70. Is Nothing Sacred

White of High · 14 Apr 2003, 18:17

This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic.
Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!

Is Nothing Sacred (8)

This is the second new song from on The Very Best Of and I think the worst. The melody seems to me a little bit forced. I have got Karine Hannah's and Céline Dion's version and there are sames. In the clip the gospel chorus is strange. But I like the orchestra...
And a question: Can Pearl play on chello or is she imitating?

I don't know have you got the casette but there the song isn't as same as on CD. I think the casette version is better...

My score: 8

Average: 8.11 (113.5/14)

QT · 14 Apr 2003, 18:23

Great song.

Beautifull music, powerfull lyrics.

I'd give it a 9!!!!!

Cloggy · 14 Apr 2003, 18:57

9/10

White of High · 15 Apr 2003, 09:26

I wrote the cassette version is better than CD version but I miss there the orchestra "solo" at the end!

Michel · 15 Apr 2003, 22:28

He sings this song amazing. Patti also.

The song is good, the lyrics are great.

My score: 8/9

JacenSolo · 21 Apr 2003, 23:04

It really depends on which version we're rating, the album version is a bit on the boring side to me.
My Score: 5
The single version/duet is great!
My Score : 8

martha_mae · 29 Apr 2003, 12:40

Have listened to this again before posting a reply, & it still makes me cry very powerful & moving.

10

Bart · 29 Apr 2003, 22:32

I just don't know about this one. I think it is good, but sometimes i think it is not. Somehow it doens't sound like a JS song. It is a song which is good, but i don't have the shivers down my spine. I miss something there.

7/10.

heat · 29 Apr 2003, 22:41

This song always makes me cry - makes me wonder 'what might have been.....'

8/10

Heat
xxx

dan_84 · 02 May 2003, 03:09

wow, how opinions can differ, the only version i've ever heard is from meat's greatest hits album and yet it is one of my favourite meat loaf songs of all time. if the single version's that much better then i'll have to get on ebay!

Louise · 02 May 2003, 10:46

I liked I s Nothing Sacred on the Greatest Hits album, but not A Kiss is a Terrible Thing...... I always skip that one.
White of High, please tell me you're joking when you say Celine Dion did a version of INS??!

I hope I never hear it!

White of High · 02 May 2003, 10:53

Very good version!
I love Céline's voice!
This version want to be from DOTV in Broadway.
If anybody need send me a PM!

And I have Karine Hannah's version too.

RSG · 22 Aug 2003, 00:09

IS NOTHING SACRED

This is an awesome song. I really like it. Did Steinman write it? or did he write the music? I know he did one of them.

I would give the the The Very Best Of Meat Loaf version an 8.5
and I would give Vh1 Storytellers a 9.5!!

evil nickname · 22 Aug 2003, 08:58

Celine Dion did record a version of INS with Jim Steinman, for her "Let's Talk About Love" album. AFAIK, that version never would have been in DOTV, that's just a rumour... because, ah well, read it yourself.
I'm not that thrilled about her version too by the way...

Then we have Karine Hannah's demo... musically, it sounds just like Celine's version, and even vocally it isn't that different.... also not my favorite...

Russell Watson did a version produced by Jim Steinman, but that version got shelved, and he used another take on his album. Not my cup of tea.

Meat did it reasonably well on TVBO. I'm not alltogether that thrilled about the song, but his version is okay 7/10

The Duet/Single version is imo the best, a) because it is the shortest version around, and b) because Patti is doing a terrific job... good, but still not my favorite. 7.5/10

RSG: Is Nothing Sacred? Music: Jim Steinman, Lyrics: Don Black

Crystal Eyes · 22 Aug 2003, 16:03

I've just listend to the Storyteller's version and ... wow! It's amazing! I think it deserves 9.5. Though I still like the album version and think it follows closely behind with a 9/10

dottie · 22 Aug 2003, 22:02

Listen to the lyrics.. If a love as strong as ours, couldn't make it all the way. If a love so deep and true, couldn't stand the test of time... Is forever just another word? Never thought a heart could break without making sound.. for the lyrics alone 10/10 - a heartbreaker

PanicLord · 22 Aug 2003, 22:32

I like the singing on this song, but there definitely is a little something missing - maybe it's because the lyrics are not Steinman, (although they come quite close), just a bit too sickly sweet, if you see what I mean!

Anyway, not bad, Meat's fantastic, don't think I've ever heard the duet?

