Lost Tina Turner track from 'Private Dancer' era will be released after 40 years

A previously unheard Tina Turner song, hidden for 40 years, has been unearthed and will be available to listen to this week.

The track, 'Hot For You Baby', originally intended for the late star's 1984 album 'Private Dancer', is set to be fully released on March 21, but will feature on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Mark Goodier this Thursday.

The single forms part of an anniversary edition of the breakthrough solo album, which was nominated for Album of the Year at the 1985 Grammys and included Grammy-winning hits 'What's Love Got To Do With It' and 'Better Be Good To Me'.

The reissue also features other unreleased tracks, live performances and footage, including a 55-minute show from the Private Dancer Tour, filmed over two nights at Birmingham's NEC in March 1985.

Directed by David Mallet, it includes appearances from David Bowie and Bryan Adams. Turner, famed for her soulful hits and commanding stage presence, was twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and won 12 Grammy Awards.

Her tumultuous relationship with husband Ike Turner, who was allegedly abusive, was dramatised in the 1993 film 'What's Love Got To Do With It', earning Oscar nominations for Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett. Turner received the 2018 lifetime achievement award and three Grammy Hall of Fame awards for her hit songs.

The musical 'Tina: The Musical', charting her journey from humble beginnings to rock 'n' roll stardom, premiered in the West End in 2018, reports the Mirror.

Tina Turner passed away at the age of 83 in Switzerland following a prolonged illness, having lived there with her second husband, music producer Erwin Bach.

Tom Bryant's review

When her distinctive vocal kicks in, it’s enough to send shivers down your spine

"I've been sitting here for the last few hours, looking at you," Tina sings, her raspy voice instantly recognisable.

With a thumping bass, and raunchy lyrics, you can see why the track was considered for Private Dancer, an album which captured the spirit of the 90s and went on to sell more than 10million copies.

"I'm hot for you baby, I want to love you all night long," she squeals, ahead of an equally exuberant guitar solo. Tina's still Simply the Best.