"Nowhere Fast" is a song, first performed by Fire Inc. in 1984 for the rock movie Streets of Fire. A cover of the song was later recorded by Meat Loaf. The song was entirely written by Jim Steinman. Holly Sherwood and Rory Dodd performed the lead vocals.
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Fire Inc. Single
The "Nowhere Fast" single contains an edit (edited down to 4:11 from the 6:02 album version) and the Marilyn Martin track "Sorcerer", also from the Streets of Fire soundtrack.
The track is also by the rock group Incubus on their 1999 album Make Yourself
Credits
- Music and Lyrics: Jim Steinman
- Lead Vocals: Holly Sherwood and Rory Dodd
- Background Vocals: Rory Dodd, Holly Sherwood and Eric Troyer
- Piano: Roy Bittan
- Guitars: Dave Johnstone and Mike Landau
- Bass: Steve Buslowe
- Synthesizer: Larry Fast
- Drums: Max Weinberg and Jim Bralower
- Drum Programming: Jim Bralower
- Additional Keyboards: Jim Steinman
Meat Loaf Single
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This version of the song was originally intended for Fire Inc., but dropped in favor of an alternate version. Meat Loaf performed it live during the Bad Attitude tour.
Single versions
12" maxi single
- "Nowhere Fast" (6:05) (Jim Steinman)
- "Stand By Me" (3:45) (Ben E. King)
- "Clap Your Hands" (2:23) (Richard Hartley/Brian Thompson)
7" single
- "Nowhere Fast" (4:00) (Jim Steinman)
- "Clap Your Hands" (2:23) (Richard Hartley/Brian Thompson)
Both B-sides were recorded during Meat Loaf's sessions for the The Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack, and remained unreleased until this single.
There were four different versions of the 7" single, including a shaped picture disc, a pop-up cover and a gatefold sleeve.
Credits
- Lead Vocals: Meat Loaf
- Guitars: Bob Kulick
- Bass: John Siegler
- Piano & Keyboards, Background Vocals: Paul Jacobs
- Drums, Background Vocals: Wells Kelly
- Percussion: Frank Ricotti
- Background Vocals: Clare Torry, Stephanie de Sykes
- Produced by Meat Loaf, Paul Jacobs and Mack
References
Jim Steinman.com was used for the detailed information about this song
See also
External links
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