FIRST TIME HEARING BONNIE TYLER! Total Eclipse of the Heart | REACTION

[@priscilabee583]

The ballet dancing ninjas are my favourite part lol

[@joelscottarnold3262]

Okay- so, first off- this song is fabulous, and a personal favorite from the 80’s. Secondly- this was actually written for a musical about vampires- and if you listen to the lyrics it makes perfect sense. The musical was shelved and the songwriter ( who I believe also did most of Meatloaf’s music ) gave it to Bonnie Tyler. Third- if Adele ever re- recorded this- my head would literally explode!!! Welcome to the 80’s power ballads!!

[@believer773]

I was a baby gay when this was new and it was so intense and yearning and beautiful that it lived in my head as a barometer of drama and intensety for like 10 yrs straight.

[@alexandraadam8388]

Bonnye Tyler a big singer and strong snf special voice .Thanks for this song .Amezing

[@charlesswitzer8378]

I love the cannon effect of the percussion.

[@rouguy1972]

Her voice is insane ❤

[@JogaOhio]

Epic power ballads of the 80s....God they were amazing!!

[@juliell2139]

In the first verses, she says "Every now and then I get a little bit restless and I dream of something wild". Sooooo, the whole weird video was something wild, with no rules? Then at the end, when the kids are lined up and she's shaking hands and that one guy's eyes light up while he sings, I think it is her realizing she is still dreaming? That's the only thing makes sense to me.

[@AJ17_]

Now you need to check out the "Literal Version" of this video, which is so freaking hilarious.

[@Bubbs1234]

Loved this song as a teen in the 80 s. Still do!!

[@markthomas2577]

Her other most famous song is 'I Need A Hero' which is equally as dramatic and 'over the top' !

[@Braedensground]

Great Reaction, B! We can thank the music video director/photographer for the homoerotic imagery and just enjoy it for what it is! 😀

[@mulicharts]

Jim Steinman is the one who created this fabulous song, and not only this one, he also created three other fabulous and very similar songs: in 1983 while "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 ranking of that week, At number 2 Steinman also had another song but performed by the Australian duo called "Air Supply, they were in position 2 with" Making Love (Out of Nothing at All), later in 1993 he also made the song "I 'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) "for Meat Loaf, and another excellent 1996 hit for Canadian Celine Dion called" It's All Coming Back to Me Now ". If you liked "Total Eclipse of the Heart" you will also like 100% the other three that I mentioned. This is too much to tell you that I recommend them if you dare later to make a reaction, Happy Holidays!

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Happy Holidays! Thank you for the info!!

[@Elmogrl71]

Wow thanks for the trivia!! Now that you said that, it really does remind me of an Air Supply song. One of my favorite groups of the 80s!!

[@nickavenoso7851]

Those two songs you mentioned were actually going to be given to Meat Loaf for his third album, but Meat Loaf’s record company refused to pay for Steinman, so the songs went to Bonnie Tyler and Air Supply instead.

[@mrmicklord]

If you want more Bonnie Tyler you should check out "Holding out for a hero". BTW, The epic style of the song came from Jim Steinman, the songwriter behind Meatloaf's monster hit album Bat out of Hell.

[@Elmogrl71]

Holding Out For a Hero.....YES!! Amazing song!! From the soundtrack of the great movie Footloose!!

[@BillGraper]

Jim Steinman also wrote "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All" for Air Supply, which spent 3 weeks at #2, while "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" was spending 4 weeks at #1.

[@v.j.3029]

There's a reason why this classic is one of the most popular ones at karaokes. The dramatic switch ups are fun to sing, we all become the best singer in the world (in our heads) when we attempt to sing it.😁

[@jaquettajones]

This song is So DRAMA it feels like it was Plucked straight from an Epic Broadway Musical :-D

[@davidjb-750]

The female Rod Stewart 😊

[@honestone490]

Kim Carnes often claims that prestige but I'd say Bonnie is right up there with her and maybe even Taylor Dayne.

[@shaunfoulk4233]

It's a very lyric driven song 🎵If you like that type of music 🎶you will love it. Enjoy 😉

[@arkano18cl]

A Unique vídeo for one of the most amazing pieces of the eighties. Srsly, true art in this Song.

