Historical Artist Profile
Bonnie Tyler
Biography & Overview
Gaynor Sullivan (née Hopkins; born 8 June 1951), known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, is a Welsh singer and songwriter. Known for her distinctive husky voice, Tyler came to prominence with the release of her 1977 album The World Starts Tonight and its singles "Lost in France" and "More Than a Lover". Her 1977 single "It's a Heartache" reached number four on the UK Singles Chart, and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. In the 1980s, Tyler ventured into rock music with songwriter and producer Jim Steinman.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
2 Charted Tracks
"Total Eclipse Of The Heart"
Entered Charts: 1983
#1 HIT
"It's A Heartache"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #3
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
15 Charted Tracks
"Total Eclipse Of The Heart"
Entered Charts: 1983
#1 HIT
"Holding Out For A Hero"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #2
"It's A Heartache"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #4
"Lost In France"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #9
"Mo Than A Lover"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #27
"Married Men"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #35
"Faster Than The Speed Of Night"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #43
"Making Love (Out Of Nothing At All)"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #45
"Have You Ever Seen The Rain?"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #47
"If You We A Woman (And I Was A Man)"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #78
"Band Of Gold"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #81
"Getting So Excited"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #85
"Believe In Me"
Entered Charts: 2013
Peak: #93
"The Best"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #95
"He She Comes"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #98