Bonnie Tyler claims she earns virtually ‘nothing’ from Total Eclipse of the Heart streams

January 26, 2026 – Radio 854 Music News:

Bonnie Tyler Says She Earns “Virtually Nothing” from ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ Streams — Despite 1 Billion Plays 🎤🌘

Legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has opened up about the surprising financial realities behind her biggest hit, “Total Eclipse of the Heart” — revealing that she earns almost nothing from its streaming success, despite the song recently passing one billion streams on Spotify.

The 1983 power ballad — widely regarded as one of the most enduring love songs of all time — has been streamed more than a billion times globally, confirming its place in pop culture history and introducing it to new generations of fans.

But Tyler, speaking in a recent interview, was candid about what that milestone really means in monetary terms. She said that while the song’s reach is “wonderful,” the streaming revenue she receives is “virtually nothing” — underlining ongoing concerns among artists about how little they are paid per stream by digital platforms.

“It’s all about having that many people enjoying the song and feeling it. Money? You can forget it,” Tyler joked — before adding that she loves performing the song live and never gets tired of it.

Originally released as the lead single from her album Faster Than the Speed of Night — and written and produced by Jim Steinman — Total Eclipse of the Heart topped charts worldwide and became the defining hit of Tyler’s career.

Tyler’s remarks reflect a broader conversation in the music industry about streaming payouts, with many artists arguing that current models disproportionately favour platforms over the creators themselves.

Despite the streaming income situation, the song’s cultural impact remains strong. Fans still belt it out on radio request shows, social media, in film and TV soundtracks, and at live concerts — proving that even if the payouts don’t match the streams, the heart of the song still resonates worldwide.