Tina Turner – Private Dancer

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Artist: Tina Turner

Title: Private Dancer

Year: 1984

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Tracklist

  • 1. I Might Have Been Queen - 2015 Remaster (4:11)
  • 2. What's Love Got to Do with It - 2015 Remaster (3:50)
  • 3. Show Some Respect - 2015 Remaster (3:19)
  • 4. I Can't Stand the Rain - 2015 Remaster (3:43)
  • 5. Private Dancer - 2015 Remaster (7:14)
  • 6. Let's Stay Together - 2015 Remaster (5:16)
  • 7. Better Be Good to Me - 2015 Remaster (5:12)
  • 8. Steel Claw - 2015 Remaster (3:48)
  • 9. Help - 2015 Remaster (4:30)
  • 10. 1984 - 2015 Remaster (3:11)
  • 11. Ball Of Confusion (with B.E.F.) - Remix;2011 Remastered Version (4:11)
  • 12. I Wrote a Letter - 2015 Remaster (3:25)
  • 13. Rock 'n' Roll Widow - 2015 Remaster (4:41)
  • 14. Don't Rush the Good Things - 2015 Remaster (3:46)
  • 15. When I Was Young - 2015 Remaster (3:08)
  • 16. Keep Your Hands off My Baby - 2015 Remaster (3:29)
  • 17. Tonight (with David Bowie) - Live AT NEC, Birmingham; 2015 Remaster (4:04)
  • 18. Let's Pretend We're Married - Live; 2015 Remaster (4:11)
  • 19. What's Love Got to Do with It - Extended 12 Remix; 2015 Remaster (5:43)
  • 20. Better Be Good to Me - Extended 12 Remix; 2015 Remaster (7:02)
  • 21. I Can't Stand the Rain - Extended 12 Remix; 2015 Remaster (5:41)
  • 22. Show Some Respect - Extended Mix; 2015 Remaster (5:43)
  • 23. We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (4:15)
  • 24. One of the Living (4:11)
  • 25. It's Only Love (with Tina Turner) (3:17)

Review

“Private Dancer” isn’t just the beating heart of Tina Turner’s discography; it's a neon-lit odyssey through pop, rock, and R&B. Imagine a mosaic of smooth jazz vibes tangled with uptempo anthems; this album swerves effortlessly through genres, marking a significant shift from her days alongside Ike Turner. Released in 1984, this musical marvel boasts the pulsating skies and electric landscapes of the '80s, uplifted by Turner's robust, iconic voice.

Behind "Private Dancer" stands an eclectic mix of production talent, from Rupert Hine to Martyn Ware of Heaven 17. These luminaries blend synthetic soundscapes and hard rock instruments, crafting an album tied together by Turner’s soulful thunder. Tracks like “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and “Better Be Good to Me” soar, transforming Turner’s image into that of an indomitable, independent force.

Turner’s soul-stirring performances unify the album's multi-faceted nature, a charisma that grips you and refuses to let go. The proof is in the stacks of accolades: global commercial triumph, multi-platinum accolades from the U.S. to Germany, UK, and Canada, and a bouquet of Grammys snatched in 1985. Critical applause lines its path, penning Turner's persona as a fierce, world-wary enchantress. Enthroned among '80s classics by Rolling Stone and Slant Magazine, "Private Dancer" is sheer testament to Tina Turner's unmatched spirit and lasting imprint on music history. - Harper

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