Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, starred in the 1985 movie Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, the 3rd installement in the Mad Max series. Tina played the character of Aunt Entity. This song from the movie was a big seller in 1985 and earned Tina a Golden Globe and Grammy nomination, as well as a nomination for best video. It was written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, who also contributed lyrics to some of her other big hits in the Private Dancer era. Tina was red hot in 1985 and the album Private Dancer, released in 1984, was the best selling album of the year in the UK.
The version released differs from the one used in the movie and, to date, the movie version has not been released.
An interesting story is that fact that, in 2005, the Musicians Union realised that none of the choir from The Kings House School in Richmond had been paid royalties, even though they performed on the track. One of the members of the choir was Lawrence Dallaglio, England Rugby Union captain!
The video was highly regarded at the time and saw Tina reprise her role as Aunt Entity, performing on top of a circular platform while clips from the movie are shown. To be honest, to me, it is not that impressive now!
After a period of semi-retirement, Tina apparently has a new album in the making, working with uber-writer and producer Guy Chambers, who was responsible for most of Robbie Williams big hits.
Tina truly is one of the all time greats. Long may she continue.
