Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through

Jim Steinman

About Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through

"Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through" is a song composed and written by Jim Steinman. It was first featured on Steinman's 1981 solo album Bad for Good, with lead vocals by an uncredited Rory Dodd (though the song is credited to Steinman). It was later recorded by Meat Loaf and released in January 1994 as the third single from the album Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell. Both the Steinman original and the Meat Loaf remake were top-forty hits. Steinman's version hit number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 14 on the Billboard Rock Top Tracks chart and number 29 on the Cash Box Top 100; to date, it is Steinman's lone top-forty hit as an artist. In New Zealand, the song spent two weeks at number six and was the 46th biggest hit of 1981. The Meat Loaf version reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four on Canada's RPM Top Singles chart in early 1994. more »

Year:: 1996
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Jim Steinman

James Richard "Jim" Steinman (born November 1, 1947) is an American composer, lyricist, and Grammy Award-winning record producer responsible for several hit songs. He has also worked as an arranger, pianist, and singer. His work has included songs in the adult contemporary, rock and roll, dance, pop, musical theater, and film score genres. Beginning his career in musical theater, Steinman's most notable work in the area includes lyrics for Whistle Down the Wind and music for Tanz der Vampire. more »

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Song Composition 1. "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through" is a song composed by American songwriter and music producer Jim Steinman. Steinman is known for his association with Meat Loaf and his work on Bat Out of Hell trilogy. 2. The composition has a distinctive style of Steinman, which includes dramatic intensity and an operatic sound.
Original Release 3. The song was initially released by Steinman himself in his debut solo album "Bad for Good" in 1981. The album features various songs that were originally intended for the second album of Meat Loaf. 4. In the original version, Rory Dodd performed the lead vocals. Dodd is known for his collaborations with Steinman. 5. The song reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart when it was released.
Cover by Meat Loaf 6. Meat Loaf later covered the song for his sixth studio album "Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell" in 1993. This album was the highly anticipated sequel to his first hugely successful "Bat out of Hell" album. 7. "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through" served as the third single from this album. 8. The cover version became a significant hit, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, number 11 in the UK, and number 2 in Australia.
Music Video 9. The music video for the Meat Loaf version features Angelina Jolie. At that time, Jolie was relatively unknown in the entertainment industry. 10. The music video won the award for "Best Video from a Film" at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards. The video was included in the film "The Making of Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell." 11. In the video, Meat Loaf plays a radio broadcast operator who helps inspire a runaway teenager played by Jolie with rock and roll music.
Performance & Legacy 12. Meat Loaf included "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through" in the setlists for several of his concerts. 13. The song remains a staple in Meat Loaf's discography and continues to be played on classic rock radio stations to this day. 14. Both versions have been praised for their powerful, emotive vocals and epic, sweeping instrumentals typical of Steinman's compositions.

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