Private Dancer (Tina Turner song)
"Private Dancer" is a song first released and made famous by Tina Turner in 1984. The song was written by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, but never fully recorded or released by his band. Turner's recording was produced by John Carter for her fifth solo album of the same name and 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.
U.S. vinyl release picture sleeve
Tina Turner was a singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the husband-wife duo Ike & Tina Turner before launching a successful career as a solo performer.
Turner in 1985
Ike & Tina Turner on the cover of Cash Box's June 30, 1962, issue
Turner performing on stage at Tulane Stadium during Soul Bowl '70 in October 1970
Turner during her 50th Anniversary Tour in 2009