Nowhere Fast

"Nowhere Fast" is a song, performed by Fire Inc. in 1984 for the rock movie Streets of Fire. An alternate version of the song was recorded by Meat Loaf the same year. The song was written by Jim Steinman.

Fire Inc. single

The "Nowhere Fast" single contains an edit (edited down to 4:11 from the 6:02 album version) and is backed with the Marilyn Martin track "Sorcerer", also from the Streets of Fire soundtrack. Laurie Sargent performed the lead vocals. Holly Sherwood and Rory Dodd performed the background vocals.

Personnel

• Music and Lyrics: Jim Steinman
• Lead Vocals: Laurie Sargent
• 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

"Nowhere Fast"
Single by Meat Loaf
from the album Bad Attitude
Released	1984
Genre	Hard rock, synthpop
Length	5:12 6:05 (12" version) 4:00 (single edit)
Label	Arista, RCA
Songwriter(s)	Jim Steinman
Producer(s)	Meat Loaf, Paul Jacobs, Mack
Meat Loaf singles chronology
"Modern Girl" (1984) "Nowhere Fast" (1984) "Sailor to a Siren" (1984)

Meat Loaf's more rock-oriented version has notably different lyrics, as well as a different production style compared to the Fire Inc. version, with Bob Kulick's guitar playing being prominent throughout. Meat Loaf performed it live during the Bad Attitude tour along with his touring band, The Neverland Express. At the time of its release, it was only a minor hit, but remains a fan favourite.

The single was also released as a limited edition motorcycle-shaped vinyl. A music video was also produced.

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 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.

Personnel

• 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

External links

• Nowhere Fast lyrics