A LIFE WELL LIVED: Meat Loaf


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Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday; September 27, 1947 – January 20, 2022), better known as Meat Loaf, was an American singer and actor. He was noted for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and theatrical live shows. His Bat Out of Hell trilogy has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide. More than four decades after its release, the first album still sells an estimated 200,000 copies annually and stayed on the charts for over nine years, making it one of the best-selling albums in history. Aday appeared in over 50 films and television shows, sometimes as himself or as characters resembling his stage persona. His film roles include Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), and Bob Paulson in Fight Club (1999). His early stage work included dual roles in the original Broadway cast of The Rocky Horror Show.

Track Listing:
Title (Chart position)

01 Bat Out of Hell (Album Version) (8)

02 I'd Lie For You (And That's The Truth (2)

03 I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) (1)

04 Dead Ringer For Love (5) with Cher

05 Man Of Steel (21)

06 Not A Dry Eye In The House (7)

07 Modern Girl (17)

08 It's All Coming Back To Me Now (6) (with Marion Raven)

09 Rock & Roll Dreams Come Through (11)

10 Midnight At The Lost And Found (17)

11 Runnin' For The Red Light (I Gotta Life) (21)

12 Hot Patootie Bless My Soul (Aus Ode K7200)

13 Couldn't Have Said It Better (31)

14 Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad (32)

15 Rock 'n' Roll Mercenaries (31) (with John Parr)

16 Nowhere Fast (67)

17 What You See Is What You Get (Rare Earth RES103) (as Stoney & Meatloaf)

18 Cry Over Me (47)

19 Is Nothing Sacred (15) (with Patti Russo)

20 Heaven Can Wait (b-side of ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ single)

21 Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are (26)

22 Read 'Em And Weep (Epic EPCA2012)

23 All Revved Up With No Place To Go (Epic EPC6797)

24 Life Is A Lemon And I Want My Money Back (Remix) (Virgin LEMON1)

25 Everything Under The Sun (as Stoney & Meatloaf)

26 Razor's Edge (41)

27 I'm Gonna Love Her For Both Of Us (62)

28 Street Rats (with Ted Nugent)

29 Blind Before I Stop (Arista RIS3)

30 You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) (33)

31 If You Really Want To (59)

32 Piece Of The Action (47)

33 Tonight Is Right For Love (with 'Chef' from South Park)

34 Mugging On Saturday Live (with Stephen Fry)