[@kristiansven7022]

This song is wild I love it her voice is stunning

[@drakingson]

Dream = "Ever Now And Then I Dream of Something Wild". It's all a dream. Does any dream make ever sense. She is having a dream about starting a new job as a teacher at a boys private school. The Dream represents her fears.

[@GoWestYoungMan]

This school looked a lot more interesting than the one I went to.

[@paulmason6474]

Bonnie recorded Holding out for a Hero. This was for the tv series The Making of a Male model starring Jon Erik Huxum. He killed himself so they obviously couldn’t do another series( although I was available). As I have said before I used to turn heads now I turn stomachs. Have fun, take care, keep safe .

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

😂❤️

[@LaurentChevassu]

Bonnie Tyler recorded Holding Out For a Hero for the 1984 movie Footloose, starring Kevin Bacon. The version used in the TV series "Cover Up" is a cover version by EG Daily.

[@75janc]

The rumor has it, that In 70s Tyler had a operation on her throat, and it took longer than expected to recover, because she was a naughty girl and wouldn't stop talking. When she did recover, her voice was transformed and she got that amazing voice. That made her singing career even better in my mind. My Top 3 by her is:1. It's a heartache, 2. Total Eclipse of the Heart, 3. Holding Out For A Hero

[@nancykilpatrick1884]

There is an extremely popular musical that has played all over Europe for many years now (since 1997) and originated in Germany called Tans der Vampire (Dance of the Vampire). This song is the opening song where the vampire and the girl meet in this beautiful hit musical. I saw it in Berlin and I know it’s played just about everywhere in Europe. Unfortunately, it was brought to Broadway and turned into a comedy and bombed badly. If you’re interested you can look it up, and there are some songs like Total Eclipse of the Heart from the musical. I believe that Jim Steinman created this video. He did some great videos for Meatloaf. I find this video imagery incomprehensible. There are some nice shots but they don’t seem to hang together in terms of a story. The song is powerful and Tyler’s voice is perfect. Another Bonnie Tyler song you might want to check out is It’s a Heartache.

[@evanbernier233]

When the choirboy with glowing eyes goes flying through the air... Lol. Your facial expressions are priceless. This was one of my favourite songs when I was a child. Guess I've always had a taste for melodrama (big Kate Bush fan here).

[@W0rdsandMus1c]

Written by the great Jim Steinman, who wrote for Meatloaf, loving all these random reactions

[@craigmartin3827]

“Epic” is a fitting description for this Bonnie Tyler song. It was penned and produced by Jim Steinman (who also provides backing vocals) who also produced Meatloaf’s 1977 album BAT OUT OF HELL which itself is nothing less than utterly epic (here in Australia BAT OUT OF HELL holds the record for the highest selling LP of all time and stayed in the charts for almost two years). Steinman also had a solo hit with “Rock n Roll Dreams Come True” that likewise contains the epic excesses heard in Tyler’s song. Your reaction to the video was the same as mine when it first came out. Total excess amid intimations of a teacher/student love affair. The music video was directed by Australian go-to 80s MV producer Russell Mulcahy who went on to direct such feature films as RAZORBACK and HIGHLANDER which also place his visual flair front and centre. Mulcahy’s music video for Billy Joel’s “Allentown” (my favourite BJ song) is a total head scratcher and super queer, which is very fun, but has nothing to do with a song about the devastating impact of a recession and the collapse of primary industries in small town America. P.S. Bonnie Tyler’s other big songs “It’s a Heartache”, “Holding Out for a Hero” and “Here She Comes” are all well worth checking out, as is the entirety of Meatloaf’s album (though a lot of fans will likely send you straight to the final song on the album, “Paradise By the Dashboard Light”).

[@aut0maniak]

You're my blood type with the queen wine of this piece 👍

[@aut0maniak]

It meant wibe obviously 🤣🤣🤣 hell 🤣🤣

[@JonzStoneroadAvalon808]

Nikki French did a club cover in the 90s. Bonnie Tyler is still an amazing soul. "Holding Out for a Hero" is often used in movies, TV shows, and commercials.

[@karl34m]

I believe the video is about the sexual fantasies a teacher has for her students and the repression and frustration it causes. The bit at the end is where one of the students from her fantasies shakes her hand and the fear and shock she feels that she may be found out... Very twisted, but this was the 80's

[@JohnnyH5]

Nope, a song about a vampire being in love actually...

