Bonnie Tyler says she tried to sound less Welsh
The singer said she took elocution lessons early in her career, but could not tone down her accent.
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Gaynor Sullivan, known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, is a Welsh singer who is known for her distinctive husky voice. Tyler came to prominence with the release of her 1977 album The World Starts Tonight and its singles "Lost in France" and "More Than a Lover". Her 1977 single "It's a Heartache" reached number four on the UK Singles Chart, and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The singer said she took elocution lessons early in her career, but could not tone down her accent.