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Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” Hits #1 in America - October 1, 1983

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On this day, October 1, 1983, Bonnie Tyler’s powerful ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in America! The song remained at the top of the charts from October 1 to October 28, 1983. Written by Jim Steinman, the track became a global sensation, also hitting #1 in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. With its epic production and emotional intensity, “Total Eclipse of the Heart” remains one of the most iconic ballads of the 80s.

Who else remembers belting out this classic?
 
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