wanted to make the same comment before had seen yours)) seems this is indeed so - very underrated song, and the movie is one of my favourite - have seen it dozens of times and will repeat again.
How this wasn't Number 1 worldwide is beyong me. It's as good as Total Exclipse of the Heart and most of Meatloaf's best songs. Jim Steinman is a genius
The Shadow was one of my favorite films from the 90's. There was something very inspiring about a man who had done truly awful things and knew he could never make up for his past deeds. Despite this he kept on trying. The song is operatic, dramatic and wonderful. Wonderful vocals by Taylor Dayne.
Very well said !...I've sought Redemption for many years but am still haunted by the visions of my past deeds..and I've never had a good dream..they are all in the dark clinging and clawing at me
The og Shadow from the pulps is much better. He's an incorruptible dispenser of justice because it's needed. It's not about compensation. The emo pathos mixed with extremelly bad jokes he has in the movie is entirely antithetical to what the Shadow's supposed to be.
@@nopuppy The musical cover version (which is a cover, as the song was written expressely for The Shadow movie) may be less underrated, but the original one here is definitely and beyond underrated.
As well as Taylor's version, it's also been sung by Pandora's Box, Barbra Streisand, and Meatloaf. It's on the Pandora's Box album called Original Sin, Welcome to the Neighbourhood by Meatloaf. I don't know where you would find the Streisand version.
I watched "The Shadow" last night here on YT, and when this started playing over the credits it blew me away! It's a pretty cool little hidden gem that also has kind of a Bond film opening feel to it.
John Lone was damn good. Penelope Anne Miller was gorgeous. And let us not forget the late Jonathan Winters. It's a crime how underrated this movie is.
@@Lep161. Go have a listen to the whole album ( if you haven’t ) the original version is so much stronger than this, far more bombastic. Gina Taylors vocals are incredible with Ellen Foley ( Paradise by the Dashboard Light ) backing her up.
@@darronmassiah3052 Unfortunately DC doesn't own the Shadow. Most Recently Conde Nast [sp] has him licenced to Dynamite comics, although they DO licence him to DC for some cross-overs. I'm not sure who currently has the movie licence.
The movie suffers from over-expectations. I think it happens to remain pretty true to the whole concept of who The Shadow is. And this song is criminally underrated.
I agree - this song is tremendously underrated. Taylor Dayne indeed should have collaborated more with Jim Steinman. I always hit repeat endlessly whenever it comes up on my playlist.
It took me until last week to watch this hidden gem. I'm in love. It might fetaure my favourite performance by Alec Baldwin by far, but Tim Curry and Ian McKellan are so much fun in this, Penelope Ann Miller is just lovely as Margo Lane, the music and this song is spellbinding. A veyr entertianing comic book film, so much that I am getting into The Shadow comics as a result.
I like this movie in a "good bad movie" way. I will say that this movie is a little below Tim Burton's 89 Batman. First off, there is slightly more star power for the time. Jack Nicholson, Jack Palance, Micheal Keaton, Pat Hingle and Kim Basinger. The Shadow has some notable stars as well but the material the actors were given was not as good as in Burton's flick. Overall... I would argue that Batman is a step up but the Shadow is somewhat close behind. The trend around that time was oddly enough a proto-Marvel type Superhero movie... Dick Tracy, Phantom etc. So I cant fault them for making it, just wish it was a bit more Well acted as Alec baldwin seems like hes got the "cool kid in the highschool play" mentality. just a bit. like hes a bit too cool for the role but it was serviceable. I will also say kudos to The Shadow for having two amazing actors in it... Ian Macellan and Tim Curry
@@LadyGreyBlack I hate admitting this: but this was one of the few movies with Tim C that I didn't like him in cause he was too annoying even with trying to be campy about it. IMO, he wasn't a very convincing villain in this one either.
It has the distinctive sound of its songwriter, Jim Steinman. Check out the first iteration of this song on the Original Sin album by his studio group Pandora's Box. And look up all the songs he did for singers like Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Sisters of Mercy.
