30 Years Ago - 1993 Meatloaf released his sixth album Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell
Again written and produced by Jim Steinman it was a huge success.
"I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" reached #1 on the Hot 100 and over 25 other countries. (#9 AC #10 Mainstream Rock #2 Mainstream Top 40 #25 Rhythmic)
"Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through" was the second single, and a new version of Steinman's song that made #32 in 1981 (#14 Mainstream Rock and I could swear I remember a version that mentioned Cleveland in some form) Meatloaf took the song to #13 (#24 AC #25 Mainstream Rock #10 Mainstream Top 40)
"Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are" it became the hit with the longest un-bracketed title at fifty-two characters as of 2007. it peaked at #38 and #29 Mainstream Top 40.
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