6. Paradise By The Dashboard Light - Page 2

evil nickname · 11 Jun 2003, 21:52

Actually, I think that with the Paul de Leeuw version, the "humor" in the lyrics --surprisingly I might add -- survived rather well... but not that I find Paradise a "funny" / "humorous" song... still don't like it that much... ah well...

QT · 11 Jun 2003, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil nickname

Actually, I think that with the Paul de Leeuw version, the "humor" in the lyrics --surprisingly I might add -- survived rather well... but not that I find Paradise a "funny" / "humorous" song... still don't like it that much... ah well...

I also think it's not a "funny" song. With humor I meant more: the nice way (originele manier) to tell a story which is actually really sad.
In the Paul de Leeuw-version I remember for example the "Praying for the end of time"-part isn't really translated. They sing global meaning of (this part of) the song but not the, a little cynical, way to describe this.

Michel · 15 Jun 2003, 10:30

I've never heard the covers from Paul de Leeuw and de Kast (de kast means The Closet). But I would like to hear them.

QT · 16 Jun 2003, 12:45

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Originally Posted by Michel

I've never heard the covers from Paul de Leeuw and de Kast (de kast means The Closet). But I would like to hear them.

Maybe you can search with Kazaa on "paradijs bij het dashboardlicht" from Paul de Leeuw (means Paul the Lion

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dottie · 16 Jun 2003, 21:01

Paradise rocks - 10/10

original sin · 17 Jun 2003, 00:51

10/10 it's a classic!

sherrie87 · 17 Jun 2003, 05:56

Paradise is the first Meat song that I ever heard, it was "the" song of my senior year in high school. For that reason alone (but for SO many other reasons as well) is rates: 10/10

Sherrie

Jayd · 17 Jun 2003, 10:59

Excellent song pure and simple 10/10, no one can say this song is overated and overplayed, it is pure Rock'n'Roll which everyone loves and this song will be loved for generations to come.

Rushour · 21 Jun 2003, 04:01

This one gets definitely a 10/10 because it's one of that songs, that makes me everytime happy, when i hear it. It's a great song.
Rushour

evil nickname · 21 Jun 2003, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Jayd2

no one can say this song is overated and overplayed, it is pure Rock'n'Roll which everyone loves and this song will be loved for generations to come.

Not 2 B a partypooper, but I've said that, I've meant that when I said that, and I will continue to say and mean that.... then you may think otherwise, but please, allow me to not like it, ok?

badger · 03 Jul 2003, 01:34

An absolute classic, surely one of the greatest live performance songs ever!

It is hilarious and still musically amazing. A wonderfully funny:

9/10

Testify · 09 Jul 2003, 15:59

i give it a 9/10

Evan · 15 Jul 2003, 16:50

This song is so fanominale, but just think how obsurd it sounded in 1976 when Meat and Jimmy were auditioning the record. I can still see them being kicked out of offices, but what did those a$$holes know, the record went on to sell...well you know, lol. The song is just so brillant and Meat's live performance is incredible as well. This is a song that whenever you turn it on it puts you in a good mood, much in the same sense as "Dead Ringer For Love". I think the tragic part at the end is hysterical but at the same time, you can also find yourself very much relating to it. Great Steinman song and great Meat performance.

10/10

In fact, there's no song featured on "Bat Out Of Hell" that I wouldn't give 10/10. I just love the record.

Wild_Honey · 15 Jul 2003, 20:05

9/10

Louise · 17 Jul 2003, 14:21

Does anyone know who sang the female lead on the "Rock and Roll Hero" album? It was a live performance from about 1987, I think.

I remember doing this song at Karaoke once a long time ago. Patti's job is definitely safe!

evil nickname · 17 Jul 2003, 14:36

I bet that that live version on "Rock n Roll Hero" is the same as on the "Live (at Wembley)" album, so it must be either Amy or Elaine Goff (how would I know?)

Michel · 17 Jul 2003, 20:33

It is the same. Maybe both are singing Paradise.

Bart · 18 Jul 2003, 23:15

And both are kissing Meat

, lucky ~~~~~~~

Louise · 19 Jul 2003, 01:14

Lucky girls!

Vickip · 19 Jul 2003, 02:40

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Originally Posted by White of High

My score: in album 8
in concert 10

I agree White ! Like I've said before, it's just one of those songs you have to see to really enjoy it

In album --- Original version 7
In album --- Storytellers version 10 (it got me hooked on Meat !)
In concert ---- 11 /10 (can we go any higher?)

