Bonnie Tyler releases posthumous Christmas single to remember loved ones
Singer Bonnie Tyler released a new Christmas track titled Love Light and Peace on Friday to honour those she lost.
New festive track arrives now
The Welsh powerhouse singer issued the song on Friday following her death in July at age 75. Born Gaynor Hopkins, she passed after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal earlier this year. Fans heard her husky tones one last time on this festive release featuring sleigh bells and angels. The recording ends with an ad-libbed farewell where she says to all goodnight.
Songwriters return for final record
Chrissie Hammond and Grammy winner Terry Britten wrote the lyrics about grief and loss for this track. Terry Britten played guitar on her debut album The World Starts Tonight in 1977 before returning nearly 50 years later. He acted as a writer and producer on her final track from her fifty-year career. Her husband Robert Sullivan gave his blessing because he knew she would want fans to hear this music.
Fans celebrate life in Swansea
A celebration of life service was held at Swansea Minster in August where fans travelled to line the streets. She grew up in a Neath council house before talent scout Roger Bell discovered her in a Swansea club. Dubbed the female Rod Stewart for her husky vocals, she launched a career that spanned five decades. The lyrics take on new meaning following her death while remembering the ones who live on inside our hearts.
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