Bonnie Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, was a Welsh singer known for her distinctive husky voice and emotive performances.
Her debut album, "The World Starts Tonight," was released in 1977, featuring hit singles like "Lost in France" and "It's a Heartache."
Tyler won the Echo Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Female Artist, highlighting her impact on the music scene.
Biography
Early Life
Gaynor Hopkins, known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, was born on June 8, 1951, in Skewen, Neath, Wales. Growing up in a large family with three sisters and two brothers, she was influenced by a variety of musical genres through her siblings, including artists like Elvis Presley and The Beatles. Her first public performance was singing the Anglican hymn "All Things Bright and Beautiful" in a chapel. After a brief stint working in a grocery shop, she pursued a singing career, initially performing as a backing singer before forming her own band, Imagination.
Career
Tyler's career took off in 1975 when she was discovered by talent scout Roger Bell. After signing with RCA Records, she adopted the stage name Bonnie Tyler. Her debut single, "My! My! Honeycomb," was released in 1976, but it was her follow-up singles, particularly "Lost in France" and "It's a Heartache," that catapulted her to fame. Her distinctive husky voice and emotive performances earned her comparisons to artists like Rod Stewart and Meat Loaf. Over the years, she released numerous albums, including "The World Starts Tonight" (1977) and "Faster Than The Speed Of Night" (1983), solidifying her status as a pop and rock icon.
Philanthropy and Legacy
Beyond her music career, Tyler has been involved in various charitable efforts, including the Anti-Heroin Project and the Bobath Children's Therapy Centre. She has also been recognized with several awards, including the Echo Pop Award for Best International Rock/Pop Female Artist and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire. Tyler's influence on music continues to resonate, and she remains a beloved figure in the industry, known for her powerful voice and heartfelt performances.
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Discography
The Best Is Yet to Come2021
- 1.The Best Is Yet to Come3:04
- 2.Dreams Are Not Enough3:32
- 3.Hungry Hearts3:12
- 4.Stuck to My Guns3:49
- 5.When the Lights Go Down3:30
- 6.Stronger Than a Man3:31
- 7.I’m Not in Love4:24
- 8.Somebody’s Hero4:00
- 9.Call Me Thunder4:38
- 10.I’m Only Guilty (of Loving You)3:44
- 11.You’re the One4:04
- 12.Catch the Wind3:15
Between the Earth and the Stars2019
- 1.Hold On3:18
- 2.Battle of the Sexes3:47
- 3.Slow Walk3:13
- 4.Seven Waves Away3:44
- 5.Someone’s Rockin’ Your Heart3:01
- 6.Older3:41
- 7.Taking Control3:36
- 8.Between the Earth and the Stars3:55
- 9.Don’t Push Your Luck3:07
- 10.To the Moon and Back3:41
- 11.Bad for Loving You2:57
- 12.Let’s Go Crazy Tonight3:00
- 13.Missing You3:53
- 14.Move3:41
Rocks and Honey2013
- 1.This Is Gonna Hurt3:08
- 2.Sunshine2:54
- 3.Believe in Me3:58
- 4.What You Need From Me4:06
- 5.Crying3:26
- 6.Little Superstar3:08
- 7.Flat on the Floor3:24
- 8.All I Ever Wanted3:46
- 9.Stubborn3:47
- 10.Love Is the Knife4:40
- 11.Lord Help Me3:35
- 12.Mom3:56
- 13.You Try4:23
- 14.Believe in Me (radio edit)3:03
Wings2005
- 1.Louise3:41
- 2.Celebrate2:56
- 3.Driving Me Crazy3:09
- 4.Hold Out Your Heart3:45
- 5.Run Run Run3:29
- 6.Wings4:06
- 7.It’s a Heartache3:19
- 8.Stand Up3:32
- 9.Crying in Berlin3:34
- 10.Total Eclipse of the Heart3:51
- 11.I'll Stand by You4:16
- 12.All I Need Is Love4:45
- 13.I Won’t Look Back3:36
- 14.Streets of Stone3:31
- 15.Chante avec moi2:56
- 16.Louise (Il est mon homme)3:37
Simply Believe2004
- 1.Si demain… (Turn Around)3:51
- 2.Simply Believe4:39
- 3.Si tout s'arrête (It’s a Heartache)3:26
- 4.Holding Out for a Hero3:54
- 5.Back in My Arms4:28
- 6.Open Your Eyes4:19
- 7.Here She Comes3:17
- 8.Nobody Better4:06
- 9.If You Were a Woman (and I Was a Man)4:00
- 10.When I Close My Eyes4:26
- 11.It’s in the Back of My Mind4:44
- 12.I Want You3:57
- 13.Darlin’3:22
- 14.All Night to Know You5:20
- 15.Driving Me Wild4:33
Heart Strings2002
- 1.Human Touch4:32
- 2.Everybody Hurts5:53
- 3.Amazed4:07
- 4.Against All Odds4:08
- 5.And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going4:09
- 6.Lean on Me4:37
