Bonnie Tyler's sophomore release was the one that put her on the map, with the hit title track and a cover of "(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman." Still working with Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, It's a Heartache continues in the same groove as The World Starts Tonight -- spotlighting Tyler's inimitable voice while mining the pop-country groove of the late 1970s. The success of the title track led many to regard Tyler as a country artist, and this is certainly the most countrified of all of her albums. Still, it lacks the punch of either The World Starts Tonight or Diamond Cut, and it definitely pales in comparison to Tyler's reinvention with Jim Steinman into an operatic siren. However, there is no denying Tyler's talent and potential, which would emerge in full bloom several years later. ~ Tomas Mureika, All Music Guide
Ray Taff Williams (Vocals), Mike Gibbins (Percussion), Pete King (Vocals), Steve Wolfe (Vocals), Ray Taff Williams (Guitar), Steve Wolfe (Guitar), Mike Gibbins (Drums), Kevin Dunn (Bass), Steve Wolfe (Vocals (Background)), Peter King (Vocals (Background)), Steve Wolfe (Guitar (Acoustic)), Taff Williams (Vocals (Background)), Taff Williams (Guitar (Acoustic)), Roger Barm (Keyboards), Bonnie Tyler (Vocals), David MacKay (Engineer), Taff Williams (Guitar (Electric))
Natural Force (released as It's a Heartache in the US) 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 the title track, the album led many to believe that Tyler was a country singer. It's a Heartache is also regarded as her most countrified album.
