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Released 40 years ago

Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire

Bonnie Tyler · 1986

55 min · 9 tracks · country · pop rock · soft rock

Powerful rock anthems and emotive ballads intertwine, showcasing Bonnie Tyler's distinctive raspy vocals and dramatic flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dramatic, powerful vocal performances
  • contemplative late-night reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 3, 1986, 'Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire' was Bonnie Tyler's fifth studio album, following the commercial success of her hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart.' At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a pop-rock icon, moving towards a more polished production style that characterized the mid-80s music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Cher· Pat Benatar· Tina Turner

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ravishing 6:26
  • 2 If You Were a Woman (and I Was a Man) 5:16
  • 3 Loving You's a Dirty Job but Somebody's Gotta Do It 7:48
  • 4 No Way to Treat a Lady 5:18
  • 5 Band of Gold 5:51
  • 6 Rebel Without a Clue 8:36
  • 7 Lovers Again 4:32
  • 8 Before This Night Is Through 5:23
  • 9 Holding Out for a Hero 5:49

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