I'm Gonna Love Her for Both of Us
Meat Loaf
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Song Origin"I'm Gonna Love Her for Both of Us" is a song by the American musician Michael Lee Aday, who is better known by his stage name, Meat Loaf.
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Album DetailsThe song was released in 1981, and it was the lead single from his fourth studio album, "Dead Ringer."
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SongwritersThe song was written by Jim Steinman, who has written many of Meat Loaf's biggest hits, including "Bat Out of Hell" and "Paradise by the Dashboard Light."
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Song LengthInterestingly, "I'm Gonna Love Her for Both of Us" is a little over seven minutes long, which is quite long for a pop song.
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Chart PerformanceEven with its length, the song managed to reach number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and number 8 in Ireland. However, it didn't fare as well in the US, peaking at only number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song ThemeThe song, like many of Meat Loaf's songs, is a dramatic rock song that tells a story. The lyrics deal with a man who promises to love a woman so much that it will compensate for her inability to love herself.
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Music VideoThe video for "I'm Gonna Love Her for Both of Us" was filmed in black and white and features Meat Loaf performing the song with his band.
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Album SalesThe album "Dead Ringer" went on to sell over two million copies worldwide, with "I'm Gonna Love Her for Both of Us" being one of the standout tracks.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised Meat Loaf's powerful vocals and Steinman's unique writing style, while others criticized the song's length and over-the-top production.
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Live Performances"I'm Gonna Love Her for Both of Us" has been a staple of Meat Loaf's live shows throughout his career. Despite its complexity and difficulty to sing, Meat Loaf has often mentioned it as one of his favorite songs to perform live.
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