56. Lost Boys And Golden Girls

White of High · 01 Mar 2003, 13:57

This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic.
Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!!

Lost Boys And Golden Girls (9)

The story is simple but I don't understand very well. The melody compensates for it. I think this is Heaven Can Wait from Bat Out Of Hell. Meat's version is much better than Jim's version because Jim's voice is groaning there. Very slow and angelic. I could make to take after Fly by Céline Dion! Very good but I miss (like always) the orchestra...
Live version? I have got only one from Vienna and that is too short! I don't know...

My score: 9

Average: 8.61 (120.5/14)

Michel · 01 Mar 2003, 15:41

A very good song with a deeper meaning! The quote "We Never Are This Young As We Are Right Now" is amazing and so true!

Good music! I like the live version from Birmingham, it's amazing!

My Score: 8/9

MeatBall · 02 Mar 2003, 10:26

I love this song!

10/10

Garrett · 02 Mar 2003, 13:38

Very simple lyrics, but an amazing song!

9/10

**The Flying Mouse** · 12 Mar 2003, 17:20

Beautiful song.
Very simple music and lyrics,but very effective.
That chorus begining "We gotta be fast" is a killer.Major goosebumps and chills.
9/10 Running for home.

P.S. I've just listened to this song three times,and now my arms are freezing

.I ain't kidding.
Powerful stuff.

Quigmo · 17 Sep 2003, 11:59

Yep. I have to say a "beautiful song". I love it. Another of those BFG songs that was in desperate need of the voice. And when it happened it was magic.
10/10

RSG · 21 Sep 2003, 16:22

If I had to pick the weak one on the album, this I would say is it. Don't get me wrong, I like the song, but I think Meat could have gone more powerful with it, like he did with For Crying Out Loud, or some what similar. But all in all, I like this song,

I would give it my rating of ............. 8\10

Bigmomma · 21 Sep 2003, 22:18

on of my favourites especially when im feeling fed up.
kezzina

Testify · 21 Sep 2003, 22:21

tis a good song 8/10 :)

Bart · 22 Sep 2003, 09:36

hmmm. this is the only song where i like Jim's version more than Meats.
Except the Lost Boys Tour live version '88 from Birmingham is magnificent.

Jim's: 8
meat's: 7
'88: 8.

dottie · 23 Sep 2003, 12:11

9/10 Enough said - almost brilliant

PanicLord · 23 Sep 2003, 23:09

I think this is a great song, although the fast version in the middle of Stark Raving Love is my favourite.

Needless to say, Meat sings it about 50 times better than Jim.

I agree with RSG, it could do with a bit more power to it, a more dramatic tone like FCOL.

Anyway, it is still a fantastic song, and quite uplifting, so I reckon 8.5 out of 10 is about right.

heat · 01 Oct 2003, 00:27

This one has really grown on me in the last couple of weeks - and i really do like it.

8/10

Frying Pan · 11 Oct 2003, 16:54

I like this one, simple piano melody but great. Think meat's version shades the original. Any chance of anyone posting a clip of that Birmingham 88 version?.

8/10

A Slice Of English · 24 Nov 2003, 20:35

This song reminds me of a childhood lost. Whenever I hear it all I can think about is those missed chances and crazy days as a young lad, usually mis-spent around my old friend Kieran's house. Ah, it warms the soul.

10/10

LostSoul · 28 Dec 2003, 18:01

I love the part "We'll never be as young as we are right now"... line that Jim (obviouly) likes to use more than once... i.e. "A Kiss..."!

There's always a "Heaven Can Wait"- song on (almost) every Meat's albums... on Bat II that's "Lost Boys and Golden Girls"!

That's the song that inspired me my 94 (!) nickname since: LostSoul...
I like it!

9/10

edit: indeed Bart... I've heard it since I rated it and changed my mind as well!

Bart · 05 Jan 2004, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bart

hmmm. this is the only song where i like Jim's version more than Meats.
Except the Lost Boys Tour live version '88 from Birmingham is magnificent.

