Allan Nicholls can still clearly recall when one of his friends and collaborators, the rock star Meat Loaf, asked him to direct "some music videos."...
by David T. Farr
You may not know him by name, but I’m certain you know his lyrics, especially if you’ve been at a karaoke bar.
James Steinman, American composer, lyricist, playwright and record producer, passed away April 19 at age 73.
Dropping just a few of the names of some of his most iconic songs will show the significant his songwriting: “Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad,” “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” and “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do that.)” Of course, you know these songs as hits by Meat Loaf.
Steinman was a major force behind the success of Meat Loaf in the mid-1970s. He had an astounding ability to put together lyrics that were clever, edgy and melodramatic. Steinman produced Meat Loaf’s iconic “Bat Out Of Hell.” one of the best-selling albums of all time.