"Love Thing" | ||||
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Single by Tina Turner | ||||
from the album Simply the Best | ||||
B-side | "I'm a Lady" | |||
Released | November 1991 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 4:28 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
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"Love Thing" on YouTube |
"Love Thing" is a song by American recording artist Tina Turner from her 1991 greatest hits album, Simply the Best . The single was written by Holly Knight and Albert Hammond. The record also includes the non-album track "I'm a Lady", written and produced by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle.
Larry Flick from Billboard commented, "New song featured on upcoming greatest-hits collection, Simply the Best , is a swaggering rocker, replete with crunchy guitars and a muscular rhythm section. Tune and arrangement are a perfect match for Turner's signature growl." [1] A reviewer from Liverpool Echo wrote, "Tough stuff this time with heavy rock riffs matched with aggressive vocals. Not for the faint-hearted." [2]
A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by American film director and producer Michael Bay and featuring American model Tyra Banks. [3]
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [4] | 62 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) [5] | 91 |
Germany (Official German Charts) [6] | 67 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [7] | 36 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [8] | 41 |
UK Singles (OCC) [9] | 29 |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | November 1991 |
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United Kingdom | February 3, 1992 |
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