Bonnie Tyler Special Reaction! Total Eclipse of the Heart

[@TheQuornstar]

If you enjoyed this you should watch "Holding Out For A Hero" It is just as epic!!!

[@josefinelagerstrom2643]

And "It's a Heartache" 🙏

[@joseluissosalinares]

the most beautiful and powerful ballad of the 80s

[@houseofsledge6891]

This is the most 80s music video to ever music video in the 80s ever. It does all the things. At all the times. And makes no apologies for itself. I remain obsessed with this video and have been since I first saw it as a kid during its original release. I love it with my whole heart.

[@YesThatNeal]

You MUST watch the literal version of this M/V. It's hysterical!!

[@timothydeweese6931]

So damned funny

[@Defensewhiz]

OMG YES!!!! so freakin funny

[@elina0301]

The smiles on your faces says it all!! This song is AMAZING!! 🤩

[@houseofsledge6891]

This. Yes.

[@gigi-ij1hk]

Have seen this vid on multiple occasions but never quite remember how truly bonkers it is

[@vanyadolly]

I love how most of it almost seems like it makes sense in an extremely gothic boarding school, and then you get the stairs full of greasers 🤣

[@benpogi4ever]

10:05 Bonnie's hairstyle , a very popular one in the 80s and up to the early 90s, was called either the "lion hair" or "cobra hair". Yeah, sturdy is the word! Lots and lots up hairspray was used to achieve such a massive hairdo!!

[@benpogi4ever]

10:19 -- The lighting technique used for most of the shots (especially the way Bonnie's hair is "highlighted" by it) is called HALO LIGHTING.

[@ShookieL]

I'm so glad you put it here for everyone to enjoy! Oh my god, Joe, I love watching your face when you are watching this video! My favorite is when the little choir boy is lifted and moved towards her. It makes me laugh every time!😂😂😂😂 Her voice is amazing! It's all amazing! You boys are amazing!😊

[@elina0301]

Yaay! Shookie!!❤️

[@slimlouis6441]

Great recommendation Shook 👍

[@ryanmatico2694]

this needs to be taught in schools, her voice is ICONICCCCC

[@MsJasperr]

id sell my firstborn for that rasp

[@trevorschaffer9173]

We truly are living in a powder keg and giving off sparks.

[@michaeladkins6]

My favorite line.

[@slimlouis6441]

I love the brothers, I’m Impressed by their knowledge given their age/generation, and their interest in 80s music. But I watch to stare at Mike who is just dreamy. 🤷🏽

[@fabianenriquez2814]

Joe?!? Mike?!? I’m so glad you guys watched this video! Yes; Bonnie Tyler is from the UK. And this video is meant to be a dream like state from her point of view. She is haunted and tormented by her overwhelming desire for her all-male students which if you think about it, is very taboo! It’s funny how people get lost in the imagery of this video. It’s iconic in every way. In spite of the risqué meaning, this is an incredible song that is accompanied by a fantastic music video.

[@deed2157]

Its a vampire love😂

[@aussiebloke609]

A little background to the song helps in understanding the video's imagery. According to Jim, the song was originally going to be titled "Vampires In Love" and was intended as part of a musical version of _Noferatu._

[@noelleparris9451]

Joe´s expression and smile while watching this was fabulous 😄 (I always liked the song but the video used to make me wonder....)

[@tamazina]

Crying with laughter here. Bonnie Tyler did Eurovision once by the way.

[@MarkDeanverDagun]

Despite she's not a winner she is the best

[@vic_barros.delben]

I've always loved this song, and only a few years ago I saw the video... I think it will be 1000 years from now and no one will understand it, it's so random, I love it!

[@TheKittsPajamas]

😂 absolutely no clue what’s happening

[@vic_barros.delben]

@@TheKittsPajamas 😂 I tried to understand years ago, nothing...

u guys really enjoyed every second of this video ahahahahahahahhaah almost the whole video just watching like ":o" this songgg its just sooo good!

[@JuvyGonzales-y9n]

this song is my generation this video taliking about dark and bright side of relationship while Bonnie sing the darkside the man tells there's hope just turn around the last part of video see Bonnie surround by 2 groups the black dress and the other is white dress in black groups Bonnie falling down and in white group bonnie is hug by angel

[@Skotty1899]

"Total Eclipse" is one of my all-time favorite songs and video. For me, it speaks of the dark night of the soul. And the video, through its mesmerizing dream imagery, captures the struggle between corporeal seductions and spiritual tranquility. I would encourage you to watch Meat Loaf's just as lavish and charged "It's All Coming Back to Me Now." Jim Steinman wrote both.