Aw!, that voice!. What a power house!!! :) Taylor never disappoints. I'm surprised that she never did a James Bond opening song :'( She was a gift to the world, that very little people wanted to open up. Great voice, Looks that could kill and a Diva Persona. What more could you ask for?. Apart from this song, Every Beat Of My Heart and I'll Be Your Shelter have to be my favs :)
she had a powergul voice here what power what ever happened to the okld taylor nafter all that plastic surgery she had such a powerful voice here what power what ever happened to the old taylor of the late 80s early 90s after all that plastic surgery
I wouldn't be surprised if they release a 20th Anniversary Edition next year, I saw this in the cinema back in 1994 and saw it at least 3 times... I know some fans don't consider it to be a faithful adaptation of the character but they came pretty close!!!
Powerful voice. Powerful performance. Great song. Movie was underrated. To me I could watch it over and over. Like listening to this song. Very energetic
Lyrics- I've been looking for an original sin One with a twist and a bit of a spin And since I've done all the old ones Till they've all been done in Now I'm just looking And I'm gone with the wind Endlessly searching for an original sin You can dance forever You've got a fire in your feet But will it ever be enough You know that it'll never be enough You can fly and never land And never need to sleep But will it ever be enough You know that it'll never be enough It's not enough to make the nighmares go away It's not enough to make the tears run dry And who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men today It's a city of shadow It's a city of light It's a city of secrets It's a city of pride It'll all be over now All I wanted was a piece of the night I never got an equal share When the stars are out of sight And the moon is down The natives are so restless tonight All I needed was a spot in the light It never had to get so dark When the stars are out of sight And the moon is down The natives are so restless tonight I've been looking for the ultimate crime Infinite victims, infinitesimal time And I'm so, so very guilty for no reason no rhyme So now I'm just looking and I'm killing some time Endlessly searching for the ultimate crime You can lose yourself in pleasure Till your body's goin numb But will it ever be enough You know that it'll never be enough It's not enough to make the nightmares go away It's not enough to make the tears run dry And who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men today It's a city of shadow It's a city of pride It'll all be over now All I wanted was a piece of the night I never got an equal share When the stars are out of sight And the moon is down The natives are so restless tonight I've been looking for an original sin One with a twist and a bit of a spin And since I've done all the old ones Till they've all been done in Now I'm just looking And I'm gone with the wind Endlessly searching for an original sin I've been looking for an original sin One with a twist and a bit of a spin And since I've done all the old ones Till they've all been done in Now I'm just looking And I'm gone with the wind Endlessly searching for an original sin I'm applying for a license to thrill Going out on the edge, moving in for the kill And they'll be hell to pay someday Put it all on the bill 'Cause we'll always be paying and paying until We're beyond expiration with a license to thrill I've been looking for an original sin
Alex parker this was my grandfathers favorite radio show and is still mine too. If they ever do a remake i hope the villain is the woman from the episode the temple bells of neban.
The epic magnitude of this song is extremely undervalued. When future generations discover this masterpiece, they will attribute it to the pinnacle of our civilization.
"I'm applying for a license to thrill... Going out on the edge, moving in for the kill. And they''ll be hell to pay someday--put it all on the bill, cause we'll always be paying, and paying until, until we're beyond expiration, with a license to thrill..." No one could have done this song justice the way she does. GENIUS vocal.
@@MrNigelBriggs Hi Nigel. The fact that the arrangement is nearly identical is irrelevant to me. The commanding charisma of Dayne's vocal is ideal for such an over-the-top song. Aside from her prodigious power and technical skill, she totally sells it with just the right amount of self-aware drama. It's a master class in delivery, and she handles the entire song herself, whereas the Pandora's Box version consists of different vocalists handing off the various sections. They're capable vocalists, for sure, but Dayne's interpretation of the material remains without peer. There's a reason so many people consider her Tina Turner's heir apparent. Cheers! Christopher
The lyrics, the piano, the backup singers, percussion and pacing of the song...this has Meatloaf's creative and directing hand all over it. And it is good.
