Total Eclipse of the Heart (dance mix) - Nicki French - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Nicki French's dance mix of Total Eclipse of the Heart took the world by storm in 1995, offering a fresh, club-ready take on the Jim Steinman-penned power ballad made famous by Bonnie Tyler in 1983. Originally released in 1994, the dance version truly caught fire with its re-release, peaking at Number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reaching Number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. Nicki French’s upbeat production, complete with pounding synths and a faster tempo, transformed the song’s dramatic tale of unrequited love into a high-energy anthem perfect for ’90s dancefloors. Despite the drastic genre shift, the core emotions of yearning and heartbreak still shine through, thanks to Nicki French’s passionate vocals. The success of this track didn’t just introduce her to international audiences but also highlighted the era’s fascination with reinventing ’80s classics for a new generation. With its mix of nostalgia and modern beats, Total Eclipse of the Heart became a defining moment in Nicki French’s career and a signature track of the mid-’90s dance music scene.