Tagged: Todd Rundgren

Grand Funk Railroad

June 8, 2023

 by SMF · Published June 8, 2023

“The Loco-Motion” by Grand Funk Railroad

The recording history of “The Loco-Motion” dates back to 1962, when it was laid down by Little Eva (1943-2003) and proved to be a major hit. Its authors are lyricist Gerry Goffin (1939-2014) alongside singer/songwriter...

The Psychedelic Furs

October 18, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published October 18, 2022

“Love My Way” by The Psychedelic Furs

“Love My Way” is one of those defiant love songs in which, as implied in the second verse leading into the third, the vocalist and addressee are apparently doing their mutual thing against the...

Meat Loaf

January 26, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 26, 2022

“You Took the Words Right out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)” by Meat Loaf

“You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth” is sorta reminiscent to “Paradise by the Dashboard Light“, another track from Bat Out of Hell. And that is because both are premised on the vocalist being,...

Meat Loaf

January 25, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 25, 2022

“Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” by Meat Loaf

“Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” is a song which, as implied by its title and vocalist, does in fact possess a comedic slant. But conclusively, reminiscent of “Paradise by the Dashboard Light“, the romantic subject...

Meat Loaf

January 24, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published January 24, 2022

“Heaven Can Wait” by Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf’s “Heaven Can Wait” relies considerably on religious terminology, as inferred by its title. And to some degree it utilizes heavy-headed language that isn’t that easy to put all together.  But reportedly, what it...

Ellen Foley / Meat Loaf

January 22, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 22, 2022 · Last modified January 23, 2022

“Paradise by the Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf (ft. Ellen Foley)

Meat Loaf’s “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” is a relatively lengthy piece, which it can be said features an entire full-length narrative, despite the lyrics being by and large most part competitive. And letting the...

Todd Rundgren

December 14, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published December 14, 2021

Todd Rundgren’s “Hello It’s Me” Lyrics Meaning

Todd Rundgren’s “Hello It’s Me” is a breakup song that was actually inspired by an experience in Todd’s personal life that transpired shortly beforehand, though the lyrics are embellished a bit. For instance, in real...