Just talking about this today 2021-September , on a Facebook group. Taylor truly deserves more props. Back when I was a kid in school and heard this I was blown away. She is just one of my fave singers in terms of females along with Whitney and Nina Simone. Another reason this movie and song is great. Tim Curry aka the LEGEND and of course the section at 3:29. My god its amazing
A great cover of the Jim Steinman (singer & song writer) track "Original Sin", that was on the Pandora's Box (all female band) debut album. Such a strong operatic song that Taylor has pulled off excellently with her superb voice. When I had first heard Anastacia' first single, it just opened the floodgates of memories of Taylor' first singles, with that similar vocal style of Dayne' 1980s-90s pop career. I have loved Taylor Dayne' deep soulful vocal ever since I first heard her debut tracks, that blew me away as her unique vox hit the airways from the radio. Now in 2017 I can still listen to her albums and the tracks that made her a star icon to those that followed in her limelight.
actually it sounds like they reused the actual Pandoras Box backing track, reworked some minor details and just laid new lead vocals, with actualy exact same phrasing, almost copying the original singer Gina Taylor. Makes you wonder why they didnt use Gina and her original vocals. She sang it even better and laid the original phrasing.
@@sinajakelic Yes it does sound like they've done that to this, so I agree with you on that. Maybe not released with Gina due to copyright issues. Though you know Jim Steinman, he is always reusing songs in whole or part with different singers.
@@TATICMOOR I agree but this is perhaps only time he reused the instrumental instead of recording a whole new version. Anyway, it is a fantastic song and both singers are amazing, though personally I like Gina little better :) always nice to chat about stein-man :) have a nice day sir
Tunes just gangsta. Taylor to me was always that diva that never got the love she deserved. Sure she was massive but she don't have that status I think she deserves. I am a hip hop fan , house , dubstep etc and I can see when someone is amazing. This woman is epic. Her vocals and harmonies are just immense. Love for Ya Taylor. You are a bad gyal.
Taylor Dayne was the right person to perform the theme to the 1994 action film The Shadow starring Alec Baldwin in the title role,based on the comic book character.
Aah!!! This song is amazing! So dramatic and powerful. Although I prefer the original version by Pandora's Box which has slightly different lyrics and an extra verse...but props to Taylor for singing this very difficult song!!
I guess some of the critics were going overboard in 1994, I had heard that it barely made back it's 40 Million Dollar Budget and it was hyped to be the next Batman. I thought it was very well done and it had gained quite the Cult Status over the years. Will have to check out the Crime International, I can highly recommend the 1940 version with Victor Jory... Too bad it isn't on DVD yet, I have the 2 VHS Tape edition from 1998. Cost me $25 bucks but it was worth it.
Slightly reworked from the original version made by Pandora's Box. Composer Jim Steinman said he thought Dayne's voice was the best fit for a movie version. Incredible to me, my 75-year-old mom loves this song and used to blast it from her office computer at work.
....this is truly GENIUS....on EVERY LEVEL...i too have to ASK...WHY DIDN'T SHE BECOME A HUGE SUPERSTAR WITH THIS....WHY DIDN'T THE MOVIE BECOME A HUGE BLOCKBUSTER HIT....WHY....
I love this movie and the soundtrack rocks. Taylor Dayne can put all of these so called pop singers of 2017 to shame! This film had a great cast plus this is Alec Baldwin's best role to date. The 20s to 40s Generation that this movie is based around had class and taste and it's not about to be eclipsed anytime soon!
This song is a a theatrical and vocal masterpiece, and criminally underrated.
Go get a hearing check! Lol
@@mortisha6ful ROFL He can hear very well (and so do we). You, on the other hand, are completely tone deaf. LMFAO
This song is criminally underrated!
Agree
wanted to make the same comment before had seen yours))
seems this is indeed so - very underrated song, and the movie is one of my favourite - have seen it dozens of times and will repeat again.
It’s a Jim Steinman song, so you know it’s gonna rock.
Yes, it shouldn't stay in the shadow...
I wish we could still have music like this
How this wasn't Number 1 worldwide is beyong me. It's as good as Total Exclipse of the Heart and most of Meatloaf's best songs. Jim Steinman is a genius
Absolutely agree bro!
Better Than anything Taylor Swift Ever Did.
Jim Steinman *was* a genius.
He's gone now.
The Shadow was one of my favorite films from the 90's. There was something very inspiring about a man who had done truly awful things and knew he could never make up for his past deeds. Despite this he kept on trying. The song is operatic, dramatic and wonderful. Wonderful vocals by Taylor Dayne.
