Loving You's a Dirty Job But Somebody's Gotta Do It

Bonnie Tyler

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"Loving You's a Dirty Job but Somebody's Gotta Do It" is a song performed by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler and American singer Todd Rundgren, taken from Tyler's sixth studio album, Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire (1986). Written and produced by Jim Steinman, the track was released as the second single from the album in 1985. Artwork for the single features cover paintings by the British artist and designer Edward Burne-Jones. 12" editions feature the cover painting The Beguiling of Merlin while 7" editions feature Phyllis and Demophoon. Some territories feature a photograph of Tyler. The music video features Welsh actor Hywel Bennett miming Rundgren's lines. The song has been re-recorded by Meat Loaf on his 2016 album Braver Than We Are, as a duet with Stacy Michelle. more »

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Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler (born Gaynor Hopkins on 8 June 1951) is a Welsh singer. Her first hit single, "Lost In France", reached the UK Top 10 in 1976 and she was nominated for Best British Female Newcomer at the 1977 Brit Awards. Soon after, Tyler underwent an operation to remove nodules from her vocal cords which left her with a distinctively husky voice. However, this did not affect her career and her 1977 single "It's a Heartache" became a hit in both Europe and North America. more »

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Song Details "Loving You's a Dirty Job but Somebody's Gotta Do It" is a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler from her sixth studio album, "Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire" (1986).
Collaboration Info It is a duet with American singer Todd Rundgren, known for his influential role in the development of progressive rock.
Release Details The song was released by CBS Records as the album's lead single in the UK in November 1985.
Songwriters "Loving You's a Dirty Job but Somebody's Gotta Do It" was written by British songwriters, producers, and former members of The Zombies, Rod Argent and Chris White.
Production Team The song was produced by American rock musician and songwriter, Jim Steinman, who was famous for his work with Meat Loaf's "Bat Out of Hell" trilogy.
Chart Performance The song did not enter the UK Singles Chart, although it peaked at number 74 in Australia, making it Tyler's last single to chart in the country.
Music Video The music video for "Loving You's a Dirty Job but Somebody's Gotta Do It" features Bonnie Tyler and Todd Rundgren being chained together and subsequently being pulled apart by teams of horses.
Theme & Style The power ballad has a '80s glam-rock aesthetic and carries themes of devotion despite overwhelming odds and difficulties.
Live Performance Despite its lack of chart success, the song became a fan-favorite and frequently featured in Tyler’s concert performances, often as a duet with her band's lead guitarist.
Cover Versions The song was covered by Finnish metal band Sinergy on their 2002 album "Suicide By My Side". Their version replaced Rundgren's parts with a female backup vocalist.

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