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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS 8 | Top 100 Bat Out Of Hell Bat Out Of Hell Jim Steinman couldn't get anyone to voice his songs but Meat Loaf with his huge voice and acting experience made this an international best seller Song facts Composer Jim Steinman Genre Rock  Year of Release 1977 Album Bat Out Of Hell UK chart position 15  In cover versions A Military Band version of Bat Out Of Hell Army Air Corps perform Bat Out Of Hell MORE COVER VERSIONS Meat Loaf 90% Band of the Army Air Corps 10% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... The song also stayed in the charts for 9yrs and 3mnths. Thats something amazing!!! Lee Ann Davidson READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Lyrics tend to follow the tempo of the tune. More in Writing Lyrics Find out how to make a great melody. Writing Music Test your knowledge What do you know about Meat Loaf and this hit?  quiz more quizzes 7Stairway to Heaven 9Everyday Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Bohemian Rhapsody Queen Space Oddity David Bowie DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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