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Bonnie Tyler's classic hits 1bn streams - but singer reveals it 'makes nothing'

Bonnie Tyler's classic hits 1bn streams - but singer reveals it 'makes nothing'

Summary

Bonnie Tyler's song "Total Eclipse of the Heart" has been streamed over one billion times on Spotify. Despite the massive number of streams, the singer says it has not translated into significant financial earnings. This highlights a common issue in the music industry where artists often earn little from streaming platforms.

Key Facts

  • Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh singer known for the hit song "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
  • The song has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.
  • Despite this milestone, Tyler reports earning "about nothing" in revenue from the streaming.
  • "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was released 43 years ago and remains a popular song.
  • Tyler received a commemorative plaque from Spotify for the milestone.
  • The song also has over 1.2 billion views on YouTube.
  • Streaming revenue generally remains low for artists, despite high play counts.

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