Jim must be raking it in - surely one of the most covered songs ever :)

8/10.

little_dancer · 15 Sep 2003, 23:10

WOW,
It's a REAL heartbreaker...it makes me cry every single time...I have a friend who is in the middle of a very amicable divorce, they've been together for just over ten years, and this song just kills her...

She was saying that it perfectly captures the sad futility of trying to rekindle love between two people that have, simply, grown apart..It's nobody's fault, and nobody is angry, but that makes it hurt even more, somehow...

PanicLord · 16 Sep 2003, 20:52

Little Dancer's signature:

Quote:

"When I saw you hangin' round the truckstop, sucking chocolate cherries in the moonlight, and when I saw you cryin' like a baby, I knew you'd have to be my wife."

Chocolate cherries?

Why?

Quigmo · 17 Sep 2003, 00:28

I am only familiar with the Story Tellers version - not one of my favorites but not a bad song. 7/10

Skeleton · 24 Apr 2004, 21:38

Beatiful song. There´s so much power in the lyrics. Touching.

9,5/10

rockfenris2005 · 25 Apr 2004, 13:25

Besides the songs in More Than You Deserve, this is the most strangest and non-Steinman stuff I've heard from the guy. You wouldn't think, in a million years, that Jim wrote the tune. It's weird. In my script of Dance of the Vampires, it's a duet with Sarah and Alfred. I still don't know why they cut it. I think it would've worked. Oh well, 8/10. It's very emotional

KebLou · 25 Apr 2004, 13:33

I think its a brilliant song, I loved it the first time I listened to it, so I will give it a score of 9.5/10 , I prefer the version on the greatest hits, although the one on Storytellers is interesting.

Heli · 25 Apr 2004, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by White of High

And a question: Can Pearl play on chello or is she imitating?

Yes, she can

Rob The Badger · 08 May 2004, 16:26

I think it's dire. But for the nice imagery in the lyrics I'll give it a 5. Because I'm feeling generous.

14 Apr 2003, 18:17	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	70. Is Nothing Sacred This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!! Is Nothing Sacred (8) This is the second new song from on The Very Best Of and I think the worst. The melody seems to me a little bit forced. I have got Karine Hannah's and Céline Dion's version and there are sames. In the clip the gospel chorus is strange. But I like the orchestra... And a question: Can Pearl play on chello or is she imitating? I don't know have you got the casette but there the song isn't as same as on CD. I think the casette version is better... My score: 8 Average: 8.11 (113.5/14)

14 Apr 2003, 18:23	#2
QT Loafer Join Date: 09.10.2002 Location: Wamel (Netherlands) Posts: 91	Re: 70. Is Nothing Sacred Great song. Beautifull music, powerfull lyrics. I'd give it a 9!!!!!

14 Apr 2003, 18:57	#3
Cloggy Super Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 298	9/10

15 Apr 2003, 09:26	#4
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	I wrote the cassette version is better than CD version but I miss there the orchestra "solo" at the end!

15 Apr 2003, 22:28	#5
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	He sings this song amazing. Patti also. The song is good, the lyrics are great. My score: 8/9

21 Apr 2003, 23:04	#6
JacenSolo Loafer Join Date: 19.04.2003 Location: Dallas (birthplace of Meat Loaf) Posts: 58	It really depends on which version we're rating, the album version is a bit on the boring side to me. My Score: 5 The single version/duet is great! My Score : 8

29 Apr 2003, 12:40	#7
martha_mae Senior Loafer Join Date: 29.04.2003 Location: In the graveyard of the universe.... Posts: 122	Have listened to this again before posting a reply, & it still makes me cry very powerful & moving. 10

29 Apr 2003, 22:32	#8
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	I just don't know about this one. I think it is good, but sometimes i think it is not. Somehow it doens't sound like a JS song. It is a song which is good, but i don't have the shivers down my spine. I miss something there. 7/10.

29 Apr 2003, 22:41	#9
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	This song always makes me cry - makes me wonder 'what might have been.....' 8/10 Heat xxx

02 May 2003, 03:09	#10
dan_84 Rookie Join Date: 18.04.2003 Location: Notts, UK Posts: 8	wow, how opinions can differ, the only version i've ever heard is from meat's greatest hits album and yet it is one of my favourite meat loaf songs of all time. if the single version's that much better then i'll have to get on ebay!

