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Rediscovery of Tina Turner’s Lost Track from ‘Private Dancer’
A previously unreleased song by Tina Turner, titled “Hot For You, Baby,” has been located and was unveiled this morning during its debut broadcast on BBC’s Radio 2 Breakfast Show, marking its first airplay.
The track was laid down at Capitol Studios in Hollywood and produced by John Grant. It was penned by Australian musicians George Young and Harry Vanda. Interestingly, the song had been recorded earlier by Scottish-Australian artist John Paul Young in 1979 but did not achieve significant attention at the time.
Despite its quality, Turner’s version of the song did not make it onto her iconic 1984 album, Private Dancer, which was her fifth studio release. The master tape for “Hot For You, Baby” was recently uncovered as Turner’s record label prepared a special 40th anniversary edition of Private Dancer (40th Anniversary Edition), slated for release on March 21. This comprehensive collection promises to feature a wealth of previously unreleased tracks, live recordings, and rare footage, celebrating the impact of an artist whose music has left an indelible mark on the world.
Tina Turner passed away in May 2023, leaving a remarkable musical legacy. Shortly thereafter, Rhino Records released Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, a box set that compiles all her singles from 1975 to 2023, commemorating the 50-year milestone of her illustrious career. Notably, this compilation also included a newly reimagined version of her 1996 track “Something Beautiful Remains,” worked on by producer Terry Britten.
The celebration of Turner’s music continues with the recent release of What’s Love Got to Do With It (30th Anniversary Edition), featuring expanded content that includes live performances, single edits, and instrumentals from the film’s soundtrack.
The upcoming Private Dancer (40th Anniversary Edition) will also come out as a limited edition 5 CD/Blu-ray set. This exclusive package features the newly enhanced 55-minute Private Dancer Tour concert, filmed at the NEC in Birmingham on March 23 and 25, 1985, and meticulously restored by director David Mallet. The concert includes collaborations with prominent artists like David Bowie and Bryan Adams, alongside five upgraded music videos, highlighted by the “Private Dancer” music video, which has been restored to stunning 4K quality from its original 35mm film.
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