Holding out for a Hero
Bonnie Tyler
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Where have all the good men gone And where are all the gods? Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight the rising odds? Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed? Late at night I toss and I turn And I dream of what I need I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong And he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light He's gotta be sure And it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life! Larger than life Somewhere after midnight In my wildest fantasy Somewhere just beyond my reach There's someone reaching back for me Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat It's gonna take a superman to sweep me off my feet I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong And he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light He's gotta be sure And it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night Up where the mountains meet the heavens above Out where the lightning splits the sea I could swear there is someone, somewhere Watching me Through the wind, and the chill, and the rain And the storm, and the flood I can feel his approach like a fire in my blood I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light He's gotta be sure And it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light He's gotta be sure And it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
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Written by: Dean Pitchford, Jim Steinman
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Holding Out for a Hero" was released in 1984.
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AlbumThe song is featured in Bonnie Tyler's fifth studio album called "Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire."
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was produced by Jeffrey Abelson, and directed by Doug Dowdle, Brian Grant, and Dee Trattmann.
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SoundtrackThis song was used as the soundtrack for an American musical fantasy comedy film "Footloose" in 1984.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached No. 2 in UK singles chart.
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RevivalIt found new popularity in the 21st century by being included in the Shrek 2 soundtrack.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists including Jennifer Saunders for the film Shrek 2, and Ella Mae Bowen for the 2011 version of Footloose.
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Multiple VersionsBonnie Tyler recorded different versions of "Holding Out for a Hero" throughout her career.
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Sports UseThe song has been frequently used in various sporting events, particularly in professional wrestling.
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Advertising Usage"Holding Out for a Hero" was used in a number of advertising campaigns, including one for KFC in 2020.
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AwardsAlthough the song didn't win any major awards, its popularity and impact globally have made it one of the most prominent songs from the 1980s.
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Live PerformancesBonnie Tyler has often performed the song in her live concerts, and it's considered one of her signature songs.
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GenreThe song is classified under the genres Pop rock and operatic pop.
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Critical ReceptionOver the years, "Holding Out for a Hero" has been recognized by music critics as a classic of the 1980's pop genre, owing to its high-energy, dynamic composition and Tyler's powerful vocals.
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