BONNIE TYLER “The Hits Of Bonnie Tyler” /LP/

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Rock singer.
Tyler had changed musical direction from Country music in 1981, and soon after began working with Jim Steinman, who produced the album and wrote its most successful single "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
The album consists of dramatically re-worked cover songs, including the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?". "Goin' Through the Motions" is a cover of the song by Blue Öyster Cult from their 1977 album "Spectres", while "Straight from the Heart" was the break-out Top 10 hit for Canadian Rock singer/songwriter Bryan Adams from his Platinum album "Cuts Like A Knife". The album also includes the song "Take Me Back", written by Billy Cross, a former Bob Dylan guitarist. Only two of the tracks were written by Steinman himself: the title track and the international No. 1 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
"Faster Than The Speed Of Night" reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart, and was certified Silver in the UK, Platinum in the US, and Double Platinum in Canada.
CBS, 1983 (CBS 25304). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Have You Ever Seen The Rain 4:03
2. Faster Than The Speed Of Night 6:35
3. Getting So Excited 3:25
4. Total Eclipse Of The Heart 6:49

Side Two
5. It's A Jungle Out There 4:33
6. Going Through The Motions 4:05
7. Tears 3:47
8. Take Me Back    5:15
9. Straight From The Heart 3:38

Total playing time: 42:10 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Rock singer.
Tyler had changed musical direction from Country music in 1981, and soon after began working with Jim Steinman, who produced the album and wrote its most successful single "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
The album consists of dramatically re-worked cover songs, including the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?". "Goin' Through the Motions" is a cover of the song by Blue Öyster Cult from their 1977 album "Spectres", while "Straight from the Heart" was the break-out Top 10 hit for Canadian Rock singer/songwriter Bryan Adams from his Platinum album "Cuts Like A Knife". The album also includes the song "Take Me Back", written by Billy Cross, a former Bob Dylan guitarist. Only two of the tracks were written by Steinman himself: the title track and the international No. 1 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
"Faster Than The Speed Of Night" reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart, and was certified Silver in the UK, Platinum in the US, and Double Platinum in Canada.
CBS, 1983/1986 (CBS 32747). Made in Holland. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Have You Ever Seen The Rain 4:03
2. Faster Than The Speed Of Night 6:35
3. Getting So Excited 3:25
4. Total Eclipse Of The Heart 6:49

Side Two
5. It's A Jungle Out There 4:33
6. Going Through The Motions 4:05
7. Tears 3:47
8. Take Me Back    5:15
9. Straight From The Heart 3:38

Total playing time: 42:10 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary British Country Rock singer.
"Natural Force" sustained the style of its predecessor, with Pop Rock songs composed by Tyler's producers and managers, Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, and the addition of a few covers. In the United States, the album was titled "It's A Heartache".
Five singles were released from "Natural Force". The second Single, "It's a Heartache", is among the best-selling singles of all time, with sales of over 6 million copies. It became Tyler's first charting Single in the United States, where it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Many other singles from "Natural Force" also fared well in Europe.
"Natural Force" became Tyler's most successful album for RCA Records, with over 500,000 copies sold in the United States. In the United States, it reached number 2 on the Top Country Albums chart, and number 16 on the Billboard 200. The album was also a success in Europe, but like its predecessor, it failed to chart in the United Kingdom.
RCA Records, 1978 (PL 25152). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. It's A Heartache 3:30
2. Blame Me 4:03
3. Living For The City 3:44
4. If I Sing You A Love Song 4:47
5. Heaven 3:07

Side Two
1. Yesterday Dreams 4:14
2. Hey Love (It's A Feeling) 3:59
3. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 3:05
4. Here I Am 3:47
5. Baby Goodnight 4:30

Total playing time: 38:46 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary British Country Rock singer.
The best of Bonnie Tyler's work with Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe. The production/writing team move more towards the Pop side and away from the Country flourishes, which marked Tyler's first two albums.
From the terrific opener "If You Ever Need Me Again" through to the closing "I'm a Fool", this is a solid collection of Pop songs, including soulful ballads ("Words Can Change Your Life"), saucy anthems ("My Guns Are Loaded") and moving singalongs ("Too Good to Last"). As with her two previous releases, there are also wonderfully interpreted covers ("Louisiana Rain" being the highlight).
A good mix of Rock, Folk, Country and Soul, "Diamond Cut" is definitely the high point of Tyler's pre-Jim Steinman career, and a dynamite showcase for Tyler's inimitable voice!
RCA Records, 1979 (PL 25194). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. If You Ever Need Me Again 3:32
2. Too Good To Last 3:46
3. What A Way To Treat My Heart 3:34
4. The Eyes Of A Fool 3:18
5. Bye Bye Now My Sweet Love 3:01

Side Two
1. Louisiana Rain 4:29
2. Baby I Just Love You 3:01
3. Words Can Change Your Life 3:45
4. My Guns Are Loaded 3:45
5. I'm A Fool 3:21

Total playing time: 35:32 min.

