We are returning to the late seventies tonight on Late Night Grooves. I had a discussion this evening about an artist I hadn’t thought about in a while. I remember sitting in front of the radio, singing along; of course I was off key, but who cares when you’re feeling the music. So tonight, we are featuring Meatloaf.

For the longest time, I thought Meatloaf wrote his own music. However, while researching Phantom of the Opera, I discovered his songs were written by Jim Steinman. I saw a reference that Jim Steinman was approached by Andrew Lloyd Webber to write the lyrics to the music of Phantom. I haven’t found any other connection to support this claim, but if it is true, it’s a testament to Steinman’s lyrical prowess

Here are a couple of my favorites

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