Loving You's a Dirty Job But Somebody's Gotta Do It
Bonnie Tyler
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Song Details"Loving You's a Dirty Job but Somebody's Gotta Do It" is a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler from her sixth studio album, "Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire" (1986).
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Collaboration InfoIt is a duet with American singer Todd Rundgren, known for his influential role in the development of progressive rock.
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Release DetailsThe song was released by CBS Records as the album's lead single in the UK in November 1985.
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Songwriters"Loving You's a Dirty Job but Somebody's Gotta Do It" was written by British songwriters, producers, and former members of The Zombies, Rod Argent and Chris White.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by American rock musician and songwriter, Jim Steinman, who was famous for his work with Meat Loaf's "Bat Out of Hell" trilogy.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did not enter the UK Singles Chart, although it peaked at number 74 in Australia, making it Tyler's last single to chart in the country.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Loving You's a Dirty Job but Somebody's Gotta Do It" features Bonnie Tyler and Todd Rundgren being chained together and subsequently being pulled apart by teams of horses.
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Theme & StyleThe power ballad has a '80s glam-rock aesthetic and carries themes of devotion despite overwhelming odds and difficulties.
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Live PerformanceDespite its lack of chart success, the song became a fan-favorite and frequently featured in Tyler’s concert performances, often as a duet with her band's lead guitarist.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by Finnish metal band Sinergy on their 2002 album "Suicide By My Side". Their version replaced Rundgren's parts with a female backup vocalist.
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