About this episode

Elizabeth Day reflects on her heartfelt interview with Bonnie Tyler following her passing, discussing themes of loss, friendship, and personal struggles.

It was a privilege to have Bonnie Tyler on How to Fail back in 2024 - and we are heartbroken to hear of her passing today.    Bonnie was open, funny and moving when she joined me on How to Fail. Total Eclipse of the Heart made her a global star, and at the time of this recording, she managed to squeeze in an hour on How to Fail between gigs and the release of her new album, In Berlin. It was also her first ever podcast interview.  You might want to bring the tissues for this one, as we have a bit of a weep when Bonnie talks about losing her amazing mum.  We also touched on miscarriage and a childfree life. Plus her failure at elocution lessons, the fascinating story behind her friendship with Tina Turner, performing for Putin (no, really), being a bit of a hoarder and the secret to a 50-year marriage. We love you Bonnie Tyler, rest in peace.  Production & Post Production Coordinator: Lily Hambly Engineer: Gulliver Tickell and Josh Gibbs Senior Producer: Hannah Talbot Executive Producer: Carly Maile How to Fail is an Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts…

People in this episode

Host: Elizabeth Day

Guest: Bonnie Tyler

Topics covered

• grief
• music
• personal stories
• friendship
• life lessons
• loss
• failure

Keywords

• Bonnie Tyler
• interview
• grief
• music
• failure
• friendship
• life lessons
• Total Eclipse of the Heart
• In Berlin
• Tina Turner

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sony Music Entertainment

Books & works: Total Eclipse of the Heart, In Berlin

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