Jim Steinman
American composer, lyricist and record producer (1947-2021) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 73
James Richard Steinman was an American composer, lyricist and record producer. He also worked as an arranger, pianist, and singer. His work included songs in the adult contemporary, rock, dance, pop, musical theater, and film score genres.
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Close ties
Bonnie Tyler Jim produced If You Were a Woman and Free Spirit
Meat Loaf Jim produced Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell (1993)
Marc Anthony Jim produced I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You (1998)
Tina Arena Jim produced I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You (1998)
Todd Rundgren Produced Bad for Good (1981)
Billy Squier Jim produced Rock Me Tonite and Signs of Life
Celine Dion Jim produced It's All Coming Back to Me Now (1996)
James Horner Jim produced The Mask of Zorro (1998)
Lorraine Crosby Jim produced I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)
John Caird Directed Dance of the Vampires (2002)
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Steinman achieved commercial success during the 1970s, particularly in part due to his partnership with Meat Loaf (pictured)
Steinman formed a successful partnership with Bonnie Tyler (pictured) during the 1980s, writing her signature song "Total Eclipse of the Heart"
Steinman's collaboration with Celine Dion (pictured) on her Falling into You album in 1996 earned him a Grammy Award for Album of the Year
Steinman in 2005
Steinman in 2005About this person
He wrote albums for Bonnie Tyler and Meat Loaf, including Bat Out of Hell, and also wrote and produced Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell and Tyler's Faster Than the Speed of Night.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 2021 · aged 73