Very well said !...I've sought Redemption for many years but am still haunted by the visions of my past deeds..and I've never had a good dream..they are all in the dark clinging and clawing at me
The og Shadow from the pulps is much better. He's an incorruptible dispenser of justice because it's needed. It's not about compensation. The emo pathos mixed with extremelly bad jokes he has in the movie is entirely antithetical to what the Shadow's supposed to be.
Jim Steinman's most underrated song, featured in one of the most underrated movies of the 90s. Rest in Peace, Brother Jim.
Oh... I hadn't heard.
...As you said.
Too True
To this day I love this movie for this song 💓💓💓
Underrated: yes to the song, no to the movie - which personally I like a lot, but it’s objectively mediocre.
@@nopuppy The musical cover version (which is a cover, as the song was written expressely for The Shadow movie) may be less underrated, but the original one here is definitely and beyond underrated.
2024. Suddenly remember this song. Amazing song. Amazing Taylor Dayne.
It's a masterpiece. Never before or since has a woman been this powerful on a stage.
R.I.P. Jim Steinman. You truly were one in a million, sir.
I'd happily listen if we could find another 7000 like Jim
This film is definitely underrated.
This movie needs an effective reboot with a great studio!
this SONG is underrated!!! such a dramatic tune!!!
mark blizzard
Definitely keep it in 1930s to 1940s.
When they tried updating the movie adaptation of the Green Hornet, it fell flat.
Keep in the 40s.
If not for the look. I love that 1940s america style.
Felix Blackwood Agreed! This and The Phantom are both underrated man 😎
Just watched "The Shadow" again, and I can't help but wonder why I never hear this song anywhere else. It's good.
As well as Taylor's version, it's also been sung by Pandora's Box, Barbra Streisand, and Meatloaf. It's on the Pandora's Box album called Original Sin, Welcome to the Neighbourhood by Meatloaf. I don't know where you would find the Streisand version.
Philip Watson This sat at the bottom of the uk charts for a time back in the mid 90's. Not sure exactly, too long ago 🤔
@@gothicpagan.666 It's also in the German musical Tanz Der Vampires (Dance with the Vampires)
@@kiarachern5539 That show's been done in Japan as well.
One of the best songs of the 20th century in my opinion. Heavily inspired by "Something's gotten hold of my heart" (Gene Pitney)
How the HELL did this not end up an #1 hit???
I know right
@@otisroseboro2837 This was '94. Before the super hero 'craze' really took off.
Jim Steinman was one of the greatest songwriters in music industry.
I watched "The Shadow" last night here on YT, and when this started playing over the credits it blew me away! It's a pretty cool little hidden gem that also has kind of a Bond film opening feel to it.
Rip Jim Steinman. One of the best producers 🙏hands Down.
John Lone was damn good. Penelope Anne Miller was gorgeous. And let us not forget the late Jonathan Winters. It's a crime how underrated this movie is.
She is absolutely beautiful and completely underrated
@andy morris thats terrible, the big wigs are always messing with the talent
RIP, Jim, and thank you.
😢😭
Should’ve been a worldwide mega hit. Wish she’d done an entire album with Jim Steinman.
Original version by Pandora’s Box was way better, heavier sound, more stadium type rock
Seriously
@@Lep161. Go have a listen to the whole album ( if you haven’t ) the original version is so much stronger than this, far more bombastic. Gina Taylors vocals are incredible with Ellen Foley ( Paradise by the Dashboard Light ) backing her up.
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@@brendonm9601 Dude, nothing you are saying negates the fact that an entire album of Taylor and Jim collaborating would have been amazing.
Thank you, Jim Steinman for the great tune!!!! RIP!!!
Its well past tIme for THE SHADOW to RETURN...
The Shadow needs a reboot, then place it in the DCEU
DAMN RIGHT
Matthew Kealey not if Zack Snyder directs it. I think he is the right man for the job. He dose his own shut and dose not take shut from anyone
Yes! With Michael Fassbender as the Shadow.
@@darronmassiah3052 Unfortunately DC doesn't own the Shadow.
