Singer Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75

[Ed Nielson]

Bonnie Tyler was best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "It's a Heartache."

Bonnie Tyler: Total Eclipse of the Heart singer dies aged 75

The Welsh singer was also known for hits including Holding on For a Hero and It's a Heartache.

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[AlNYC]

Should WCBS-FM 101.1 and Q104.3 do only three songs of Bonnie Tyler with It's a Heartache, Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero from Footloose soundtrack movie very importantly for now.

 

[FreddyE1977]

I wasn't a particular fan of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" but her unique, somewhat raspy voice made her always identifiable. R.I.P.

 

[crainbebo]

This is very sad, gone too soon. She made the '80s great. RIP Bonnie and enjoy the total eclipses in Heaven.

 

[vchimpanzee]

I wasn't a particular fan of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" but her unique, somewhat raspy voice made her always identifiable. R.I.P.

I liked Rory Dodd on that song.

When I was in high school one guy would come to class singing "It's a Heartache".

 

[GEDA1990]

If I were a programmer for a classic hits radio station, I would play all the music she sang (from her first album to her last album), I wouldn't limit myself to just her signature songs.

Although I would be willing to play their entire albums, especially "Faster than the Speed of Night" and "Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire" from beginning to end without interruption.

Anyway, RIP

 

[davideduardo]

If I were a programmer for a classic hits radio station, I would play all the music she sang (from her first album to her last), I wouldn't limit myself to just her signature songs.

How is driving all your listeners away with unknown songs a tribute to an artist who had some great ones?

 

[GEDA1990]

How is driving all your listeners away with unknown songs a tribute to an artist who had some great ones?

I'm one of those people who doesn't accept that they only play their greatest hits; I listen to other songs besides their hits. But I'm more into deep cuts and B-sides.

 

[vw86]

As are most of us. But your average Classic Hits/AC listener isn't going to know the majority of her catalog and will immediately change stations.

But if they hear you play Total Eclipse of the Heart a few times, they'll remember seeing the story and think "aww, Bonnie Tyler passed away" and stay tuned in.