Westlife - Total Eclipse of the Heart

Sapphire Lady · 26 Jan 2007, 11:34

I see here this is being released as a single on 12 March. Has anyone heard it? (I imagine it must be on their latest album)

LucyK! · 26 Jan 2007, 11:37

Can't even imagine what this sounds like, they ruined The Rose so I dread to think what they've done to this

MeatGrl1 · 26 Jan 2007, 11:37

Yes I caught a performance where they did this song, it was boring and had no life it was nowhere near as stunning as Bonnie Tyler's!

**The Flying Mouse** · 26 Jan 2007, 13:16

Bloody hell, wonder what Jimmy thinks of this

*AndyK* · 26 Jan 2007, 13:20

He mentioned it in his latest blog ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

I did a brilliant remix of ECLIPSE for WESTLIFE, redoing piano, drums, and adding an epic intro! Steve and Bova worked with me on it. I was thrilled. But Simon Cowell, their record prez, said no--he preferred the original, which is very good but bland.

Think this really belongs in LB&GG

**RadioMaster** · 26 Jan 2007, 14:04

I havent heard it, but I´d bet 10000€ that it sounds...........cheesy

**The Flying Mouse** · 26 Jan 2007, 14:21

STEINMAN IS INVOLVED WITH THIS MONSTOSITY?????????????

WTF?

Jesus tapdancing Christ, Jim Steinman working with shitelife.

Someone tell me i'd had my drink spiked and this is just a real bad trip.

Thank God the Tanz intro was spared.

I'd NEVER have forgiven him for putting that on a westknobjockeys record.

Talk about a sell out

Jayd · 26 Jan 2007, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by RadioMaster

I havent heard it, but I´d bet 10000€ that it sounds...........cheesy

It is cheesy and awful, but I am sure the teeny boppers will help it to number 1.

**The Flying Mouse** · 26 Jan 2007, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayd

It is cheesy and awful, but I am sure the teeny boppers will help it to number 1.

To me this is akin to a master chef seeing the light, and going off to make more money by opening up a McDonalds.

But who gives a damn about art, right?

In the land of the songwritter, the $ is king.

Can we please play ROCK & ROLL MERCENARIES in honour of the moment please?

mszee · 26 Jan 2007, 14:28

Well, looks like just another boy band to me...

Didn't like it...in fact, had to listen to Bonnie's version 10 times over just to get bad taste out of my mouth...

**The Flying Mouse** · 26 Jan 2007, 14:40

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Originally Posted by mszee

Well, looks like just another boy band to me...

Didn't like it...in fact, had to listen to Bonnie's version 10 times over just to get bad taste out of my mouth...

They are just another boy band, but every one seems to be worse than the last.

Working with those guys.....

Throw me a bone here?

Just shows how fast you can become a record companys bitch.

Evil One · 26 Jan 2007, 14:45

Don't forget Steinman worked with Boyzone on No Matter What and mixed Take That's Never Forget, so it's not exactly a first.

mszee · 26 Jan 2007, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE FLYING MOUSE

They are just another boy band, but every one seems to be worse than the last.

Was never any good to start with...so can't get any worse...

**The Flying Mouse** · 26 Jan 2007, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil One

Don't forget Steinman worked with Boyzone on No Matter What and mixed Take That's Never Forget, so it's not exactly a first.

Thought it was Webber who was responsable for that musical war crime.

Just goes to show you eh?

evil nickname · 26 Jan 2007, 14:51

Holy flamebait Batman!

Evil One · 26 Jan 2007, 15:10

I'm pretty sure ALW promised the song to Meat and Steinman promised it to Boyzone, although I could have that arse-about-face.

**The Flying Mouse** · 26 Jan 2007, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil One

I'm pretty sure ALW promised the song to Meat and Steinman promised it to Boyzone, although I could have that arse-about-face.

I believe it was Wabber promised it to Boyzone and Jim promised it to Meat.

needmoremeat · 26 Jan 2007, 15:42

Oh bloody hell, that's gonna be released a week before my birthday?!

That sucks!

Imagine that being number 1 on your birthday

. Must stay away from car from the 12th March as it's the only place the radio is usually on, or if I must use car will take CD with me.
Btw haven't actually listened to the song, don't think I need to really. Cover versions from boybands are rubbish (and that's putting it mildly) anyway.

mszee · 26 Jan 2007, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by needmoremeat

Oh bloody hell, that's gonna be released a week before my birthday?!

That sucks!

Imagine that being number 1 on your birthday

. Must stay away from car from the 12th March as it's the only place the radio is usually on, or if I must use car will take CD with me.
Btw haven't actually listened to the song, don't think I need to really. Cover versions from boybands are rubbish (and that's putting it mildly) anyway.

Here is to it then NOT being number 1...

And yes...pretty much rubbish...decent voices...but wasted in a boy band in my opinion...

