Bonnie Tyler
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Bonnie Tyler
With “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, a single by Jim Steinman and Bonnie Tyler reached international chart tops in 1983 and remains her best-known track to this day. The Welsh singer has since released numerous albums and worked with producers such as Desmond Child and David Mackay. Since the 1970s, she has been regularly present in the pop and rock charts.
Bonnie Tyler – Style & Genre Classification
Bonnie Tyler’s style sits between pop rock, soft rock and occasional AOR influences, comparable to artists such as Kim Carnes or Tina Turner. Her distinctive, raspy voice is characteristic, often combined with powerful ballads and anthemic choruses. Collaboration with songwriters like Jim Steinman particularly shaped her 1980s productions, resulting in a dramatic, orchestral sound.
Bonnie Tyler on vinyl – the key releases
The selection includes releases such as Holding out for a hero (12'' Vinyl Maxi) from her 80s soundtrack phase, which were especially present in dance and rock clubs. The single Total Eclipse Of The Heart / Holding Out For A Hero (7'' Vinyl) offers two of her most popular tracks in a compact format. With Hide your heart Vinyl LP (12'' Vinyl Maxi), material from her later career is also represented, documenting the shift towards more modern rock productions.
Fans of classic pop rock productions and collectors of 80s vinyl will find well-known tracks and typical genre examples here.
- Genre: Pop rock, soft rock, AOR
- Origin: Wales, United Kingdom
- Active: since 1976
- Notable: Collaboration with Jim Steinman and Desmond Child