02 May 2003, 10:46	#11
Louise Super Loafer Join Date: 23.04.2003 Location: East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 235	I liked I s Nothing Sacred on the Greatest Hits album, but not A Kiss is a Terrible Thing...... I always skip that one. White of High, please tell me you're joking when you say Celine Dion did a version of INS??! I hope I never hear it!

02 May 2003, 10:53	#12
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Very good version! I love Céline's voice! This version want to be from DOTV in Broadway. If anybody need send me a PM! And I have Karine Hannah's version too.

22 Aug 2003, 00:09	#13
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	IS NOTHING SACRED This is an awesome song. I really like it. Did Steinman write it? or did he write the music? I know he did one of them. I would give the the The Very Best Of Meat Loaf version an 8.5 and I would give Vh1 Storytellers a 9.5!!

22 Aug 2003, 08:58	#14
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	Celine Dion did record a version of INS with Jim Steinman, for her "Let's Talk About Love" album. AFAIK, that version never would have been in DOTV, that's just a rumour... because, ah well, read it yourself. I'm not that thrilled about her version too by the way... Then we have Karine Hannah's demo... musically, it sounds just like Celine's version, and even vocally it isn't that different.... also not my favorite... Russell Watson did a version produced by Jim Steinman, but that version got shelved, and he used another take on his album. Not my cup of tea. Meat did it reasonably well on TVBO. I'm not alltogether that thrilled about the song, but his version is okay 7/10 The Duet/Single version is imo the best, a) because it is the shortest version around, and b) because Patti is doing a terrific job... good, but still not my favorite. 7.5/10 RSG: Is Nothing Sacred? Music: Jim Steinman, Lyrics: Don Black

22 Aug 2003, 16:03	#15
Crystal Eyes Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: In the clouds Posts: 649	I've just listend to the Storyteller's version and ... wow! It's amazing! I think it deserves 9.5. Though I still like the album version and think it follows closely behind with a 9/10

22 Aug 2003, 22:02	#16
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Listen to the lyrics.. If a love as strong as ours, couldn't make it all the way. If a love so deep and true, couldn't stand the test of time... Is forever just another word? Never thought a heart could break without making sound.. for the lyrics alone 10/10 - a heartbreaker

22 Aug 2003, 22:32	#17
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,651	I like the singing on this song, but there definitely is a little something missing - maybe it's because the lyrics are not Steinman, (although they come quite close), just a bit too sickly sweet, if you see what I mean! Anyway, not bad, Meat's fantastic, don't think I've ever heard the duet? Jim must be raking it in - surely one of the most covered songs ever :) 8/10.

15 Sep 2003, 23:10	#18
little_dancer Super Loafer Join Date: 23.06.2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 363	WOW, It's a REAL heartbreaker...it makes me cry every single time...I have a friend who is in the middle of a very amicable divorce, they've been together for just over ten years, and this song just kills her... She was saying that it perfectly captures the sad futility of trying to rekindle love between two people that have, simply, grown apart..It's nobody's fault, and nobody is angry, but that makes it hurt even more, somehow...

17 Sep 2003, 00:28	#20
Quigmo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.08.2003 Location: Nor Cal USA Posts: 111	I am only familiar with the Story Tellers version - not one of my favorites but not a bad song. 7/10

24 Apr 2004, 21:38	#21
Skeleton Mega Loafer Join Date: 13.10.2003 Location: Grinning, Ducking & Running Posts: 3,668	Beatiful song. There´s so much power in the lyrics. Touching. 9,5/10

25 Apr 2004, 13:25	#22
rockfenris2005 Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.02.2003 Location: Posts: 2,217	Besides the songs in More Than You Deserve, this is the most strangest and non-Steinman stuff I've heard from the guy. You wouldn't think, in a million years, that Jim wrote the tune. It's weird. In my script of Dance of the Vampires, it's a duet with Sarah and Alfred. I still don't know why they cut it. I think it would've worked. Oh well, 8/10. It's very emotional

25 Apr 2004, 13:33	#23
KebLou Mega Loafer Join Date: 02.03.2004 Location: The Arena of the Unwell Posts: 3,177	I think its a brilliant song, I loved it the first time I listened to it, so I will give it a score of 9.5/10 , I prefer the version on the greatest hits, although the one on Storytellers is interesting.

08 May 2004, 16:26	#25
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	I think it's dire. But for the nice imagery in the lyrics I'll give it a 5. Because I'm feeling generous.