Dead Ringer for Love
Cher, Meat Loaf
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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."
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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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