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Simply Believe

Bonnie Tyler · 2004

62 min · 15 tracks · country · pop rock · soft rock

A spirited blend of pop rock and country that showcases Tyler's unmistakable raspy vocals and emotive storytelling.

Why this album works

'Simply Believe' is notable for its blend of classic and contemporary sounds, appealing to both longtime fans and a new audience. The album features reimagined versions of her past hits, such as 'It’s a Heartache', which contributed to renewed interest in her music during the early 2000s.
Career context
Released in 2004, 'Simply Believe' was Bonnie Tyler's twelfth studio album, marking a period of artistic resurgence after her commercial peak in the 1980s. Following her earlier success with hits like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', this album aimed to re-establish her presence in the evolving music landscape.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Si demain… (Turn Around) Standout 3:51
  • 2 Simply Believe 4:38
  • 3 Si tout s'arrête (It’s a Heartache) 3:26
  • 4 Holding Out for a Hero Standout 3:53
  • 5 Back in My Arms 4:27
  • 6 Open Your Eyes 4:18
  • 7 Here She Comes 3:16
  • 8 Nobody Better 4:06
  • 9 If You Were a Woman (and I Was a Man) 3:59
  • 10 When I Close My Eyes 4:25
  • 11 It’s in the Back of My Mind Standout 4:44
  • 12 I Want You 3:57
  • 13 Darlin’ 3:21
  • 14 All Night to Know You 5:20
  • 15 Driving Me Wild 4:32

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