Most Recently Conde Nast [sp] has him licenced to Dynamite comics, although they DO licence him to DC for some cross-overs.
I'm not sure who currently has the movie licence.
This song is awesome! The Shadow is such a cool movie.
This movie and her are criminally underrated.
god when she gets to that part where she says she wants a part of the night, chills every single time
The Shadow bought me here.
Taylor Dayne and Jim Steinman...incredible combination
One of the best title tracks from any movie and I’m a movie fanatic.
This is just such a great record and to be honest Taylor is a legend for me.
underated movie
Best version of this song ever
period
nuff said
even when I was younger could never understand why this wasn't a hit
Who knows what Evil lurks in the hearts of men??? The Shadow Knows!!! 💯❤️
Criminally underrated movie!
Thankfully there are still people like us who can appreciate this masterpiece
Taylor Dayne is LEGEND.
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? THE SHADOW KNOWS!
I'd be down for The Shadow reboot whether it be a movie or series. 👀
The soundtrack for this film was easily underrated
The movie suffers from over-expectations. I think it happens to remain pretty true to the whole concept of who The Shadow is. And this song is criminally underrated.
I agree - this song is tremendously underrated. Taylor Dayne indeed should have collaborated more with Jim Steinman. I always hit repeat endlessly whenever it comes up on my playlist.
It took me until last week to watch this hidden gem. I'm in love. It might fetaure my favourite performance by Alec Baldwin by far, but Tim Curry and Ian McKellan are so much fun in this, Penelope Ann Miller is just lovely as Margo Lane, the music and this song is spellbinding. A veyr entertianing comic book film, so much that I am getting into The Shadow comics as a result.
The was a criminally underrated movie. It's on par with the 89 Batman easily.
Can't tell you how wrong you are....
Ehrich Smiddy how so?
I like this movie in a "good bad movie" way. I will say that this movie is a little below Tim Burton's 89 Batman. First off, there is slightly more star power for the time. Jack Nicholson, Jack Palance, Micheal Keaton, Pat Hingle and Kim Basinger. The Shadow has some notable stars as well but the material the actors were given was not as good as in Burton's flick. Overall... I would argue that Batman is a step up but the Shadow is somewhat close behind. The trend around that time was oddly enough a proto-Marvel type Superhero movie... Dick Tracy, Phantom etc. So I cant fault them for making it, just wish it was a bit more Well acted as Alec baldwin seems like hes got the "cool kid in the highschool play" mentality. just a bit. like hes a bit too cool for the role but it was serviceable. I will also say kudos to The Shadow for having two amazing actors in it... Ian Macellan and Tim Curry
@@LadyGreyBlack
I hate admitting this: but this was
one of the few movies with Tim
C that I didn't like him in cause
he was too annoying even with
trying to be campy about it.
IMO, he wasn't a very convincing
villain in this one either.
Except the ‘89 Batman isn’t underrated at all - quite the opposite, actually.
I NEED AN HD QUALITY OF THIS PLEASE I BEG THEE!
I remember watching this movie with my sister and parents. Still a great movie to watch. Taylor Dayne nailed this song wonderfully with passion.
I'm seriously wondering how I never heard this song until recently because it's pretty badass
It has the distinctive sound of its songwriter, Jim Steinman. Check out the first iteration of this song on the Original Sin album by his studio group Pandora's Box. And look up all the songs he did for singers like Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Sisters of Mercy.
@@theevilascotcompany9255 Excuse me, but Jim Steinman didn't write songs; he crafted Auditory Adventures and his passing will leave a palpable void.
@@theevilascotcompany9255 Also the Streets of Fire movie soundtrack. Also completely underrated.
Classic movie, classic song ! The sun is shining. But the ice is slippery. :)
This was freakin' EPIC!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who really likes this movie!!! ^^
Aw!, that voice!. What a power house!!! :)
Taylor never disappoints. I'm surprised that she never did a James Bond opening song :'(
She was a gift to the world, that very little people wanted to open up.
Great voice, Looks that could kill and a Diva Persona. What more could you ask for?. Apart from this song, Every Beat Of My Heart and I'll Be Your Shelter have to be my favs :)
Achtungworld1 Yep, a Bond Soundtrack, I had that very thought!!
