Can’t Believe We’ve Never Heard This Song!!! Bonnie Tyler “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” (Reaction)

[@briankarcher8338]

"Holding out for a Hero" is a must. Her voice is probably the best surgery mistake ever. Hence it can't really be replicated.

[@alfurr4617]

You gor that right

[@vegasbaby3669]

Yes indeed

[@aut0maniak]

I remembered her voice live from show in Prague. She has very metal-friendly colour very different from studio. And that's great, because every her song sounds very new when she performs on stage

[@descendantoffools9767]

Great song!

[@karlsmith2570]

Agreed "It's A Heartache" is another one that's a must as well

[@0lderSch00l]

"Once upon a time I was falling in love, now I'm only falling apart," One of the greatest lines ever.

[@demetriusclarkjr540]

Truth!!!

[@MrsRobinson0741]

Nice to hear this from guys!! Edit: let me change that to MEN!!!

[@0lderSch00l]

@@MrsRobinson0741 There are guys and then there are men. Men understand and appreciate love, guys still think it’s a game.

[@jimmycruz8167]

Meatloaf wrote this track

[@0lderSch00l]

@@jimmycruz8167 it was Jim Steinman who wrote it. Meatloaf’s long time collaborator.

[@wendyt7958]

This song was gigantic. She has such a unique raspy voice. Wonderful. She also does another great song called."Its a Heartache" give it a listen

[@franrichards5131]

Great song✌

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

Great song, her breaktrough

[@e.malachi5069]

I need a hero was the second biggest I believe

[@trhansen3244]

She also sang the song Holding In For a Hero, which was featured in the movie Top Gun.

[@glyjack]

My favourite by her, an amazing mixed of delicacy and powerful raw emotion

[@Cath1027]

One of the biggest power ballads in the 80s pure class

[@emcsquare5045]

Written by Jim Steinman, the guy that wrote all the songs on Meatloaf bat out of hell album.

[@otisyoung7061]

Jim Steinman passed away today.....*sigh*......thank you Jim for this and for everything else you gave us

[@emcsquare5045]

@@otisyoung7061 yeah, very sad.

[@65Bardy]

.....and Meatloaf is singing the male voice in this song.

[@snorrekorrell8597]

@@65Bardy Sorry to say he's not. That is Rory Dodd.

[@brooza664]

@@snorrekorrell8597 I always thought it was Steinman singing when I was younger

[@devillsown]

I've heard this song a million times, and it still brings tears to my eyes...

[@chriswildhaber35]

Tushay.my man

[@RLucas3000]

Me too, it’s definitely my favorite song (and video) of all time! Jim Steinman could write some fucking songs! I loved this album, and her next one (which is at least as good)!

[@kevinbruno6608]

Bonnie Tyler had one of female Rock's greatest voice ever.

[@deanj846]

Rory Dodd who sings the male part on this is a superb artist in his own right.

[@paulrietveld7949]

Right you are!! Love the first part the most because of that

[@perezynkrs1]

I thought that was meatloaf

[@robertstokes6790]

Thank God for the 80’s, it was a time where artist took risks in exploring different sounds in their music and songs! If it wasn’t for the 80’s, I truly believe we wouldn’t have good music these days

[@vegasbaby3669]

We don’t have good music these days though

[@jessicashive3836]

@@vegasbaby3669 so agree.

[@chriswildhaber35]

Dam straight 80s the best to be going to junior high and high school.

[@virgilk8872]

If it weren't for the 60's and 70's the 80's music wouldn't have been exploring much

[@scottwilson3741]

@@vegasbaby3669 I was going 2 say the exact same damn thing.

[@sherrishultz1493]

It's a Heartache is also a great song.

[@jaymilu6384]

That’s my favorite by her

[@tomjoad929]

That song is awful

[@sherrishultz1493]

😆 can't account for taste.

[@marinastone4747]

THE Best! Sing it in the shower!

