6. Paradise By The Dashboard Light - Page 3

mariella · 25 Jul 2003, 10:25

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Originally Posted by Vickip

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Originally Posted by Bart

it makes sense to me.

Thanks Bart

Vicki

It makes sense to me too, because I hardly ever play the album-version.
Think that is what we are rating here, right

If so 7/10
If it's the live version 10/10

xxx

Mariella

Tim · 25 Jul 2003, 14:59

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Originally Posted by Vickip

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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

I would say:
Album: 9 (original version)
In Concert: impossible to rate

Vickip · 25 Jul 2003, 23:37

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Originally Posted by mariella

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Originally Posted by Vickip

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Originally Posted by Bart

it makes sense to me.

Thanks Bart

Vicki

It makes sense to me too, because I hardly ever play the album-version.
Think that is what we are rating here, right

If so 7/10
If it's the live version 10/10

xxx

Mariella

That's great Mariella

I'm glad we think alike !
Vicki

Quigmo · 17 Sep 2003, 05:29

I still remember as if it was only yesterday. When I listened to the BOOH album for the first time, back in '77, as a seventeen year old kid. I was absolutly stunned by the 5 songs I'd listened to up to this point. And then Paradise started! Holy Cow!
Geniuos, absolute musical genious.
And little did I know I had yet to hear the best song on the album.
Got to give this the overblown 11/10 what else could it be?

RSG · 16 Nov 2003, 07:40

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Originally Posted by dottie

Paradise rocks - 10/10

You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, Dottie

Great plot, and vocals and music & everything else.

Original: 10
NOTP: 12

ChrissybabezNI · 21 Nov 2003, 00:23

I agree with peat, three great songs in one, I even know the words to the baseball commentary off by heart (betya think im sad now lol)

10/10 for paradise, I'm sure you'll agree it deserves it!

DebGreaves · 07 Dec 2003, 20:46

I agree that paradise deserves 10 out of 10. Have got it as my ring tone

Debs

sherrie87 · 08 Dec 2003, 04:01

Debs said:

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Have got it as my ring tone

Debs- I can scarcely contain my envy!!!! I have a stinky Verizon phone that does not offer a single Meat ring tone, so I had to settle for Honky Tonk Woman by the Stones. (Good one, true, but it's no Paradise!!!)

Sherrie

PanicLord · 08 Dec 2003, 14:00

Absolutely classic Rock'n'Roll lust song (at least on the part of Meat!!!) - great tunes (all of them).

Vickip - you rate what you darn well like!!!

Wild_Honey - you've warmed me up

Anyway...

I reckon the original album version deserves about 9.75, and the live version 15/10!!! Really!

LostSoul · 28 Dec 2003, 16:19

The first time I heard "Paradise" I have to admit that I just liked it. It was just a rock n' roll song!

Then I saw it live on MTV (The History Of Meat Loaf Live) in 94 and I thought:
What is this guy doing? ....

okaaaayyyyy! he's having a ball for sure!

and so am I!

Once I saw it really live I was amazed and speechless!

"Paradise" is a short movie... you can't separate the sound from the image!

9/10 on the album
11/10 live!

nb: december Wembley version was really nice... maybe a bit too theatrical... but I do love the last part of "Guess the animal!" and the jacket is the best I saw 'till now!

nb2: I have a wish about "Paradise" live... but I'll keep it for me! :P nothing naughty, just technicaly!

CarolM · 28 Dec 2003, 18:03

After id lie for you,

and anything for love ,

The best duet with Mousie is paradise,

when it gets to the arguing bit everyone goes ballistic.

Love it

LP · 29 Dec 2003, 13:47

10/10

Hands up, who's tried this on kareoke?!!

Luke

Skeleton · 03 Jan 2004, 13:10

Paradise is nice song. I laugh every time when I heard thet Play-by-play part. There is those background voices.

