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Tina Turner – Simply The Best

Name: Tina Turner - Simply The Best
Rating: 4.3 (64 reviews)

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Label:	Capitol Records – CDP 79 66302, Capitol Records – 598 - CDP 79 6630 2, Capitol Records – CDESTV 1
Format:	CD, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo
Country:	Europe
Released:
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock

Tracklist

1	Tina Turner–	The Best Acoustic Guitar – Dan Hartman Backing Vocals – Dan Hartman, Lance Ellington Bass – T.M. Stevens Bass [Bass Pulse] – Phil Ashley Drums – Art Wood Guitar [Power Theme Guitar] – Pat Thrall Keyboards – Dan Hartman, Phil Ashley Keyboards [Additional Bridge Keyboards] – Philippe Saisse Keyboards [Additional Theme Keyboards], Strings – Elliot Lewis Producer, Arranged By – Tina Turner Rhythm Guitar – Gene Black, James Ralston Saxophone – Edgar Winter Written-By – H. Knight, M. Chapman Acoustic Guitar – Dan Hartman Backing Vocals – Dan Hartman, Lance Ellington Bass – T.M. Stevens Bass [Bass Pulse] – Phil Ashley Drums – Art Wood Guitar [Power Theme Guitar] – Pat Thrall Keyboards – Dan Hartman, Phil Ashley Keyboards [Additional Bridge Keyboards] – Philippe Saisse Keyboards [Additional Theme Keyboards], Strings – Elliot Lewis Producer, Arranged By – Tina Turner Rhythm Guitar – Gene Black, James Ralston Saxophone – Edgar Winter Written-By – H. Knight, M. Chapman	4:08
2	Tina Turner–	What's Love Got To Do With It Drums – Graham Jarvis Keyboards – Billy Livsey Percussion – Simon Morton Written-By – G. Lyle, T. Britten	3:48
3	Tina Turner–	I Can't Stand The Rain Drums – Graham Broad Written-By – Peebles, Miller, Bryant*	3:42
4	Tina Turner–	I Don't Wanna Lose You Backing Vocals – Albert Hammond, Graham Lyle, Holly Knight, Tina Turner Drums – Geoff Dugmore Keyboards – Casey Young Producer – Albert Hammond, Graham Lyle Recorded By – Mike Ging, Tommy Vicari Shaker – Albert Hammond Strings – Nick Glennie-Smith Synth [Synth Bass] – Greg Mathieson Written-By – A. Hammond, G. Lyle	4:18
5	Tina Turner–	Nutbush City Limits (The 90's Version) Engineer – Robin Hancock Guitar – Phil Palmer Horns – Steve Hamilton Keyboards – Richard Cottle Percussion – Steve Sedelnick* Producer, Mixed By – CJ Mackintosh, Dave Dorrell Programmed By, Other [Additional Instrumentation] – CJ Mackintosh Saxophone – Andy Hamilton (7) Trumpet – John Thirkell Written-By – Tina Turner	3:42
6	Tina Turner–	Let's Stay Together Backing Vocals – Glenn Gregory, Martyn Ware Drum Programming [Linn Drum Programming] – Martyn Ware Engineer – Greg Walsh, Walter Samuel Guitar – Ray Russell Percussion – Frank Riccotti* Piano, Synthesizer – Nick Plytas Producer, Arranged By – Greg Walsh, Martyn Ware Programmed By [Fairlights-cmi Programming] – Greg Walsh Written-By – Green, Jackson, Mitchell*	3:37
7	Tina Turner–	Private Dancer Bass – John Illsley Drums – Terry Williams (3) Guitar – Hal Lindes Keyboards – Alan Clark Percussion – Carter, Julian Diggle Producer – Carter Remix – Humberto Gatica Saxophone – Mel Collins Soloist, Guitar – Jeff Beck Written-By – Mark Knopfler	4:00
8	Tina Turner–	We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) Choir – Kings House School Choir* Drums, Percussion – Charlie Morgan, Graham Broad Engineer [Assistant] – Mike Ging Written-By – G. Lyle, T. Britten	4:13
