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Bonnie Tyler

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Bonnie Tyler
Born on June 8, 1951 in Skewen, Neath, Wales. She first came to prominence in 1976 with the song, "Lost in France", which made the UK top 10. Following a throat operation, she inadvertently developed her distinct singing voice. She had a transatlantic top 5 hit with "It's a Heartache" in 1978.

She hit the big time when she became the first Welsh singer to have a transatlantic #1 hit with Jim Steinman's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (1983), for which she was Grammy nominated. The accompanying album "Faster than the Speed of Night" also entered the UK Album chart at #1.

She has found it hard to repeat the success, but recorded "Holding Out for a Hero" (US #34/UK #2) in 1985 from the Footloose (1984) soundtrack. In 2004 she recorded the Total Eclipse song in French, and it went to #1 in France!

She remains active in the music industry having toured all over the world, including with the singer Meat Loaf, and performed at Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones' wedding. Also, she has become a successful business woman.
BornJune 8, 1951
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 4 nominations

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Bonnie Tyler in Bonnie Tyler: Louise (2005)

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Robbie Amell, Avan Jogia, Kaya Scodelario, Tom Hopper, and Hannah John-Kamen in Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
5.2
  • Soundtrack("It's a Heartache")
  • 2021
Rebecca Gayheart, Jared Leto, Alicia Witt, Joshua Jackson, Tara Reid, and Michael Rosenbaum in Urban Legend (1998)
Urban Legend
5.6
  • Soundtrack("Total Eclipse of the Heart")
  • 1998
Footloose (1984)
Footloose
6.6
  • Soundtrack("Holding Out for a Hero")
  • 1984
Anna Faris, Dean Lennox Kelly, Chris O'Dowd, and Marc Wootton in Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009)
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
7.0
  • Soundtrack("Total Eclipse Of The Heart")
  • 2009

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Actress

  • Hormigueddon (2020)
    Hormigueddon
    • Bonnie Tyler
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Axel Rudi Pell Feat. Bonnie Tyler: Love's Holding On (2017)
    Axel Rudi Pell Feat. Bonnie Tyler: Love's Holding On
    • Bonnie Tyler
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • Bonnie Tyler: Believe in Me (2013)
    Bonnie Tyler: Believe in Me
    • Bonnie Tyler
    • Music Video
    • 2013
  • Tommy Steine and Katrine Moholt in Allsang på Grensen (2007)
    Allsang på Grensen
    • TV Series
    • 2007
  • BabyPinkStar Feat. Bonnie Tyler: Total Eclipse of the Heart (2007)
    BabyPinkStar Feat. Bonnie Tyler: Total Eclipse of the Heart
    • Bonnie Tyler (singing voice)
    • Music Video
    • 2007
  • Bonnie Tyler in Bonnie Tyler: Louise (2005)
    Bonnie Tyler: Louise
    • Bonnie Tyler
    • Music Video
    • 2005
  • Bonnie Tyler Feat. Kareen Antonn: Si demain... (Turn Around) (2004)
    Bonnie Tyler Feat. Kareen Antonn: Si demain... (Turn Around)
    • Bonnie Tyler
    • Music Video
    • 2004
  • Bonnie Tyler: He's the King (1997)
    Bonnie Tyler: He's the King
    • Bonnie Tyler
    • Music Video
    • 1997
  • Bonnie Tyler: Limelight (1996)
    Bonnie Tyler: Limelight
    • Bonnie Tyler
    • Music Video
    • 1996
  • Bonnie Tyler: Making Love (Out of Nothing at All) (1996)
    Bonnie Tyler: Making Love (Out of Nothing at All)
    • Bonnie Tyler
    • Music Video
    • 1996
  • Bonnie Tyler: Call Me (1993)
    Bonnie Tyler: Call Me
    • Bonnie Tyler (singing voice)
    • Music Video
    • 1993
  • Sofia Arvaniti & Bonnie Tyler: Pethaino Stin Erimia (The Desert is in Your Heart) (1992)
    Sofia Arvaniti & Bonnie Tyler: Pethaino Stin Erimia (The Desert is in Your Heart)
    • Bonnie Tyler (singing voice)
    • Music Video
    • 1992
  • Bonnie Tyler: Fools Lullaby (1992)
    Bonnie Tyler: Fools Lullaby
    • Bonnie Tyler
    • Music Video
    • 1992
  • Bonnie Tyler: Against the Wind (1991)
    Bonnie Tyler: Against the Wind
    • Bonnie Tyler (singing voice)
    • Music Video
    • 1991
  • Bonnie Tyler: Breakout (1990)
    Bonnie Tyler: Breakout
    • Bonnie Tyler
    • Music Video
    • 1990

Composer

  • Bonnie Tyler in Bonnie Tyler: Louise (2005)
    Bonnie Tyler: Louise
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2005

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Bonny Tyler
  • Height
    • 5′ 2½″ (1.59 m)
  • Born
    • June 8, 1951
    • Skewen, South Wales, UK
  • Spouse
    • Robert SullivanJuly 14, 1973 - present
  • Other works
    Album: "The World Starts Tonight" (Chrysalis Records).
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    • 1 Interview
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

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    Had an operation on her throat, which resulted in her voice being as husky as it is.
  • Quotes
    Every time I release an album my old record company releases another one.
  • Trademark
      Distinctive, husky singing voice

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