[@mmason9836]

Someone did a very in depth analysis of the video and all the symbolism in it but I can't find it anymore on you tube. There is so much in this video. By the way vampires are used in literature symbolism to symbolize sexual deviancy. So I guess both are correct.

[@marktirado4527]

You are right, it was the directors vision for the video

[@cheyennebritbrat]

i love bonnie.im wrapping presents and singing along

[@sabinasabina2010]

lol I worked and lived in the place this video was filmed (Bushy, the old American University), it was my first teaching job and the place is that scary at night especially when you are the only one in the whole place for 2 months which I was at one point.

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Wow, I can't decide if I'm more amazed or frightened by this information! 😂

[@sabinasabina2010]

@@PancakeMarshmallowDude yes I was 18 years old- my first real teaching job. I had taught during Easter then the international students had to go and the company were waiting for the next lot of students in July and asked me to stay. It was so scary being in that place for 2 months alone, it had so many buildings and I was given keys to every room and every building. I heard so many noises at night I would sleep under my bed...well I didn't sleep that much. Harry Potter filmed some scenes there too

[@paulmason6474]

Hello How about an evening of British Christmas pop songs.. Boney M, Wham. Bing Crosby and David Bowie, Slade, Wizard, The Pogues with Kirsty McCall. Jona Louie. Lots and lots out there. Xxx

[@Vainrican10]

Great review hope you are doing well handsome... Happy Holidays xoxoxo

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thank you!! ❄️❤️

[@Vainrican10]

@@PancakeMarshmallowDude You have to come visit LA soon

[@leroyrs]

The 80s probably had the craziest videos ever. Even when it seems to make sense it doesn't. 😀 Well that"'s how it works you try new media, you're completely overwhelmed with what you created and years later you're ashamed of your early work. That's what a lot of technic KZbinr say. BTW nice song and that lady had a special voice maybe the female Rod Stewart.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Now you need to see the version on the Literal Music Videos channel.

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

If you want a good laugh, you should check out the Literal Video Version of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" ... in which the singer, who captures a pretty good essence of Bonnie's voice, pokes fun at and describes the campy, colorful, dramatic, nonsensical, truly bizarre and oh-so fun goings-on in this official music video. TOO FUNNY!!! :-)

[@nathcascen473]

your comment whats goin on this video,killed me XD

[@winnied87]

This is a classic. She also performed a mid-tempo ballad Believe In Me at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden representing the UK. It was a nice song, but she sounded kinda off and even barked by the end of the performance.

[@callelindstrom4341]

If you want another unique voice and a music video by the same director as this, check out ”Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes. If you want another epic Jim Steinman (who wrote and produced tris) song performed by a female singer, check out ”It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” by Pandora’s Box (the song has also been covered by both Meat Loaf and Celine Dion).

[@jamesgoodwin4543]

Love, love, love Pandora's Box It's all coming back to me know

[@jh5124]

Haha dude you're awesome to watch. What a kick.

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thank you!

[@scabbedwings6548]

I love this song, but the video creeped me out with the lights for eyes when I was a kid. Enjoyed your review. She also has another song, "It's a Heartache" that was popular.

[@michaelbampton7114]

You need to listen to Bonnie Tyler "holding out for a hero"; it is far more 'Epic'.

[@sakuraglenn]

Totally different vibe but give Girls Aloud 'Biology' a go for multiple sounding songs jammed together. The video even has gorgeously amazing crap dancing (they even leave one of the girls tripping in). You will not be disappointed.

[@YesThatNeal]

The back up vocals by Rory Dodd take the song to the next level. He makes the song for me. For a big laugh you must check out the "literal version" video. Whoever made it is brilliant! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKTKiIinZcuXgc0

[@adnap]

Have you ever seen the “Literal Version” of Tears For Fears “Head Over Heels ?” It’s freakin’ hilarious.

[@taniaPBear]

Dear God, that was hilarious. Complete genius and comedy gold. Please, everyone watch this. Thanks so much Neal!

[@mattj1906]

You should listen to and react to “Release Me” by Wilson Phillips. Perfect 3 part harmony in that song. The very 1st song they ever wrote together also.

[@jmichaelbell5434]

You should look up Total Eclipse of the Heart THE LITERAL VERSION. I guarantee you will wet yourself, just a little.