Vicki

Vickip · 19 Jul 2003, 02:45

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Originally Posted by Bart

He Vicky: great story

Thanks Bart

After all this time, I still can't get it out of my mind

Vicki

White of High · 19 Jul 2003, 11:47

Vickip!
One month ago you said PBTD is 11. At now only 7. What is the right?

Vickip · 19 Jul 2003, 23:35

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Originally Posted by White of High

Vickip!
One month ago you said PBTD is 11. At now only 7. What is the right?

I'm sorry White .. my mistake

Are we only rating album versions of the songs, or live versions too?

Last month I was only rating the live version of Paradise .... because to me it's one of those songs you just have to watch to enjoy it :) Meat and Patti make a fantastic team!

The original BOOH version is still very good .. but just not as good as the live version Meat does today

If you're only rating the original album version, it would be 7/10. But if you're rating a live version from today, it would be 11/10.

Does that make sense?

Vicki

Bart · 22 Jul 2003, 11:45

it makes sense to me.

Vickip · 23 Jul 2003, 01:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bart

it makes sense to me.

Thanks Bart

Vicki

11 Jun 2003, 21:52	#26
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	Actually, I think that with the Paul de Leeuw version, the "humor" in the lyrics --surprisingly I might add -- survived rather well... but not that I find Paradise a "funny" / "humorous" song... still don't like it that much... ah well...

15 Jun 2003, 10:30	#28
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	I've never heard the covers from Paul de Leeuw and de Kast (de kast means The Closet). But I would like to hear them.

16 Jun 2003, 21:01	#30
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Paradise rocks - 10/10

17 Jun 2003, 00:51	#31
original sin Sinner Join Date: 15.04.2003 Location: cyber space Posts: 2,457	10/10 it's a classic!

17 Jun 2003, 05:56	#32
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	Paradise is the first Meat song that I ever heard, it was "the" song of my senior year in high school. For that reason alone (but for SO many other reasons as well) is rates: 10/10 Sherrie

17 Jun 2003, 10:59	#33
Jayd If I could bust into hell....... I would Join Date: 13.06.2003 Location: Montclair, New Jersey Posts: 1,312	Excellent song pure and simple 10/10, no one can say this song is overated and overplayed, it is pure Rock'n'Roll which everyone loves and this song will be loved for generations to come.

21 Jun 2003, 04:01	#34
Rushour Junior Loafer Join Date: 20.06.2003 Location: Graz/Austria Posts: 30	This one gets definitely a 10/10 because it's one of that songs, that makes me everytime happy, when i hear it. It's a great song. Rushour

03 Jul 2003, 01:34	#36
badger Super Loafer Join Date: 23.10.2002 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 511	An absolute classic, surely one of the greatest live performance songs ever! It is hilarious and still musically amazing. A wonderfully funny: 9/10

09 Jul 2003, 15:59	#37
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	i give it a 9/10

15 Jul 2003, 16:50	#38
Evan Super Loafer Join Date: 03.07.2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 216	This song is so fanominale, but just think how obsurd it sounded in 1976 when Meat and Jimmy were auditioning the record. I can still see them being kicked out of offices, but what did those a$$holes know, the record went on to sell...well you know, lol. The song is just so brillant and Meat's live performance is incredible as well. This is a song that whenever you turn it on it puts you in a good mood, much in the same sense as "Dead Ringer For Love". I think the tragic part at the end is hysterical but at the same time, you can also find yourself very much relating to it. Great Steinman song and great Meat performance. 10/10 In fact, there's no song featured on "Bat Out Of Hell" that I wouldn't give 10/10. I just love the record.

15 Jul 2003, 20:05	#39
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	9/10

17 Jul 2003, 14:21	#40
Louise Super Loafer Join Date: 23.04.2003 Location: East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 235	Does anyone know who sang the female lead on the "Rock and Roll Hero" album? It was a live performance from about 1987, I think. I remember doing this song at Karaoke once a long time ago. Patti's job is definitely safe!

17 Jul 2003, 14:36	#41
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	I bet that that live version on "Rock n Roll Hero" is the same as on the "Live (at Wembley)" album, so it must be either Amy or Elaine Goff (how would I know?)

17 Jul 2003, 20:33	#42
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	It is the same. Maybe both are singing Paradise.

18 Jul 2003, 23:15	#43
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	And both are kissing Meat , lucky ~~~~~~~

19 Jul 2003, 01:14	#44
Louise Super Loafer Join Date: 23.04.2003 Location: East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 235	Lucky girls!

19 Jul 2003, 11:47	#47
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Vickip! One month ago you said PBTD is 11. At now only 7. What is the right?

22 Jul 2003, 11:45	#49
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	it makes sense to me.