Dead Ringer For Love
Meat Loaf
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Every night I grab some money and I go down to the bar I got my buddies and a beer, I got a dream, I need a car You got me begging on my knees, c'mon and throw the dog a bone A man he doesn't live by rock 'n roll and brew alone Baby baby Rock 'n roll and brew, rock 'n roll and brew They don't mean a thing when I compare 'em next to you Rock 'n roll and brew, rock 'n roll and brew I know that you and I we got better things to do I don't know who you are or what you do Or where you go when you're not around I don't know anything about you baby But you're everything I'm dreaming of I don't know who you are, but you're a real dead ringer for love A real dead ringer for love Ever since I can remember you been hanging 'round this joint You been trying to look away but now you finally got the point I don't have to know your name and I won't tell you what to do But a girl, she doesn't live by only rock 'n roll and brew Baby baby, baby baby Rock 'n roll and brew, rock 'n roll and brew They don't mean a thing when I compare 'em next to you Rock 'n roll and brew, rock 'n roll and brew I know that you and I we got better things to do I don't know who you are or what you do Or where you go when you're not around I don't know anything about you baby But you're everything I'm dreaming of I don't know who you are, but you're a real dead ringer for love A real dead ringer for love You got the kind of legs that do more than walk I don't have to listen to your whimpering talk Listen you got the kind of eyes that do more than see You got a lotta nerve to come on to me You got the kind of lips that do more than drink You got the kind of mind that does less than think But since I'm feeling kinda lonely, my defenses are low Why don't you give it a shot and get it ready to go I'm looking for anonymous and fleeting satisfaction And I want to tell my daddy I'll be missing in action Ever since I can remember I've been hanging 'round this joint My daddy never noticed, now he'll finally get the point You got me beggin' on my knees, c'mon and throw the dog a bone A man he doesn't live by rock 'n roll and brew alone Baby baby, baby baby Rock 'n roll and brew, rock 'n roll and brew I know that you and I we got better things to do Rock 'n roll and brew, rock 'n roll and brew They don't mean a thing when I compare 'em next to you I don't know who you are or what you do Or where you go when you're not around I don't know anything about you baby, but you're everything I'm dreaming of I don't know who you are, but you're a real dead ringer for love A real dead ringer for love Dead ringer for love Dead ringer for love (dead ringer)
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Written by: JIM STEINMAN
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13 facts about this song
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."
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Artists InvolvedThe song was a duet performed by Meat Loaf and Cher.
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Lyricist and ComposerUnlike many of Meat Loaf’s songs that were written by Jim Steinman, this hit single was co-written by Steinman and Paul Jacobs.
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Music GenreThe song falls under the rock genre and could be categorised as a 'rock opera'.
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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.
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Video AppearanceDespite Cher’s significant contribution to the song, she was absent from the music video. Instead, actress Laurie Walters played Cher's part.
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RecognitionThis duet is often considered one of the best rock duets of all time.
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Live PerformanceMeat Loaf and Cher never performed the song live together.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song, including Finnish band, The 69 Eyes, in their 1992 album "Motor City Resurrection."
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Rocky HistoryDespite the song's success, there were apparent disagreements between Meat Loaf and Cher during the recording, causing some tension.
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Performance DifficultyAccording to Meat Loaf, "Dead Ringer for Love" is one of the most difficult songs to sing due to its vocal range.
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Unexpected HitThe 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.
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Album PresenceThe song does not feature on any Cher compilation album. It is only available on her box set discography.
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