Making Love Out of Nothing at All

So, I apologize once again for my long hiatus.  It's not like me, really, and I feel very guilty.  That being said, I really wanted to write about a show-stopping tune this evening.  "Total Eclipse of the Heart" came to mind, since I love that song.  It's definitely a monstrous tune and has enjoyed huge popularity--even to the point of being re-recorded in a dance version (which, I admit, is epically tragic in my opinion).  Anyway, I love that tune, and Bonnie Tyler is amazing.  As I was researching the tune, I discovered that it was written by Jim Steinmann, who wrote songs for Meatloaf.  Steinmann also wrote "Making Love Out of Nothing at All"  and offered it to Meatloaf, but there was some kind of conflict with the record company.  Ultimately, "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" was recorded by Air Supply.

I admit that I am not a huge Air Supply fan.  I think they are a terrific band, and some of their songs are really memorable -- like this one!  So, it all came back to me when I heard it.  It is definitely one of those classic ballads with beautiful vocals and hugely romantic lyrics.  If you read the lyrics, well, they are pretty intense.  Lots of contradictions and interesting mental imagery -- all because of love.  Yup.  I never really heard anything other than "making love out of nothing at all."  In fact, it's still hard for me to concentrate on the lyrics when I hear this song, because I am spellbound by the piano and the quality of Russell Hitchcock's voice.  But, alas, the song is about someone who is deeply in love with another person and can never let him/her go.  It say "him/her" because the song was actually covered by Bonnie Tyler in 1996.  Check out her video.  It's interesting.  Actually, I think it is kind of creepy, but she looks beautiful, and the video production is great.  Air Supply wins the contest (in my opinion) for the champions of this song.  It would be interesting to hear yet another reincarnation by today's singers.  I wonder who would really have the voice to make it work.  Hmmm...let's ponder that one.  In the meantime, please enjoy the video for this tune.  Albeit kind of cheesy, it is a perfect peek into the fashions, style, and video direction of 1983.