[@playadeldiablo]

@@tomjoad929 why???

[@Thats.So.Trish57]

"Holding Out For A Hero" should most definitely be next!

[@craigstarkey2860]

I absolutely love how music can reach into someone's heart and reduce them to tears

[@sweetwilly]

And that my friends, is how a power ballad is done.

[@juliaorgantini143]

In 1983, when I started dating my husband, this song was HOT! For months, when we would enter a store, this song would be playing. When my hubby would drive across the state to visit me, every time he had to find a new radio station, this song would be playing! It quickly became "our" song. My hubby plays this at least once a week for me. The past 6 weeks, I've been home recuperating from surgery and he plays this almost every afternoon. I truly loved watching you react to this very special song!

[@ashleydixon4613]

I can’t describe what a huge, epic ballad-and hit-this was in the 80s. Seriously surprised y’all haven’t heard this just randomly somewhere- in a TV show, on the radio...somewhere.

[@jwb52z9]

A lot of young people might have only heard the tune with different words used for a dessert commercial.

[@AugieDoggyDoo]

If you allow total immersion into the song, it will make you cry. Always does me. I'm a grown man and can admit this, lol.

[@fuzzypops279]

The look of respect on their faces when they heard Bonnie start to sing - brought tears to my eyes. Welcome to my generation.

[@Ontheroxxwithsalt]

My fave Bonnie Tyler is Holdin Out for a Hero. Feels like you've been captured by a villain and you're racing through the streets of some city in the middle of the night while your handsome, strong lover is on your tail, coming to rescue you from the bad guy. You can feel all of that just by listening to that song. It's a whole vibe.

[@survival7691]

Ive always liked her voice, its definitely different! Jim Steinman and Meatloaf both gone now, a little magic has departed from this world.

[@billclisham8668]

Her and Laura Brannigan are my favorites of the MTV era. I could listen to either of them sing the damn phone book!

[@leemiller1030]

Awesome reaction! If you really like her voice you ought to try Kim Carnes Betty Davis Eyes it won't disappoint!

[@mubbles1066]

Definitely..good suggestion

[@trevorstone9879]

I'm a sucker for my girl and you can tell he is for her. I love it. He was all wound to be into the song and got his heart broke.

[@patmullen7597]

Her vocal performance is so raw and emotional it actually makes me tear up when I hear it.

[@gc7820]

The ultimate 80s power ballad, written by Jim Steinman and belted out by our Bonnie (Swansea boy here, I live 5 minutes up the road from her) with her unique voice

[@jayboz034]

I was 7 years old when this came out, and I still remember the feeling it gave me listening to it. It made me realize the power and effect music can have over someone.

[@gagekristofer]

This song takes you on an insane journey. Brilliant writing. Back when a time music meant something.

[@debbie3028]

Cute Couple! I think Bonnie is the only person that could have sung this song. It was made for her. She is a National Treasure here in Wales.

[@johnnyjohnny8636]

This is one of those songs a 43 year old man shouldn't like, but dam, you can't deny the power.

[@BDUBZ49]

Why not? I'm 47- loved it since the day it was released. Both the music and lyrics are exciting, dramatic, powerful. Bonnie's voice is ridiculous.

[@BDizzleMySchnizzle]

I'm a 45 year old guy. This is my jam. Lol

[@kevinjorgensen1046]

72, and remember when it was first released.

[@DelPie77]

How sweet when you kissed her hand 🥰🥰🥰

[@BillGraper]

I was 11 when this was out, and you could imagine my excitement when this song hit #1. I took this stuff seriously. This was a smash in its time!!!

[@deanbarnette1602]

I absolutely loved Bonnie Tyler from the first time hearing her sing It's a Heartache & I'm still a fan at the age of 56 years old, she was magnificent then & she's still magnificent now!! 💜💯

[@Danandrea919]

It's A Heartache will always get me in my feelings!

