MEAT LOAF ON THE BBC ONE SHOW MON 5TH SEPTEMBER

[nikox1]

Was a good interview. Yes Meat looked very tired, of course understandable.
What a career this man has had ( still having ). Im so looking forward to the album, dont know how i have waited lol, and IF we get a new tour lets all make sure we enjoy it as much as possible. I think we have all seen Meat lately, and im sure privately we have all said it, but lets all stay positive and enjoy the rest of the promo

[CarylB]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

I think he should go home and be with his family and take some time off working. I understand there are thousands of commitments, demands from him etc and people want him to do this and that either for their personal gratification or financial gain but seriously there are more important things in life than another show and another tour.

I think Meat would wither away without work .. imo he works because of who and what he is rather than being driven by others' demands. The driver is him .. and as he draws a line under touring he will throw himself into films and TV work. His passion is driven internally and by his belief that learning and developing is his raison d'etre

I loved his appearance tonight

[Wario]

Ya, I was concerned myself

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by CarylB

I think Meat would wither away without work .. imo he works because of who and what he is rather than being driven by others' demands. The driver is him .. and as he draws a line under touring he will throw himself into films and TV work. His passion is driven internally and by his belief that learning and developing is his raison d'etre

I loved his appearance tonight

I understand that Caryl. And I'm really not posting what I think to be mean. Hope that is clear from my post.

[anotherday]

Meat looked/sounded tired, yes. But the man is almost 69 years old and flew halfway across the world to do these interviews. I'm pretty sure jet lag + his therapy sessions he says he has almost daily are taxing on him. Meat would not be out there if his doctors didn't want
Him to be. He will be fine.

[Julie in the rv mirror]

Is there a link to the TV interview, or have I missed it?

[nikox1]

Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror

Is there a link to the TV interview, or have I missed it?

Id say its on YouTube by now

[stretch37]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

I love love love Meat Loaf. But I found it hard to watch the interview and listen to him on the radio today. He got a little bit better as the One show interview went on but he looked too tired to be there in my opinion.

I think he should go home and be with his family and take some time off working. I understand there are thousands of commitments, demands from him etc and people want him to do this and that either for their personal gratification or financial gain but seriously there are more important things in life than another show and another tour.

The album is a gift from the gods and I always got more from Meat Loaf than I ever think I deserved (for me it was very easy to see multiple shows on UK tours and I got to meet him and speak to him on quite a few occasions). In return I've been a right asshole at times on here and other places on the net and for that I am very sorry but Meat was almost always the next person on my mind straight after my small circle of family/girlfriend & friends and my pet.

You're braver than we are Meat but you have nothing to prove I think.

Take care Meat. Please look after yourself. Much love.

Well said Andrew.

[stretch37]

Originally Posted by CarylB

Just listened to Meat being interviewed on Radio London You can catch it later here (last 20 minutes of programme)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p045h8v3

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Did anyone else listen to this? Anyone listen to the new single mix of GATW? Holy f***! Way way way better!

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by stretch37

Did anyone else listen to this? Anyone listen to the new single mix of GATW? Holy f***! Way way way better!

It did sound better I reckon but also the pledge video music clips sounded very impressive to me.

[tonyloaf]

he is jet lagged , very clear to see. good sleep and a starbucks in the morning he will be ready to rock again

[Vickip]

Originally Posted by CarylB

Just listened to Meat being interviewed on Radio London You can catch it later here (last 20 minutes of programme)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p045h8v3

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Thank you for posting the link Caryl

[ChrisBelfast]

Originally Posted by tonyloaf

he is jet lagged , very clear to see. good sleep and a starbucks in the morning he will be ready to rock again

Really hope that's all it is

[nikox1]

Jet lagged, tired, worn out, but he just keeps rocking it!!!
Oh and braver has just shot to amazon uks best seller
Oh and its been top of tescos pre orders for 5 weeks
Oh and top 10 on HMV now
Hmmmmmmmm

[nikox1]

Ps - ohhhh and storming up german and us amazon

[KarlV]

Number 1 CD on Amazon now. And 13 MP3.

