Natural Force

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All tracks are written by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, except where noted

Natural Force
Natural force front.jpg
Studio album by
Bonnie Tyler
Released12 May 1978 [1]
Recorded1977
StudioThe Factory in Woldingham; Morgan Studios and IBC Studios in London
Genre Country rock
Length38:18
Label RCA Victor
Producer
Bonnie Tyler chronology
The World Starts Tonight
(1977)		Natural Force
(1978)		 Diamond Cut
(1979)
It's a Heartache
Bonnie Tyler - It's a Heartache.jpg
US edition cover
Natural Force — Standard edition
No.TitleLength
1."It's a Heartache"3:31
2."Blame Me"4:02
3."Living for the City" (Stevie Wonder)4:45
4."If I Sing You a Love Song"4:45
5."Heaven"3:04
6."Yesterday Dreams" (Brian Cadd)4:08
7."Hey Love (It's A Feelin')"3:55
8."(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" (Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Jerry Wexler)3:02
9."Here Am I"3:47
10."Baby Goodnight" (Mike Heron)4:15
Total length:38:18

Personnel

Charts

Chart (1978)Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report) [13] 60
Canada RPM (magazine) [14] 5
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista) [15] 1
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) [16] 3
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) [17] 2
US Billboard 200 [18] 16
US Top Country Albums (Billboard) [19] 2

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [20] Platinum100,000^
Finland (Musiikkituottajat) [21] Gold25,000 [21]
United States (RIAA) [22] Gold500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

CountryDateFormat(s)LabelRef.
Europe1978 Vinyl RCA
United States Chrysalis
Europe1991 CD Castle Classics
United Kingdom2009
 7T's
United States17 April 2012Digital download Rdeg

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