[@deanbarnette1602]

@@Danandrea919 💯

[@BDUBZ49]

This song runs the gamut on emotions. We are puppets and Jim and Bonnie are pulling the strings. This is his magnum oous. Truly a modern master of exciting, passionate, dramatic compositions.

[@magswoody7892]

This song was huge when it was released, the husky tone to her voice happened as a result of vocal surgery that didn't go to plan. She also duetted with meatloaf. Jim Steinman is the guy who wrote this song as well as a lot of meatloaf's hits, and he died only yesterday so finding this now makes me want to revisit all his back catalogue and you should too as there are some great songs in it.

[@charlesfortescue8631]

You should try "Lovin you's a dirty job - but somebody's gotta do it"

[@davidmoody718]

When I was a teenager in the 1980s that song hit the charts on every radio station as specially Z100.

[@markwillis675]

Thank you for being bold enough to try rare gems from the 80s.

[@jeffreyherrick8152]

Songs just hit different back in the glory days of Bonnie Tyler!

[@NightFireXD]

Would you believe this was a song about Vampires? When i found out the video made a bit more sense....loving the awesome vocals still to this day.

[@aitvabingdonindependent9949]

Bonnie Tyler was such a good singer, for some reason greatly under appreciated.

[@juliansegovia9517]

The most powerful ballad in history. wonderful universal song of love. Epic interpretation of the greatest singer in history.

[@sueingram8476]

"It's a Heartache",By Bonnie Tyler, is my favorite song by her

[@chantellecline6945]

I love this song, he voice is so amazing love that rasp she has. Definitely different especially in the 80s.

[@veevamm3642]

1983..... Omg I cried the first time I heard this... I was 16....Im not crying... You're crying....😭😭😭💔

[@MaryEllen10862]

Fell in love with Bonnie Tylor’s voice the first time I heard her sing! The rasp in her voice with her songs always takes me to a very happy place! The rasp in her voice is just awesome!

[@andrewlewis5266]

I actually worked on her home 30 plus years ago as then a young glazing apprentice! In our home town of Swansea in South Wales 🥰

[@scottfeuerhammer3595]

I'm always late, but this was her biggest hit. Also,"Holding out for a Hero" was big from the movie "Footloose". "It's a Heartache", is her first hit in 1978 which is awesome because it's a country song and she's Welsh.

[@jitzmaster]

prob one of my favorite songs ever.

[@SpiderandMosquito]

I love this video like really this is... know it's so freaking cheesy but man man man man you just don't see them make music videos like this anymore. The sets the lighting the extras the fog the props the candles. Ooooooooooooooooooooh it's so pretty. Like a world in your dreams, literally, it looks like the things you see in your sleep.

[@kimtalley4496]

Holding on out for a hero is another 1.

[@wingnutofcoolness]

Jim Steinman said He wrote "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" as a vampire love song. Look closely at the words.

[@mojobag01]

And the award for craziest music video of the Eighties goes to...

[@honestabe1940]

Sometimes, "WOW", is all you have to say!

[@peckish_tooth6515]

"Ravishing", "Angel Heart", and "Faster Than the Speed of Night". EPIC TRACKS!

[@firstbornmaidenname1321]

Welcome to the creative and musical genius of the wonderful Jim Steinman. RIP that lovely man

[@strangeworldsunlimited712]

For more Bonnie Tyler, "Holding Out for a Hero". For more music like this, this was written by Jim Steinman who worked a lot with Meatloaf. Check out "Bat out of Hell" and "I Would Do Anything for Love" Another Steinman song: "It's All Coming Back to Me" by Celine Dion (Meatloaf did a version too)

[@emcsquare5045]

Also air supply "making love out of nothing at all" and he worte all the songs for the movie streets of fire.

[@aut0maniak]

@@emcsquare5045 that song was covered by Bonnie Tyler too, great version

[@emcsquare5045]

@@aut0maniak he wrote it for Meatloaf but they had a falling out and he gave it to Bonnie Tyler.

