Jim Steinman - Surf's Up

[13jakeyboy]

pure class

[djdanmei]

One of Jim Steinman's best songs....he should really recycle it and bring it up to date!

[gojira931]

THE version.

[neil5030]

This has got to be a brilliant funeral song, especially the way the guitar comes in at 2.15, very heart moving music, nothing like it nowadays......

[iandeeightiesman]

It's great. I agree with banterdude. The outro is unexpectedly beautiful. Affirms the sanctity of love

[fimble2]

Thanks very much Polepubfa for posting this fantastic song.

Very heart felt.

To frammo re: the meaning of the song

Your taking the Michael surely ? !!

It's only a hunch but don't you think he's saying he's ready to make love to his girl just about NOW

[304SAGI007]

where could i download this song?? for free..

[jlocorriere05]

I bought this album, this was my favourite song on it. Absolute magic!

[vincentc010]

Beautiful, underrated song by a terrific lyricist. I think it's got a strong "from the heart" feel, and it's a rare instance in which I prefer it to Meat Loaf's version.

[m0v13knut]

There's no doubt that Jim is one of (if the) best song writers of his generation. I remember buying this in 'Thr Other Record Shop' in Inverness back in '82. A brilliant album.

[tasakattotarzan]

@m0v13knut Yes, that's so true.

I wish we could sometimes read Jim's winebook! :) (A story goes that's there's one...)

[frammo99]

Whats the meaning of the song?

[BIKERMETOO]

Class !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!

[greyztone]

I love the vocal on this. Sure Rory Dodd's voice is thinner than Meat Loaf's but it suits this song perfectly. Best version by a country mile for me.

[SongToKill]

Simply amazing! :D

[368maruchan]

goose bump... i love this song..

[bigmuvatrucker]

I am a massive fan of Jim's work.......... This is the most outstanding piece of musical art ever...... his vocals are far superior on this track to the Meat loaf version......... Sorry Meat i'm still ya biggest fan....lol.....The power and passion with the slightly rough cut guitar are awesome........ shame fb doesnt have a love it button

[vanwinter]

Bad For Good is one of my favorite albums as well as favorite album cover art! Jim Steinman is far underrated!

[meatloaf93]

@DoctorMetuza A more soulful version than Meats powerballad rendition. Personally I think the same as you - Steinmans voice is a bit thin and reedy but then again I prefer the guitar solo on this version

[corneliu2007]

it's a good version, but I'll stick with meatloaf :)

[DoctorMetuza]

so thin vocally, but so good everywhere else. if only somebody could paste Meat's vocals over..

[ianhawdon]

@DoctorMetuza Meatloaf covered this on... I think, the "Bad Attitude" album (if memory serves me correctly), but In my opinion, this version (actually sung by Rory Dodd, rather than Jim Steinman) is much better than Meat's!

[rowanstclair]

this is one of the horniest songs i have ever heard the crecentio to the the stupendious climatic middle to the brilliant drum solo to the slow easy let down at the end brilliant give it 400/100

[pichuan1]

meat loaf's far cry from Jim's...

Todd makes the different here..

[kevitime23]

great tune

[Swartenager]

If Meat Loaf's version had this music, it would be a wicked epic song.

[rossy2525]

this is a better version but meatloaf can sing so much better than jim steinman... which is what they kinda figured for the bat out of hell 2 album.. steinman writing the songs with meatloaf singing them... and it worked cos it was a good album

[rowanstclair]

@rossy2525 meatlof can sing but not this song sacralig

[rossy2525]

@rowanstclair i agree the music on this version is better than meatloafs but meatloaf is a much better singer.. like doctormetuza said... this version with meatloafs vocals

[Tuggersgirl]

I love this song!

[Fenechboy11]

I despise Meat Loaf's take on the song...it's so cold and heartless, and has horrible instrumentation. Butchered. This version is heavenly, one of the best pieces Steinman ever put out. One of my favorite songs. Ever.

[Roskomaximus]

Any other version is a travesty. Accept no substitutes. And just where the hell is a full-fledged Rory Dodd solo album, anyway?

Get on it, Steinman!... (and please keep your own voice OFF it!)

[banterdude]

One of the greatest songs ever written...so under rated

[doggiepaws1]

@banterdude

I totally agree - love the drumming and the guitar - pump up the volume and there's nothing better

[Johnnywasherefirst]

@banterdude WAY under rated :/

[regal2345]

thank q 2 the person who put this track on ive been looking 4 this song 4 2 years cant stop playing it once again thanks u have made my day

[Roskomaximus]

Rory Dodd FTW!!

[regal2345]

@Roskomaximus fantastic

[darkersideofsanity]

probably my favorite song off my all time favorite album.

[osfs3411]

Extremely underrated record.

[jnobleeman]

Beautiful..........

[splankhoon]

This is the real thing. Wonderful musicians bringing a great song to life. Great details in the arrangement. And of course.....TODD !! :-)

[jamarar0x]

I remember being 19 and so broken hearted:( i felt as though my heart had been ripped out! i just listened to this and got a grip!!! x lol x

[svartsjo]

This song´s really great, the hole album is btw

[secondeagle]

SURF'S UP Composed by Jim Steinman Rory Dodd: Featured Vocals Davey Johnstone: Guitars, Mandolin Todd Rundgren: Guitar Solo, Backing Vocals Kasim Sultan: Bass, Backing Vocals Roy Bittan: Piano Jim Steinman: Assorted Keyboards Max Weinberg: Drums Jimmy Maelen: Percussion Backing Vocals: Rory Dodd, Eric Troyer Produced by John Jansen, Todd Rundgren and Jim Steinman

[jackywisdom]

This is so reminiscent of my teen years..and I still remember the words!

[shanester71]

pure genius!

[ilovelostcity]

謝謝你，太好聽了。回到1981那年

[Polepubfa]

Eh?

[tim37021]

@Polepubfa

The chinese guy said..

"Thank you, this song's so great that it takes me back to 1981"

[ledlin1]

@Polepubfa FYI, English isn't the universal language, there are others. I've never studied chinese and even I can pick out enough of that comment to understand that he/she likes it.

[dazid1]

@ilovelostcity say what now