The song, recorded for inclusion on Turner's hit album Private Dancer, was recently uncovered.
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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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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.
"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."
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.
Hot For You Baby” was originally meant to be included on Turner's 1984 career-defining album "Private Dancer."
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