LISTEN: "Lost" Tina Turner song rediscovered decades later
The long-lost song is set to appear on a 40th-anniversary expanded edition of Turner's 'Private Dancer' album.
Music fans are in for a treat as a long-lost Tina Turner track has been rediscovered and unveiled for the first time.
The song, 'Hot For You, Baby', will be featured on the expanded 40th-anniversary edition of Turner’s iconic 'Private Dancer' album.
According to BBC News, 'Hot For You, Baby' was originally recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood and was initially intended to be part of the legendary 1984 album.
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However, it was ultimately left out, making way for chart-topping hits like 'What's Love Got To Do With It', 'Better Be Good To Me', and the album’s unforgettable title track.
Presumed missing for decades, the song's master tape was recently uncovered as Turner's record label prepared the anniversary re-release of 'Private Dancer'.
Fans were given a first listen to the up-tempo rocker on BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show on Thursday at 08:50 GMT.
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The track was produced by John Grant, the record executive who orchestrated Turner's mid-career resurgence.
Written by Australian musicians George Young and Harry Vanda, the song was initially recorded by Scottish-Australian artist John Paul Young, best known for his disco classic 'Love Is In The Air'.
Yet, his 1979 version went largely unnoticed.
The rediscovery of 'Hot For You, Baby' offers a fascinating glimpse into the making of 'Private Dancer', an album that marked a pivotal moment in Turner's career.
At the time, Turner was overcoming immense personal and professional challenges.
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Having escaped an abusive marriage with musician Ike Turner, she was left financially destitute, relying on food stamps and performing in cabaret shows to make ends meet.
However, in 1983, she began recording 'Private Dancer', a project that would defy all expectations ans and cement her status as a global superstar.
The album, released in May 1984, not only revitalised her career but also became a cultural phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide and earning multiple Grammy Awards.
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