My Classic Album With Mike Norris

Episode 16: 40 Years of 'Bat Out of Hell' with Jacqueline Dillon and Ellen Foley

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'My Classic Album' gets all revved up as Mike finally gets to talk about HIS classic album; the iconic 'Bat Out of Hell'. On this special episode to celebrate 40 years of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's defining album, Mike is joined by Meat Loaf fan and Steinman confidante Jacqueline Dillon. Together Mike and Jacqueline go back to the very beginning of their own journeys with 'Bat' as well as discuss the album's eventful history from its roots in the musical 'Neverland' through to its phenomenal sales of 43 million copies! Not only that but as always all seven tracks on the album get the 'My Classic Album' treatment.   How did Jacqueline's love of 'Bat Out of Hell' lead to a long time association with Jim Steinman? Which track on the album hides an Eagles influence in the backing vocals? Why did a performance of 'For Crying Out Loud' play a pivotal role in the album's success?   Not only that but vocalist Ellen Foley who appeared on 'Paradise By The Dashboard Light' joins 'My Classic Album' to discuss her memor