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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Steamy Windows
| cover = Tina Turner - Steamy Windows.jpg
| alt =
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Tina Turner
| album = Foreign Affair
| released = November 1989
| recorded =
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| genre = * Blues rock
* funk rock
| length = 4:03
| label = Capitol
| writer = Tony Joe White
| producer = Dan Hartman
| prev_title = I Don't Wanna Lose You
| prev_year = 1989
| next_title = Look Me in the Heart
| next_year = 1990
| misc =
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"'Steamy Windows'" is a song by American-Swiss singer Tina Turner. It was included on Turner's seventh studio album, 'Foreign Affair' (1989), and released as the album's second single in November 1989. In the United Kingdom, it was instead issued as the third single on February 5, 1990. It was written by Tony Joe White and produced by Dan Hartman. It became a top ten hit in Belgium, Ireland and Italy, while reaching the top forty on the majority of all charts it appeared on.
A dance version of the track co-produced and remixed by Justin Strauss and Murray Elias was also issued as a separate remix single in certain territories. Tony Joe White later recorded his own version of the song (alongside "Undercover Agent for the Blues", another track he wrote for 'Foreign Affair') on his album 'Closer to the Truth', while song has also been covered by country artist John Anderson for his album 'Seminole Wind' as well as country artist Kenny Chesney and blues singer Shemekia Copeland. Turner performed the song as the opening number during her 1990, 1993 and 2008/2009 concert tours.
Critical reception
Matthew Hocter from Albumism stated that "Steamy Windows" is "the epitome" of adult contemporary, adding that it "in true Turner style", incorporates elements of the blues and a whole lot of rock. Also Bil Carpenter from AllMusic noted that here, the singer "tackled" rock. The Daily Vault's Mark Millan called it "one of Turner's sexiest moments ever recorded", describing it as "a great swampy blues/rock song that finds Turner lamenting those wild nights of teenage lust". Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' said it "recalls the Ike & Tina sound of the late 60s. A massive hit."
David Giles from 'Music Week' commented, "Delightfully risqu number that finds Turner's trad blues vocal neatly complemented by a spruced-up country-style rhythm with plenty of harmonica and mischievous guitar runs." He added further, "I was thinking 'bout parking the other night", "runs the lyric. The thought doesn't last long, though, as the windows are soon moist with "body heat". What can they be up to in there?" A reviewer from 'People Magazine' stated that Turner "sounds as passionate and expressive as ever", describing the song as "a contagious piece of funk rock". The reviewer added, "but why would a 49-year-old woman sing about necking in the back seat of a car?" Pop Rescue noted that the singer's voice here "is hard, confident, and perfectly suited to this pop-rock sound, which she delivers an effortless growl."
Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by British commercial, film and music video director Andy Morahan. It was later published on Turner's official YouTube channel in March 2009. The video has amassed more than 4,4 million views as of September 2021.
Track listings
* 'European 7-inch and CD single'
#"Steamy Windows" 4:02
# "Not Enough Romance" 4:03
* 'Australian 7-inch single'
# "Steamy Windows" 4:02
# "Bold and Reckless" 3:48
* 'US 7-inch and cassette single'
# "Steamy Windows" 4:03
# "The Best" (edit) 4:08
* 'UK 7-inch and cassette single'
# "Steamy Windows" 4:03
# "The Best" (Single Muscle mix) 4:15
* 'European CD and 12-inch single'
# "Steamy Windows" 4:02
# "Stronger Than the Wind" 3:59
# "Not Enough Romance" 4:03
* 'UK CD single'
# "Steamy Windows" 4:03
# "The Best" (extended Muscle mix) 5:30
# "Steamy Windows" (vocal mix) 6:22
* 'European CD and 12-inch single (Remixes)'
# "Steamy Windows" (12-inch vocal mix) 6:20
# "Steamy Windows" (7-inch mix) 4:19
# "Steamy Windows" (12-inch dub mix) 6:36
* 'European CD and 12-inch single (Remixes)'
# "Steamy Windows" (12-inch house mix) 7:08
# "Steamy Windows" (7-inch house mix) 4:09
# "Steamy Windows" (12-inch house dub mix) 6:50
* 'Australian 12-inch single'
# "Steamy Windows" (12-inch vocal mix) 6:20
# "Steamy Windows" (12-inch dub mix) 6:35
# "Steamy Windows" (12-inch house dub mix) 6:48
# "Bold and Reckless" 3:48
* 'US 12-inch single'
# "Steamy Windows" (12-inch vocal mix) 6:20
# "Steamy Windows" (12-inch house mix) 7:08
# "Steamy Windows" (12-inch dub mix) 6:35
# "Steamy Windows" (12-inch house dub mix) 6:48
* 'UK 12-inch single'
# "Steamy Windows" (vocal mix) 6:20
# "The Best" (Muscle mix) 4:15
# "Steamy Windows" (house mix) 7:08
Personnel
* Tina Turner lead vocals
* Tony Joe White guitar, harmonica, synthesizer
* Dan Hartman piano, hammond organ
* Eddie Martinez rhythm guitar
* Neil Taylor guitar
* Gary Barnacle all saxophones
* Jeff Bova horn section
* Carmine Rojas bass guitar
* J.T. Lewis drums
Charts
Release history
References
Category:1989 songs
Category:1989 singles
Category:Capitol Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Andy Morahan
Category:Song recordings produced by Dan Hartman
Category:Songs written by Tony Joe White
Category:Tina Turner songs
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