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Original Sin (Taylor Dayne song)

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Wikipedia article




"'Original Sin'" is a song produced, written and arranged by Jim Steinman. Steinman originally wrote, composed, and produced the song for the album of the same name by the musical team called Pandora's Box. American singer Taylor Dayne covered the song (singing to a stripped-down version of the backup tracks recorded for Pandora's Box), and it was released as a single on June 26, 1994, and included in the soundtrack to the film 'The Shadow'. The photograph displayed on the cover of Dayne's single was shot by Alberto Tolot, taken on the set of its music video. This version of the song has slightly altered lyrics referring to the themes of the movie (a line about 'evil lurking in the hearts of men today' based on the intro to "The Shadow" radio program) different from the ones sung by Meat Loaf on 'Welcome to the Neighborhood' and Pandora's Box.

Critical reception



Larry Flick from 'Billboard' stated that "Dayne's over-the-top vocal style is a perfect match for Jim Steinman's melodramatic, kitchen-sink production", adding, "Dayne chews through an arrangement of grand piano lines, thunderous guitars, and shrill choir chants with impressive energy. Don't be

surprised if this bombastic track propels her back onto the pop charts in a huge way." Troy J. Augusto from 'Cash Box' wrote, "With his usual far-over-the-top production excess, Jim Steinman has created for Dayne an epic single worthy of her powerhouse vocals. Similar to his bombastic work with Meat Loaf, Original Sin is layered thick with energetic guitars, orchestral pianos and a heavy-duty vocal choir that'll have 'emdancing in the aisles. Its back to the top o the heap for Ms. Dayne, whose new album is expected later in the year."

Charts



"Original Sin" was released in the U.S. as a cassette and CD single, but did not chart on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.

Cover versions



Meat Loaf recorded the song for his album 'Welcome to the Neighborhood'. As previously stated, his version has different lyrics from Dayne's.

References



Category:1994 singles

Category:Taylor Dayne songs

Category:Songs written by Jim Steinman

Category:Song recordings produced by Jim Steinman

Category:Music videos directed by Russell Mulcahy

Category:1989 songs

Category:Arista Records singles

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