Album of the Day

Tina Turner's PRIVATE DANCER was one of the greatest comeback albums of the 1980s – or perhaps “coming out” is a more appropriate description for the set that once and for all pulled the performer from the shadow of former husband/musical partner Ike Turner. As inspiring as the backstory of female empowerment is, the collection's huge success (it was certified 5x platinum in the U.S. alone) was all about the music. The 1984 release shows Turner embracing slicker pop/rock production without sacrificing any of her passion as a singer, and such songs as “What's Love Got To Do With It,” “Better Be Good To Me,” “Let's Stay Together” and the title track all became Top 40 hits. The new PRIVATE DANCER - 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION includes the original album remastered along with a second disc of 12" mixes, B-sides, three non-album singles and a duet with Bryan Adams ("It's Only Love"), and it's the ideal way to celebrate Tina's birthday today.