A lost song by Tina Turner, “Hot For You, Baby,” has been rediscovered and will make its debut on BBC Radio 2 today. Originally recorded for her legendary 1984 album Private Dancer, the upbeat rocker, with its electric guitar riffs and classic ’80s cowbell rhythm, was initially considered for the album but was replaced by chart-topping hits like “Whatβs Love Got to Do With It,” “Better Be Good to Me,” and the title track.
For decades, the song was thought to be lost, but the master tape surfaced during preparations for a 40th-anniversary reissue of Private Dancer. The track, showcasing Tina Turner’s signature raspy vocals, will be aired for the first time on Radio 2’s Breakfast Show, between 08:30 and 09:00 GMT on Thursday.
Produced by John Grant, the executive behind Turner’s comeback, the song was written by Australian musicians George Young and Harry Vanda. While a version by Scottish-Australian singer John Paul Young, released in 1979, didn’t make much of an impact at the time, Turner’s powerful rendition is expected to captivate fans.
This rediscovery adds to Tina Turner’s already stellar legacy, further solidifying her status as a true icon in soul, rock, and pop music. Fans are eagerly awaiting the song’s official release as part of the album’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.
