Break Every Rule (song)
Encyclopedia
"Break Every Rule" is a single recorded by Grammy Award
winning pop/rock singer Tina Turner
. It was the title track to both Turner's 1986 album of the same name
and the name of her 1986/1987 world tour
. It was released as a single in early 1987 to support the album and the tour. The song found limited success on the US and UK singles charts. The music video shows Turner performing on stage as well as behind-the-scenes footage of Turner and her band from the tour. The country-flavored song was written by British composer and singer Rupert Hine
and his then girlfriend Jeanette Obstoj, who had previously composed "I Might Have Been Queen" which was featured on the Private Dancer
album. The "Break Every Rule" 12" single included both an Extended Dance Mix and an Extended Rock Mix.
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
winning pop/rock singer Tina Turner
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock music genre have led many to call her the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".Turner started out her music career with husband Ike Turner as a member of the...
. It was the title track to both Turner's 1986 album of the same name
Break Every Rule
Break Every Rule is the sixth solo album by Tina Turner, released on Capitol Records in 1986.-Overview:The album's predecessor, Private Dancer, set high commercial standards, yet Break Every Rule sold very well worldwide. It reached #4 on the Billboard 200, #2 on the UK albums chart and #1 in...
and the name of her 1986/1987 world tour
Break Every Rule
Break Every Rule is the sixth solo album by Tina Turner, released on Capitol Records in 1986.-Overview:The album's predecessor, Private Dancer, set high commercial standards, yet Break Every Rule sold very well worldwide. It reached #4 on the Billboard 200, #2 on the UK albums chart and #1 in...
. It was released as a single in early 1987 to support the album and the tour. The song found limited success on the US and UK singles charts. The music video shows Turner performing on stage as well as behind-the-scenes footage of Turner and her band from the tour. The country-flavored song was written by British composer and singer Rupert Hine
Rupert Hine
Rupert Neville Hine is an English musician, songwriter and prolific record producer, having produced albums for artists including Kevin Ayers, Tina Turner, Howard Jones, Saga, The Fixx, Bob Geldof, Thompson Twins, Stevie Nicks, Chris de Burgh, Suzanne Vega, Rush, Underworld, Duncan Sheik, and ...
and his then girlfriend Jeanette Obstoj, who had previously composed "I Might Have Been Queen" which was featured on the Private Dancer
Private Dancer
Private Dancer is the fifth solo album by Tina Turner, released on Capitol Records in 1984, which became her breakthrough solo album. Turner's success with the album came after several challenging years of going solo after a public divorce from husband and performing partner Ike Turner. It is her...
album. The "Break Every Rule" 12" single included both an Extended Dance Mix and an Extended Rock Mix.
Versions and remixes
- 7" edit – 3:48
- Album version – 4:02
- Extended Dance Mix – 8:46
- Extended Rock Mix – 7:02
Chart performance
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US R&B Chart | 3 |
| Polish Singles Chart | 15 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 21 |
| German Singles Chart | 38 |
| UK Singles Chart | 43 |
| US Singles Chart | 74 |
| Australian Singles Chart | 88 |