Private Dancer

Private Dancer. Released on June 29, 1984, by Capitol Records, this album marked a major comeback for Tina Turner, following her separation from Ike Turner and her work with The Ike & Tina Turner Revue. The album was produced by John Carter (musician) and Terry Britten, and features contributions from Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, Jeff Beck, and David Bowie. With its mix of Rock music and Pop music, the album was a commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, and earning Tina Turner a Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

Background

The creation of Private Dancer was a result of Tina Turner's collaboration with Roger Davies, her manager, who helped her secure a solo record deal with Capitol Records. The album was recorded at several studios, including Abbey Road Studios in London, Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, and Mayfair Studios in Primrose Hill. The production team, led by John Carter (musician) and Terry Britten, worked with Tina Turner to create an album that would showcase her unique voice and style, drawing inspiration from artists such as The Rolling Stones, Elton John, and Stevie Nicks. The album's sound was also influenced by Tina Turner's experiences touring with The Rolling Stones and Rod Stewart, as well as her performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Hammersmith Odeon.

Composition

The album features a mix of original songs and covers, including the hit single What's Love Got to Do with It, written by Graham Lyle and Terry Britten, and Better Be Good to Me, written by Holly Knight, Nick Chinn, and Mike Chapman. The album also includes a cover of Al Green's Let's Stay Together, which was produced by Martyn Ware of Heaven 17 and features a guest appearance by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. Other notable tracks include I Might Have Been Queen, written by Rupert Hine and Jeanette Obstoj, and Steel Claw, written by Paul Brady. The album's composition was influenced by a range of artists, including David Bowie, Elton John, and Fleetwood Mac, and features contributions from musicians such as Jeff Beck, Mark Knopfler, and Phil Collins.

Release

Private Dancer was released on June 29, 1984, and was a major commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. The album was supported by a world tour, which included performances at the Wembley Stadium in London, the Madison Square Garden in New York City, and the Sydney Entertainment Centre in Sydney. The tour featured a backing band that included musicians such as Bryan Adams, Eric Clapton, and Mark Knopfler, and was promoted by Bill Graham Presents and Michael Cohl. The album's success was also fueled by the popularity of its singles, including What's Love Got to Do with It and Better Be Good to Me, which were released on Capitol Records and received heavy rotation on MTV and other music channels.

Reception

Private Dancer received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising Tina Turner's powerful vocals and the album's well-crafted songwriting. The album was praised by critics such as Robert Christgau of the Village Voice and Rolling Stone magazine, and was named one of the best albums of the year by The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times. The album's success was also recognized by the music industry, with Tina Turner winning a Grammy Award for Record of the Year and being nominated for Album of the Year and Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. The album's influence can be heard in the work of artists such as Janet Jackson, Madonna, and Whitney Houston, and it remains one of the best-selling albums of all time, with sales of over 11 million copies worldwide, according to the Recording Industry Association of America and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.

Tracklisting

The tracklisting for Private Dancer includes: 1. I Might Have Been Queen 2. What's Love Got to Do with It 3. Show Some Respect 4. I Can't Stand the Rain 5. Private Dancer 6. Let's Stay Together 7. Better Be Good to Me 8. Steel Claw 9. Help 10. 1984

Personnel

The personnel involved in the creation of Private Dancer include: * Tina Turner: vocals * John Carter (musician): producer * Terry Britten: producer * Mark Knopfler: guitar * Jeff Beck: guitar * David Bowie: backing vocals * Phil Collins: drums * Nick Glennie-Smith: keyboards * Trevor Morais: drums * Frank Blair: bass * Gary Barnacle: saxophone * Graham Lyle: guitar * Holly Knight: backing vocals * Martyn Ware: producer * Heaven 17: backing vocals * Rupert Hine: producer * Jeanette Obstoj: backing vocals * Paul Brady: guitar * Bryan Adams: guitar * Eric Clapton: guitar * Michael Cohl: tour promoter * Bill Graham Presents: tour promoter * Capitol Records: record label * Abbey Road Studios: recording studio * Wisseloord Studios: recording studio * Mayfair Studios: recording studio * Montreux Jazz Festival: festival * Hammersmith Odeon: venue * Wembley Stadium: venue * Madison Square Garden: venue * Sydney Entertainment Centre: venue * MTV: music channel * Village Voice: publication * Rolling Stone: publication * The New York Times: publication * The Los Angeles Times: publication * Grammy Award: award * Recording Industry Association of America: organization * International Federation of the Phonographic Industry: organization * Janet Jackson: artist * Madonna: artist * Whitney Houston: artist * The Rolling Stones: band * Elton John: artist * Stevie Nicks: artist * Rod Stewart: artist * Al Green: artist * Pink Floyd: band * Heaven 17: band * Fleetwood Mac: band * Dire Straits: band * The Ike & Tina Turner Revue: band * Ike Turner: artist * Roger Davies: manager * Robert Christgau: critic * United Kingdom: country * Australia: country * Canada: country * London: city * New York City: city * Sydney: city * Hilversum: city * Primrose Hill: neighborhood * Yalta Conference: event * Battle of the Somme: event * Red Army: organization * Rock music: genre * Pop music: genre Category:Music albums