Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | –Tina Turner | The BestBacking Vocals – Lance Ellington, Tessa NilesBass – T.M. StevensDrums – Art WoodGuitar [Power Theme] – Pat ThrallKeyboards [Additional Bridge] – Philippe SaisseKeyboards [Additional Theme], Strings – Elliot LewisKeyboards, Bass [Pulse] – Phil AshleyProducer, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Dan HartmanProducer, Arranged By – Tina TurnerRecorded By – Chris Lord-AlgeRhythm Guitar – Gene Black, James RalstonSaxophone [Solo] – Edgar WinterWritten-By – H. Knight*, M. Chapman* |
| A2 | –Tina Turner | I Can't Stand The RainDrums – Graham BroadEngineer, Mixed By – John HudsonKeyboards – Nick Glennie-SmithProducer, Guitar – Terry BrittenWritten-By – Peebles*, Miller*, Bryant* |
| A3 | –Tina Turner | What's Love Got To Do With ItBacking Vocals – Tessa NilesDrums – Graham JarvisEngineer, Mixed By – John HudsonKeyboards – Billy Livsey, Nick Glennie-SmithPercussion – Simon MortonWritten-By – G. Lyle*Written-By, Producer, Guitar, Backing Vocals – T. Britten* |
| A4 | –Tina Turner | I Don't Wanna Lose YouBacking Vocals – Holly Knight, Tina TurnerDrums – Geoff DugmoreGuitar – Gene Black, James RalstonKeyboards – Casey YoungKeyboards, Strings – Nick Glennie-SmithProducer – Roger DaviesProducer, Backing Vocals – Graham LyleProducer, Shaker, Backing Vocals – Albert HammondRecorded By – Mike Ging, Tommy VicariSaxophone [Solo] – Gary BarnacleSynthesizer [Bass] – Greg MathiesonWritten-By – A. Hammond*, G. Lyle* |
| A5 | –Tina Turner | Let's Stay TogetherBacking Vocals – Glenn GregoryEngineer – Walter SamuelGuitar – Ray RussellPercussion – Frank Riccotti*Piano, Synthesizer – Nick PlytasProducer, Arranged By, Engineer, Programmed By [Fairlights-cmi] – Greg WalshProducer, Arranged By, Programmed By [Linn Drum], Backing Vocals – Martyn WareSaxophone – Gary BarnacleWritten-By – Green*, Jackson*, Mitchell* |
| B1 | –Tina Turner | Steamy WindowsBass – Carmine RojasDrums – J.T. LewisGuitar [Slide & Chord Power], Other [Crunch Note] – Neil TaylorHorns [Section] – Jeff BovaProducer, Electric Piano, Organ – Dan HartmanRecorded By – Chris Lord-AlgeRhythm Guitar – Eddie MartinezSaxophone [Section] – Gary BarnacleWritten By, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Synthesizer [Bass], Harmonica – Tony Joe White |
| B2 | –Tina Turner | Typical MaleBacking Vocals – Tessa NilesDrums – Phil CollinsEngineer [Assistant] – Mike GingEngineer, Mixed By – John HudsonKeyboards – Nick Glennie-SmithPerformer [Ambisonics Surround Sound] – Richard ElenSaxophone [Solo] – Timmy Cappello*Vocals – Tina*Written-By – G. Lyle*Written-By, Producer, Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals – T. Britten* |
| B3 | –Tina Turner | We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)Choir – Kings House SchoolDrums, Percussion – Charlie Morgan, Graham BroadEngineer [Assistant] – Mike GingEngineer, Mixed By – John HudsonKeyboards – Nick Glennie-SmithSaxophone – Timmy Cappello*Written-By – G. Lyle*Written-By, Producer, Guitar, Bass – T. Britten* |
| B4 | –Tina Turner | Private DancerBass – John IllsleyDrums – Terry Williams Guitar – Hal LindesGuitar [Solo] – Jeff BeckKeyboards – Alan ClarkPercussion – Carter*, Julian DiggleProducer – Carter*Remix – Humberto GaticaSaxophone – Mel CollinsWritten-By – Mark Knopfler |
| B5 | –Tina Turner | Better Be Good To MeBacking Vocals – Cy Curnin, Tina TurnerDrums [Acoustic] – Trevor MoraisGuitar – Jamie West-OramProducer, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion [Programming], Backing Vocals – Rupert HineWritten-By – H. Knight*, M. Chapman*, Chinn* |
| C1 | –Tina Turner | Nutbush City Limits (The 90's Version)Backing Vocals – Tessa NilesEngineer – Robin HancockGuitar – Phil PalmerHorns – Steve HamiltonKeyboards – Richard CottlePercussion – Steve Sedelnick*Producer, Mixed By, Programmed By [Additional], Instrumentation By [Additional] – C.J. Mackintosh*Saxophone – Andy Hamilton Saxophone [Solo] – Timmy Cappello*Trumpet – John ThirkellWritten-By – Tina Turner |
| C2 | –Tina Turner Duet With Rod Stewart | It Takes Two (Duet With Rod Stewart)Drums – Rave CalmerGuitar – Jeff GolubKeyboards – Chuck KentisProducer – Rod StewartProducer, Bass – Bernard EdwardsSaxophone [Solo] – Jimmy RobertsWritten-By – S. Moy*, W. Stevenson* |
