01 Mar 2003, 13:57 | #1 |
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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 |
Mega Loafer
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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 |
Loafer
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I love this song!
10/10 |
02 Mar 2003, 13:38 | #4 |
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Very simple lyrics, but an amazing song!
9/10 |
12 Mar 2003, 17:20 | #5 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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on of my favourites especially when im feeling fed up.
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21 Sep 2003, 22:21 | #9 |
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tis a good song 8/10 :)
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22 Sep 2003, 09:36 | #10 |
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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 |
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9/10 Enough said - almost brilliant
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23 Sep 2003, 23:09 | #12 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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, 16:18 | #17 | |
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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. |
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05 Jan 2004, 20:44 | #18 |
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A truly beautiful song whenever you hear it, whichever of the Meat or Jim versions you hear it's a 9.75/10!!
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06 Jan 2004, 07:41 | #19 |
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This is the Lost Boy's anthem for Neverland. It's a beautiful song. 10/10.
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06 Jan 2004, 07:42 | #20 |
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Oh yes, and I would love if Steve Barton had sung this
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17 May 2006, 04:15 | #21 |
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10/10!
Much better than When Angels Sing, if I do say so myself. |
17 May 2006, 19:31 | #22 |
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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 |
22 May 2006, 17:49 | #23 | |
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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! |
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23 May 2006, 15:17 | #24 |
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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 |
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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! |