Holding Out for a Hero

Gaynor Sullivan was born on June 8, 1951, and became known professionally as Bonnie Tyler. She is a Welsh singer known for her distinctive raspy voice. She gained popularity with the release of her 1977 album, The World Starts Tonight. Her biggest hit is “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” In 2022 she was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honors for services to music. These are some of the top songs recorded by the singer. She released her third live album, In Berlin, in 2024.

“Against the Wind” was recorded by Tyler in 1991 and is featured on her album Bitterblue. The song was written by Dieter Bohlen and is the second single from the album. It is a soft pop rock ballad.

“Angel Heart” is a song that was recorded from the 1992 album of the same name. It was written by Dieter Bohlen. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and emotional intensity, as the narrator dreams of a love that feels both passionate and unbreakable.

“Between the Earth and the Stars” was recorded by Tyler and featured on her album of the same name. The song was written by John David and Richard Wold. Tyler went on the road in 2018 to promote her album Between the Earth and the Stars Live Tour through Europe.

“Bitterblue” is a song recorded by Tyler in 1991 and is the title track from the album of the same name. This album has three singles released, including the before-mentioned “Against the Wind.”

“Don’t Turn Around” is a popular song that was written by Albert Hammond and Diane Warren. It was originally recorded by the American singer Tina Turner. Among its successful covers was one recorded by Bonnie Tyler in 1988.

“Holding Out for a Hero” was recorded by Tyler for the soundtrack of the 1984 film “Footloose.” It is featured on her 1986 album Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles charts.

“It’s a Heartache” was recorded by the Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler in 1977. The song was written by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe. It went on to top the charts in Australia, Canada, and many European countries, as well as charted in the US and the UK. The song sold around six million copies.

“Lost in France” was recorded by the Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler in 1976. It was written by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe. This was her second single and first chart hit in her career. It is featured on her 1977 debut album, The World Starts Tonight. It became a commercial success.

“Straight from the Heart” is a song originally recorded by the Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams and released in 1983 as the lead single from his album Cuts Like a Knife. The song was written by Eric Kagna, with songwriting credit shared between him and Adams. Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler released her version of this song as a single, and it is featured on her album Faster Than the Speed of Light.

“Total Eclipse of the Heart” is the lead single from Tyler’s 1983 album Faster Than the Speed of Light. The song was written by Jim Steinman and became her biggest career hit, topping the UK Singles chart and becoming the fifth best-selling single in 1983 in the UK. In the US it spent four weeks at the top of the charts and was Billboard’s number-six Song of the Year for 1983. The RIAA certified it Gold.