: Steinman reportedly first offered the song to Meat Loaf , but after the singer's record label refused to pay for the tracks, the song was given to Bonnie Tyler. Production & Chart Success
: Steinman noted that the lyrics—such as "love in the dark" and the "bright eyes" refrain—were intended to evoke the glowing eyes and eternal darkness associated with vampires.
: The recording featured members of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band , including Max Weinberg on drums and Roy Bittan on piano. Bonnie Tyler - Total Ese of the Heart (Audio)
: The iconic "Turn around, bright eyes" backup vocals were performed by Canadian singer Rory Dodd .
Bonnie Tyler's 1983 masterpiece, stands as one of the most iconic power ballads in music history, selling over 6 million copies worldwide and topping charts in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. : Steinman reportedly first offered the song to
Originally released as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Faster Than the Speed of Night , the song is celebrated for its dramatic "Wagnerian" production and Tyler's uniquely raspy, emotive vocals.
: Upon reaching #1 in the US in October 1983, Tyler became the first Welsh artist to top the Billboard Hot 100. It held the top spot for four weeks, famously keeping another Steinman-penned hit, Air Supply's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All," at #2. : The iconic "Turn around, bright eyes" backup
: Writer and producer Jim Steinman originally composed the track for a musical adaptation of the 1922 vampire film Nosferatu . Its original title was "Vampires in Love" .