Natural Force

Natural Force (released as It's a Heartache in the USA) is the second album from the Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. Released in 1978, the album contains one of Tyler's biggest hits "It's a Heartache". Another highlight on the album was the cover version of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", a 1967 single by Aretha Franklin.

Based on the success of "It's a Heartache", the album led many to believe that Tyler was a country singer. Natural Force is also regarded as her most countrified album.

Track listing

1. "It's a Heartache" (Ronnie Scott, Steve Wolfe) — 3:28
2. "Blame Me" (Scott, Wolfe) — 4:02
3. "Living for the City" (Stevie Wonder) — 3:40
4. "If I Sing You a Love Song" (Scott, Wolfe) — 4:45
5. "Heaven" (Unknown) — 3:04
6. "Yesterday Dreams" (Brian Cadd) — 4:08
7. "Hey Love (It's a Feeling)" (Scott, Wolfe) — 3:55
8. "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" (Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Jerry Wexler) — 3:02
9. "Here Am I" (Scott, Wolfe) — 3:47
10. "Baby Goodnight" (Mike Heron) — 4:27
11. "Don't Stop The Music" - Bonustrack on the 2009 remastered album release.
12. "It's About Time" - Bonustrack on the 2009 remastered album release.

Production credits

• Roger Barm – Keyboards
• Kevin Dunn – Bass
• Mike Gibbins – Drums, Percussion
• Peter King – Background Vocals
• David MacKay – Engineer
• Ray Taff Williams – Guitar, Vocals
• Taff Williams – Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Background Vocals
• Steve Wolfe – Acoustic Guitar, Guitar, Background Vocals

Charts

U.S. data courtesy Billboard magazine (North America). Other data referenced.

Album

Singles

Certifications

On June 16, 1978, the single "It's a Heartache" was certified gold by the RIAA. 11 days later, on June 27, the album received the same accolade.^[9]

References