Bonnie Tyler, 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' Singer, Has Died at 75
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Topic poll · all networksWhat gave Bonnie Tyler her signature raspy voice?
- Nodules surgery gone wrong
- Years of heavy smoking
- A rare vocal cord disease
- Deliberate vocal training
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Nodules surgery gone wrong
Topic poll · all networksHow many weeks did 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' sit at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
- 1 week
- 2 weeks
- 4 weeks
- 7 weeks
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4 weeks
Topic poll · all networksWhat made Bonnie Tyler's voice unforgettable?
'Total Eclipse' was written for a Phantom of the Opera musical!
Jim Steinman originally wrote the song for 'Neon Opera,' his rock musical inspired by Phantom of the Opera. He gave it to Bonnie Tyler in 1983, and it hit #1 in both the US and UK, selling over 6 million copies.
Topic poll · all networksWhat defined Bonnie Tyler's career most?
Bonnie Tyler's iconic hit was nearly given to another artist!
Jim Steinman wrote 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' for a Dracula musical before Tyler recorded it in 1983, making it a global #1. Read more at Wikipedia