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BadAttitude · 07 Dec 2003, 06:09

Hi, I found this tonight well looking for news on Meat Loaf and thought that I would share it with you.

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http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ne...p?story=470681

Meat Loaf's slice of Yuletide cheer

By Eddie McIlwaine
emcilwaine@belfasttelegraph.co.uk

06 December 2003
MEAT Loaf will be out Christmas shopping on the Golden Mile this afternoon, relaxing in preparation for his sell-out show at the Odyssey Arena tomorrow night.

"And I'll be wishing everyone I meet a Happy Yule," promised the Bat Out of Hell superstar who has made a dramatic recovery from a heart valve procedure.

And that means Belfast will be bracing itself for this entertainer's outrageous way of offering the compliments of the season.

"He startled fans eight years ago at the King's Hall with a choice of words not usually associated with the Christmas season," recalled promoter Jim Aiken today.

"He is back at his unpredictable best after that health scare and will be one of the most popular visitors here in the run-up to Christmas."

The appearance of Meat Loaf, whose golden oldie I'll Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) is having a December revival, is the signal for a hectic few days of gigs in the city.

He actually made his first appearance at the Odyssey last night, but has a rule that he doesn't perform two nights running - hence an action replay tomorrow night instead of tonight.

And he is returning to the Odyssey on Monday, December 15, by popular demand and has sold a total of 30,000 tickets for the three concerts.

Tonight the Odyssey will be playing host to Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson in their comedy sitcom, Bottom: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts. The pair appear as no-hopers Ritchie and Eddie scheming to put one over on one another.

"This is the follow-up to our last Bottom series two years ago which included Dave the Parrot," said Mayall today.

"The belching, the vulgarities and the knock-about fun of the original have been retained by popular request."

Tonight at the Waterfront the show is Rockin' On Heaven's Door - featuring lookalikes for dead idols like Elvis, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran and Roy Orbison.

And then on Monday night it's the turn of Fleetwood Mac at the Odyssey - in a sentimental return to the province where Mick Fleetwood picked the name of the rock band years ago.

"I was on tour here with an outfit that vaguely included a lot of the personnel who would make up the new band I was putting together," he said.

"Somebody suggested it should be called Fleetwood Mac and it stuck. A lot of our fans will remember that on Monday night."

shadow1000001 · 07 Dec 2003, 06:23

Thanks for sharing.

ChrissybabezNI · 07 Dec 2003, 13:46

Thanks for sharing that :) pity I didnt bump into him :) Im going to see him at the Odyssey tonight cant wait

martha_mae · 07 Dec 2003, 15:13

Thanks for sharing, nice to see he's appreciated

TimboTambo · 07 Dec 2003, 16:53

I would do anything for love a "golden oldie" already?? geez! well guess it is 10 yrs old. we should have had a party on the day it got to number 1 10 yrs ago!

BadAttitude · 07 Dec 2003, 19:50

Your welcome everyone. :)

Yes, I was glad to see that they did a writeup about Meat.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

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07 Dec 2003, 06:09	#1
BadAttitude Super Loafer Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Florida Posts: 482	Meat Loaf's slice of Yuletide cheer - Belfast Telegraph Home Hi, I found this tonight well looking for news on Meat Loaf and thought that I would share it with you. Love & Happiness Autumn (BadAttitude) http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ne...p?story=470681 Meat Loaf's slice of Yuletide cheer By Eddie McIlwaine emcilwaine@belfasttelegraph.co.uk 06 December 2003 MEAT Loaf will be out Christmas shopping on the Golden Mile this afternoon, relaxing in preparation for his sell-out show at the Odyssey Arena tomorrow night. "And I'll be wishing everyone I meet a Happy Yule," promised the Bat Out of Hell superstar who has made a dramatic recovery from a heart valve procedure. And that means Belfast will be bracing itself for this entertainer's outrageous way of offering the compliments of the season. "He startled fans eight years ago at the King's Hall with a choice of words not usually associated with the Christmas season," recalled promoter Jim Aiken today. "He is back at his unpredictable best after that health scare and will be one of the most popular visitors here in the run-up to Christmas." The appearance of Meat Loaf, whose golden oldie I'll Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) is having a December revival, is the signal for a hectic few days of gigs in the city. He actually made his first appearance at the Odyssey last night, but has a rule that he doesn't perform two nights running - hence an action replay tomorrow night instead of tonight. And he is returning to the Odyssey on Monday, December 15, by popular demand and has sold a total of 30,000 tickets for the three concerts. Tonight the Odyssey will be playing host to Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson in their comedy sitcom, Bottom: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts. The pair appear as no-hopers Ritchie and Eddie scheming to put one over on one another. "This is the follow-up to our last Bottom series two years ago which included Dave the Parrot," said Mayall today. "The belching, the vulgarities and the knock-about fun of the original have been retained by popular request." Tonight at the Waterfront the show is Rockin' On Heaven's Door - featuring lookalikes for dead idols like Elvis, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran and Roy Orbison. And then on Monday night it's the turn of Fleetwood Mac at the Odyssey - in a sentimental return to the province where Mick Fleetwood picked the name of the rock band years ago. "I was on tour here with an outfit that vaguely included a lot of the personnel who would make up the new band I was putting together," he said. "Somebody suggested it should be called Fleetwood Mac and it stuck. A lot of our fans will remember that on Monday night."

07 Dec 2003, 06:23	#2
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07 Dec 2003, 13:46	#3
ChrissybabezNI Super Loafer Join Date: 18.11.2003 Location: Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland Posts: 352	Thanks for sharing that :) pity I didnt bump into him :) Im going to see him at the Odyssey tonight cant wait

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martha_mae Senior Loafer Join Date: 29.04.2003 Location: In the graveyard of the universe.... Posts: 122	Thanks for sharing, nice to see he's appreciated

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TimboTambo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.05.2003 Location: UK Posts: 138	I would do anything for love a "golden oldie" already?? geez! well guess it is 10 yrs old. we should have had a party on the day it got to number 1 10 yrs ago!

07 Dec 2003, 19:50	#6
BadAttitude Super Loafer Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Florida Posts: 482	Your welcome everyone. :) Yes, I was glad to see that they did a writeup about Meat. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Love & Happiness Autumn (BadAttitude)