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TIL that the female vocals on Meat Loaf's "I'd do anything for love" were sung by Lorraine Crosby. She is not the woman in the music video and was only credited as Mrs. Loud in the album notes. She also never received any royalties since her part was recorded as supposed guide vocals.

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