The song, recorded for inclusion on Turner's hit album Private Dancer, was recently uncovered.
"Hot For You Baby," a new and unheard track from the late Tina Turner will appear on a 40th anniversary release of 'Private Dancer.'
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A song originally recorded for Tina Turner’s hit 1980s album “Private Dancer” and thought to be lost has been rediscovered after four decades.
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“A song which essentially expresses one idea — 'hot for you, baby’ — was a little monochromatic for her,” said Rolling Stone magazine contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis. “The rest of the stuff that’s on Private Dancer is much more nuanced.”
Hot For You Baby” was originally meant to be included on Turner's 1984 career-defining album "Private Dancer."
The new track, “Hot for You Baby,” was “thought to be lost to time” but has now been “unearthed from the vaults” in a “thrilling discovery,” her record company said in a blurb posted on Turner’s official YouTube channel.
Almost two years after her death on May 24, 2023, Tina Turner has a new track set to debut. The “lost song,” called “Hot For You Baby,” is due to appear in the 40th anniversary edition release of Tina’s fifth studio album, Private Dancer, alongside other previously unreleased tracks.
Tina Turner’s unreleased track ‘Hot For You Baby’ headlines the 40th-anniversary edition of her iconic ‘Private Dancer’ album.
The master tape was presumed lost but reportedly found just in time to be featured on the forthcoming 40th anniversary edition of “Private Dancer.” Due out March 21, the collection will be available in multiple formats and also include other never-before-released tracks, live performances and music videos.