[@karlsmith2570]

Jim Steinman wrote "It's All Coming Back To Me Now "? I didn't know that But, looking back at it now, it does seem like one of his songs, in retrospect

[@jeffphillips9588]

SM Squad! Holding Out For A Hero - Bonnie Tyler is the next reaction of hers you should do. It is 🔥🔥🔥. Love your reaction to Total Eclipse of the Heart, IMO it’s one of the most beautifully sung ballads of all time. Love to see your reaction after hearing this banger for the first time!!! SM Squad appreciates U!

[@Davllewis]

Bonnie Tyler hit #1 multiple times since 1983 when she first released this song. In April 2024 this song became the second most watched video of all time.

[@barnowl5774]

Bonnie Tyler - stage name - is Welsh, coming from Wales, known as "The Land of Song."

[@dennis12dec]

She's from Swansea or Abertawe in Welsh.

[@barnowl5774]

@@dennis12dec Hi Dennis. Greetings from Australia. Some of my Rees/Rhys ancestors and relations come from Swansea/Abertawe. I'm proud to have 64% Welsh DNA in me.

[@alansevern290]

Welcome to the powerful vocals of our Welsh warbler, Bonnie Tyler ladies and gentlemen 🤘🏼

[@Drazeroth8]

I love your reactions! This is only my second video I've seen of yours so far, but I'm subbing for the sole reason that you did not pause once! Now if you excuse me, I shall watch more vids. Keep it up you two!

[@proudarmymom8657]

Must check out “holding out for a hero” it is a definite must and “it’s a heartache” Bonnie Tyler is amazing absolutely love her voice!! Yeah

[@jimmyhudgins-j8x]

let me say you kissing the hand at 4:01 made me feel wonderful. Bless you both

[@3DJapan]

She's certainly got some pipes on her.

[@frederickseltzerjr2170]

Bonnie is from Wales and surgery on her vocal nodules gave her the voice that was described as "The Female Rod Stewart." I'm sure you roller skated to this song as this was her biggest hit here in the US, spending five weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart way back in 1983. This song was covered by Nikki French (more of a dance track) in 1994 & she took her version to #2.

[@haroldyoung8174]

If you've ever believed you were in love and lost it you feel this . Great react Loved IT

[@keymack2477]

Thanks for your reaction to this legendary song! Bonnie Tyler does a great job on this fantastic Jim Steinman song, the same guy who wrote all the Meatloaf hits! He also wrote "Making Love Out of Nothing At All" for Air Supply, a song the pair of you should get to some day! Peace!

[@joemummerth8340]

guess I was about 18 when this hit the charts , and it was a big hit at the time ! and it`s every bit as good today as it was then !

[@sheilalopez3983]

The only word I ever had for this song is "devastating". It still brings tears to my eyes, it's so beautiful.

[@cmc8375]

Love this song and Bonnie's voice. Also a huge Elkie Brooks fan 💙🎶✊

[@heatherboardman7004]

Love Elkie

[@en6278]

she is so underrated. truly one of the greatest female voices of all time. I just feel though that these power vocal classic songs must have destroyed her vocal chords singing them for 40 years! cause wow she lets rip like Ive ever heard a female before. But I know she is still out there singing.

[@Pilutta100]

That was an amazing reaction, guys. Since I've grew up on this I didn't even felt it was anything special because heard it too many times, but you hearing it for the first time was amazing to see. This is why I watch reaction videos. Hugs from Sweden.

[@Damien_Paxton]

Please! You MUST do “Holding Out For A Hero”.

[@PassionGrows]

The whole Faster Than The Speed Of Night album is amazing.

[@tracygibson6774]

Beautiful song

[@sam693691]

I loved this song when it came out, I knew it word for word..

