Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through
Meat Loaf
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5 facts about this song
Song Composition1. "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.
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Original Release3. 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.
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Cover by Meat Loaf6. 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.
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Music Video9. 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.
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Performance & Legacy12. 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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