Modern Sense of Hero
...fatal flaw; he fights for his honor; and his death must occur... Where Have All the Heroes Gone This song "Holding Out for a Hero" was written by Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford; and, was sung by Bonnie Tyler in 1984 (Steinman). It was a smashing success, hitting #2 on the UK charts. #1 in Ireland, #11 in Germany, #19 in Sweden and Austria, #12 in Canada, # 33 in New Zealand, and #34 in the US. This global acceptance, comes from that fact that most are able to identify with the Hero concept. Its most significant lyrics are: "Where have all the good men gone, And where are all the Gods Where's the street-wise Hercules, To fight the rising odds.... I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'Til the end...