Jim's: 8
meat's: 7
'88: 8.

White,

I change this one. This song is brilliant. I must have lost my mind when i wrote this.

Jim's: 9:
Meat's: 9
'88: 10.

And indeed: "we gotta be fast"-part is magnificent.

*AndyK* · 05 Jan 2004, 20:44

A truly beautiful song whenever you hear it, whichever of the Meat or Jim versions you hear it's a 9.75/10!!

rockfenris2005 · 06 Jan 2004, 07:41

This is the Lost Boy's anthem for Neverland. It's a beautiful song. 10/10.

rockfenris2005 · 06 Jan 2004, 07:42

Oh yes, and I would love if Steve Barton had sung this

Jackoutofhell · 17 May 2006, 04:15

10/10!

Much better than When Angels Sing, if I do say so myself.

ChloeLee88 · 17 May 2006, 19:31

I love this song...the melodic writing, the lyrics and the superb vocals by Meat, it's such a beautiful song i give in a very strong 9/10!!!
Love it, especially the line....'and we'll never be as young as we are right now, running away and running for home....RUNNING FOR HOOOOOME!!!'

Chloe

RSG · 22 May 2006, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSG

If I had to pick the weak one on the album, this I would say is it. Don't get me wrong, I like the song, but I think Meat could have gone more powerful with it, like he did with For Crying Out Loud, or some what similar. But all in all, I like this song,

I would give it my rating of ............. 8\10

What was I thinking than,

I guess I was so caught up with the Bat pace lol.

This song is amazing, definetly deserves a 9\10.
Rock on Meat & Jim!

Paul191 · 23 May 2006, 15:17

I love this song to bits, one of his best i think. I sometimes just have it on repeat when i'm bored.

10/10

samurai7 · 15 Jun 2006, 20:13

Why does everyone insist that JIM sang the original?!? It was RORY DODD!!!

I love BOTH versions, but sadly have never heard the song performed live. It has all the Steinman ingredients - near-cliché-lyric, epic key-change, and best of all BASEBALL PUNS!!! (Running for home...)

A great song. Both versions get a 10 from me!

01 Mar 2003, 13:57	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	56. Lost Boys And Golden Girls This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!! Lost Boys And Golden Girls (9) The story is simple but I don't understand very well. The melody compensates for it. I think this is Heaven Can Wait from Bat Out Of Hell. Meat's version is much better than Jim's version because Jim's voice is groaning there. Very slow and angelic. I could make to take after Fly by Céline Dion! Very good but I miss (like always) the orchestra... Live version? I have got only one from Vienna and that is too short! I don't know... My score: 9 Average: 8.61 (120.5/14)

01 Mar 2003, 15:41	#2
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	A very good song with a deeper meaning! The quote "We Never Are This Young As We Are Right Now" is amazing and so true! Good music! I like the live version from Birmingham, it's amazing! My Score: 8/9

02 Mar 2003, 10:26	#3
MeatBall Loafer Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 66	I love this song! 10/10

02 Mar 2003, 13:38	#4
Garrett Super Loafer Join Date: 30.05.2002 Location: In the room at the top Posts: 291	Very simple lyrics, but an amazing song! 9/10

12 Mar 2003, 17:20	#5
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Beautiful song. Very simple music and lyrics,but very effective. That chorus begining "We gotta be fast" is a killer.Major goosebumps and chills. 9/10 Running for home. P.S. I've just listened to this song three times,and now my arms are freezing .I ain't kidding. Powerful stuff.