[@chadenglish4169]

My favorite song of the 1980's. Love it.

[@priscilabee583]

I was terrified of this video as a kid. The bright eyes guy with the headlight eyes flying away freaked me out lol. And the ninjas.

[@brynprobert54321]

Now we're talking. Phenomenal song and an iconic video. Great to see the boys having so much fun reviewing this all time classic. I need to get me a pigeon!

[@danieltubby4098]

You HAVE to see the literal video version as well! Meatloaf 'I would do anything for love', Eurythmics 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Total eclipse of the heart' are arguably the best literal videos I have seen, but Total eclipse of the heart is hands down my fave literal video of all time!

[@Defensewhiz]

Same for sure.

[@drakingson]

The horror and chaos going on reflect her intense emotional state.

[@TooMuchT.V.]

Ooh, you should react to the literal version! A true internet classic that does this fever dream of a music video justice.

[@ShookieL]

What!? Tell me more! Do you have a link? Is there a different video?

[@martinbinder2534]

​@@ShookieL kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKTKiIinZcuXgc0si=YTIVsl2qTacw39-A

[@TooMuchT.V.]

@@ShookieL For some reason, my original response was not accepted. So all I can say is: It's on KZbin.

[@ShookieL]

@@TooMuchT.V. got it!😊

[@vanyadolly]

I keep thinking it must have been inspired by the movie Gothic, but that wasn't until 3 years later. 😂 A bunch of people take drugs and run around a gothic mansion freaking out all night - the movie.

[@MarkDeanverDagun]

Bonnie Tyler is my favorite Singer I don't why I don't like 2000 singer I just staying adoring Bonnie Tyler.

[@benpogi4ever]

14:45 Bonnie's legal name is Gaynor Hopkins or Mrs. Gaynor Sullivan

[@joelscottarnold3262]

I’m a little late here, but this song was written by the great Jim Steinman who wrote Bat Out Of Hell with Meatloaf!! It was actually written for a musical ( of course! ) called Vampires In Love. It’s still produced in Europe, but never made it here in the States. If you listen to the lyrics- vampires make all kinds of sense. Tyler absolutely killed this song. An 80’s favorite!!

[@MsJasperr]

oooooooh didn't know this. makes sense too

[@Irishgui83]

Very interesting and astute of them to compare it to Meatloaf. I've known and loved listening to this for decades now and never even made that connection lol

[@Janina-z6u]

Jim Steinman later reused this song for the originally German-language musical Tanz der Vampire (Dance of the Vampires). The song is from the 80s, and was reused for the musical in the 90s. From Wikipedia: "Dance of the Vampires is a musical remake of the 1967 Roman Polanski film (known as The Fearless Vampire Killers in the United States). Polanski also directed the musical’s original German-language production (titled Tanz der Vampire). The music was composed by Jim Steinman, orchestrated by Steve Margoshes, and Michael Kunze wrote the original German book and lyrics." "Tanz der Vampire originally played from October 4, 1997, to January 15, 2000, at the Raimund Theater in Vienna, Austria." and "The musical score written by Steinman leans heavily on material from his earlier projects, mainly from his less-known shows like The Dream Engine and The Confidence Man (co-written with Ray Errol Fox), although it also features music from his widely known records like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (remade as "Totale Finsternis") [...]" A link to watch the German version from the musical: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3u4g518apZ_fKcsi=xDTQPeb16LpkdWqD Even if you don't understand the language, costumes and make-up are definitely worthwhile.

[@martiningham2515]

Check out Bonnie Tyler representing the UK 🇬🇧 at EUROVISION in 2013!!!!!! 🎤 🎶 🇪🇺 🇬🇧

[@user7434]

war 1983 auch Nr.1 in USA, kann mich gut dran erinnern

[@tammyblankenship8742]

It's a dream sequence about her fears of starting as a headmistress at an all boys' school. The song , also, was supposed to be about vampire love. New to the channel and enjoyed the react.

