great song, and it has been in SO many movies. Also, this song was written when Tyler was worried about her abusive (ex?) husband coming back and harming her. I love this song. Truly. Although, it's sad as to why she wrote it, but still. And i'm surprised not more people have sent in their comments for this song.
The song was written by Jim 'Everything's A Melodrama' Steinman and Dean Pitchford (the latter was the screenwriter for the movie "Footloose", and he wrote the nine songs featured in the soundtrack). For this song's scene, Pitchford employed the help of Steinman to create an over-the-top dramatic (some might say 'cheesy') anthem for a climatic scene in the film.
The song was written by Jim 'Everything's A Melodrama' Steinman and Dean Pitchford (the latter was the screenwriter for the movie "Footloose", and he wrote the nine songs featured in the soundtrack). For this song's scene, Pitchford employed the help of Steinman to create an over-the-top dramatic (some might say 'cheesy') anthem for a climatic scene in the film.
Steinman suggested Bonnie Tyler for the singer, since he'd worked with her in the past and was impressed with her ability (and her suitability for such a...powerful song).
Steinman suggested Bonnie Tyler for the singer, since he'd worked with her in the past and was impressed with her ability (and her suitability for such a...powerful song).
...and Tyler nailed it when they recorded...
...and Tyler nailed it when they recorded it - her performance just embodies the thrill, anxiety, tension, the 'building storm' that the song brings to mind.
It's been used in many movies, shows (and even games) for the archetypal 'race to the rescue' scene/climax, because IT WORKS PERFECTLY FOR THAT.
I won't comment on the covers since I haven't gotten around to listening to any of them; I'm still listening to this rendition regularly, over thirty years later.
great song, and it has been in SO many movies. Also, this song was written when Tyler was worried about her abusive (ex?) husband coming back and harming her. I love this song. Truly. Although, it's sad as to why she wrote it, but still. And i'm surprised not more people have sent in their comments for this song.
@mormongurl Um...no.
@mormongurl Um...no.
The song was written by Jim 'Everything's A Melodrama' Steinman and Dean Pitchford (the latter was the screenwriter for the movie "Footloose", and he wrote the nine songs featured in the soundtrack). For this song's scene, Pitchford employed the help of Steinman to create an over-the-top dramatic (some might say 'cheesy') anthem for a climatic scene in the film.
The song was written by Jim 'Everything's A Melodrama' Steinman and Dean Pitchford (the latter was the screenwriter for the movie "Footloose", and he wrote the nine songs featured in the soundtrack). For this song's scene, Pitchford employed the help of Steinman to create an over-the-top dramatic (some might say 'cheesy') anthem for a climatic scene in the film.
Steinman suggested Bonnie Tyler for the singer, since he'd worked with her in the past and was impressed with her ability (and her suitability for such a...powerful song).
Steinman suggested Bonnie Tyler for the singer, since he'd worked with her in the past and was impressed with her ability (and her suitability for such a...powerful song).
...and Tyler nailed it when they recorded...
...and Tyler nailed it when they recorded it - her performance just embodies the thrill, anxiety, tension, the 'building storm' that the song brings to mind.
It's been used in many movies, shows (and even games) for the archetypal 'race to the rescue' scene/climax, because IT WORKS PERFECTLY FOR THAT.
I won't comment on the covers since I haven't gotten around to listening to any of them; I'm still listening to this rendition regularly, over thirty years later.