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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.
: 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.
: 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" .
: 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.
: Steinman reportedly first offered the song to Meat Loaf , but after the singer's record label refused to pay for the tracks, the song was given to Bonnie Tyler. Production & Chart Success
While often interpreted as a ballad of human heartbreak, the song has supernatural roots:
Decades after its release, the song continues to experience massive surges in popularity:
