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Bonnie Tyler · 1983

Bonnie Tyler

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 8, 1983Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Bonnie Tyler's “Total Eclipse of the Heart” remained at No. 1 on the U.S. chart, while Air Supply's “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” was at No. 2. This ranking lasted for three weeks. Both songs were written and produced by Jim Steinman, making him the first sole writer and producer to hold the top two positions.

Related events

  1. Bonnie TylerOctober 1, 1983
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    Bonnie Tyler became the first Welsh woman to top the Billboard Hot 100 with “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. The song began a four-week run at No. 1 and also topped the charts in seven other countries. It was later nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
  2. Bonnie TylerOctober 2, 1983
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    Bonnie Tyler reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” written and produced by Jim Steinman. She became the first Welsh female artist to reach No. 1 on the chart.