Television adventurer and UK Chief Scout Bear Grylls claimed the song provided him with the impetus to join the SAS as a young man. It turns out that 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' is quite the motivator. In most countries it was Meat Loaf's only chart-topping single, making the song arguably his most enduring. Us Brits went mad for Meat Loaf once again in 1993, so much so that Bat Out Of Hell was reissued here and joined 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' in the charts, making the rocker the only artist to have two singles in the UK top ten at the same time. It reached No.1 here in the UK and was the best-selling single of the entire year. 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' was an immense success, topping charts across the world and earning Meat Loaf a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo. (Photo by Peter Power/Toronto Star via Getty Images). Meat Loaf won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo for his classic power ballad.
It was the first single from the album from Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell, Meat Loaf's sixth studio album and the second part of his Bat trilogy. 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' was released in August 1993.
Meat Loaf in full make-up on the music video shoot. Just as in Beauty and the Beast, once their true love is declared despite his appearance, Meat Loaf returns to his human form.Īnd they ride away together into the sunset on a motorbike. He comes across a beautiful woman who herself begins to follow the ghoulish Meat Loaf, until they confront each other at the video's conclusion.
Hollywood director Michael Bay directed the action-packed music video.īased on both Beauty and the Beast and The Phantom Of The Opera, the music video for 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' depicts a lonely, vampiric Meat Loaf lurking in the shadows whilst declaring his love for the unnamed woman.ĭirected by Hollywood action movie aficionado Michael Bay, there's plenty of action involved too as the central character is involved in a police chase, then is hounded by more police as the video continues. Meat Loaf claims the song's lyrics are unambiguous and straightforward, whereas Steinman stated in an interview: "Exactly what Meat Loaf won't do for love remains a mystery to this day." What happens in the video? "stop dreaming of you every night of my life"īoth Meat Loaf and songwriter Jim Steinman have put their own explanations forward separately, though they don't quite share the same opinion. "forgive myself if we don't go all the way tonight" In this case it could be either of the following: In between munching on fries and cheesy nachos (and yelling at the refs), queue up these anthems that will have you feeling like a true champion - from the couch or stands.Each of the song's verses states two things that the man (or Meat Loaf) would do for love, followed by one thing that he will not do. One thing is for sure: The tunes you listen to are almost as important as your spread of TikTok-inspired recipes, so you're going to want to have your pre- and post-game music situation figured out. Queen's "We Are The Champions" has become a quintessential game day song through the years, as has Drake's 2013 track "Started From The Bottom." You may also want to take inspo from previous Super Bowl halftime performer Jennifer Lopez, whose song "Let's Get Loud" has long been a tried-and-true party starter. When curating your perfect game day playlist, these songs about winning deserve to make the cut.Īs far as victory songs are concerned, there are a few anthems that immediately come to mind. Regardless of which team you're rooting for, music is bound to unite friends from all sides, and will keep the festivities going long after the game has wrapped. Tasty snacks is one of them, but equally as important? An upbeat playlist to get the good vibes flowing.
Any successful game day party requires a few key elements.