“It’s supposed to be ridiculous. It’s a song about ridiculousness. So I called Jim Steinman”: How a goth legend hooked up with Meat Loaf’s songwriter to create an ’80s rock anthem

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Deaf West Is Working on a Rare Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman's Whistle Down the Wind
Bat Out of Hell: The Musical Brings Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s Iconic Songs to The Capitol Theatre on May 4
Casting announced to join Jim Steinman concert Total Eclipse at the London Coliseum
Jim Steinman concert Total Eclipse to be staged at the London Coliseum with initial line
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Jim Steinman Dead At 73: The Bombastic Songwriter Behind "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out Of Hell'
Jim Steinman, Rock Legend and Songwriter for Meat Loaf and Céline Dion, Dead at 73: Report
Jim Steinman, the legendary rock producer who penned hits for Meat Loaf and Bonnie Tyler, has died at 73