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Why Must We Wait Until Tonight
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Wikipedia article
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| name = Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?
| cover = Tina_turner-why_must_we_wait_until_tonight_s-1-.jpg
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| type = single
| artist = Tina Turner
| album = What's Love Got to Do with It
| released = September 16, 1993
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| length = 4:28
| label = Parlophone
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| prev_title = Disco Inferno
| prev_year = 1993
| next_title = Proud Mary
| next_year = 1993
| misc =
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"'Why Must We Wait Until Tonight'" is a song performed by recording artist Tina Turner for her 1993 'What's Love Got to Do with It' soundtrack album. The track was written and produced by Bryan Adams and Robert John "Mutt" Lange and peaked at number 16 in the United Kingdom.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from 'Billboard' described "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight" as "a pleading ballad, that derives much of its drama and intensity from La Tina's incomparable vocal style." He added, "Plunking piano/synth riffs click over a shuffling and percussive beat, with just a subtle touch of Hammond organ here and there to provide a blues subtext." Troy J. Augusto from 'Cashbox' stated that it is "a showcase for Turner's vocal prowess and should see no resistance at hit or adult radio formats." He also complimented the songwriters for "giving the ballad a dramatic grandeur that few could handle. Turner, of course, pulls it off with ease, the result is one of her most accessible single releases ever."
A reviewer from The Daily Vault deemed "the sensuous rendering" as "almost as good", as "What's Love Got to Do With It". Dave Sholin from the 'Gavin Report' commented, "The lyrics speak of fine wine, something that defines Tina Turner's amazing artistrywhich just keeps getting better. Writers/producers Bryan Adams and Mutt Lange give her the words and the melody and she does the rest. By the way, if you're one of the few who haven't seen the movie 'What's Love Got To Do With It' yet, do it tonight!" Alan Jones from 'Music Week' rated the song four out of five, stating that the singer "offers one of her more relaxed vocal performances" on a "pleasant" ballad.
Track listing and formats
*'European and Japanese CD single / UK 7" and cassette single'
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (7" Edit) 4:30
#"Shake a Tail Feather" (Album Version) 2:32
*'European and Australian CD maxi-single / European and UK 12" single'
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Single Edit) 4:31
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Full Remix) 5:24
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Album Version) 5:53
#"Shake a Tail Feather" 2:32
*'UK CD maxi-single'
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Album Version) 5:53
#"The Best" (Jimmy Barnes Version) 4:13
#"Shake a Tail Feather" (Album Version) 2:34
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Remix) 5:23
*'US 7" and cassette single'
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" 5:53
#"Shake a Tail Feather" 2:32
*'US CD maxi-single'
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (7" Edit) 4:30
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Tony Dofat Remix) 5:23
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (LP Version) 5:51
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Tony Dofat Piano/Drums/Vocals Only) 5:16
#"Shake a Tail Feather" 2:32
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Acappella) 4:28
*'US promotional CD maxi-single'
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (7" Edit) 4:30
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Tony Dofat 7" Edit) 4:12
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Tony Dofat Piano/Drums/Vocals Only) 5:16
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Instrumantal) 5:20
#"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (LP Version) 5:51
Charts
References
Category:Tina Turner songs
Category:1993 singles
Category:Songs written by Bryan Adams
Category:Songs written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange
Category:1993 songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange
Category:Parlophone singles
Category:Soul ballads
Category:Rhythm and blues ballads
Category:Quiet storm songs
Category:1990s ballads
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