Total Eclipse of the Heart
Bonnie Tyler
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10 facts about this song
Song CreationThe power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was written and produced by legendary songwriter Jim Steinman.
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Release DetailsThis epic romantic song was released in 1982 as the lead single from Bonnie Tyler's fifth studio album, "Faster Than the Speed of Night."
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Success and AchievementsThe song went straight to number one in the United States and UK, holding the top spot in the UK for two weeks and four weeks in the U.S. It also hit the top spot in Australia, Canada, and Ireland, along with several other countries.
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Bonnie Tyler’s Vocal StyleTyler's husky, powerful voice added a unique depth to the lyrics, creating a tone of longing and desperation.
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Song InterpretationSteinman said that the song is about "the darkness that comes when love is no longer in your life" and was inspired by the vampire themed ballet by the name "Nosferatu".
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Pop Culture Influence"Total Eclipse of the Heart" has been covered by many artists and was featured in a variety of TV shows and movies, including "Urban Legend," "Bandits," and "Glee."
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Russell Mulcahy, provided a visual interpretation of the song's lyrics, which included boarding school boys, glowing eyes, dancing ninjas and doves.
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Revival of SongThe ballad experienced a resurgence in popularity during the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, due to its title and theme. This resulted in an impressive 503% rise in sales and 2,859% increase in streaming on Spotify.
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Awards"Total Eclipse of the Heart" was nominated for both the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Vocal - Female at the 1984 Grammy Awards.
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Global SuccessThe iconic ballad remains Tyler's biggest hit and one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over six million copies sold worldwide.
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