Loafy Meats · 26 Jan 2007, 16:30

I like westlife - they're my boys! wa ha ha ha.......

djfierce · 26 Jan 2007, 16:54

for christ sake is there no classic they wont kill

everything they do is cheesy and to think steinman even considered for a blip to be involved just stinks of.....well i cant find anything more apt than Neils cry of sell-out.

its like their own songs couldnt get them anywhere so they've taken to nicking everyone else's.. very similar to Ronan's i'm gonna nick every successful garth brooks song approach...wait a minute! does he still manage them?

*Nicole* · 26 Jan 2007, 17:42

I can´t understand you!!!!!!
I think it´s fantastic!!!!

Loafy Meats · 26 Jan 2007, 17:59

ronan's not involved with them now

JanT · 26 Jan 2007, 18:13

Haven't heard it, where can I get a listen to it?

**RadioMaster** · 26 Jan 2007, 18:17

Actually, to be honest, Westlife isnt THAT bad, there are boybands, which are far worse. Their songs are not as cheesy as other boybands.
And I personally really prefer a TEOTH by Westlife to a version by, let´s say Take That.

It´s always a bad idea to cover a classic.
if you think westlife does it bad:
Listen to the Eric Prydz(sp?) version of The Wall, called 'proper education'
after you heard that, you will LOVE Westlife's TEOTH

26 Jan 2007, 11:34	#1
Sapphire Lady Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.04.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,213	Westlife - Total Eclipse of the Heart I see here this is being released as a single on 12 March. Has anyone heard it? (I imagine it must be on their latest album)

26 Jan 2007, 11:37	#2
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Can't even imagine what this sounds like, they ruined The Rose so I dread to think what they've done to this

26 Jan 2007, 11:37	#3
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	Yes I caught a performance where they did this song, it was boring and had no life it was nowhere near as stunning as Bonnie Tyler's!

26 Jan 2007, 13:16	#4
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Bloody hell, wonder what Jimmy thinks of this

26 Jan 2007, 14:04	#6
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	I havent heard it, but I´d bet 10000€ that it sounds...........cheesy

26 Jan 2007, 14:21	#7
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	STEINMAN IS INVOLVED WITH THIS MONSTOSITY????????????? WTF? Jesus tapdancing Christ, Jim Steinman working with shitelife. Someone tell me i'd had my drink spiked and this is just a real bad trip. Thank God the Tanz intro was spared. I'd NEVER have forgiven him for putting that on a westknobjockeys record. Talk about a sell out

26 Jan 2007, 14:28	#10
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	Well, looks like just another boy band to me... Didn't like it...in fact, had to listen to Bonnie's version 10 times over just to get bad taste out of my mouth...

26 Jan 2007, 14:45	#12
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	Don't forget Steinman worked with Boyzone on No Matter What and mixed Take That's Never Forget, so it's not exactly a first.

26 Jan 2007, 14:51	#15
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	Holy flamebait Batman!

26 Jan 2007, 15:10	#16
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	I'm pretty sure ALW promised the song to Meat and Steinman promised it to Boyzone, although I could have that arse-about-face.

26 Jan 2007, 15:42	#18
needmoremeat Mega Loafer Join Date: 23.11.2003 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 1,416	Oh bloody hell, that's gonna be released a week before my birthday?! That sucks! Imagine that being number 1 on your birthday . Must stay away from car from the 12th March as it's the only place the radio is usually on, or if I must use car will take CD with me. Btw haven't actually listened to the song, don't think I need to really. Cover versions from boybands are rubbish (and that's putting it mildly) anyway.

26 Jan 2007, 16:30	#20
Loafy Meats Senior Loafer Join Date: 18.11.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 162	I like westlife - they're my boys! wa ha ha ha.......

26 Jan 2007, 16:54	#21
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	for christ sake is there no classic they wont kill everything they do is cheesy and to think steinman even considered for a blip to be involved just stinks of.....well i cant find anything more apt than Neils cry of sell-out. its like their own songs couldnt get them anywhere so they've taken to nicking everyone else's.. very similar to Ronan's i'm gonna nick every successful garth brooks song approach...wait a minute! does he still manage them?

26 Jan 2007, 17:42	#22
Nicole Loafer Join Date: 13.03.2005 Location: Schorndorf/Germany Posts: 57	I can´t understand you!!!!!! I think it´s fantastic!!!!

26 Jan 2007, 17:59	#23
Loafy Meats Senior Loafer Join Date: 18.11.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 162	ronan's not involved with them now

26 Jan 2007, 18:13	#24
JanT Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.06.2006 Location: Blackpool Posts: 2,232	Haven't heard it, where can I get a listen to it?

26 Jan 2007, 18:17	#25
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	Actually, to be honest, Westlife isnt THAT bad, there are boybands, which are far worse. Their songs are not as cheesy as other boybands. And I personally really prefer a TEOTH by Westlife to a version by, let´s say Take That. It´s always a bad idea to cover a classic. if you think westlife does it bad: Listen to the Eric Prydz(sp?) version of The Wall, called 'proper education' after you heard that, you will LOVE Westlife's TEOTH