9	Tina Turner–	Better Be Good To Me Backing Vocals – Cy Curnin, Rupert Hine, Tina Turner Bass, Keyboards, Percussion, Programmed By, Producer – Rupert Hine Drums [Acoustic] – Trevor Morais Guitar – Jamie West-Oram Written-By – Knight, Chapman, Chinn*	3:38
10	Tina Turner–	River Deep - Mountain High Bass [Fender Bass] – Carol Kaye Double Bass [Upright Bass] – James E. Bond, Jr.* Drums – Earl Palmer, James Gordon* Engineer – Larry Levine Guitar – Barney Kessel, Donald Peake* Instruments [Other Instruments] – John Ewing, Robert Gerstlauer Leader [Band Leader] – Earl Palmer Mixed By – Phil Spector Percussion – Frank Capp, Gene Estes Piano – Harold Battiste, Lawrence Knechtel* Producer – Phil Spector Remastered By, Technician [Equalised By] – Phil Spector Saxophone – James Horn, Plas Johnson Trumpet – Roy V. Caton Written-By – Spector / Barry / Greenwich* Bass [Fender Bass] – Carol Kaye Double Bass [Upright Bass] – James E. Bond, Jr.* Drums – Earl Palmer, James Gordon* Engineer – Larry Levine Guitar – Barney Kessel, Donald Peake* Instruments [Other Instruments] – John Ewing, Robert Gerstlauer Leader [Band Leader] – Earl Palmer Mixed By – Phil Spector Percussion – Frank Capp, Gene Estes Piano – Harold Battiste, Lawrence Knechtel* Producer – Phil Spector Remastered By, Technician [Equalised By] – Phil Spector Saxophone – James Horn, Plas Johnson Trumpet – Roy V. Caton Written-By – Spector / Barry / Greenwich*	3:38
11	Tina Turner–	Steamy Windows Bass – Carmine Rojas Drums – J.T. Lewis Horns – Jeff Bova Organ, Electric Piano – Dan Hartman Other [Crunch Note], Slide Guitar, Guitar [Power Chord Guitar] – Neil Taylor Rhythm Guitar – Eddie Martinez, Tony Joe White Synth [Synth Bass], Lead Guitar, Harmonica – Tony Joe White Written-By – Tony Joe White	4:03
12	Tina Turner–	Typical Male Drums – Phil Collins Engineer [Assistant] – Mike Ging Recorded By – John Hudson Written-By – G. Lyle, T. Britten	4:15
13	Tina Turner Duet With Rod Stewart–	It Takes Two Bass – Bernard Edwards Drums – Rave Calmer Guitar – Jeff Golub Keyboards – Chuck Kentis Producer – Bernard Edwards, Rod Stewart Saxophone – Jimmy Roberts Written-By – S. Moy, W. Stevenson	4:41
14	Tina Turner–	Addicted To Love (Live) Guitar – Laurie Wisefield Keyboards – Alan Clark, Don Snow Percussion – Steve Scales Producer [Additional], Remix – Chris Lord-Alge Producer, Recorded By – John Hudson Written-By – Robert Palmer	5:03
15	Tina Turner–	Be Tender With Me Baby Acoustic Guitar – Dan Hartman Bass – T.M. Stevens Drums – Art Wood Guitar [Additional Lead Guitar Fills] – Pat Thrall Guitar [Power Guitar], Soloist, Lead Guitar – Gene Black Keyboards – Philippe Saisse Organ, Synth, Strings – Phil Ashley Rhythm Guitar – James Ralston Written-By – A. Hammond, H. Knight	4:16
16	Tina Turner–	I Want You Near Me Drum Programming – Terry Britten Engineer – Mike Ging, Robin Hancock Written-By – G. Lyle, T. Britten	3:52
17	Tina Turner–	Way Of The World Backing Vocals – Tim Cappello, Tina Turner Engineer, Mixed By – Chris Lord-Alge Keyboards – Ollie Marland Piano – Kenny Moore Producer – Albert Hammond, Chris Lord-Alge, Graham Lyle Written-By – A. Hammond, G. Lyle	4:24
18	Tina Turner–	Love Thing Backing Vocals, Organ, Tambourine – Timmy Cappello* Engineer [Assistant] – Talley Sherwood Engineer, Mixed By – Chris Lord-Alge Keyboards – Ollie Marland Piano – Kenny Moore Producer – Chris Lord-Alge, Tina Turner Written-By – A. Hammond, H. Knight	4:27

