I liked Juice's better because it was more 80's and more polished.

I think Bonnie Tyler's version is far superior, because it isn't polished! It's more raw and gritty which in turn adds to the feelings she trying to convey in the lyrics. :)

I have only heard Bonnie Tyler's version. I never realized there was another version.

Originally posted by Iluvthe80s
I have only heard Bonnie Tyler's version. I never realized there was another version.

Neither did I.:confused:

Actually...I didn't even know that Juice Newton had a version of this. I voted for Bonnie Tyler...she has that "whisky" voice thing going on which I just love! Like Rod Stewart, Peter Criss, Bryan Adams, Tina Turner, etc.....

I voted for the Bonnie Tyler version. I've always liked Juice Newton, but, as I said in Steve's other Bonnie Tyler poll in the Top 40 forum, I've always found Bonnie's gravelly voice to be sexy!!! :)

Actually, it's been awhile since I've heard both so I really couldn't make a fair comparison at this point in time.
My memory tells me Juice's was in the 80's so it probably had more of that 80's keyboard/synthesizer effect.
That probably lead to my decision although I could be wrong.

Originally posted by Iluvthe80s
I have only heard Bonnie Tyler's version. I never realized there was another version.

Well said.

Steve: Juice Newton and synthesizers?????? Something wrong with that picture.

Originally posted by Greenway88
Steve: Juice Newton and synthesizers?????? Something wrong with that picture.

It's the truth.
Opens up with keyboards on her 1983 album "Dirty Looks".

I like both versions but there is something about Bonnie Tyler's voice that I love. I may be wrong but I thought Juice Newton wrote the song ???

I voted for Bonnie Tyler, I Love her voice, and I didn't even know that Juice made an attempt at covering this song :yucky:

Bonnie Tyler by default. It's the only version I know.

But seeing as we're on the subject, I actually hated Tyler's voice. Too raspy for my liking, but she did have some good songs.

I voted for the Bonnie Tyler versions too.

Never liked Bonnie Tyler. Go Juice!

I have to go with Juice Newton on this one.:)

Definitely Bonnie Tyler. I love all of her music.

I had a hard time voting on one of these choices because I really like both versions of 'It's A Heartbreak." Juice Newton, though a country artist made more noise and was more popular on the pop charts than she was on the country charts. Her first three albums albums as a solo artist were more pop oriented.

Bonnie Tyler had a great sound with that raspy voice of hers that put an edgier sound quality in her songs. I finally voted for Juice Newton because I'm a lot more familiar with her music and style.

Bonnie Tylers version


I also prefer her version of STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART over Bryan Adams.

I chose Bonnie Tyler's version. I don't think I've ever heard Juice Newton's version.