[@cricriylascuarentahermanas728]

Total Eclipse Of The Heart is another James Richard Steinman Production (RIP), famous to be Meatloaf producer (Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell), Celine Dion (It´s All Coming Back To Me Now) and "Tonight Means To Be Young" by Fire Inc. ("Soundtrack Streets Of Fire"), this song reached the number 1 on Billboard Hot 100, nominated best female vocal at the Grammy's.The music video for "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was directed by Russell Mulcahy[26] and was filmed at the Holloway Sanatorium, a large Victorian Gothic hospital near Virginia Water, Surrey, England.[27] The surrealist video features Tyler clad in white, dreaming or fantasizing about students in a boys' boarding school. Young men are seen dancing and participating in various school activities and singing in a choir. The video received two nominations at the Billboard Video Music Awards in 1983 for Best Performance by a Female and Most Effective Use of Symbolism.[28] Bonnie Taylor born in Gales, and has two classic songs like "It´s A Heartache" and "I Need A Hero".

[@MrBrettley]

The parody version of this song and video is SENSATIONAL

[@MarkSatchwillArt]

The video was directed by Russell Mulcahy, who directed so many 80's iconic videos for Duran Duran, Elton John, Spandau Ballet etc. He went on to direct films, Including Highlander.

[@mjq3555]

I think she's having a weird dream the night before she begins a new job as a teacher at a posh boys school. The next day she is introduced to her class and realises it wasn't a dream... it was a premonition!

[@deed2157]

I've read its about vampire love

[@houseofsledge6891]

That is largely how I've read it too. It's a gothic romantic premonition, yeah.

[@bklynkat23]

I truly forgot how balls to the wall this video is! Epic song, amazing video. So many visuals and I've never really seen anyone take the time to really break down the video

[@ta81uk]

Thanks for reminding me of the FUCKING NIGHTMARES I had from this video as a kid 😭

[@karl34m]

Wales is part of the UK, therefore she is British! To me this is about a School teacher living out her fantasies over her boys in her dreams. At the end it appears one of her pupils in her dreams, appears in reality. Things were different in the 80's

[@nathieboy1987]

the Australian bank, Westpac, used the song and had a Bonnie cameo in a commercial about a decade ago.

[@somthingbrutal]

it was written by Jim Steinman who wrote various tracks for Meatloaf, if i remember right this was originally meant for a Vampire musical

[@arkano18cl]

I'm telling my kids this was the original Umbrella Academy musical

[@Mervs-gs9zo]

The one who made this music video concept was the late songwriter Jim Steinman, one of the best american songwriters.

[@ElfDraven]

This song is epic. True Jim Steinman pearl. We should have a Jim Steinman top 5. PS: Jim Steinman also wrote and produced most of Meatloaf songs. Also "Nowhere Fast", "Holding Out For A Hero", "Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young" and Celine Dion's "All Coming Back To Me Now"

[@tamazina]

That is a great idea.

[@ElfDraven]

@@tamazina I did propose a Jim Steinman Top 5 when they heard the Celine Dion song but it was not picked up

[@Lmph2122]

Aunt Lorrie remembers sailing to this song. It’s epic.

[@kennethgallant4039]

Rory Dodd is the male vocalist . A fellow Canadian

[@airs1234]

The video is meant to have something to do with vampires but all I see is Bonnie trying to hook up with the students.

[@susannahvernon-hunt722]

😂

[@mitchell1715]

Yeh i got that vibe too..surprised You Tube allow this music video version if thats true

[@TheKittsPajamas]

I have now added “catch Mike and Joe out in the wild trying to catch pigeons” to my bucket list. 😂

[@ShookieL]

Actually, it's glitter that came out of the fencing guys mask. I just noticed that the other day.

[@benpogi4ever]

14:07 Legally, Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh woman.

[@kevmelvable]

Yes to more Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (Tom Jones / Cerys Matthews / Shirley Bassey / Duffy)

[@suzannejane1035]

Yes all brilliant, and Stereophonics also Welsh and brilliant ❤

[@TheKittsPajamas]

Where is this Bonnie Tyler School for Wizards? I’d love to attend!

[@shawnlord5383]

This song always makes me think of my ex boyfriend. My first love and I miss him more when I hear this song.

