What's Love Got to Do With It
Tina Turner
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You must understand though the touch of your hand Makes my pulse react That it's only the thrill of boy meeting girl Opposites attract It's physical Only logical You must try to ignore that it means more than that ooo What's love got to do, got to do with it What's love but a second hand emotion What's love got to do, got to do with it Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken It may seem to you that I'm acting confused When you're close to me If I tend to look dazed I've read it someplace I've got cause to be There's a name for it There's a phrase that fits But whatever the reason you do it for me ooo What's love got to do, got to do with it What's love but a second hand emotion What's love got to do, got to do with it Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken I've been taking on a new direction But I have to say I've been thinking about my own protection It scares me to feel this way oh oh oh What's love got to do, got to do with it What's love but a second hand emotion What's love got to do, got to do with it Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken What's love got to do, got to do with it What's love but a sweet old fashioned notion What's love got to do, got to do with it Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken (What's love got to do) ooh got to do with it (What's love but a second hand emotion) What's love got to do, got to do with it Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken (What's love got to do with it) got to do with it (What's love)
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Written by: Graham Hamilton Lyle, Terry Britten
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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5 facts about this song
Historical Significance"What's Love Got to Do With It" was released in 1984 as the lead single from Tina Turner's fifth solo album, Private Dancer.
- The song marked a major comeback for Turner, earning her three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Tina Turner's Resistance to RecordingInitially, Tina Turner was hesitant to record "What's Love Got to Do With It" as she felt it was too pop-oriented for her rock 'n' roll style. However, her producer convinced her to give it a try, leading to one of her signature hits.
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Influence on Pop CultureThe song's catchy chorus and empowering lyrics made it an anthem for independence and self-reliance, resonating with audiences worldwide.
- "What's Love Got to Do With It" was featured in the 1993 biographical film about Tina Turner's life, also titled What's Love Got to Do with It, further solidifying its place in pop culture.
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Chart-Topping SuccessThe song quickly climbed the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and staying there for three weeks.
- "What's Love Got to Do With It" also topped the charts in multiple countries, becoming one of Tina Turner's most successful singles.
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Legacy and RecognitionIn 2012, the Library of Congress added "What's Love Got to Do With It" to the National Recording Registry, recognizing its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
- The song remains a timeless classic, regularly featured on lists of the greatest songs of the 1980s and of all time.
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