A soulful vocal album that marks a comeback
This representative work, which combines a powerful vocal voice with a sophisticated sound, heralds the return of Tina Turner.
Private Dancer is a landmark album that established Tina Turner's solo career. Her vocals, emerging after years of hardship, are powerful and deeply moving. Her diverse sound, spanning rock, pop, and R&B, maximizes her expressive potential. The production is meticulous yet understated, placing the vocal presence at the center. It's a symbol of rebirth and independence.
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A:
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1)
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I Might Have Been Queen (Soul Survivor)
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2)
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What's Love Got To Do With It
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Show Some Respect
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4)
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I Can't Stand The Rain
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5)
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Better Be Good To Me
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B:
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Let's Stay Together
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2)
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1984
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3)
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Steel Claw
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Private Dancer
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Art Direction - Roy Kohara
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Backing Vocals - Cy Curnin (A1, A5)
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Backing Vocals - Glenn Gregory (B1, B2)
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Backing Vocals - Terry Britten (A2, A3)
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Backing Vocals - Tessa Niles (A2, A3)
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Backing Vocals - Tina Turner (A1, A5, B3)
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Bass - John Illsley (B3, B4)
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Design - John O'Brien (4)
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Drums - Graham Jarvis (A2, A3)
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Drums - Terry Williams (3) (B3, B4)
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Drums [Acoustic Drums] - Trevor Morais (A1, A5)
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Engineer - Walter Samuel (B1, B2)
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Engineer, Mixed By - John Hudson (A2 to A4)
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Guitar - Hal Lindes (B3, B4)
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Guitar - Jamie West-Oram (A1, A5)
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Guitar [Solo], Soloist - Jeff Beck (B3, B4)
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Keyboards - Alan Clark (B3, B4)
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Keyboards - Billy Livsey (A2, A3)
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Keyboards - Nick Glennie-Smith (A2 to A4)
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Lacquer Cut By - JW
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Mastered By - Stephen Marcussen
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Photography By [Cover] - Brian Aris
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Photography By [Liner & Sleeve] - Peter Ashworth
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Piano, Synthesizer - Nick Plytas (B1, B2)
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Producer - Carter
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Producer, Arranged By, Drum Programming [Lynn], Backing Vocals - Martyn Ware (B1, B2)
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Producer, Arranged By, Engineer, Programmed By [Fairlights-C.M.I.] - Greg Walsh (B1, B2)
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Producer, Bass, Keyboards, Programmed By [Percussion Programming], Backing Vocals - Rupert Hine (A1, A5)
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Producer, Guitar - Terry Britten (A2 to A4)
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Remix - Humberto Gatica (B3, B4)