Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler

  • The 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' vampire meaning - Jim Steinman wrote the song for a musical version of Nosferatu, leading to the myth that Bonnie Tyler's hit is literally about a vampire's romance. While thematically fitting, the song was not explicitly
  • Entered the US chart on 16 July 1983 and reached number 1. Spent 29 weeks in the charts (4 weeks at number 1).
  • Entered the UK chart on 13 February 1983 and reached number 1. Spent 12 weeks in the charts (2 weeks at number 1).
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 14 September 2008 and spent 2 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 57.
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 16 November 2008 and spent 1 week in the charts, reaching a high of number 86.
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 16 May 2010 and spent 1 week in the charts, reaching a high of number 94.
  • Included in UK Number Ones.
  • Included in The 30 Best Breakup Songs chart. For more details visit Billboard.
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Song by American Music Award (AMA) in 1984