[nikox1]

Well the fans are showing him what they think of him
The album is getting great support now, well done everyone.
We are the best fans in the world

[AndrewG]

Number 2 in vinyl.

[nikox1]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

Number 2 in vinyl.

I really think people are rallying around Meat, looking all over the net there seems to be real concern for hes health.
But an out pouring of support.

[Sue K]

Originally Posted by CarylB

I think Meat would wither away without work .. imo he works because of who and what he is rather than being driven by others' demands. The driver is him .. and as he draws a line under touring he will throw himself into films and TV work. His passion is driven internally and by his belief that learning and developing is his raison d'etre

I loved his appearance tonight

Thank you so much for calling me this morning, Caryl, so I wouldn't miss Meat on the radio ... and I agree with all you say. I think if he couldn't he wouldn't and as long as he can I feel blessed that he does.

Hearing him this morning gave me such goosebumps.... and brought happy tears to my eyes and made me SO hungry to have that new album in my hot little hands ... ..

Sue K ... xoxo

[lorenzoduke]

The thing I don't get is all this 'he looks frail/in decline' crap I'm seeing on Twitter. What do 69 year old men look like in the part of the world these people occupy?

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by lorenzoduke

The thing I don't get is all this 'he looks frail/in decline' crap I'm seeing on Twitter. What do 69 year old men look like in the part of the world these people occupy?

Part of that definitely is down to the fact that television gives people a skewed vision of the world. It is obsessed with youth and once you're past 60 as a man you can pretty much forget getting on the TV. For women it's about 45 it seems. There are exceptions (if you are a long going well known tv presenter etc) but not many from what I've seen.

I was still surprised but that is more down to the fact I know Meat rather than an age related thing.

Also Twitter isn't the full compass of reality either. I've thought about closing my account about ten times this year alone. Either you see people praise things or tear things a new asshole and there isn't much room in between.

[stretch37]

Originally Posted by lorenzoduke

The thing I don't get is all this 'he looks frail/in decline' crap I'm seeing on Twitter. What do 69 year old men look like in the part of the world these people occupy?

I just re-watched it, and yeah he definitely warmed up towards the end like Andrew said.

Yeah, he looked tired at first. But people look tired. A young person that looks tired looks different than someone who is almost 70 who is very tired.

It's ok.

people are just noticing Meat's age. Remember folks, the last time many of them saw him was 1993 or in 2006 when he was promoting Bat 3.

It's a perfectly normal thing to notice your parents/grandparents getting those classic signs / mannerisms of an older person as they become an older person.

Nobody wants it to happen - perhaps none of us are ready for it to happen to Meat.

[nikox1]

Originally Posted by stretch37

I just re-watched it, and yeah he definitely warmed up towards the end like Andrew said.

Yeah, he looked tired at first. But people look tired. A young person that looks tired looks different than someone who is almost 70 who is very tired.

It's ok.

people are just noticing Meat's age. Remember folks, the last time many of them saw him was 1993 or in 2006 when he was promoting Bat 3.

It's a perfectly normal thing to notice your parents/grandparents getting those classic signs / mannerisms of an older person as they become an older person.

Nobody wants it to happen - perhaps none of us are ready for it to happen to Meat.

Well put

[CarylB]

Originally Posted by lorenzoduke

The thing I don't get is all this 'he looks frail/in decline' crap I'm seeing on Twitter. What do 69 year old men look like in the part of the world these people occupy?

I thought he looked pretty spiffy for a man of his age still working his ass off .. clear skin and eyes, still passionate and enthusiastic. And "frail" is a word I cannot associate with Meat!

He does look pale compared to the rather bucolic John Sergeant .. but I'm welcoming and embracing that