Against the Wind (Bonnie Tyler song) explained

Against the Wind
Cover:Bonnie_Tyler_-_Against_the_Wind.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Bonnie Tyler
Album:Bitterblue
Released:1991
Recorded:1991
Genre:Soft rock
Length:3:37
Label:Hansa Records
Producer:Dieter Bohlen
Prev Title:Bitterblue
Prev Year:1991
Next Title:Where Were You
Next Year:1992

"Against the Wind" is a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler from her 1991 eighth studio album Bitterblue. It was written by Dieter Bohlen, who produced the song with Luis Rodríguez. The song was released by Hansa Records in 1991 as the second single, after the title track of the album. The song is a soft pop ballad with the lyrics depicting Tyler asking a lover not to break her heart.

"Against the Wind" was a commercial success in Europe, entering the Top 40 in Germany and Austria.

Composition

"Against the Wind" was written by Dieter Bohlen. Inspired by Rod Stewart's commercial success with "Rhythm of My Heart" in early 1991, Bohlen approached Tyler to record an album with elements of Scottish folk music, including instruments such as bagpipes and accordion.[1] Initially, Tyler was reluctant to record Bohlen's music, though he argued, "you just have to be a bit more commercial."[1]

Chart performance

The song entered the Austrian singles chart on 2 February 1992 at number 19, remaining in the Top 40 for a total of twelve weeks. It peaked at number 13 on its third week before falling through the following three weeks.[2] It rose again to number 14 on 15 March before gradually falling again.[3] The previous single, "Bitterblue", had already entered the Austrian chart in December 1991,[4] and was in its sixth week running when "Against the Wind" debuted. Both songs reached their peak in the same week, though "Bitterblue" reached number 5.[5]

"Against the Wind" also reached the Top 40 in Germany, though only peaking at number 36, remaining on the charts for a total of seven weeks.

Track listing

7" single[6]
  1. "Against the Wind" (Radio Mix) – 3:37
  2. "Against the Wind" (Instrumental) – 3:37
CD / 12" single[7] [8]
  1. "Against the Wind" (Radio Mix) – 3:41
  2. "Against the Wind" (Long Version) – 5:07
  3. "Against the Wind" (Instrumental) – 3:41

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic:[9]

Charts

Chart (1992)Peak
position
Eurocharts European Hot 100 Singles[10] 86
Swiss Airplay Swiss Charts[11] 15
Norway Airplay VG-lista[12] 11

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Bohlen, Bonnie. Oder: Keiner singt geiler als die Tyler, p. 204.
  2. Web site: Austriancharts.at – Austria Top 40 – Singles Top 75 16.02.1992. German. Ö3 Austria Top 40. 3 June 2015.
  3. Web site: Austriancharts.at – Austria Top 40 – Singles Top 75 15.03.1992. German. Ö3 Austria Top 40. 3 June 2015.
  4. Web site: Austriancharts.at – Bonnie Tyler – Bitterblue. German. Ö3 Austria Top 40. 3 June 2015.
  5. Web site: Austriancharts.at – Austria Top 40 – Singles Top 75 02.02.1992. German. Ö3 Austria Top 40. 3 June 2015.
  6. Against the Wind. Bonnie Tyler. 1991. 7-inch single. Hansa Records. Hansa 114 991.
  7. Against the Wind. Bonnie Tyler. 1991. Maxi CD. Hansa Records. Hansa 664 991.
  8. Against the Wind. Bonnie Tyler. 1991. 12-inch single. Hansa Records. Hansa 614 991.
  9. Bonnie Tyler – Bitterblue Album Personnel . AllMusic. All Media Network. 4 March 2015.
  10. Web site: Eurocharts Hot 100 Singles. October 12, 2017.
  11. Web site: Swiss Airplay Top 20. January 21, 2019.
  12. Web site: Norway Airplay Top 20. January 21, 2019.

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