[@senaith8909]

It's the Soundtrack to the Musical Dance of the Vampires 😍

[@AnniJ15]

I'm so happy that you react to this song because I felt in love with it lately. In germany there is the theatrical musical called "Tanz der Vampire" (Dancing of the Vampires) that uses this song. The musical is very old and I was finally able to watch it a few weeks ago and I loved it so much. I knew this song already from Bonnie Tyler but the version from the musical (especially with the original cast) is stunning! Also because it's a duet there! I needed to point that out here even though you will probably never listen to it because it's german of course. but there is also the english version of it from the same cast here on youtube. Of course this song is amazing in every version but the german version is my favourite (and I usually don't like music in german)! EDIT: I need to add here that the english musical seems to be a little bit different compared to the german one

[@ch-antae]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Tsuliwaensis]

not only was this song used in a movie, it was an integral part of the plot, check out Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) it's also just a fun movie to watch 😊👍

[@luciancombs4463]

I always interpreted it as the headmistress of an all boys boarding school having....dreams about her charges.

[@MusabM-z7z]

Enya - Only Time

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

15:08 "...the kid, he just throws this pigeon at her?" LOL. Never try to rationalize an 80s music video. 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheKittsPajamas]

I *still* have no clue what’s happening in this video. 😂😂😂

[@salvatorepatrone4819]

Really guys? No comment on the ninjas? This video has everything!

[@pahis1248]

where?

[@AmaanStorm]

If you enjoyed this, you should react to the LITERAL version of 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'. Its hilarious 😂😂😂 If you haven't seen it, please look it up. 😂

[@Adam-bp7kw]

I think it is about repressed sexuality. She is sexually attracted to the student(S) and knows she shouldn't be and the video is expressing that (insanely)

[@nevermind5464]

you should listen to this song in French version "Si demain" by BT & Kareen Antonn, it's amazing

[@sjb2471]

Bonnie is more likely a Scottish name. But she’s from wales, yes, which is technically British.

[@suzannejane1035]

Her real name is Gaynor Sullivan.

[@martinbinder2534]

Literal Version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKTKiIinZcuXgc0si=RDX3hX79_3jJBtQO

[@ta81uk]

Thank you. This was spectacular.

[@JKFoundaStone]

Thanks, that was pure gold 😂

[@Ramonafloyd]

Jim Steinmam is the song writer , You guys should watch Streets Of Fire fantastic music by Steinman

[@grumpy8bur]

I’ve never listened to this song fully so I’m really shook to learn that the two most famous sections of this song is all one big song

[@NOV17MAY16]

You need to watch Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young by Fire Inc. Featuring Diane Lane lip-synching to thew most epic song imaginable ( Written by this same guy )

[@Ramonafloyd]

She is Welsh

[@deed2157]

Now that I know this is about vampires I still don't get most of the imagery😂 Some parts of the lyrics and scenes do make sense but most don't think of vampires in a love sense when initially hearing this song. I guess you need to look at it more artistically. The song was originally suppose to be for a musical version of the 1922 vampire film "Nosferatu" and the song was initially called Vampires in love but the musical never happened

[@MichaelLoosen]

HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYGuY3utjt-doaM

[@mikenelson1624]

✨🌘🪬🌒✨

[@Lubikit]

The song was originally called Vampires in Love. Meatloaf's record company wasn't paying Jim Steinman, so he gave the song to Bonnie Tyler instead, much to Meatloaf's annoyance.

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

When are u guys gonna react to Adele ???

[@robertchinnery9806]

Welsh not Irish.

[@gregholz1117]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKTKiIinZcuXgc0si=NHjC2Ra_WWuCPpUU About a decade ago someone did a literal video "parody" it kinda makes fun of the randomness of the shots 😂

[@martinfehringer6408]

Such a gay opera ^^ but ICONIC :) Will you guys react to: Robyn Christine And The Queens Kate Bush Björk Neneh Cherry Tori Amos Garbage Annie Lennox Jessie Ware Goldfrapp Moloko FKA Twigs ?

[@cjd.86]

If you ever do more one offs - please do Robbie Williams - Angels (Live at Knebworth) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJLSgqGLm7Slnac

[@denilsonmartinello3180]

The Pussycat Dolls week please ❤️🇧🇷🙏🏻

[@aussiebloke609]

A little background to the song helps in understanding the video's imagery. The song was originally going to be titled "Vampires In Love" and was intended as part of a musical version of _Noferatu._