More Than a Lover

Bonnie Tyler

About More Than a Lover

"More Than a Lover" is a song recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler from her debut studio album The World Starts Tonight (1977). It was released by RCA Records in January 1977, shortly before the release of the album, and was written by her at-the-time producers Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe. The song was Tyler's third single in her career and second charting single, following "Lost in France" (1976). Its highest chart placing was number 7 in South Africa, and it also made the UK Top 30. Music critics praised Tyler for recording a song that could be seen as controversial. 


Year:
2001
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Falling like leaves
Give me a chance to recover
Deep in you eyes
Half of me lies
Let me be more than a lover
Let me be more than a lover

Oh, let it be known
You're my heart, your my home
You're the world that I wanna discover
All I can give is the way that I live
And I wanna be more than a lover
Oh, let me be more than a lover

Lovers are like
Stars in the night
Never quite touching each other
Deep in your eyes
Half of me lies
Let me be more than a lover
Let me be more than a lover

Oh, let it be known
You're my heart, your my home
You're the world that I wanna discover
All I can give is the way that I live
And I wanna be more than a lover
Oh, let me be more than a lover

Oh, let it be known
You're my heart, your my home
You're the world that I wanna discover
All I can give is the way that I live
And I wanna be more than a lover
Oh, let me be more than a lover

Let me be more than a lover

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Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler (born Gaynor Hopkins on 8 June 1951) is a Welsh singer. Her first hit single, "Lost In France", reached the UK Top 10 in 1976 and she was nominated for Best British Female Newcomer at the 1977 Brit Awards. Soon after, Tyler underwent an operation to remove nodules from her vocal cords which left her with a distinctively husky voice. However, this did not affect her career and her 1977 single "It's a Heartache" became a hit in both Europe and North America. more »

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Written by: RONNIE JAMES SCOTT, VICTOR WILLIAM BATTY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING

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14 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"More Than A Lover" is a track by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. It was released in 1977.
Song Classification
The song falls under the genre of pop-rock, a signature style for Bonnie Tyler's earlier works in the 70s and 80s.
Song Writers
The song was written by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, who are renowned British songwriters.
Album details
"More Than a Lover" is a part of the album titled 'The World Starts Tonight'. This album marked Bonnie Tyler's debut in the music industry.
Chart Rankings
Unlike her more famous track "Total Eclipse of the Heart," "More Than a Lover" saw moderate success. It peaked at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart.
Controversy
The track was famously banned by the BBC for its controversial and risqué lyrics. The ban ultimately reduced the song's chances of chart success.
B-Side
The song's B-side, titled "Love Tangle," is also popular among Bonnie Tyler fans, although it didn't enjoy as much success on the charts.
Music Video
The music video for the song is well-known for featuring Bonnie Tyler in a blue sequin jumpsuit, epitomizing the glamorous, glitzy style of 1970s pop culture.
Song Theme
"More Than A Lover" distinguishes itself with a bold lyrical theme of intense love and passion, making it a typical Bonnie Tyler love anthem.
Live Performances
Bonnie Tyler has performed "More Than a Lover" live numerous times in her enduring career, with renditions frequently noted for Tyler's distinctive raspy vocal performance.
Sales and Certifications
While the exact sales figures are unclear, the song is known to have sold thousands of copies worldwide, contributing to Bonnie Tyler's particular brand of success in the late 70s.
Overall Reception
Though not her highest charting song, "More Than a Lover" is appreciated by her fans for its power-packed vocals, dramatic storyline, and typical 1970s arrangement style.
Re-releases
The song was re-released in 2013 in the compilation album, "From the Heart: Greatest Hits."
Impact
Despite the earlier controversy, "More Than a Lover" has now become a classic Bonnie Tyler song, loved by fans for its dramatic delivery and emotional lyrics.

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