- 7.In My Life2:58
- 8.Learning to Fly3:57
- 9.Right Here Waiting4:14
- 10.I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For4:14
- 11.I Can’t Make You Love Me4:36
- 12.Need Your Love so Bad5:16
- 13.It’s Over4:14
All in One Voice1998
- 1.Heaven3:24
- 2.Like an Ocean4:09
- 3.Soon Will Be Too Late3:53
- 4.You Always Saw the Blue Skies3:52
- 5.We Can Start Here4:03
- 6.Angel of the Morning3:44
- 7.The Reason Why3:50
- 8.Return to Blue3:26
- 9.You’re Breaking My Heart Again3:37
- 10.I Put a Spell on You4:38
- 11.I’ll Never Let You Down3:52
- 12.The Rose3:25
- 13.He’s the King4:48
- 14.Silent Night2:26
Free Spirit1995
- 1.Nothing to Do With Love4:55
- 2.You're the One3:59
- 3.Making Love (Out of Nothing at All)7:50
- 4.Given It All5:44
- 5.What You Got5:32
- 6.Bridge Over Troubled Water5:03
- 7.Time Mends a Broken Heart3:30
- 8.Driving Me Wild5:20
- 9.Sexual Device4:12
- 10.Make It Right Tonight5:43
- 11.All Night to Know You5:41
- 12.Forget Her4:14
- 13.Two Out of Three Ain't Bad8:44
- 14.Sexual Device (The Vari Mix)5:00
Silhouette in Red1993
- 1.Sally Comes Around3:41
- 2.Fire in My Soul4:40
- 3.Stay4:04
- 4.Send Me the Pillow3:34
- 5.From the Bottom of My Lonely Heart3:34
- 6.Silhouette in Red4:00
- 7.I Climb Every Mountain3:37
- 8.Bad Dreams3:49
- 9.James Dean3:14
- 10.Clouds in My Coffee3:23
- 11.Years May Come3:51
- 12.Cryin’ a Little3:38
- 13.You Are So Beautiful2:21
- 14.Before We Get Any Closer4:11
- 15.You Won’t See Me Cry2:47
Angel Heart1992
- 1.Fools Lullaby3:52
- 2.Take a Chance3:39
- 3.Race to the Fire3:52
- 4.Sending Me Angels5:27
- 5.Call Me4:00
- 6.Angel Heart3:49
- 7.Daytime Friends4:19
- 8.God Gave Love to You4:31
- 9.All We Have Is Tonight3:37
- 10.I’m Only a Lonely Child3:08
- 11.Born to Be a Winner4:13
- 12.Save Your Love5:16
- 13.You’re the Greatest Love3:52
- 14.I Cry Myself to Sleep at Night4:24
Bitterblue1991
- 1.Bitterblue3:51
- 2.Against the Wind3:40
- 3.Careless Heart4:33
- 4.Whenever You Need Me4:04
- 5.Where Were You5:12
- 6.Save Me4:10
- 7.He’s Got a Hold on Me4:16
- 8.Keep Your Love Alive4:25
- 9.Tell Me the Truth3:48
- 10.Heaven Is Here4:41
- 11.Love Is in Love Again4:41
- 12.Till the End of Time4:04
- 13.Too Hot3:28
- 14.Why3:56
Hide Your Heart1988
- 1.Notes From America4:54
- 2.Hide Your Heart4:25
- 3.Don’t Turn Around4:18
- 4.Save Up All Your Tears4:24
- 5.To Love Somebody5:49
- 6.Take Another Look at Your Heart3:47
- 7.The Best4:16
- 8.Shy With You3:40
- 9.Streets of Little Italy4:38
- 10.Turtle Blues4:11
Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire1986
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Faster Than The Speed Of Night1983
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Goodbye to the Island1981
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Best1981
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Golden Hits of Bonnie Tyler1980
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Diamond Cut1979
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Lo Mejor de Bonnie Tyler1979
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The Best of Bonnie Tyler1979
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The Best of Bonnie Tyler1979
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Natural Force1978
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The Hits of Bonnie Tyler1978
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The World Starts Tonight1977
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Greatest Hits1977
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Label
- Record label
- RCA Records
- Record label
- Chrysalis Records
- Record label
- Columbia Records
Achievements
- Award
- Steiger Award
- Award
- Echo Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Female Artist
- Award
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Bonnia Tyler, Bonnie Taylor, Bonnie Tylers, Bonny Tyler, Gaynor Hopkins, Gaynor Sullivan
Gaynor Sullivan, known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, was a Welsh singer. Known for her distinctive husky voice, she came to prominence with the release of her debut studio album The World Starts Tonight (1977) and its singles "Lost in France" and "More Than a Lover". Her 1977 single "It's a Heartache" reached number four on the UK singles chart and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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