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Bonnie Tyler Christmas single to be released as husband says he misses her every day

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The song was penned by Chrissie Hammond and Terry Britten, who produced the track alongside David Mackay at his recording studio. Both producers originally worked with the performer at the start of her five-decade career, with Britten having contributed guitar work to her 1977 debut album. The track follows other recent self-released works, including "Yes I Can" and "Only Love," which she recorded between live performances before her death at age 75.

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  • Producer Terry Britten and David Mackay reunited with Tyler after first collaborating wit…: Producer Terry Britten and David Mackay reunited with Tyler after first collaborating with her in the 1970s.
  • The singer had originally been scheduled to mark her 50th anniversary in music on a Europ…: The singer had originally been scheduled to mark her 50th anniversary in music on a European Jubilee Tour.
  • Her husband of 50 years, Robert Sullivan, confirmed she poured her entire heart into the…: Her husband of 50 years, Robert Sullivan, confirmed she poured her entire heart into the final studio recordings.

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Bonnie Tyler's husband said it has "been a heartbreaking year" following her death and that he misses her "every single day".

Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, died in July aged 75 after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal earlier this year.

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer's last studio recording, Love, Light and Peace, will be released as a Christmas single on 13 November 2026.

Tyler's husband of 50 years, Robert Sullivan, said: "Gaynor never stopped working. She loved singing, she loved her fans, and she poured her whole heart into these songs."

Tyler was born in a Neath council house where she grew up with a love of music before being discovered by talent scout Roger Bell in a Swansea club.

After finding fame she was dubbed "the female Rod Stewart" for her husky vocals, and launched a career that spanned 50 years.

In August, fans travelled to Swansea to line the streets as a celebration of life service was held for Tyler at Swansea Minster.

"The only time she ever had off was during Covid, and…

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