[@mst1740]

Gothic magnificence. I am commenting before I watch your reaction. I'd be stunned if you haven't heard this somewhere. EDITED TO ADD - the vid is a nightmare sequence she has before starting at a new school. I guess the kid with the spooky eyes at the end is a kind of warning that it's NOT all in her head and the school is evil? You must look up the spoof vid of this. It is hysterical. Probably not suitable for a review but defo worth your time for a giggle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKTKiIinZcuXgc0

[@nancykilpatrick1884]

That parody is hilarious. Thanks for the link.

[@winnied87]

Suggestion: Roger Sanchez - Another Chance (official music video)

[@mariflame1821]

The video is crazy but the sing is amazing! Meatloaf's "I'd do anything for love", which I also love, has this style and vive.

[@ravenm6443]

“The video features Bonnie Tyler clad in white, dreaming or fantasizing about her students in a boys' boarding school. Young men are seen dancing and participating in various school activities and singing in a choir.” -Wikipedia I honestly don’t understand the video nor it’s concept in relation to the song, which is apparently a vampire love ballad.

[@mistab24]

She had some of the most random & weird music videos you'll ever see!

[@coreyduncan3898]

Hey!! You should react to the entire M2M Shades of Purple album. I really think you would like it

[@JohnnyH5]

A song about a vampire in love. Sort of weird, but that's the 80's for you... Great song though...

[@dalee72]

For some reason I thought that you had already reacted to this music video. For me the music video is her fantasy or dream. Or the all boys school has a dark side and an underground, under the surface world. I happened to have went to an all boys college prep Catholic high school which was like hell to go through. Or it could be a metaphor for her state of mind and emotions. It reflected her "total eclipse of her heart". There is an extended album version of this song that you should check out or react to. React to her songs It's A Heartache and Holding Out For A Hero please React to or check out this literal music video. It's hilarious spoof of the music video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKTKiIinZcuXgc0

[@greggyaus]

I know someone else has already posted this but reposting in case you miss that one and see this… someone made a LITERAL version of the song but put it over the original music video - and it’s fall-on-the-floor hilarious. It may even be worth doing a follow up reaction video to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKTKiIinZcuXgc0

[@christopher5889]

two words. Nicki French

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

This is definitely a very bizarre video from back in the 80s (though it strikes me as a bit 'dark academia' for nowadays). Anyway, the director is Russell Mulcahy, who also directed many other vids in the 80s, including many Duran Duran videos. And so, for example, you can really see in the way the guys dance toward the end in just the loin cloths that their moves are very similar to the guys in Duran Duran's 'The Wild Boys' vid. (Maybe they're even the same dancers? MAYBE THIS IS A PREQUEL TO 'WILD BOYS'?! 😉) Anyway, Mulcahy is very gay and has gone on record as loving to put in as much homoerotic stuff in his vids (and later TV shows -- see: 'Teen Wolf') that he could get away with, even if it wasn't relevant to the song (see: the naked guys in the shower in Billy Joel's 'Allentown' video -- you see one guy's butt AND IT WAS SO SCANDALOUS BACK THEN -- LOL). So yeah, basically while I think this video is meant to be a dream sequence about a female teachers fantasies about her male students, it's all got some homoerotic elements between the boys in their scenes together as well. 😉 All and all, I find the video fun and the song is still definitely one of my faves from the 80s.

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate the info! 😊

[@jonathanfalkowsky672]

This is the extended version. The regular version has less Turn Arounds

[@christianna7302]

React to sweater weather by the neighborhood

[@tyger166]

Such a weird weird video, one minute it's verging on horror, the next gay porn - and then she was the teacher?? - I'd love to know how this concept was pitched.

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

My sentiments exactly! 😂

[@robertg330]

@@PancakeMarshmallowDude while I can't shed light on the video, the video is definitely an iconic one. So much so, a parody was done.... look for "Total Eclipse of the Heart literal video" for a great laugh

[@timothydeweese6931]

Great song. Ridiculous video. For fun watch the literal video online

[@sarablack2547]

Try nothing but a heartbreak it's slower

[@LaurentChevassu]

That song is called "It's a Heartache" BTW 😉

[@sarablack2547]

@@LaurentChevassu yes your right what can I say it came out along time ago and it's late.

[@stephenireland3816]

Don’t attempt to apply logic to 80s music videos🤔