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Bonnie Tyler's classic hit spiked in streams during solar eclipse
The Welsh star died aged 75 after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal earlier this year
As the biggest partial solar eclipse in nearly three decades took place, Bonnie Tyler's '80s hit could be heard throughout the village she once lived in.
With her instantly recognisable gravelly-voice and big, blonde hair, Gaynor Hopkins became an international sensation as Tyler with Total Eclipse of the Heart, and 43 years on it has cemented its place as one of the most famous power ballads of all time.
On Wednesday, people gathered all over the UK to enjoy the celestial event, and one of Tyler's friends heard the song playing throughout Mumbles, Swansea.
Spotify said Total Eclipse of the Heart almost doubled in streams on 12 August, with a 94% uplift in the UK and a 14% uplift globally.
Mal Pope, a musician and friend of Tyler's, watched the solar eclipse in Langland Bay, and like many, had the beloved Welsh singer - who died in July aged 75 - on his mind.
He said while walking around the area, he could hear children "singing along" to Total Eclipse of the Heart.
"It wasn't just the oldies who knew it the first time around. It's a classic song - it was really lovely hearing kids singing along with it."
Mal Pope said Bonnie Tyler would have been smiling and thinking, "isn't this lovely that people still remember this song"
He added: "Of course, because of the sad passing of Bonnie, she's in everybody's minds anyway."