I met her once in, I think, 2001. She was really nice and very down to Earth.
+Adam Fisk I met her as well. Very sweet lady.
she had a powergul voice here what power what ever happened to the okld taylor nafter all that plastic surgery
she had such a powerful voice here what power what ever happened to the old taylor of the late 80s early 90s after all that plastic surgery
+joseph santagata She still has a powerful voice, and as for the plastic surgery, it's unfortunate, but she's still the same person.
I wouldn't be surprised if they release a 20th Anniversary Edition next year, I saw this in the cinema back in 1994 and saw it at least 3 times... I know some fans don't consider it to be a faithful adaptation of the character but they came pretty close!!!
I saw it in the theater too. I thought it was Fantastic
It's a sin she hasn't sung as many songs as she used to in the 80's. She has an amazing voice and she's also a beautiful woman.
Powerful voice. Powerful performance. Great song. Movie was underrated. To me I could watch it over and over. Like listening to this song. Very energetic
Lyrics-
I've been looking for an original sin
One with a twist and a bit of a spin
And since I've done all the old ones
Till they've all been done in
Now I'm just looking
And I'm gone with the wind
Endlessly searching for an original sin
You can dance forever
You've got a fire in your feet
But will it ever be enough
You know that it'll never be enough
You can fly and never land
And never need to sleep
But will it ever be enough
You know that it'll never be enough
It's not enough to make the nighmares go away
It's not enough to make the tears run dry
And who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men today
It's a city of shadow
It's a city of light
It's a city of secrets
It's a city of pride
It'll all be over now
All I wanted was a piece of the night
I never got an equal share
When the stars are out of sight
And the moon is down
The natives are so restless tonight
All I needed was a spot in the light
It never had to get so dark
When the stars are out of sight
And the moon is down
The natives are so restless tonight
I've been looking for the ultimate crime
Infinite victims, infinitesimal time
And I'm so, so very guilty for no reason no rhyme
So now I'm just looking and I'm killing some time
Endlessly searching for the ultimate crime
You can lose yourself in pleasure
Till your body's goin numb
But will it ever be enough
You know that it'll never be enough
It's not enough to make the nightmares go away
It's not enough to make the tears run dry
And who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men today
It's a city of shadow
It's a city of pride
It'll all be over now
All I wanted was a piece of the night
I never got an equal share
When the stars are out of sight
And the moon is down
The natives are so restless tonight
I've been looking for an original sin
One with a twist and a bit of a spin
And since I've done all the old ones
Till they've all been done in
Now I'm just looking
And I'm gone with the wind
Endlessly searching for an original sin
I've been looking for an original sin
One with a twist and a bit of a spin
And since I've done all the old ones
Till they've all been done in
Now I'm just looking
And I'm gone with the wind
Endlessly searching for an original sin
I'm applying for a license to thrill
Going out on the edge, moving in for the kill
And they'll be hell to pay someday
Put it all on the bill
'Cause we'll always be paying and paying until
We're beyond expiration with a license to thrill
I've been looking for an original sin
Thanks for that, the lyrics on RUclips music are all fucked up
👍Sanks.
This is definitely a song for a Comic Book Movie 🎥 there should be more for them
Just search for Jim Steinman.
Wow, the vocals really are amazing. This is the first time I've heard it and I'm pleasantly surprised.
Amazing film and song.
Taylor is so good.
+DoymatDDV agree!
+Ardllan Same here. A shame that there wasn't a sequel to The Shadow whether the theme song would be heard in the sequel or not.
the sun is shining, but the ice is slippery
Alex Parker I grew up with the old radio dramas and this movie. I love it
Alex parker this was my grandfathers favorite radio show and is still mine too. If they ever do a remake i hope the villain is the woman from the episode the temple bells of neban.
The epic magnitude of this song is extremely undervalued. When future generations discover this masterpiece, they will attribute it to the pinnacle of our civilization.
Such an 80s power ballad,yes I'm aware it's 90s so underrated
TAYLOR DAYNE HAS AN INCREDIBLE VOICE!
