Against the Wind (Bonnie Tyler song)

"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.^[2] It peaked at number 13 on its third week before falling through the following three weeks.^[3] It rose again to number 14 on 15 March before gradually falling again.^[4] The previous single, "Bitterblue", had already entered the Austrian chart in December 1991,^[5] 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.^[6]

"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.^[7]

Track listing

7" single^[8]

"Against the Wind" (Radio Mix) – 3:37
"Against the Wind" (Instrumental) – 3:37

CD / 12" single^[9]^[10]

"Against the Wind" (Radio Mix) – 3:41
"Against the Wind" (Long Version) – 5:07
"Against the Wind" (Instrumental) – 3:41

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic:^[11]

Bonnie Tyler – lead vocals
Dieter Bohlen – producer, writer, engineering
Luis Rodríguez – producer
Kenny Aronoff – drums
Roy Bittan – keyboards

Richard Gottle – keyboards
Randy Jackson – bass guitar
John Pierce – guitar
Tim Pierce – acoustic guitar
Waddy Wachtel – guitar

Charts

Chart (1991)	Peak position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[2]	13
Germany (Official German Charts)^[7]	36

References

1 2 Bohlen, Bonnie. Oder: Keiner singt geiler als die Tyler, p. 204.
1 2 "Austriancharts.at – Bonnie Tyler – Against the Wind" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
↑ "Austriancharts.at – Austria Top 40 – Singles Top 75 16.02.1992" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
↑ "Austriancharts.at – Austria Top 40 – Singles Top 75 15.03.1992" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
↑ "Austriancharts.at – Bonnie Tyler – Bitterblue" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
↑ "Austriancharts.at – Austria Top 40 – Singles Top 75 02.02.1992" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
1 2 "Musicline.de – Bonnie Tyler Single-Chartverfolgung" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
↑ Against the Wind (7-inch single). Bonnie Tyler. Hansa Records. 1991. Hansa 114 991.
↑ Against the Wind (Maxi CD). Bonnie Tyler. Hansa Records. 1991. Hansa 664 991.
↑ Against the Wind (12-inch single). Bonnie Tyler. Hansa Records. 1991. Hansa 614 991.
↑ "Bonnie Tyler – Bitterblue Album Personnel". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 4 March 2015.

Bibliography

Bohlen, Dieter; Kessler, Katja (2002). Nichts als die Wahrheit [Nothing But the Truth] (in German). Ullstein Heyne List GmbH & Co. KG. ISBN 3-453-86143-4.

Bonnie Tyler songs

Discography

The World Starts Tonight	"Lost in France" "More Than a Lover"

Natural Force	"It's a Heartache" "Living for the City" "Heaven" "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" "Here Am I"

Diamond Cut	"Too Good to Last" "My Guns Are Loaded"

Goodbye to the Island	"I'm Just a Woman" "Sometimes When We Touch" "A Whiter Shade of Pale" "Sitting on the Edge of the Ocean" "I Believe in Your Sweet Love"

Faster Than the Speed of Night	"Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" "Faster Than the Speed of Night" "Total Eclipse of the Heart" "Straight from the Heart"

Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire	"If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)" "Loving You's a Dirty Job but Somebody's Gotta Do It" "Band of Gold" "Lovers Again" "Holding Out for a Hero"

Hide Your Heart	"Hide Your Heart" "Don't Turn Around" "Save Up All Your Tears" "To Love Somebody" "The Best"

Bitterblue	"Against the Wind" "Bitterblue" "Where Were You"

Angel Heart	"Fools Lullaby" "I Cry Myself to Sleep at Night"

Silhouette in Red	"You Are So Beautiful"

Free Spirit	"You're the One" "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" "Bridge over Troubled Water" "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad"

All in One Voice	"Angel of the Morning" "I Put a Spell on You" "The Rose" "He's the King" "Silent Night"

Heart Strings	"Human Touch" "Everybody Hurts" "Amazed" "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" "Lean on Me" "In My Life" "Learning to Fly" "Right Here Waiting" "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" "I Can't Make You Love Me" "Need Your Love So Bad" "It's Over"

Simply Believe	"Si demain... (Turn Around)" "Si tout s'arrête (It's a Heartache) "Darlin'"

Wings	"Louise"

Rocks and Honey	"This Is Gonna Hurt" "Believe in Me" "What You Need from Me" "Love Is the Knife" "Mom"

Collaborations	"A Rockin' Good Way (to Mess Around and Fall in Love)" "Islands" "Vergiß Es (Forget It)" "Amour Éternel (Eternal Flame)"

Other songs	"Sayonara Tokyo" "Here She Comes" "The Desert Is in Your Heart" "I Don't Know How to Love Him"

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