> "Total Eclipse of the Heart" sounds even more histrionic
> and overblown now than it did back then, and it has not
> aged well at all.
Not aged well? Can't agree with that. This is one of those production/arrangements which is just perfect. You can't think of anything to change that would improve it.
There have been many covers since, but Bonnie's version is the one that is still played, which says a lot.
The piano and drum sounds especially are great, as is Rory Dodd's crystal clear 'turnarounds'.
Some would criticise that it's an '80's production', which it is, but I hear that as a compliment, as I love that era.
Also, l think Jim set the bench mark back then, to which many people tried to copy, but I can't think of anyone (right now) that got close.
In any case, I never tire of listening to it.
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