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary British Rock singer.
Three years in the making, "Secret Dreams And Forbidden Fire" was executive-produced by Jim Steinman, who had produced Tyler's previous album. Seven singles were released from the album, with "Holding Out for a Hero" originally being released two years in advance on the movie soundtrack album "Footloose" (1984). Following its initial release, it charted highest in Austria, Canada, Germany and Sweden, peaking at No. 19 in each country, but only No. 96 in the United Kingdom. The song was re-released in 1985 and charted at No. 1 in Ireland and No. 2 in the United Kingdom, where it was certified Silver by the BPI for sales of over 250,000 units.
The album featured collaborations with songwriters guest artists including Desmond Child and Todd Rundgren.
"Secret Dreams And Forbidden Fire" was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Norwegian Albums Chart.
CBS Inc., 1986 (CBS 86319). Made in Holland. First press. Used.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Ravishing 6:20
2. If You Were A Woman 4:46
3. Loving You' S A Dirty Job But Somebody's Gotta Do It 7:28
4. No Way To Treat A Lady 4:23

Side Two
1. Band Of Gold 5:40
2. Rebel Without A Clue 8:30
3. Lovers Again 4:13
4. Holding Out For A Hero 4:50

Total playing time: 46:10 min.

Fourth re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Rock singer.
Tyler had changed musical direction from Country music in 1981, and soon after began working with Jim Steinman, who produced the album and wrote its most successful single "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
The album consists of dramatically re-worked cover songs, including the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?". "Goin' Through the Motions" is a cover of the song by Blue Öyster Cult from their 1977 album "Spectres", while "Straight from the Heart" was the break-out Top 10 hit for Canadian Rock singer/songwriter Bryan Adams from his Platinum album "Cuts Like A Knife". The album also includes the song "Take Me Back", written by Billy Cross, a former Bob Dylan guitarist. Only two of the tracks were written by Steinman himself: the title track and the international No. 1 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
"Faster Than The Speed Of Night" reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart, and was certified Silver in the UK, Platinum in the US, and Double Platinum in Canada.
Sony Music Entertainment Netherlands BV/Music On Vinyl, 1983/2019 ‎(MOCCD-13829). Remastered. Made in Netherlands.


Tracklist:
1. Have You Ever Seen The Rain 4:10
2. Faster Than The Speed Of Night 6:45
3. Getting So Excited 3:31
4. Total Eclipse Of The Heart 7:01
5. It's A Jungle Out There 4:39
6. Going Through The Motions 4:09
7. Tears 3:50
8. Take Me Back    5:23
9. Straight From The Heart 3:41
Total playing time: 43:11 min.

The debut full-length studio album by legendary British Country/Pop singer.
Bonnie Tyler (then known as Gaynor Hopkins) spent seven years performing in local pubs and clubs around South Wales between 1969 and 1976, first as part of Bobbie Wayne & the Dixies, and then with her own band Imagination. In 1975, she was discovered singing with Imagination by talent scout Roger Bell. She was invited to London to record two demos, "My! My! Honeycomb" and "Lost in France". After months passed, RCA Records contacted Tyler, announcing that they would be releasing "My! My! Honeycomb" as a single in April 1976.
Bonnie Tyler's debut album is filled with promise and indications of great things to come. Produced (and largely written) by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, who worked as her managers while she was signed to RCA, "The World Starts Tonight" walks the fine line between Country and Pop that was popular in the mid-'70s.
As an introduction to Tyler's voice, this was an impressive debut. But it merely paved the way for Tyler's teaming with Jim Steinman, when she would realize her true potential and start the second phase of her multi-faceted career. A formidable debut, highlighted by covers of "Love of a Rolling Stone" and "Piece of My Heart".
Two singles were released from the album. The first, "Lost in France", was certified Silver by the BPI for sales of over 250,000 copies. "More Than a Lover" was also a hit, but failed to make progress in the UK Singles Chart after the BBC banned the song for its controversial lyrical content. The ban resulted in the song only reaching number 27 in the UK.
Shortly after recording the album, Tyler had surgery to remove nodules from her vocal cords. The operation left Tyler with a permanently raspy voice.
On the week ending 10 March 1978, over a year since its release, "The World Starts Tonight" debuted at number thirteen on the Swedish Albums Chart. It reached its peak position at number two in the following week, remaining there for a total of three weeks. In the fifth running week on the chart, "The World Starts Tonight" fell to number six, replaced by Tyler's second studio album "Natural Force".
RCA Schallplatten GmbH, 1977 (PL 25063). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:

SIDE ONE
1. Got So Used To Loving You 3:13
2. Love Of A Rolling Stone 3:23
3. Lost In France 3:48
4. Piece Of My Heart 3:42
5. More Than A Lover 4:10

SIDE TWO
1. Give Me Your Love 3:13
2. The World Starts Tonight 3:32
3. Here's Monday 3:42
4. Love Tangle 3:10
5. Let The Show Begin 4:32

Total playing time: 36:25 min.