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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

Meat Loaf Song facts

Composer
Jim Steinman

Genre
Rock 

Year of Release
1977

Album
Bat Out Of Hell

UK chart position
15 

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Army Air Corps

A Military Band version of Bat Out Of Hell

listen to Army Air Corps perform Bat Out Of Hell   Army Air Corps perform Bat Out Of Hell

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90%
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The song also stayed in the charts for 9yrs and 3mnths. Thats something amazing!!!
Lee Ann Davidson

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