You Took the Words Right out of My Mouth
Meat Loaf
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Album"You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth" is a song performed by American rock singer Meat Loaf. It was the first single from his successful album, "Bat Out of Hell".
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Release DateThe song was officially released in 1977 and became a staple in Meat Loaf's music career.
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WriterThe song was written by renowned songwriter and producer, Jim Steinman. Steinman and Meat Loaf had a long working relationship that was marked with success.
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Included MonologueThe song is known for its introductory monologue, affectionately known as the "Hot Summer Night" monologue. The spoken intro was performed by Steinman and Marcia McClain, an actress and Meat Loaf's then-girlfriend.
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First CollaborationThis was the first collaboration of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman, which became a successful duo in the world of rock roll.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being an immediate hit, it eventually reached number 39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 31 in the UK Singles Chart in 1979.
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Musical Genre and StyleThe song is marked by its rock opera style, with grandiose and dramatic arrangements that are a signature of both Meat Loaf's performance and Steinman's writing.
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Prominent Featured InstrumentThe use of the piano is prominently featured in this song, another staple characteristic of Jim Steinman's compositions.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, made in 1977 as part of the album "Bat Out of Hell", was one of the first full-length album videos ever produced.
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Legacy"You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth" became a turning point in Meat Loaf's career, establishing him as an iconic rock singer. Even decades later, the song remains a classic and is often covered by various artists.
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