Nowhere Fast

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About Nowhere Fast

"Nowhere Fast" is a song, performed by Fire Inc. in 1984 for the rock movie Streets of Fire. An alternate version of the song was recorded by Meat Loaf the same year. The song was written by Jim Steinman.


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1994
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Meat Loaf

Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday, September 27, 1947), known by his stage name Meat Loaf, is an American hard rock musician and actor. He is noted for the Bat Out of Hell album trilogy consisting of Bat Out of Hell, Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell and Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose. Bat Out of Hell has sold more than 43 million copies worldwide. After 35 years, it 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 of all time. more »

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12 facts about this song

Album
"Nowhere Fast" is a track from the lesser-known album “Bad Attitude,” released by Meat Loaf in 1984.
Popularity
The song wasn't a commercial hit compared to Meat Loaf's other singles, but it has garnered some cult-classic status amongst fans.
Songwriter
This song was written by Jim Steinman, who has worked with Meat Loaf on many songs.
Musical style
"Nowhere Fast" is characterized by intense, driving rock that differentiates it from typical pop music of the period.
Inspirations
The song reflects Meat Loaf's deep roots in theatrical, larger-than-life rock productions.
Production
The record was produced by Meat Loaf himself, alongside fellow musician and producer Paul Jacobs.
Soundtrack Stint
"Nowhere Fast" was featured in the soundtrack of the 1984 film "Streets of Fire."
Music Video
There's a music video for "Nowhere Fast" that was made for the song's release, featuring Meat Loaf performing the song and a narrative story with actors.
Collaboration
The background vocals were provided by popular singers of the time, including Elaine Caswell, Holly Sherwood, and Eric Troyer.
Live Performances
Despite not being one of his biggest hits, Meat Loaf has regularly included "Nowhere Fast" in his live performances.
Album Success
While “Nowhere Fast” wasn't a hit on its own, the “Bad Attitude” album did peak at #74 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Re-interpretation
The song was later reinterpreted by Fire Inc., a studio supergroup formed in 1984 that occasionally featured Meat Loaf.

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