"I'm applying for a license to thrill... Going out on the edge, moving in for the kill. And they''ll be hell to pay someday--put it all on the bill, cause we'll always be paying, and paying until, until we're beyond expiration, with a license to thrill..." No one could have done this song justice the way she does. GENIUS vocal.
A Jim Steinman composition! Originally recorded in '89 on Jim's concept album of the same name.
Your opinion. The Original by Pandora's box is almost Identical. Dayne didn't even do her own arrangement of it.
Meatloaf also sang and recorded this. 😁
@@pdgf Indeed but his version wasn't as good as the Original by Pandora's Box either :P
@@MrNigelBriggs Hi Nigel. The fact that the arrangement is nearly identical is irrelevant to me. The commanding charisma of Dayne's vocal is ideal for such an over-the-top song. Aside from her prodigious power and technical skill, she totally sells it with just the right amount of self-aware drama. It's a master class in delivery, and she handles the entire song herself, whereas the Pandora's Box version consists of different vocalists handing off the various sections. They're capable vocalists, for sure, but Dayne's interpretation of the material remains without peer. There's a reason so many people consider her Tina Turner's heir apparent. Cheers! Christopher
The lyrics, the piano, the backup singers, percussion and pacing of the song...this has Meatloaf's creative and directing hand all over it. And it is good.
I just found meatloaf's version
Jim Steinman, not Meatloaf.
2 different people.
Just talking about this today 2021-September , on a Facebook group. Taylor truly deserves more props. Back when I was a kid in school and heard this I was blown away. She is just one of my fave singers in terms of females along with Whitney and Nina Simone.
Another reason this movie and song is great. Tim Curry aka the LEGEND and of course the section at 3:29. My god its amazing
Beautiful singer and voice. I loved this song and movie as a kid.
I used to watch the shadow on HBO as a kid. This brings back so many memories
Hard To Believe It's Been 30 Years Since This Song & The Movie Came Out,Time Goes By
A great cover of the Jim Steinman (singer & song writer) track "Original Sin", that was on the Pandora's Box (all female band) debut album. Such a strong operatic song that Taylor has pulled off excellently with her superb voice. When I had first heard Anastacia' first single, it just opened the floodgates of memories of Taylor' first singles, with that similar vocal style of Dayne' 1980s-90s pop career. I have loved Taylor Dayne' deep soulful vocal ever since I first heard her debut tracks, that blew me away as her unique vox hit the airways from the radio. Now in 2017 I can still listen to her albums and the tracks that made her a star icon to those that followed in her limelight.
actually it sounds like they reused the actual Pandoras Box backing track, reworked some minor details and just laid new lead vocals, with actualy exact same phrasing, almost copying the original singer Gina Taylor. Makes you wonder why they didnt use Gina and her original vocals. She sang it even better and laid the original phrasing.
@@sinajakelic Yes it does sound like they've done that to this, so I agree with you on that. Maybe not released with Gina due to copyright issues. Though you know Jim Steinman, he is always reusing songs in whole or part with different singers.
@@TATICMOOR I agree but this is perhaps only time he reused the instrumental instead of recording a whole new version. Anyway, it is a fantastic song and both singers are amazing, though personally I like Gina little better :) always nice to chat about stein-man :) have a nice day sir
Now thats a Power Ballad!
Tunes just gangsta.
Taylor to me was always that diva that never got the love she deserved. Sure she was massive but she don't have that status I think she deserves.
I am a hip hop fan , house , dubstep etc and I can see when someone is amazing. This woman is epic. Her vocals and harmonies are just immense.
Love for Ya Taylor. You are a bad gyal.
Unfortunately she got overshadowed by other female singers at the time
Look into Dana Jean Phoenix. She is just as good. I'd also suggest Night Flight Orchestra if you want that raw power 80s and 90s pop had.
Tell me I'm the only one Taylor
@@homelesshannah50 Over-"SHADOWED"...I see what you did there lmao 😉.
@@alsimmons4504 LOL
Jim Steinman - Gothfather of wagnerian rock RIP
No way, this is so Powerful, Emotional, Energetic and a Piece of Arth, so much Energy! wow is a bless I discover this today on plain 2023
Taylor dayne one of my alltime moat fave music artists of alltime a true legend.
