Natural Force

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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" (Per Andreasson/Pernilla Emme) — 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" (M. Heron) — 4:27

Production credits

• Roger Barm – Keyboards
• Kevin Dunn – Bass
• Mike Gibbins – Drums, Percussion
• Pete King – Vocals
• 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

Chart	Position
Top Country Albums	2
Billboard Hot 100	16
France	23
Sweden	2
Norway	3
Australia [1]	60

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions
		US Hot 100	US Country	UK	FR	GE	AU	SE	CH	NO
1977	"Heaven"	—	—	—	—	24	—	—	—	—
	"It's a Heartache"	3	10	4	1	2	3	1	3	1
1978	"Here Am I"	—	—	—	—	18	—	—	—	4
	"Hey Love"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"If I Sing You a Love Song"	103	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

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.