| C3 | –Tina Turner | River Deep-Mountain HighBass [Fender] – Carol KayeBass [Upright] – James E. Bond, Jr.*Drums – James Gordon*Drums, Leader [Band] – Earl PalmerEngineer – Larry LevineGuitar – Barney Kessel, Donald Peake*Percussion – Frank Capp, Gene EstesPerformer [Other Instruments] – John Ewing, Robert GerstlauerPiano – Harold Battiste, Lawrence Knechtel*Producer, Other [Re-mastered & Equalised By] – Phil SpectorSaxophone – James Horn*, Plas JohnsonTrumpet – Roy V. Caton*Written-By – Greenwich*, Barry*, Spector* |
| C4 | –Tina Turner | Be Tender With Me BabyBacking Vocals – Tessa NilesBass – T.M. StevensDrums – Art WoodGuitar [Additional Lead Guitar Fills] – Pat ThrallKeyboards [Additional] – Phillipe Saisse*Lead Guitar, Guitar [Power], Guitar [Solo] – Gene BlackOrgan, Synthesizer, Strings – Phil AshleyProducer, Acoustic Guitar – Dan HartmanRecorded By – Chris Lord-AlgeRhythm Guitar – James RalstonWritten-By – A. Hammond*, H. Knight* |
| D1 | –Tina Turner | Addicted To Love (Live In London, 1987)Bass – Bob FeitDrums – Jack BrunoGuitar – Gene Black, James Ralston, Laurie WisefieldKeyboards – Alan Clark, Don SnowPercussion – Steve ScalesProducer [Additional], Remix – Chris Lord-AlgeProducer, Recorded By – John HudsonSaxophone – Gary BarnacleSaxophone [Solo] – Timmy Cappello*Written-By – Robert Palmer |
| D2 | –Tina Turner | I Want You Near MeBacking Vocals – Tessa NilesEngineer – Mike Ging, Robin HancockKeyboards – Nick Glennie-SmithMixed By – John HudsonSaxophone – Timmy Cappello*Written-By – G. Lyle*Written-By, Producer, Guitar, Bass, Drum Programming, Backing Vocals – T. Britten* |
| D3 | –Tina Turner | Way Of The WorldBacking Vocals – Tina TurnerBass – Bob FeitDrums – Jack BrunoGuitar – Gene Black, James RalstonKeyboards – Nick Glennie-Smith, Ollie MarlandPiano – Kenny MooreProducer – Albert Hammond, Roger DaviesProducer, Engineer, Mixed By – Chris Lord-AlgeSaxophone [Solo], Backing Vocals – Timmy Cappello*Written-By – A. Hammond*, G. Lyle* |
| D4 | –Tina Turner | Love ThingBass – Bob FeitDrums – Jack BrunoEngineer [Assistant] – Talley SherwoodGuitar – James RalstonKeyboards – Ollie MarlandLead Guitar – Gene BlackPiano – Kenny MooreProducer – Roger Davies, Tina TurnerProducer, Engineer, Mixed By – Chris Lord-AlgeSaxophone, Organ, Tambourine, Backing Vocals – Timmy Cappello*Written-By – A. Hammond*, H. Knight* |
Companies, etc.
- Made By – EMI Italiana S.p.A.
- Printed By – Graphyche Magica 2000
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Mastered At – Capitol Records
Credits
- Art Direction – Tommy Steele
- Artwork [Tina's Clothes Design] – Azzedine Alaïa
- Design – Glenn Sakamoto, Stan Evenson Design*
- Executive Producer, Other [President Management, Inc.] – Roger Davies
- Mastered By – Wally Traugott
- Other [The Girls] – Jenni Bolton, Jules Frankham, Mel Dykes, Rondha Graam
- Photography By [Front & Back Cover] – Herb Ritts
- Photography By [Inside] – Bruce Weber
Notes
Mastered at Capitol Records.℗ & © 1991 Capitol Rec., Inc.
Gatefold sleeve.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout area side A): 7979161 - A 4-9-91 T. TURNER 1 [logo]
- Matrix / Runout (Runout area side B): 7979161 - B 4-9-91 T. TURNER 1 [logo]
- Matrix / Runout (Runout area side C): 7979171 - A 5-9-91 T. TURNER 2 [logo]
- Matrix / Runout (Runout area side D): 7979171 - B 9-9-91 T. TURNER 2 [logo]
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 172 7979161 A
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 172 7979161 B
- Matrix / Runout (Label side C): 172 7979171 A
- Matrix / Runout (Label side D): 172 7979171 B
- Barcode: 0 077779 663019
- Rights Society: S.I.A.E.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESTV 1 | Tina Turner | Simply The Best (2xLP, Comp) | Capitol Records | ESTV 1 | UK | 1991 |
| CDP 79 66302, 598 - CDP 79 6630 2, CDESTV 1 | Tina Turner | Simply The Best (CD, Comp, RP) | Capitol Records, Capitol Records, Capitol Records | CDP 79 66302, 598 - CDP 79 6630 2, CDESTV 1 | Europe | Unknown |
| 1P-8192 | Tina Turner | Simply The Best (2xLP, Comp, Club, RM) | Capitol Records | 1P-8192 | US | 1991 |
| MG 1478 | Tina Turner | Simply The Best - Part 1 (Cass, Comp, Unofficial) | MG Records | MG 1478 | Poland | 1992 |
| WT-098 | Tina Turner | Simply The Best (Cass, Comp, Unofficial) | Western Thunder Records | WT-098 | Ukraine | Unknown |