GREAT movie. Great song, too. I could have heard it on a Bond film, too (in fact the first time I heard it I was like, "Is that Shirley Bassey?").
First time I saw this movie in the theater, I thought it was Tina Turner over the end credits. That's a compliment to Taylor Dayne.
This is still an awesome song! Taylor Dayne just nails it.
I am a big fan of the Pandoras Box version, but yeah this rocks. Well done Taylor Dayne, a great tribute to one of the gods of rock.
It's the one song that Meat Loaf couldn't do better. Pandora's Box and Taylor Dayne really killed it!
Oh, I always loved this song. Just put it on my mp3 player for exercising. Wonderful!
this song is crazy and the movie was the best,the shadow is the coolest laid back superhero/villan of em all
One of my favorite movies ever and one of my favorite singers.
Rest in peace Jim Steinman.
Божественно!!! Фильм детства и прекрасная песня
This is an epic song!!
Taylor Dayne was the right person to perform the theme to the 1994 action film The Shadow starring Alec Baldwin in the title role,based on the comic book character.
The Shadow actually started in pulp magazines, then became world-famous on radio.
@@MaskedMan66 The Shadow also appeared in DC Comics in the 1970's.
@@azurerainbow4637 But he began in pulps, then went to radio and serials.
Yes she is
I could listen to this all day haha
Happy 30th anniversary of the movie of The Shadow (1994)
I crushed on this woman so hard growing up by her voice alone.
Aah!!! This song is amazing! So dramatic and powerful. Although I prefer the original version by Pandora's Box which has slightly different lyrics and an extra verse...but props to Taylor for singing this very difficult song!!
she still has those excellent vocals
I just finished watching this movie on cinemax network & heard this song again takes me back to my childhood love this song & video classic
Taylor dayne delivered this masterpiece perfectly 🥰 ❤
Песня класс, клипа атмосферный, фильм супер❤
I guess some of the critics were going overboard in 1994, I had heard that it barely made back it's 40 Million Dollar Budget and it was hyped to be the next Batman. I thought it was very well done and it had gained quite the Cult Status over the years. Will have to check out the Crime International, I can highly recommend the 1940 version with Victor Jory... Too bad it isn't on DVD yet, I have the 2 VHS Tape edition from 1998. Cost me $25 bucks but it was worth it.
Shawshank tanked at first too
This song is an absolute blast!!!
I always thought it was such a nice coincidence that The Shadow catch phrase fit seamlessly into the (swapped out original) lyric in the song haha
dang, her powerful voice is giving me chills, it's just so spectacular
She's always reminded me of a cross between Tina Turner and Earth Kitt.
+R. Huggins A White Woman with a Black Woman´s Voice Epic back in the day before youtube i used to think she was African-American.
Me too!
and anastacia?
@@sigitprabowo363, yassss I also love Anastacia, take a listen to Toby Lightman, another gringa with a soulful voice
I think Joss stone is too much, overdoes it
Holy cadavers, she's got some pipes.what an amazing singer.i wonder why she isn't more celebrated?
Slightly reworked from the original version made by Pandora's Box. Composer Jim Steinman said he thought Dayne's voice was the best fit for a movie version. Incredible to me, my 75-year-old mom loves this song and used to blast it from her office computer at work.
I love this movie so good and this song is fantastic
Thomas Carpenter I missed this in the '90s still kicking myself!!!
Thank you Taylor, I love your version of this song the best. ❤
....this is truly GENIUS....on EVERY LEVEL...i too have to ASK...WHY DIDN'T SHE BECOME A HUGE SUPERSTAR WITH THIS....WHY DIDN'T THE MOVIE BECOME A HUGE BLOCKBUSTER HIT....WHY....
ive yet to see the movie but i always make time to listen to this song
I love this movie and the soundtrack rocks. Taylor Dayne can put all of these so called pop singers of 2017 to shame! This film had a great cast plus this is Alec Baldwin's best role to date. The 20s to 40s Generation that this movie is based around had class and taste and it's not about to be eclipsed anytime soon!
Great song. I haven't seen the film but it looks really good.
her voice still remains the same after all these years .Nothing more than an amazing VOICE.
Can't believe the age of this tune still feels fresh 😍