, epic key-change, and best of all BASEBALL PUNS!!! (Running for home...)

A great song. Both versions get a 10 from me!

:D

[rockfenris2005]

Might I just mention, btw. Jim Steinman does NOT sing this song. The vocalist on the "Jim Steinman version" is Rory Dodd, one of the most under-rated "lost stars" in the history of rock and roll... he went from the original Bat tour to lead vocalist on a Steinman solo album that went platinum, he sang on "Total Eclipse of the Heart", the original version of one of the most indelible love standards of all time, he was there from the beginning right up to the Neighborhood era (and probably a bit after)...

Now he is a Real Estate agent :(

[samurai7]

Might I just mention, btw. Jim Steinman does NOT sing this song. The vocalist on the "Jim Steinman version" is Rory Dodd, one of the most under-rated "lost stars" in the history of rock and roll...


er, didn't I just say that?!? :-P

[rockfenris2005]

Ooops, sorry. Didn't see that

Btw. I like your user-name. It's like the old Frankenstein movies: Meat Loaf, Bride of Meat Loaf, Son of Meat Loaf

I always saw him in that light, an anti-hero with super powers. He's not just a rock-star, he's a super-rock-star :D

[samurai7]

Thanks... I was thinking along the 'Son Of Kong' lines, but it's the same sort of idea. Meat Loaf is a character, a behemoth, a creation. I am a 'continuation' of that theme. :D

[The Flying Mouse]

I am a 'continuation' of that theme. :D



And also increadably modest :shock:


:lmao:

[RadioMaster]

Guys, dont know if you noticed it, but slightly we´re getting off topic.
Well, OK, I know, that´s not my job to say this.
*looks at a particular mouse*:twisted:

[AndrewG]

Might I just mention, btw. Jim Steinman does NOT sing this song. The vocalist on the "Jim Steinman version" is Rory Dodd, one of the most under-rated "lost stars" in the history of rock and roll... he went from the original Bat tour to lead vocalist on a Steinman solo album that went platinum, he sang on "Total Eclipse of the Heart", the original version of one of the most indelible love standards of all time, he was there from the beginning right up to the Neighborhood era (and probably a bit after)...

Now he is a Real Estate agent :(

Maybe he sings when he shows people around the houses?
:whistle:
"....And this is the Bathroom, you will like it, you will love it, come in and see.
Yes this is the bathroom, if you're nice I'll throw in some towels for free...
Oh this is the Bathroom, watch your step as you come through the door...
This is the bathroom, look at that magnificient tiled floor...."


Rory's voice is quite good I must say. I always thought Jim sang that whole album. Explains a lot Rory did this. I'm sure "Surf's Up" would not have been in such a high key if Jim sang it on the album for instance.

[Evil One]

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[White of High]

Average: 8.85 (212.25/24)