Dead Ringer for Love

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About Dead Ringer for Love

"Dead Ringer for Love" is a song performed by American rock singer Meat Loaf and American singer-actress Cher from Meat Loaf's third studio album, Dead Ringer. The song was written by Jim Steinman and one of only two tracks on the album produced by Steinman and Jimmy Iovine.


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2012
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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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Release details
"Dead Ringer for Love" was released in November of 1981 as the second single from Meat Loaf's third studio album, "Dead Ringer."
Artists Involved
The song was a duet performed by Meat Loaf and Cher.
Lyricist and Composer
Unlike many of Meat Loaf’s songs that were written by Jim Steinman, this hit single was co-written by Steinman and Paul Jacobs.
Music Genre
The song falls under the rock genre and could be categorised as a 'rock opera'.
Chart Success
"Dead Ringer for Love" found significant success on the charts in the UK. It peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Video Appearance
Despite Cher’s significant contribution to the song, she was absent from the music video. Instead, actress Laurie Walters played Cher's part.
Recognition
This duet is often considered one of the best rock duets of all time.
Live Performance
Meat Loaf and Cher never performed the song live together.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered the song, including Finnish band, The 69 Eyes, in their 1992 album "Motor City Resurrection."
Rocky History
Despite the song's success, there were apparent disagreements between Meat Loaf and Cher during the recording, causing some tension.
Performance Difficulty
According to Meat Loaf, "Dead Ringer for Love" is one of the most difficult songs to sing due to its vocal range.
Unexpected Hit
The song’s popularity was a bit surprising, as it wasn’t initially seen as potential hit material, largely due to its unique style blending rock with a theatrical sound.
Album Presence
The song does not feature on any Cher compilation album. It is only available on her box set discography.

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