The Greatest Performance of Paradise You've Ever Seen?

Wario · 21 Nov 2007, 04:51

What do you think was Meat's finest performance of Paradise - be it on TV, shows, DVD, or VHS. I only went to one show and the paradise i saw there wasn't the greatest at Tower theater, but the best IMO is the one preformed on the Night of Proms 2001 TV broadcast.

i personally am tired of the song, but it's been in every set since 1977 so it's efficiently his most performed.

evil nickname · 21 Nov 2007, 09:47

The best version I've seen was on a Dutch TV show in '98/'99 or so. It is said that Paradise is the only 'pop' song Harry Mulisch can appreciate, so when he was on this show (which focuses in depth on a person), Meat Loaf was apparently hired to sing the song. Live. They did the single edit in less then five minutes. Therefore, greatest version ever.

**allrevvedup** · 21 Nov 2007, 10:09

the version from the history of meat loaf live

An edited version is also on Bat Out of hell II: Picture show

**RadioMaster** · 21 Nov 2007, 10:36

id go for one of the earlier shows...77/78
Was all fresh and new then, and I like the "I'm taking the TV....",etc bit with Ms DeVito

L96 · 21 Nov 2007, 12:35

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

i personally am tired of the song, but it's been in every set since 1977 so it's efficiently his most performed.

Efficiently, or evidentally?

**allrevvedup** · 21 Nov 2007, 13:23

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Originally Posted by L96

Efficiently, or evidentally?

probably

Wario · 21 Nov 2007, 17:41

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Originally Posted by L96

Efficiently, or evidentally?

i like big vocabulary. Guess its evidently

LostSoul · 21 Nov 2007, 17:50

Zurich 1994, maybe because it was the first time I saw it. My sister and I looked at eachother and we went 'They're kissing with tongues!'

Pa†ricia

Benny · 21 Nov 2007, 23:48

Wembley 1999 for me, as it was my first live show... And it was great!

SamCat · 21 Nov 2007, 23:55

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Originally Posted by Benny

Wembley 1999 for me, as it was my first live show... And it was great!

Me too!! It was my first Meat concert and its my favourite Paradise ever!!

LucyK! · 22 Nov 2007, 00:28

In terms of the stage show I'd choose the Born To Rock tour where Meat had the car and Patti appeared in the dominatrix outfit and ended up throwing plates (though that was my first show so could be a little swayed by that)

It most definitely was not the last Paradise I saw.

Evil One · 22 Nov 2007, 00:35

Tough one. I've always liked the pre-Bat 2 tour with the bitch, dick, bitch, dick ending.

Overall though I'll go with Bat 2 tour.

AndrewG · 22 Nov 2007, 16:05

Have to agree with Lucy, on the born to rock tour in 96 it was like 40 minutes and I loved the way they did the "So now am praying for the end of time..." bit twice. Worked quite well.

Other than I would have to say the MTV show in 1993 (same as on the bat 2 picture show but longer) as I thought Patti looked extremely sexy with that blonde wig and dress. Think Meat went a bit far with the make out scene at that point. No wonder

LostSoul · 22 Nov 2007, 16:15

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

Think Meat went a bit far with the make out scene at that point. No wonder

A 'bit' ? he almost ate her.

Pa†ricia

Lord Kagan · 23 Nov 2007, 01:22

When will these polls stop? well this is a pole in essense

Wario · 23 Nov 2007, 06:01

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Originally Posted by Lord Kagan

When will these polls stop? well this is a pole in essense

Aint part of my pole thing. Its just something i was curious about

21 Nov 2007, 04:51	#1
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	The Greatest Performance of Paradise You've Ever Seen? What do you think was Meat's finest performance of Paradise - be it on TV, shows, DVD, or VHS. I only went to one show and the paradise i saw there wasn't the greatest at Tower theater, but the best IMO is the one preformed on the Night of Proms 2001 TV broadcast. i personally am tired of the song, but it's been in every set since 1977 so it's efficiently his most performed.

21 Nov 2007, 17:50	#8
LostSoul Got metal? Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,109	Zurich 1994, maybe because it was the first time I saw it. My sister and I looked at eachother and we went 'They're kissing with tongues!' Pa†ricia Last edited by LostSoul; 21 Nov 2007 at 17:53. Reason: typo

21 Nov 2007, 09:47	#2
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	The best version I've seen was on a Dutch TV show in '98/'99 or so. It is said that Paradise is the only 'pop' song Harry Mulisch can appreciate, so when he was on this show (which focuses in depth on a person), Meat Loaf was apparently hired to sing the song. Live. They did the single edit in less then five minutes. Therefore, greatest version ever.

21 Nov 2007, 10:09	#3
allrevvedup "Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway" Join Date: 29.11.2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5,358	the version from the history of meat loaf live An edited version is also on Bat Out of hell II: Picture show

21 Nov 2007, 10:36	#4
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	id go for one of the earlier shows...77/78 Was all fresh and new then, and I like the "I'm taking the TV....",etc bit with Ms DeVito

21 Nov 2007, 23:48	#9
Benny Massive Loafer Join Date: 07.09.2005 Location: Posts: 3,084	Wembley 1999 for me, as it was my first live show... And it was great!

22 Nov 2007, 00:28	#11
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	In terms of the stage show I'd choose the Born To Rock tour where Meat had the car and Patti appeared in the dominatrix outfit and ended up throwing plates (though that was my first show so could be a little swayed by that) It most definitely was not the last Paradise I saw.

22 Nov 2007, 00:35	#12
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,193	Tough one. I've always liked the pre-Bat 2 tour with the bitch, dick, bitch, dick ending. Overall though I'll go with Bat 2 tour.

22 Nov 2007, 16:05	#13
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,081	Have to agree with Lucy, on the born to rock tour in 96 it was like 40 minutes and I loved the way they did the "So now am praying for the end of time..." bit twice. Worked quite well. Other than I would have to say the MTV show in 1993 (same as on the bat 2 picture show but longer) as I thought Patti looked extremely sexy with that blonde wig and dress. Think Meat went a bit far with the make out scene at that point. No wonder

23 Nov 2007, 01:22	#15
Lord Kagan On the other hand, You have different fingers Join Date: 17.05.2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 8,833	When will these polls stop? well this is a pole in essense