The Song Never Sung (And/Or Recorded)

misterfive · 09 Jun 2013, 21:28

Lets say if you can choose any song Meat never sung or recorded before by winning a contest or something, by Jim Steinman or otherwise which song would you want him to sing and/or record which one would it be? (Note: Remakes of songs already did counts).

Me I'd choose Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young since its such an epic song that deserves to be a intro to any Meat album. Its up there with Bat Out Of Hell and I'd Do Anything For Love in epic scale and deserves the master of bombastic vocals to sing it.

Evil One · 09 Jun 2013, 21:38

I think Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young is fantastic, but it's not a song for an old man. Unless a time machine is included in your contest I'll go with Braver Than We Are.

CarylB · 09 Jun 2013, 21:58

From Chess, the song "I know him so well", reworded slightly for a male/female duet, with Patti .. or Hallelujah (Cohen)

JennaG · 09 Jun 2013, 22:09

If it doesn't have to be a Jim Stienman song then I'd really like to hear what Meat could do with a song like 'I Am, I Said' by Neil Diamond. I've always felt that Meat's voice had the power to bring Neil Diamond's lyrics to life on a whole new level and this song in particular is one I think he could do something really great with.

Wario · 09 Jun 2013, 22:11

WHat Part of My Body. Hands Down bar none.

LucyK! · 09 Jun 2013, 23:53

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Originally Posted by CarylB

... or Hallelujah (Cohen)

This gets my vote every time...it might be a bit "over-done" in terms of people covering it but I really think Meat's version would be outstanding, I can just hear him building up through the verses, I think he'd do a phenominal job

**The Flying Mouse** · 10 Jun 2013, 00:00

On the subject of Hallelujah, are we talking about LC's version, or a different version?
I've never heard a cover version that waqs anything like the arrangement Cohen used.

LucyK! · 10 Jun 2013, 00:05

My favourite version is the Cohen version, but when I say covers I mean of the song generally - it was even the blood X Factor winner's single

wolfy35 · 10 Jun 2013, 01:27

I am torn between Braver than we are & What part of my body hurts the most.

misterfive · 10 Jun 2013, 06:04

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Originally Posted by Evil One

I think Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young is fantastic, but it's not a song for an old man. Unless a time machine is included in your contest....

Don't worry they called up Doc Brown and you could use his Delorean for the contest.

Cherry.Loaf · 10 Jun 2013, 09:54

Man against the world by Survivor. Because it would just sound phenomenal

Michael Marxen · 10 Jun 2013, 13:41

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Originally Posted by Wario

WHat Part of My Body. Hands Down bar none.

Amen!

Michael Marxen · 10 Jun 2013, 13:43

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Originally Posted by Cherry.Loaf

Man against the world by Survivor. Because it would just sound phenomenal

That is one fantastic song!
But it is sung by Survivors outstanding singer Jimi Jamison already and suits that voice perfectly IMO.

Ollie241189 · 10 Jun 2013, 15:19

If I wanted A Jim Steinman song it would be What Part Of My Body Hurts The Most. If I didn't want a Steinman song it would have to be Whiskey Lullabye by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss so Patti would have to do Alison's part lol. It makes me cry and is a very well written story song. You gotsta check it out!

Meat Loaf_fan · 10 Jun 2013, 19:28

From Jim Steinman vault:
"We're Still The Children We Once Were"

or
"Graveyard Shift"

From other writers:
"When A Man Loves A Woman"
or
"What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted"
or
"Unchained Melody"

LucyK! · 10 Jun 2013, 19:31

Completely respect your choices but I wouldn't go for any of the last three, just a bit cliche for my liking...I know I suggested Hallelujah which gets covered a lot, but two of those three choices were done by Robson and Jerome

(who actually I secretly loved!)

chairboys · 10 Jun 2013, 20:05

A little known chant from the terraces of Adams Park (home of Wycombe Wanderers)
The lyrics are a touch tricky but it goes something like this:

"chairboys, chairboys
chairboys, chairboys
chairboys, chairboys"
... and repeat until the resident drummer behind the goal gives up the ghost.

I'd pay a fortune for a recording.

ShelbyLee · 10 Jun 2013, 20:15

Braver Than We Are (Meat & Patti)

LucyK! · 12 Jun 2013, 16:52

Having had a re-listen I reckon Meat should do Hallelujah but the Rufus Wainwright version, just ML and Justin on piano, Heaven Can Wait style

RSG · 12 Jun 2013, 20:25

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Originally Posted by LucyK!

Having had a re-listen I reckon Meat should do Hallelujah but the Rufus Wainwright version, just ML and Justin on piano, Heaven Can Wait style

With a string arrangement like Heaven Can Wait. :)

LucyK! · 12 Jun 2013, 20:29

Sorry, in my head I meant like Heaven Can Wait as it was done on the tour...just ML and Justin, perhaps a little bit of Randy thrown in for good measure!

SnowRabbitmck · 25 Nov 2013, 23:15

For a Christmas song I would love to hear him sing 'When A Child Is Born'. He could do it as a solo or sung as a duet. Here is a link where it's a duet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ummY5T_Te4

Cherry.Loaf · 29 Nov 2013, 20:27

I would Absolutely *love* to hear Meat and Patti do this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LW-Kj_LNUQ

Breeze · 30 Nov 2013, 19:42

I think any number of Leonard Cohen songs would be wonderful. I can't think of a bad song he's done. I like Anthem, First we take Manhattan, Tower of Song . sisters of mercy, Susanne, and so many more already mentioned. The Future is one of Cohen most interesting songs, so is the Manhattan song.
I listened to Alice sing " welcome to my nightmare" and thought it would be interesting to hear redone. It is very theatrical.

I have always wanted to hear Meat cover ? Vaults of Heaven" ( from WDTW)

ANTHEM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCS_MwkWzes

FIRST WE TAKE MANHATTAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTTC_fD598A

THE FUTURE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FzM_XrgtPo

Breeze · 30 Nov 2013, 21:08

I also think several of Patti Smith's early albums have amazing songs, ie, Gloria.

09 Jun 2013, 21:28	#1
misterfive Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2012 Location: Canada Posts: 232	The Song Never Sung (And/Or Recorded) Lets say if you can choose any song Meat never sung or recorded before by winning a contest or something, by Jim Steinman or otherwise which song would you want him to sing and/or record which one would it be? (Note: Remakes of songs already did counts). Me I'd choose Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young since its such an epic song that deserves to be a intro to any Meat album. Its up there with Bat Out Of Hell and I'd Do Anything For Love in epic scale and deserves the master of bombastic vocals to sing it.

30 Nov 2013, 19:42	#24
Breeze Miss Inclined Join Date: 24.07.2010 Location: Posts: 448	I think any number of Leonard Cohen songs would be wonderful. I can't think of a bad song he's done. I like Anthem, First we take Manhattan, Tower of Song . sisters of mercy, Susanne, and so many more already mentioned. The Future is one of Cohen most interesting songs, so is the Manhattan song. I listened to Alice sing " welcome to my nightmare" and thought it would be interesting to hear redone. It is very theatrical. I have always wanted to hear Meat cover ? Vaults of Heaven" ( from WDTW) ANTHEM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCS_MwkWzes FIRST WE TAKE MANHATTAN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTTC_fD598A THE FUTURE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FzM_XrgtPo Last edited by Breeze; 30 Nov 2013 at 19:58.

09 Jun 2013, 21:38	#2
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	I think Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young is fantastic, but it's not a song for an old man. Unless a time machine is included in your contest I'll go with Braver Than We Are.

