Do You Consider "Did I Say That?" a Ballad?

Wario · 04 Dec 2010, 22:34

Ive always considered DIST (one of the new millenniums' most underrated, undersold, unappreciated, masterpiece singles) one of Meat's best ballads, only surpassed by Read Em and Weep, Two outta Three, and Objects.

I was wondering if it is indeed a ballad or what it could be labeled as.

**The Flying Mouse** · 04 Dec 2010, 22:35

I believe if it were in a box, it would be labelled Power Ballad.

Sarge · 04 Dec 2010, 23:20

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Ive always considered DIST (one of the new millenniums' most underrated, undersold, unappreciated, masterpiece singles)

Underrated and unappreciated? I recall it being played on German TV quite often because it was used for a TV Series on Napoleon. Meat performed it on Wetten, dass...? (one of our most popular TV shows) and Top of the Pops (Germany). Haven't seen negative reviews, too, some people even asked if it was written by Steinman.

Wario · 04 Dec 2010, 23:25

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Underrated and unappreciated? I recall it being played on German TV quite often because it was used for a TV Series on Napoleon. Meat performed it on Wetten, dass...? (one of our most popular TV shows) and Top of the Pops (Germany). Haven't seen negative reviews, too, some people even asked if it was written by Steinman.

Thats germany. I guess I was really directing that statement to Here in my country of America and Britain.

Even in germany, it still got a bad pick in the straw. Deserves to be on radio today

**Monstro** · 04 Dec 2010, 23:30

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

I believe if it were in a box, it would be labelled Power Ballad.

carole · 04 Dec 2010, 23:31

I wouldn't really class it as a ballad, not in the sense of Heaven Can Wait or Two Outa Three, it's a bit too rocky for that.

Carole

Sarge · 04 Dec 2010, 23:34

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Thats germany. I guess I was really directing that statement to Here in my country of America and Britain.

As far I remember, the U.K. got CHSIB as a single instead.

Did Sanctuary release any singles in the U.S.?

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Even in germany, it still got a bad pick in the straw. Deserves to be on radio today

Maybe that would make me listen to the radio again. Even German radio stations rarely play Meat Loaf songs as most of them seem to focus on "the best of the Eighties, the Ninities and of today"

. Don't ask me what they consider "the best".

A lot of great songs aren't played on the radio (anymore) but that doesn't mean that they are "underrated" or "unappreciated".

Wario · 04 Dec 2010, 23:36

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Maybe that would make me listen to the radio again. Even German radio stations rarely play Meat Loaf songs as most of them only seem to focus on "the best of the Eighties, the Ninities and of today"

. Don't ask me what they consider "the best".

A lot of great songs aren't played on the radio (anymore) but that doesn't mean that they are "underrated" or "unappreciated".

when it pops up on a german "Best of 2003" compilation CD Ill take it back :)

Sarge · 04 Dec 2010, 23:40

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

when it pops up on a german "Best of 2003" compilation CD Ill take it back :)

What does this have to do with whether a song is appreciated or not? Do you really think people judge music by that?

Wario · 04 Dec 2010, 23:58

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Originally Posted by Sarge

What does this have to do with whether a song is appreciated or not? Do you really think people judge music by that?

Lets stop this. I meant "underappretiated" to the fact that and CHSIB never were "top 10 Hits" worldwide.

Now about i being a balad or not....

AndrewG · 05 Dec 2010, 00:09

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Now about i being a balad or not....

No you're not a ballad, but the song can indeed mostly be classed as a power ballad. In my opinion it is a perfect Meat Loaf song as is Anything for Love. Containing vast dynamics, tempo changes, countless tracks, backing vocals and that typical Steinman-ish wall of sound.

Sarge · 05 Dec 2010, 00:17

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Lets stop this. I meant "underappretiated" to the fact that and CHSIB never were "top 10 Hits" worldwide.

Sorry but you introduced this thread by claiming that it was "unappreciated" and I think it's a bit unfair (also towards Meat and his fans) to do so. I didn't buy it (the single), yet I appreciate it. The fact that it didn't make the Top 10 was rather due to promo and distribution issues than to the song, I suppose.

**Monstro** · 05 Dec 2010, 00:18

As far as I'm concerned if you want under appreciated you need look no further than "Did I Say That".

Wario · 05 Dec 2010, 00:20

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Sorry but you introduced this thread by claiming that it was "unappreciated" and I think it's a bit unfair (also towards Meat and his fans) to do so. I didn't buy it (the single), yet I appreciate it. The fact that it didn't make the Top 10 was rather due to promo and distribution issues than to the song, I suppose.

Fair enough. it was a bit cold I said that. sorry for that. that was directed to the general public not to the people on this board.

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Originally Posted by Monstro

As far as I'm concerned if you want under appreciated you need look no further than "Did I Say That".

I expected someone to agree with me, but not you aha :)

AndrewG · 05 Dec 2010, 00:39

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

I expected someone to agree, but not you aha :)

Don't tell me you are keeping a list of what everyone likes?

duke knooby · 05 Dec 2010, 00:40

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Originally Posted by Monstro

As far as I'm concerned if you want under appreciated you need look no further than "Surf's Up".

agreed

**Monstro** · 05 Dec 2010, 00:44

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

I expected someone to agree with me, but not you aha :)

Yeah but I spelt it right lol

AndrewG · 05 Dec 2010, 00:47

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Originally Posted by duke knooby

agreed

Lol.

Pudding · 05 Dec 2010, 21:32

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Fair enough. it was a bit cold I said that. sorry for that. that was directed to the general public not to the people on this board.

The general public was given the opportunity to buy the single and they chose not to

Besides it was on an album that got to #4 in the UK. I don't get why some people think in this day and age they should pay twice for the same song

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04 Dec 2010, 22:34	#1
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Do You Consider "Did I Say That?" a Ballad? Ive always considered DIST (one of the new millenniums' most underrated, undersold, unappreciated, masterpiece singles) one of Meat's best ballads, only surpassed by Read Em and Weep, Two outta Three, and Objects. I was wondering if it is indeed a ballad or what it could be labeled as.

04 Dec 2010, 22:35	#2
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	I believe if it were in a box, it would be labelled Power Ballad.

04 Dec 2010, 23:31	#6
carole Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2007 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,286	I wouldn't really class it as a ballad, not in the sense of Heaven Can Wait or Two Outa Three, it's a bit too rocky for that. Carole

05 Dec 2010, 00:18	#13
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	As far as I'm concerned if you want under appreciated you need look no further than "Did I Say That".