[@RC-gg1ib]

All these reaction songs have one thing in common ... deep tension and bombastic relief... and good lyrics help

[@lightlantern]

I’m a lucky 80s kid!! I grew up on this!! 🔥🔥

[@joedirt688]

THIS SONG WOULD BE A HIT IN ANY ERA, IT IS JUST THAT DARN GOOD!

[@Mikeymoo-x3p]

utterly sublime vocal

[@justincook6263]

Her song from around 1978 called It's a Heartache. Very Good!!

[@murielbarker4311]

This song was a huge hit for Bonnie you must have heard it before somewhere it was written by Jim Steinman Meatloaf wanted it but Bonnie got it first she's just brilliant ❤️

[@cryhavoc38]

ahhh..the music of my teen years. Nothing can touch 80's music!

[@tomwhortan6148]

It is impossible not to stop and listen to Bonnie belt this beautifully written song.

[@davidmazon7516]

Another one of those Goosebump voices!

[@billyboycinci]

As stated several times, this song was a MASSIVE hit.

[@DoctorFoster-ez6qi]

I absolutely love these younger folks discovering the amazing music we had in my day.

[@brendapurvis4803]

Bonnie is from Wales here in great Britain. You should listen to. Holding out for a hero. Another great song from Bonnie Tyler.

[@richardzinno4909]

This is a “Vampire love song”. That’s why the lyrics create images that seem abstract; but they’re just simple and descriptive. She’s singing about her “love in the dark”, since her vampire lover, “Bright Eyes” (his eyes glow!), can never be in the daylight, so she lives by night, too. However, she, the singer, is still human, even though she’s been with the vampire (who doesn’t get old) for such a long time, that she’s starting to grow old. So the story of the song, is that tonight she’s decided to surrender to the vampire (drink his blood or whatever) to become a vampire, too; and never age further, nor ever die. “Forever starts tonight !” Creepy. I always thought it was a song that was metaphor for something that’s hard to understand. But once I realized that the storyline was a vampire story, then it’s clear that the lyrics are simple prose (but creepy). When the song was first recorded, my teenage daughter and her friends, used to sing this ALL THE TIME ! I was concerned that it might be a “suicide story”; and not good for them to be so obsessed with ! So, I put some effort into understanding the lyrics. I was very relieved to figure out that it was just another monster fantasy. Romantic vampire stories were very popular, back then.

[@kw7378a1]

Really? I never got the vampire reference. The video seems to be about a teacher-student affair.

[@chevy266nova]

My late Hubby liked this song.Thank you for posting this.

[@sometimesboy]

You should hear her song IT'S A HEARTACHE. It was earlier in her career. Her voice is so distinctive.

[@MaikKellerhals]

Love this song. Just when you think it can't get any more epic, it does ;)

[@geraldinekennedy9929]

Can't beat Jim Steinman (RIP) the guy was a legend. Worked with Meatloaf too!!!

[@ChuckHackney]

Love her gritty, soulful voice. It's caused a total eclipse of my heart...

[@matthewdietch1759]

Dude...the way you kissed her hand...you the man. That's love. Hat's off to ya.

[@johnnicpon5783]

This video always gave me a "Village of the damned" type of feel with the glowing eyes!!! Videos from back in the day were so creative.

[@YachtMaestro]

An entire ROLLERCOASTER of emotion in that video fo sho!

[@MrMcSmack]

Can we also say that this one video is one of the kind xD. Ninjas...ghosts and guys in thongs

[@alexandraadam8388]

Is a best song and stronger voice .Bonnie Tyler is amezing singer .Thanks for beautiful song .Sorry for my englesh. I know is bad .Im.from Romania .Far away You are a very nice cuple Much happy for you i wish ....

[@ianman15]

Love Bonnie Tyler! Matching her up with Jim Steinman was pure genius! Her raspy delivery and his bombastic songs blended perfectly.

[@fannyprice7529]

Great reaction to a great song - I positively love you two.

[@leemcintyre9490]

Loved this Song!! Takes me back to a more Simple time in my Life!