It was not Meatloaf....he was originally supposed to record the song, but he turned it down and it was given to Bonnie Tyler.
the backup singer was just that...a career backup singer named Rory Dodd who also sang backup for Meatloaf as well as these artists:
1977 - Bat out of Hell - Meatloaf
-Ted Nugent - Cat Scratch Fever
1979 - Ian Hunter - You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic
1981 - Meatloaf - Dead Ringer
1982 - Peter Criss - Let me Rock You
1983 - Billy Joel - An Innocent Man
- Ian Hunter - All of the Good Ones Are Taken
1984 - Lou Reed New Sensations
- Billy Squier - Signs of life
- Barbara Steisand - Emotion
- Barry Manilow - Read 'em and Weep
1985 - Carly Simon - Spoiled Girl
- James Taylor - That's Why I'm Here
1987 - Patty Smyth - Never Enough
1993 - Laura Brannigan - Over My Heart
- Meatloaf - Bat out of Hell II; Back into hell
1995 - Bon Jovi - These Days
1996 - Celine Dion - Falling into You
There were several people credited for singing with Bonnie Tyler on her song "Total Eclipse of the Heart." They are Holly Sherwood who did lead backing vocals, Eric Troyer who did backing vocals and Rory Dodd who did backing vocals and sang the "turn around" lyrics.
Bonnie Tyler, singer, "Total Eclipse of the Heart" Bernie Topin, co-wrote songs with Elton John
The song was recorded by Pete Seegar in 1962 with a cover version being released by The Byrds three years later. Their version was an instant success and is most commonly referred to as the 'first' version when in fact it is the second.
yep
A song titled What About Love was recorded by Heart in 1985 and was their first single. The singer was Ann Wilson.
Are Bonnie Lou and buster still alive? Buster Moore died in 1996. As of early 2011, Bonnie Lou Moore is still alive living with her sister in Morristown, TN. Bonnie Lou Moore is still living. She lives in Morristown, TN and is a member of First Baptist Church. She recently suffered a heart attack and also had heart surgery recently. She is improving daily.
The song "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" was written, and performed originally by Bonnie Tyler.
Bonnie Tyler.
No, it was Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler, singer, "Total Eclipse of the Heart" Bernie Topin, co-wrote songs with Elton John
Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler - in 1983
Brian Turner Bonnie Tyler, singer, Total Eclipse of the Heart Barbara Taylor Bradford, author Bernie Taupin, song writer, many w/ Elton John
Bonnie Tyler. Bonnie Tyler sings this song. She was such a great artist that in 1984 she was at the Grammys. This song was very popular in the 1980s, and was her top hit.
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Bonnie Tyler-1978 She also charted with Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero
Kim Carnes I think. At least it sounds like her voice.
the original song is performed by bonnie tyler. i think she sings it in the ad.