Meat Loaf: From Hell and to Connacht Documentary

[nowherefast]

Hi all,

It looks like Irish broadcaster RTE will be airing a new documentary this Christmas - "Meat Loaf: From Hell and to Connacht"

"Meat Loaf: From Hell and to Connacht brings viewers back to Ireland in 1990, when the legendary US rock star performed in some of the country's most unlikely venues. Meat Loaf - whose 1977 album Bat Out of Hell is one of the biggest sellers of all time - was at a career crossroads when an Irish promoter, Tommy Swarbrigg, took a punt on him. What resulted was a chaotic two-week journey through Ireland's heartland that reignited Meat Loaf's love for people and music and ultimately helped get his career back on track."

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/1201/1546600-something-for-everyone-as-rte-reveals-christmas-treats/

[mlbf]

I'll try and catch this if I can, it looks interesting :)

[nowherefast]

According to this Facebook post, it is airing on New Year's Eve at 6.30pm - https://www.facebook.com/heavencanwaittribute/posts/-huge-announcement-for-ireland-this-is-the-moment-weve-been-waiting-to-shareour-/122250179762076401/

"Our cast from HEAVEN CAN WAIT were officially chosen to be the stage body doubles for Meat Loaf and his leading lady in a brand-new Irish television documentary…
⭐ “MEAT LOAF: FROM HELL AND TO CONNAUGHT”
📺 Airs on RTÉ One – Wednesday 31st December at 6:30pm
Yes—our team were on set, recreating the legendary 1990s Irish tour, bringing the power, the drama, and the iconic stage moments back to life for this major TV production.
This is a huge honour, and we are beyond proud to represent Meat Loaf’s legacy on national television."

[Nige78]

Ah that's disappointing.......from the description I though it was actual tour footage.

[letsgotoofar]

His memoir described priests stealing ladders and taking days to find generators to play in a barn, and you think someone had the brains to film any of it? That's on you, mate. xD

[allrevvedup]

There's some more details about it here

https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/night-meat-loaf-blew-up-36462879

[duke knooby]

And some sneak footage here...

https://www.facebook.com/RTEOne/videos/meat-loaf-from-hell-and-to-connaught-brings-viewers-back-to-ireland-in-1990-when/2268440940341596/

[Kev]

Just watched it!

[duke knooby]

I thoroughly enjoyed that programme! Great to see the band interviews, and get a feel for how much they enjoyed that time, and how proud they were of their work. And of course lovely to see some live footage.

[Guy]

Any links?
👍

[proctorloaf]

It was so lovely to see some of the band reminiscing about this tour and some of the stories. I can't believe that I didn't know that Amy and Chuck got married!! In the 90s there would have been a Live Album and DVD release to accompany a documentary like this, just like the VH1 Storyteller's project.

It was a great story and so positive from all involved.

Also interesting that the set list was practically the same as the Live at Wembley recording.

How I wish that Meat had better (or any) legacy management - I fear that nothing will be done for Bat's 50th other than yet another coloured vinyl.

Will there be any more Meat or Jim souvenirs? Time will tell... NSR �� XX

[duke knooby]

Any links?
👍

https://www.rte.ie/player/movie/meat-loaf-from-hell-and-to-connaught/726721576382?__cf_chl_f_tk=idleBqMZ01u7UMczqgk0qStwSjD3L9vFcpNuvRV2lOk-1767213046-1.0.1.1-pTt9EadGiQJv_TVSOcnVI8aWU0K1QmOi5.jgqyq7zXs

Give that a try.

[Adje]

As long as it stays up:
https://youtu.be/L_lToMEVayU

[Adje]

The HD TV Rip.

https://youtu.be/qGuVULN1vJ4

[allrevvedup]

The HD TV Rip.

https://youtu.be/qGuVULN1vJ4


This is great thanks Adje.

The RTE player doesn't seem to allow for it outside of Ireland (some shows they will)

[letsgotoofar]

Honestly, this sounds like it would make a terrific plot for a slice-of-life biopic, like how Deliver Me From Nowhere focuses on a specific period in Springsteen's life. You juice it up a little (they're always "based on a true story," emphasis mine, after all) and combine it with some of the events beforehand for maximum impact, but it'd make a great movie. Lots of high stakes and drama, and the win at the end when Bat II begins to fly.

[Adje]

Honestly, this sounds like it would make a terrific plot for a slice-of-life biopic, like how Deliver Me From Nowhere focuses on a specific period in Springsteen's life. You juice it up a little (they're always "based on a true story," emphasis mine, after all) and combine it with some of the events beforehand for maximum impact, but it'd make a great movie. Lots of high stakes and drama, and the win at the end when Bat II begins to fly.

Absolutely true. Yet all I can think of now is why they don't release that concert recording that they are watching. As a bonus to the documentary.... Grrrrrrrr

[Adje]

This is great thanks Adje.

The RTE player doesn't seem to allow for it outside of Ireland (some shows they will)

True. But it works with a VPN set on Dublin ;-)

At least now everyone can see it as long as YouTube allows it.:cool: