Bonnie Tyler "Total Eclipse of the Heart"

Bonnie Tyler FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF NIGHT

Sadly, it was reporting in the news this morning that Bonnie Tyler passed away on Thursday, July 8.

Bonnie was an icon of the 80s, with hit songs "It's A Heartache, "Holding Out for a Hero," and this song, my personal favorite of hers.

"Total Eclipse of a Heart" launched her commercial success, part of her collaboration with Jim Steinman, hot of the success of Bat Out Of Hell with Meatloaf.

Her unique, gravely voice was distinct and will be missed. I mean, who can't sing along with these lyrics?

Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (All of the time)
I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark
We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks
I really need you tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight

Once upon a time, I was falling in love
But now I'm only falling apart
There's nothing I can do
A total eclipse of the heart...

Thank you for giving this music to the world, because this track is fire. Rest in peace, Bonnie Tyler.

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