The Very Best of
Bonnie Tyler · 1993
76 min · 17 tracks · country · pop rock · soft rock
A powerful collection of anthemic rock ballads infused with Bonnie Tyler's distinctive raspy vocals and emotional depth.
Why this album works
This compilation album solidified Tyler’s legacy, featuring hit singles that topped charts globally, including the enduring classic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart.' Its commercial success helped introduce her music to new audiences, leading to renewed interest in her career and influencing subsequent artists within the pop rock genre.
- Best for
- wave-like emotional highs and lows anthemic sing-along moments powerful ballads for reflection
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'The Very Best of' marks a retrospective compilation during Bonnie Tyler's commercial peak after her breakthrough with 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' in 1983. By this time, Tyler had established herself as a prominent figure in pop and rock music, known for her unique voice and emotive performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Kate Bush· David Bowie· Kim Wilde· Radiohead· Ringo Starr· John Lennon· Joe Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lost in France 3:55
- 2 It’s a Heartache Standout 3:30
- 3 Here Am I 3:49
- 4 Total Eclipse of the Heart Standout 6:58
- 5 Straight From the Heart 3:42
- 6 A Rockin’ Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall in Love) 2:53
- 7 Holding Out for a Hero Standout 5:49
- 8 Loving You Is a Dirty Job but Somebody’s Gotta Do It 7:48
- 9 If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man) 5:15
- 10 Islands 4:18
- 11 Hide Your Heart 4:22
- 12 Save Up All Your Tears 4:20
- 13 Bitterblue 3:48
- 14 Against the Wind 3:38
- 15 Where Were You 4:54
- 16 Till the End of Time 3:49
- 17 I Can’t Leave Your Love Alone 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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