: The song earned Tyler a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1984. Enduring Cultural Impact
The track's monumental sound was achieved through high-level collaborations: Bonnie Tyler - Total Ese of the Heart (Audio)
: 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 song earned Tyler a nomination for
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. Originally released as the lead single from her
: 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" .
: 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.