Private Dancer (Tina Turner song)
"Private Dancer" | ||||
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Cover art for U.S. vinyl releases
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Single by Tina Turner | ||||
from the album Private Dancer | ||||
B-side | "Keep Your Hands Off My Baby" | |||
Released | October 28, 1984 | |||
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Recorded | 1984 | |||
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Length | 7:11 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Writer(s) | Mark Knopfler | |||
Producer(s) | John Carter | |||
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"Private Dancer" is a song by American recording artist Tina Turner. Initially penned for and recorded by British rock band Dire Straits, it was written by the group's lead vocalist Mark Knopfler and produced by John Carter for Turner's fifth solo album Private Dancer (1984). Released as the album's fifth single, the track reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the US R&B chart. The song had moderate international success, reaching number twenty-six on the UK Singles Chart.
The music video for the song features Tina Turner as a disillusioned ballroom dancer, although the song could also be interpreted as being sung from the perspective of a sex worker.[1]
Contents
Background
The song was originally going to be included on the Dire Straits album Love over Gold. After the instrumental track was recorded, however, the vocals were not added. Mark Knopfler considered that they were not suitable for a male to sing, so the track was cut from the final mix.[2][3] Legal restrictions prevented the original recording from being used, so two years after it was recorded, the track was remade by Dire Straits for Tina Turner. Terry Williams replaced the original drummer Pick Withers. Knopfler did not appear on the track and was replaced by Jeff Beck.
The music video, featuring dance choreography by Arlene Phillips, was directed by Brian Grant and filmed at London's Rivoli Ballroom.[4]
Personnel
- Tina Turner: Vocals
- Jeff Beck: Lead guitar
- John Illsley: Bass guitar
- Alan Clark: Piano, Hammond organ, percussion
- Guy Fletcher: Synthesizers
- Hal Lindes: Rhythm guitar
- Terry Williams: Drums
- Mel Collins: Saxophone
- Norman Seeff: Cover photography
Versions and mixes
- 7" edit – 3:54
- Album version a.k.a. Full Length Mix (12") – 7:11
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
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- ↑ http://www.markknopfler.com/music/discography/cd/mk_affiliatedDetails.aspx?albumid=d4b170a2-6369-4308-8b40-b740ad6c25e9
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/song/private-dancer-mt0010401799
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- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Tina Turner – Private Dancer" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
- ↑ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 9647." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
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- ↑ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Private Dancer". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Tina Turner – Private Dancer" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Tina Turner – Private Dancer". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
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- ↑ "Tina Turner: Artist Chart History" Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Tina Turner – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Tina Turner. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Tina Turner – Chart history" Billboard Adult Contemporary for Tina Turner. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Tina Turner – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Tina Turner. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
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External links
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- Singlechart usages for Canadatopsingles
- Singlechart called without artist
- Singlechart called without song
- Singlechart usages for Ireland2
- Singlechart usages for UKsinglesbyname
- 1984 singles
- Tina Turner songs
- Songs written by Mark Knopfler
- 1984 songs
- Songs about dancing
- Capitol Records singles