10/10

*AndyK* · 03 Jan 2004, 14:42

It's a great feel good song and for that alone it gets 9/10

(Dons flame proof suit)

I'm a little bored of it live now though, I know I've been lucky to see Meat live so many times, and I can appreciate why it is such a staple of his live shows, but for me I'd rather he used those 20 minutes for something else. Bat and Deadringer never seem to look tired and jaded, but Paradise does to me, it's become a bit of a parody of the great live song it was in my opinion. It's still good live don't get me wrong, but not as good as it has been, and there's such a wealth of material to choose from that I wish he'd drop the song now and again and give something else another chance.

evil nickname · 03 Jan 2004, 14:56

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Originally Posted by AndyK

but for me I'd rather he used those 20 minutes for something else

finally! someone else dares to say it! The best version of Paradise I've seen in years was done a couple of years ago on a Dutch TV show, where they did the single version (the heavily cut version without the play-by-play) live. Lasted about 5 minutes, and it rocked.
But for 'real' concerts, I'd say do it in 10 minutes or so (no extended make out sections, no elaborate fight scenes, just play the song) and use the time which comes available for A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste, Sailor To A Siren, Surf's Up, Execution Day or whatever.

Bart · 05 Jan 2004, 13:52

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Originally Posted by evil nickname

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Originally Posted by AndyK

but for me I'd rather he used those 20 minutes for something else

finally! someone else dares to say it! The best version of Paradise I've seen in years was done a couple of years ago on a Dutch TV show, where they did the single version (the heavily cut version without the play-by-play) live. Lasted about 5 minutes, and it rocked.
But for 'real' concerts, I'd say do it in 10 minutes or so (no extended make out sections, no elaborate fight scenes, just play the song) and use the time which comes available for A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste, Sailor To A Siren, Surf's Up, Execution Day or whatever.

Impossible ofcourse to leave this song out during a concert. And 10 minutes its impossible too. Its just one of those songs were meat does no edit versions, just like Bat. he does edit live versions now with AFL and Took the words.

LostSoul · 05 Jan 2004, 15:56

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Originally Posted by AndyK

I'm a little bored of it live now though, I know I've been lucky to see Meat live so many times, and I can appreciate why it is such a staple of his live shows, but for me I'd rather he used those 20 minutes for something else.

Excuse-me?

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

RSG · 06 Jan 2004, 05:00

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Originally Posted by LP

10/10

Hands up, who's tried this on kareoke?!!

Luke

I raise my hand proudly and say, this is a fun song to act. I would love to sing this live in front of an audience someday, but all of you and I both know, that I would never be able to pull it off like Meat does. He is fantastic in this song. Both versions are awesome, but live its better by an inch.

Ageing Bat · 09 Jan 2004, 10:28

OK, I've got my tin hat and flack jacket on ......

I don't think I've ever been overly struck on this one. I'm glad I'm not the only person who feels this one drags at concerts either. I've never been able to put my finger on why I'm not so keen on it - it's just me!

Michel · 09 Jan 2004, 16:59

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Originally Posted by Bart

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Originally Posted by evil nickname

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Originally Posted by AndyK

but for me I'd rather he used those 20 minutes for something else

finally! someone else dares to say it! The best version of Paradise I've seen in years was done a couple of years ago on a Dutch TV show, where they did the single version (the heavily cut version without the play-by-play) live. Lasted about 5 minutes, and it rocked.
But for 'real' concerts, I'd say do it in 10 minutes or so (no extended make out sections, no elaborate fight scenes, just play the song) and use the time which comes available for A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste, Sailor To A Siren, Surf's Up, Execution Day or whatever.

Impossible ofcourse to leave this song out during a concert. And 10 minutes its impossible too. Its just one of those songs were meat does no edit versions, just like Bat. he does edit live versions now with AFL and Took the words.

I agree with Bart. You can cut AFL, because everything Jim put in the song is still there. If you do it with Paradise, it isn't.

evil nickname · 09 Jan 2004, 20:18

Listen to the live version on the Storytellers CD again, and tell me what you're missing. I find that to be enough proof it can be done, and done well, in less then 10 minutes.

Michel · 09 Jan 2004, 22:09

Yes it can, but you know that the storytellers version has been cut.

RSG · 09 Jan 2004, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Michel

Yes it can, but you know that the storytellers version has been cut.

Yup

evil nickname · 09 Jan 2004, 23:11

But that's not the point: it proves you can play a decent version of PBTDBL in less then 10 minutes. And although it's cut - what did they leave out? The fight scene at the end (and yes, I'm completely ignoring the story in the middle from the DVD). If you leave the end in, it's still under 12 minutes...

Personally, I've had it with Paradise...

AndyNI · 10 Jan 2004, 15:23

The first time i heard this song was a t a concert and I am actually quite disappointed that the album version aren't as long as the live one.