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Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Capitol Records, Inc.
Copyright © – Capitol Records, Inc.
Mastered At – Capitol Records
Glass Mastered At – EMI Uden
Pressed By – EMI Uden

Credits

Art Direction – Tommy Steele (2)
Backing Vocals – Terry Britten (tracks: 2, 12, 16), Tessa Niles (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 12, 15, 16)
Bass – Bob Feit (tracks: 14, 17, 18), Terry Britten (tracks: 8, 12, 16)
Design – Glenn Sakamoto, Stan Evenson Design*
Drums – Jack Bruno (tracks: 14, 17, 18)
Engineer – John Hudson (tracks: 2, 3 , 8)
Executive-Producer – Roger Davies
Guitar – Gene Black (tracks: 4, 14, 17, 18), James Ralston (tracks: 4, 14, 17, 18), Terry Britten (tracks: 2, 3, 8, 12, 16)
Keyboards – Nick Glennie-Smith (tracks: 2 to 4, 8, 16, 17)
Management – RDM*
Mastered By – Wally Traugott
Mixed By – John Hudson (tracks: 2, 3, 8, 12, 16)
Photography By [Front And Back Cover Photography] – Herb Ritts
Photography By [Inside Photography] – Bruce Weber
Producer – Dan Hartman (tracks: 1, 11, 15), Roger Davies (tracks: 4, 17, 18), Terry Britten (tracks: 2, 3, 8, 12, 16)
Recorded By – Chris Lord-Alge (tracks: 1, 11, 15)
Saxophone – Gary Barnacle (tracks: 4, 6, 11, 14), Timmy Cappello* (tracks: 8, 12, 14, 16 to 18)

Notes

℗ 1991 The copyright in this compilation is owned by Capitol Records Inc.
© 1991 Capitol Records Inc.

Made in Holland

Track 14 recorded live in London, 1987.

Repress of Simply The Best.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 077779 663026
Barcode (Scanned): 077779663026
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Label Code: LC 0148
Price Code: PM 518
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): EMI UDEN CDP 796630 2 00.@ 1 1-8-22-NL
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): not entered
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): ifpi 1517
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): EMI UDEN CDP 7966302 @ 1 2-4-7-NL
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L047
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi 15D2
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): EMI UDEN CDP 7966302 @ 1 2-1-30-NL
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI L047
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): ifpi 1521
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): EMI UDEN CDP 7966302 @ 1 2-2-12-NL
Mastering SID Code (Variant 4): ifpi L047
Mould SID Code (Variant 4): ifpi 1556

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Simply The Best (CD, Compilation)	Capitol Records	C2 97152	Canada	1991
Recently Edited	Simply The Best (2×LP, Compilation, Stereo)	Capitol Records, Capitol Records, Capitol Records	168-7 97916 1, 168 7 96630 1, ESTV 1	Europe	1991
Recently Edited	Simply The Best (Cassette, Compilation)	Capitol Records, Capitol Records, Capitol Records	TCESTV 1, 7966304, 468-7966304	Europe	1991
Recently Edited	Simply The Best (2×LP, Compilation)	MJM Music PL, Capitol Records	MJM 123, ESTV 1	Poland	1991
Recently Edited	Simply The Best (CD, Compilation, Club Edition)	Capitol Records	D 101195	US	1991

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