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This was written by Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford. Steinman wrote all of Meat Loaf's hits as well as "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" for Tyler. who also wrote Bonnie's biggest hit "Total Eclipse Of The Heart." Pitchford, who wrote the lyrics, also wrote the words to "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins and "Fame" by Irene Cara. (thanks, Edward Pearce - Ashford, Kent, England)

This was used in the movie Footloose, about a young man who comes to a small town where dancing is not allowed. By the end of the movie, he has that town bustin' a move. Other hits on the soundtrack include the title track, "Let's Hear It For The Boy," "Almost Paradise" and "Dancing In The Sheets."

A version by Jennifer Saunders was featured in the 2004 movie Shrek 2. It was also used in the climactic scene from the movie Short Circuit 2. (thanks, Gerry - Trinity, AL)

The introduction to this song was originally used by Jim Steinman on the song "Stark Raving Love" from his 1981 solo album Bad For Good. (thanks, Kelley - Hickory, KY)

Comments:

This song was also on a David Copperfield (the magician) special when he was flying across the Grand Canyon.
- Dawn, Palmerston North, New Zealand

You were right Terry, Washington DC. It was the theme for the series Cover Up. I just recalled watching it.
- Dawn, Palmerston North, New Zealand

I like the Bonnie Tyler version. I like Jennifer Saunders's version slightly better, though. Frou Frou's version is also kind of good, but the verses are sort of flat.
- Matthew, Milford, MA

On YouTube, this song is featured in a HUGE number of Kingdom Hearts AMVs.
- Matthew, Milford, MA

Gosh, I love this song. I think I love it because it was the theme song to "Cover Up", a TV series from 1984. The show originally starred Jennifer O'Neill, Richard Anderson and the impossibly handsome Jon-Erik Hexum. Great to know that the writer of the song also wrote all those other anthem-like tracks. Nice portfolio of "get psyched" tunes. -Terry in Washington, DC
- Terry, Washington, DC

It was also used for a promo by a film company to push older movies like top gun. I have it on tape somewhere but I don't know which tape.
- Thomas, Walla Walla, WA

Yes, there are two versions in Shrek 2, the one in the credits (which is on the soundtrack) is performed by Frou Frou. The one in the movie, which takes place when Shrek (in man form) rides Donkey (in Stallion form) to break up the ceremony, and is shown being performed by the Fairy Godmother; Jennifer Saunders, the voice of this character is actually singing it, so her version is the version actually used in the movie.
- Rob, Wilkes-Barre, PA

I love this song. I love Bonnie. Much Better than "total eclipse of the heart". This is catchy. UNREAL
- Paul, Galway, Ireland

2 versions were in Shrek 2, one in the movie, and a different one for the credits.
- Jason, Seaside, CA

i love this song, being the Bonnie Tyler fan that I am.
- AJ, Cleveland, GA