17 Sep 2003, 11:59	#6
Quigmo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.08.2003 Location: Nor Cal USA Posts: 111	Yep. I have to say a "beautiful song". I love it. Another of those BFG songs that was in desperate need of the voice. And when it happened it was magic. 10/10

21 Sep 2003, 16:22	#7
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	If I had to pick the weak one on the album, this I would say is it. Don't get me wrong, I like the song, but I think Meat could have gone more powerful with it, like he did with For Crying Out Loud, or some what similar. But all in all, I like this song, I would give it my rating of ............. 8\10

21 Sep 2003, 22:18	#8
Bigmomma Super Loafer Join Date: 07.07.2003 Location: Somewhere in time in my mind......... Posts: 655	on of my favourites especially when im feeling fed up. kezzina

21 Sep 2003, 22:21	#9
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	tis a good song 8/10 :)

22 Sep 2003, 09:36	#10
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	hmmm. this is the only song where i like Jim's version more than Meats. Except the Lost Boys Tour live version '88 from Birmingham is magnificent. Jim's: 8 meat's: 7 '88: 8.

23 Sep 2003, 12:11	#11
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	9/10 Enough said - almost brilliant

23 Sep 2003, 23:09	#12
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,652	I think this is a great song, although the fast version in the middle of Stark Raving Love is my favourite. Needless to say, Meat sings it about 50 times better than Jim. I agree with RSG, it could do with a bit more power to it, a more dramatic tone like FCOL. Anyway, it is still a fantastic song, and quite uplifting, so I reckon 8.5 out of 10 is about right.

01 Oct 2003, 00:27	#13
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	This one has really grown on me in the last couple of weeks - and i really do like it. 8/10

11 Oct 2003, 16:54	#14
Frying Pan Loafer Join Date: 19.06.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 62	I like this one, simple piano melody but great. Think meat's version shades the original. Any chance of anyone posting a clip of that Birmingham 88 version?. 8/10

24 Nov 2003, 20:35	#15
A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	This song reminds me of a childhood lost. Whenever I hear it all I can think about is those missed chances and crazy days as a young lad, usually mis-spent around my old friend Kieran's house. Ah, it warms the soul. 10/10

28 Dec 2003, 18:01	#16
LostSoul Got metal? Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,109	I love the part "We'll never be as young as we are right now"... line that Jim (obviouly) likes to use more than once... i.e. "A Kiss..."! There's always a "Heaven Can Wait"- song on (almost) every Meat's albums... on Bat II that's "Lost Boys and Golden Girls"! That's the song that inspired me my 94 (!) nickname since: LostSoul... I like it! 9/10 edit: indeed Bart... I've heard it since I rated it and changed my mind as well!

05 Jan 2004, 20:44	#18
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	A truly beautiful song whenever you hear it, whichever of the Meat or Jim versions you hear it's a 9.75/10!!

06 Jan 2004, 07:41	#19
rockfenris2005 Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.02.2003 Location: Posts: 2,217	This is the Lost Boy's anthem for Neverland. It's a beautiful song. 10/10.

06 Jan 2004, 07:42	#20
rockfenris2005 Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.02.2003 Location: Posts: 2,217	Oh yes, and I would love if Steve Barton had sung this

17 May 2006, 04:15	#21
Jackoutofhell Super Loafer Join Date: 13.03.2006 Posts: 369	10/10! Much better than When Angels Sing, if I do say so myself.

17 May 2006, 19:31	#22
ChloeLee88 Super Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2005 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester Posts: 666	I love this song...the melodic writing, the lyrics and the superb vocals by Meat, it's such a beautiful song i give in a very strong 9/10!!! Love it, especially the line....'and we'll never be as young as we are right now, running away and running for home....RUNNING FOR HOOOOOME!!!' Chloe

23 May 2006, 15:17	#24
Paul191 Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.11.2005 Location: Posts: 1,530	I love this song to bits, one of his best i think. I sometimes just have it on repeat when i'm bored. 10/10

15 Jun 2006, 20:13	#25
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	Why does everyone insist that JIM sang the original?!? It was RORY DODD!!! I love BOTH versions, but sadly have never heard the song performed live. It has all the Steinman ingredients - near-cliché-lyric, epic key-change, and best of all BASEBALL PUNS!!! (Running for home...) A great song. Both versions get a 10 from me!