Read ’em and Weep (Barry Manilow’s 1983 version, with altered lyrics in the second verse)

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Annotation

This version of the song has modified lyrics from the original version as performed by Meat Loaf. In the original, the second half of each verse is the same; this version replaces the second half of the second verse with brand‐new lyrics.

Annotation last modified on 2020-10-06 14:18 UTC.

Relationships

lyricist and composer:Jim Steinman
publisher:Edward B. Marks Music Co. (founded originally as J. Stern & Co. in 1894, renamed in 1919) (from 1981 to present)
Neverland Music Publishing Company (from 1981 to present)
Peg Music Company (from 1981 to present)
lyrics page:https://genius.com/Barry-manilow-read-em-and-weep-digitally-remastered-1992-lyrics [info]
https://genius.com/Barry-manilow-readem-and-weep-lyrics [info]
Wikidata:Q7300354 [info]
referred to in medleys:The Gonzo Hits Medley (order: 11)
version of:Read ’em and Weep (Meat Loaf’s original 1981 version)

Recordings

DateTitleAttributesArtistLength
recordings
1985-06-06Read ’em and Weep (live, 1985-06-06: Osaka‐jo Hall, Osaka, Osaka, Japan)liveBarry Manilow?:??
1989-12-02 – 1989-12-03The Gonzo Hits Medley (live, 1989-12-02~3: Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL, USA)live and medleyBarry Manilow22:09
Read ’em and WeepBarry Manilow5:26
Read ’em and WeepBarry Manilow4:54
Read ’em and WeepBarry Manilow5:12
Read ’em and WeepBarry Manilow4:48
Read ’em and WeepBarry Manilow5:28
Read ’em and WeepcoverMari L. McCarthy5:03