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About What's Love Got to Do With It

"What's Love Got to Do with It" is a song recorded by the American singer Tina Turner, released in 1984. It was taken from her fifth solo album, Private Dancer and became Turner's most successful single. Although Turner had already scored a UK Top 10 and US Top 30 hit some months earlier with her rendition of "Let's Stay Together", "What's Love Got to Do with It" gave Turner her first and only US number one. The song ranked number 309 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". It also ranked number 38 on the Songs of the Century list. It was the second-biggest single of 1984 in the US and the 17th-biggest in the United Kingdom. In 1993, the song's title was used as the title for the biographical film about Turner's life. In 2012, "What's Love Got to Do with It" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame giving Turner her third Grammy Hall of Fame Award. more »

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Tina Turner

Anna Mae Bullock (born November 26, 1939), better known by her stage name Tina Turner, is an American singer whose career has spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Turner started out her music career in the mid-1950s as a featured singer with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, first recording in 1958 under the name Little Ann with the song, "Box Top". Her introduction to the public as Tina Turner began in the early 1960s with Ike as a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Success followed with a string of notable hits including "River Deep – Mountain High" (1966) and "Proud Mary" (1971). more »

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Historical Significance "What's Love Got to Do With It" was released in 1984 as the lead single from Tina Turner's fifth solo album, Private Dancer. - The song marked a major comeback for Turner, earning her three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

Tina Turner's Resistance to Recording Initially, Tina Turner was hesitant to record "What's Love Got to Do With It" as she felt it was too pop-oriented for her rock 'n' roll style. However, her producer convinced her to give it a try, leading to one of her signature hits.

Influence on Pop Culture The song's catchy chorus and empowering lyrics made it an anthem for independence and self-reliance, resonating with audiences worldwide. - "What's Love Got to Do With It" was featured in the 1993 biographical film about Tina Turner's life, also titled What's Love Got to Do with It, further solidifying its place in pop culture.

Chart-Topping Success The song quickly climbed the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and staying there for three weeks. - "What's Love Got to Do With It" also topped the charts in multiple countries, becoming one of Tina Turner's most successful singles.

Legacy and Recognition In 2012, the Library of Congress added "What's Love Got to Do With It" to the National Recording Registry, recognizing its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance. - The song remains a timeless classic, regularly featured on lists of the greatest songs of the 1980s and of all time.

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