Private Dancer (Tina Turner song)
| "Private Dancer" | |
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| Song | |
| B-side | "Keep Your Hands Off My Baby" |
"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 26 on the UK Singles Chart.
The music video for the song features Tina Turner as a disillusioned ballroom dancer, although the song has also been interpreted as being sung from the perspective of a prostitute.[1]
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
- ^ Shepherd, John; Horn, David; Laing, Dave; Oliver, Paul; Wicke, Peter (8 May 2003). Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World Part 1 Performance and Production. A&C Black. p. 664. ISBN 978-1-84714-472-0.
- ^ http://www.markknopfler.com/music/discography/cd/mk_affiliatedDetails.aspx?albumid=d4b170a2-6369-4308-8b40-b740ad6c25e9
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/song/private-dancer-mt0010401799
- ^ "Tina Turner – Private Dancer". Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ David Kent (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970-1992. Australia: St Ives, N.S.W. : Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Singlet 1985-02 helmikuu" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "Tina Turner - Top Titel" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Private Dancer". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "Tina Turner – Private Dancer" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "Tina Turner – Private Dancer". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
- ^ Fernando Salaverri (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
- ^ "Tina Turner: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "Tina Turner Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "Tina Turner Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "Tina Turner Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 1984" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten - Single 1984" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ a b "The Year in Music: 1985" (PDF). Billboard. December 28, 1985. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