09 Jun 2013, 21:58	#3
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	From Chess, the song "I know him so well", reworded slightly for a male/female duet, with Patti .. or Hallelujah (Cohen)

09 Jun 2013, 22:09	#4
JennaG Mega Loafer Join Date: 09.02.2010 Location: Posts: 1,934	If it doesn't have to be a Jim Stienman song then I'd really like to hear what Meat could do with a song like 'I Am, I Said' by Neil Diamond. I've always felt that Meat's voice had the power to bring Neil Diamond's lyrics to life on a whole new level and this song in particular is one I think he could do something really great with.

09 Jun 2013, 22:11	#5
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	WHat Part of My Body. Hands Down bar none.

10 Jun 2013, 00:00	#7
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	On the subject of Hallelujah, are we talking about LC's version, or a different version? I've never heard a cover version that waqs anything like the arrangement Cohen used.

10 Jun 2013, 00:05	#8
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	My favourite version is the Cohen version, but when I say covers I mean of the song generally - it was even the blood X Factor winner's single

10 Jun 2013, 01:27	#9
wolfy35 Dangerous on a full moon Join Date: 14.03.2007 Location: Standing on the outside, Looking in on you Posts: 751	I am torn between Braver than we are & What part of my body hurts the most.

10 Jun 2013, 09:54	#11
Cherry.Loaf Los Angeloser Join Date: 02.04.2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,072	Man against the world by Survivor. Because it would just sound phenomenal

10 Jun 2013, 15:19	#14
Ollie241189 Guest Join Date: 27.10.2011 Posts: 408	If I wanted A Jim Steinman song it would be What Part Of My Body Hurts The Most. If I didn't want a Steinman song it would have to be Whiskey Lullabye by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss so Patti would have to do Alison's part lol. It makes me cry and is a very well written story song. You gotsta check it out!

10 Jun 2013, 19:28	#15
Meat Loaf_fan Super Loafer Join Date: 01.03.2008 Location: Gdańsk (Poland) Posts: 311	From Jim Steinman vault: "We're Still The Children We Once Were" or "Graveyard Shift" From other writers: "When A Man Loves A Woman" or "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted" or "Unchained Melody"

10 Jun 2013, 19:31	#16
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Completely respect your choices but I wouldn't go for any of the last three, just a bit cliche for my liking...I know I suggested Hallelujah which gets covered a lot, but two of those three choices were done by Robson and Jerome (who actually I secretly loved!)

10 Jun 2013, 20:05	#17
chairboys Mega Loafer Join Date: 17.09.2011 Posts: 1,811	A little known chant from the terraces of Adams Park (home of Wycombe Wanderers) The lyrics are a touch tricky but it goes something like this: "chairboys, chairboys chairboys, chairboys chairboys, chairboys" ... and repeat until the resident drummer behind the goal gives up the ghost. I'd pay a fortune for a recording.

10 Jun 2013, 20:15	#18
ShelbyLee Super Loafer Join Date: 30.06.2011 Posts: 277	Braver Than We Are (Meat & Patti)

12 Jun 2013, 16:52	#19
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Having had a re-listen I reckon Meat should do Hallelujah but the Rufus Wainwright version, just ML and Justin on piano, Heaven Can Wait style

12 Jun 2013, 20:29	#21
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Sorry, in my head I meant like Heaven Can Wait as it was done on the tour...just ML and Justin, perhaps a little bit of Randy thrown in for good measure!

25 Nov 2013, 23:15	#22
SnowRabbitmck Rookie Join Date: 05.08.2012 Location: Monponsett, Massachusett Posts: 6	For a Christmas song I would love to hear him sing 'When A Child Is Born'. He could do it as a solo or sung as a duet. Here is a link where it's a duet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ummY5T_Te4

29 Nov 2013, 20:27	#23
Cherry.Loaf Los Angeloser Join Date: 02.04.2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,072	I would Absolutely love to hear Meat and Patti do this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LW-Kj_LNUQ

30 Nov 2013, 21:08	#25
Breeze Miss Inclined Join Date: 24.07.2010 Location: Posts: 448	I also think several of Patti Smith's early albums have amazing songs, ie, Gloria.