A WHALE! :P

17 Sep 2003, 05:29	#54
Quigmo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.08.2003 Location: Nor Cal USA Posts: 111	I still remember as if it was only yesterday. When I listened to the BOOH album for the first time, back in '77, as a seventeen year old kid. I was absolutly stunned by the 5 songs I'd listened to up to this point. And then Paradise started! Holy Cow! Geniuos, absolute musical genious. And little did I know I had yet to hear the best song on the album. Got to give this the overblown 11/10 what else could it be?

21 Nov 2003, 00:23	#56
ChrissybabezNI Super Loafer Join Date: 18.11.2003 Location: Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland Posts: 352	I agree with peat, three great songs in one, I even know the words to the baseball commentary off by heart (betya think im sad now lol) 10/10 for paradise, I'm sure you'll agree it deserves it!

07 Dec 2003, 20:46	#57
DebGreaves Senior Loafer Join Date: 24.11.2003 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 167	I agree that paradise deserves 10 out of 10. Have got it as my ring tone Debs

08 Dec 2003, 14:00	#59
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,651	Absolutely classic Rock'n'Roll lust song (at least on the part of Meat!!!) - great tunes (all of them). Vickip - you rate what you darn well like!!! Wild_Honey - you've warmed me up Anyway... I reckon the original album version deserves about 9.75, and the live version 15/10!!! Really!

28 Dec 2003, 16:19	#60
LostSoul Got metal? Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,109	The first time I heard "Paradise" I have to admit that I just liked it. It was just a rock n' roll song! Then I saw it live on MTV (The History Of Meat Loaf Live) in 94 and I thought: What is this guy doing? .... okaaaayyyyy! he's having a ball for sure! and so am I! Once I saw it really live I was amazed and speechless! "Paradise" is a short movie... you can't separate the sound from the image! 9/10 on the album 11/10 live! nb: december Wembley version was really nice... maybe a bit too theatrical... but I do love the last part of "Guess the animal!" and the jacket is the best I saw 'till now! nb2: I have a wish about "Paradise" live... but I'll keep it for me! :P nothing naughty, just technicaly!

28 Dec 2003, 18:03	#61
CarolM Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2003 Location: Near The End Of The Line Posts: 1,498	After id lie for you, and anything for love , The best duet with Mousie is paradise, when it gets to the arguing bit everyone goes ballistic. Love it

29 Dec 2003, 13:47	#62
LP Super Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 262	10/10 Hands up, who's tried this on kareoke?!! Luke

03 Jan 2004, 13:10	#63
Skeleton Mega Loafer Join Date: 13.10.2003 Location: Grinning, Ducking & Running Posts: 3,668	Paradise is nice song. I laugh every time when I heard thet Play-by-play part. There is those background voices. 10/10

03 Jan 2004, 14:42	#64
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	It's a great feel good song and for that alone it gets 9/10 (Dons flame proof suit) I'm a little bored of it live now though, I know I've been lucky to see Meat live so many times, and I can appreciate why it is such a staple of his live shows, but for me I'd rather he used those 20 minutes for something else. Bat and Deadringer never seem to look tired and jaded, but Paradise does to me, it's become a bit of a parody of the great live song it was in my opinion. It's still good live don't get me wrong, but not as good as it has been, and there's such a wealth of material to choose from that I wish he'd drop the song now and again and give something else another chance.

09 Jan 2004, 10:28	#69
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	OK, I've got my tin hat and flack jacket on ...... I don't think I've ever been overly struck on this one. I'm glad I'm not the only person who feels this one drags at concerts either. I've never been able to put my finger on why I'm not so keen on it - it's just me!

09 Jan 2004, 20:18	#71
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	Listen to the live version on the Storytellers CD again, and tell me what you're missing. I find that to be enough proof it can be done, and done well, in less then 10 minutes.

09 Jan 2004, 22:09	#72
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	Yes it can, but you know that the storytellers version has been cut.

09 Jan 2004, 23:11	#74
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	But that's not the point: it proves you can play a decent version of PBTDBL in less then 10 minutes. And although it's cut - what did they leave out? The fight scene at the end (and yes, I'm completely ignoring the story in the middle from the DVD). If you leave the end in, it's still under 12 minutes... Personally, I've had it with Paradise...

10 Jan 2004, 15:23	#75
AndyNI Loafer Join Date: 06.12.2003 Posts: 56	The first time i heard this song was a t a concert and I am actually quite disappointed that the album version aren't as long as the live one. A WHALE! :P