Whatever You Want (Tina Turner song)
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"Whatever You Want" is a song by American recording artist Tina Turner
. It was written by Andrew Baker, Fred Zarr
, and Taylor Dayne
for Turner's 1996 Wildest Dreams
album and is noted for its different levels of energy and strong vocal performance, its orchestral arrangement and complex production, courtesy of producer Trevor Horn
.
The song was released as the lead single from the album and was the opening number on her 1996 Wildest Dreams Tour
. The song became a moderate success on the charts, reaching top ten in Finland, Italy and Spain, while reaching the top twenty in the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland. It did, however, not appear on any U.S. chart.
The music video was directed by Stéphane Sednaoui
and features Turner with futuristic special effects surrounding her. The special effects become more vigorous as the song progresses.
's "Unfinished Sympathy
", the Extended Olympic Mix. The promo 12" singles included club mixes of "Whatever You Want" by renowned remix producers Todd Terry
and Arthur Baker
. One of the Todd Terry mixes, Tee's Frozen Sum Mix, was later included on one of the European "Missing You
" CD singles.
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 written by Andrew Baker, Fred Zarr
Fred Zarr
Fred Zarr is an American musician, songwriter and song producer based in Brooklyn, NY. CEO of BiZarr Music, Inc., he works alongside numerous singers and songwriters at his Brooklyn studio....
, and Taylor Dayne
Taylor Dayne
Taylor Dayne was born Leslie Wunderman on March 7, 1962 before later adopting her current stage name. She is an American pop vocalist, songwriter, and dance artist. Overall, she has had eighteen individual hit songs reach the top ten in Billboard magazine...
for Turner's 1996 Wildest Dreams
Wildest Dreams
Wildest Dreams is the eighth solo album by Tina Turner, released on Parlophone/Virgin in 1996. It went double platinum in the UK, France, Germany, and on the European charts.-Overview:...
album and is noted for its different levels of energy and strong vocal performance, its orchestral arrangement and complex production, courtesy of producer Trevor Horn
Trevor Horn
Trevor Charles Horn CBE is an English pop music record producer, songwriter, musician and singer. He was born in Houghton-le-Spring in north-east England....
.
The song was released as the lead single from the album and was the opening number on her 1996 Wildest Dreams Tour
Wildest Dreams Tour
The Wildest Dreams Tour is the seventh concert tour by American singer Tina Turner. The tour supported her eighth studio album, Wildest Dreams. The tour is Turner's biggest outing to date, performing over 250 dates in Europe, North America and Australasia—surpassing her Break Every Rule Tour...
. The song became a moderate success on the charts, reaching top ten in Finland, Italy and Spain, while reaching the top twenty in the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland. It did, however, not appear on any U.S. chart.
The music video was directed by Stéphane Sednaoui
Stéphane Sednaoui
Stéphane Sednaoui is a French-American photographer, director and producer whose work includes music videos, art projects, photographic essays, portrait photography, fashion photography and photojournalism....
and features Turner with futuristic special effects surrounding her. The special effects become more vigorous as the song progresses.
Track listings
The 2 part CD single included an alternate mix of the track, an extended six minute version and also a mix of Turner's cover version of Massive AttackMassive Attack
Massive Attack are an English DJ and trip hop duo from Bristol, England consisting of Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall. Working with co-producers, as well as various session musicians and guest vocalists, they make records and tour live. The duo are considered to be of the trip...
's "Unfinished Sympathy
Unfinished Sympathy
"Unfinished Sympathy" is a song by English electronica group Massive Attack, from their debut album Blue Lines . The song was written collaboratively by the members of the group , with Jonathan "Jonny Dollar" Sharp and Shara Nelson, the latter providing lead vocals for the song...
", the Extended Olympic Mix. The promo 12" singles included club mixes of "Whatever You Want" by renowned remix producers Todd Terry
Todd Terry
Todd N. Terry is an American DJ, producer, and remixer.-Career:Terry's productions extensively used samples blending the sounds of classic disco, the Chicago sound, and elements of hip-hop....
and Arthur Baker
Arthur Baker (musician)
Arthur Baker is an American record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Planet Patrol, and the British group New Order.-Early career:...
. One of the Todd Terry mixes, Tee's Frozen Sum Mix, was later included on one of the European "Missing You
Missing You (John Waite song)
"Missing You" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by British musician John Waite. It was released in June 1984 as the lead single from the album No Brakes...
" CD singles.
- European album version – 4:52
- Extended version (Credited as "album version" on certain European CD singles) – 6:03
- Alternative Mix – 4:48
- Tee's Frozen Sum Mix/Todd Terry Mix – 6:49
- Tod's Rubber Dub
- Todd's Mix 1
- Todd's Mix 2
- Todd's Mix 3
- The Massive Jungle Mix (Arthur Baker)
- Remix (Arthur Baker)
- U.S. album version – 4:31
Charts
Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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Other versions
- The song was released as a 1998 single by Taylor DayneTaylor DayneTaylor Dayne was born Leslie Wunderman on March 7, 1962 before later adopting her current stage name. She is an American pop vocalist, songwriter, and dance artist. Overall, she has had eighteen individual hit songs reach the top ten in Billboard magazine...
from her album Naked Without You. The song was a hit in the clubs thanks to the remixes served by Soul SolutionSoul SolutionSoul Solution is a dance/electronica/house production duo from New York City.As artists they made six trips to the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart .Five times under the Soul Solution name:* "Love, Peace & Happiness"...
.