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Goodbye to the Island

Bonnie Tyler · 1981

42 min · 10 tracks · country · pop rock · soft rock

A blend of emotive rock and country-pop, layered with Bonnie Tyler's distinctive raspy vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional flow
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • evening listening with friends
  • uplifting sing-along choruses

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'Goodbye to the Island' was Bonnie Tyler's fifth studio album and marked a transitional phase following her commercial breakthrough with 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' in 1983. At this point, she was solidifying her presence in the pop-rock landscape while experimenting with softer sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Cher· Pat Benatar· Tina Turner

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I’m Just a Woman 5:08
  • 2 We Danced on the Ceiling 4:58
  • 3 Wild Love 4:37
  • 4 The Closer You Get 3:50
  • 5 Sometimes When We Touch 4:19
  • 6 Goodbye to the Island 3:13
  • 7 Wild Side of Life 3:46
  • 8 Whiter Shade of Pale 4:29
  • 9 Sitting on the Edge of the Ocean 3:19
  • 10 I Believe in Your Sweet Love 4:22

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