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jayswin · 01-21-2022, 02:05 AM

Darn, that's tough to hear. In 2011 he was attempting suicide, pretty crazy to imagine, but you never know where people are at regardless of fortune and fame.

He had a really special talent for grandiose songwriting and composing. Sometimes, I wonder if the stage name he chose detracted from his true talent to the masses? Either way, so many incredible hits that just took from various genres and always looked to defy music as we know.

Bat out of Hell, Paradise by the Dashboard Light, and especially the 12 minute version of I'd do anything for love. Infinitely better than the 5.5 minute radio version. That 12 minute version showed what he really aimed for with that song, while the radio version was.....the time that would be allowed on the radio.

01-21-2022, 02:05 AM	#4
jayswin Celebrated Square Root Day Join Date: Mar 2006 Exp:	Darn, that's tough to hear. In 2011 he was attempting suicide, pretty crazy to imagine, but you never know where people are at regardless of fortune and fame. He had a really special talent for grandiose songwriting and composing. Sometimes, I wonder if the stage name he chose detracted from his true talent to the masses? Either way, so many incredible hits that just took from various genres and always looked to defy music as we know. Bat out of Hell, Paradise by the Dashboard Light, and especially the 12 minute version of I'd do anything for love. Infinitely better than the 5.5 minute radio version. That 12 minute version showed what he really aimed for with that song, while the radio version was.....the time that would be allowed on the radio. Last edited by jayswin; 01-21-2022 at 02:07 AM.