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Jim Steinman (1947-2021)

Alias:
James Richard Steinman
James Steinman

Birthplace:
Hewlett, Long Island, New York, USA

Born:
November 1, 1947

Died:
April 19, 2021

Biography from TheMovieDB

James Richard Steinman (November 1, 1947 – April 19, 2021) was an American composer, lyricist, record producer, and playwright. He also worked as an arranger, pianist, and singer. His work included songs in the adult contemporary, rock, dance, pop, musical theater, and film score genres.  His work included albums such as Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell and Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell, and producing albums for Bonnie Tyler. His most successful chart singles include Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart", Air Supply's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All", Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)", the Sisters of Mercy's "This Corrosion" and "More", Barry Manilow's "Read 'Em and Weep", Celine Dion's cover of "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" and Boyzone's "No Matter What". Steinman's only solo album Bad for Good was released in 1981.  Jim Steinman's work also extended to musical theater, where he began his career. Steinman was credited with the book, music, and lyrics for Bat Out of Hell: The Musical, as well as lyrics for Whistle Down the Wind, and music for Tanz der Vampire.  From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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Co-Producer:
1999  Classic Albums: Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell

Lyricist:
1999  Classic Albums: Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell
2009  Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell - The Original Tour

Music:
1993  I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)
1999  Classic Albums: Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell
2005  Dance of the Vampires: The Musical
2009  Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell - The Original Tour

Original Music Composer:
1980  A Small Circle of Friends
1993  I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)
1999  Classic Albums: Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell
2005  Dance of the Vampires: The Musical
2009  Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell - The Original Tour

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