1996 - Whatever you want 7 Inch Single
"Whatever You Want" is a single from Tina Turner's album "Wildest Dreams".
The song was written by Arthur Baker, Fred Zarr and Taylor Dayne.
"Whatever You Want" is a pop/rock song and well known for it’s strong vocals, complex production and orchestral arrangement. Tina’s vocals were amazingly strong and powerful. This was another side of Tina which we had not seen before. The song is about a woman who’s crazy about this man and completely exposes herself to him. She doesn’t want anybody except him, even if he isn’t interested in her. She is convinced that they are strong together whatever happens. Just as strong as Tina’s powerful vocals on this track.
Tina shot an official video for this song and it became the lead single for her new album "Wildest Dreams". The video is very different if you compare it to other Tina video’s. She really looks like a force of nature and when the songs progresses the futuristic screen effects get more vigorous as they surround The Queen of Rock. The video was directed by Stephane Sednaoui.
"Whatever You Want" became also the opening song for her live concerts during the Wildest Dreams Tour 1996/1997. Tina mostly came out in a very short silver sparkling mini dress by Versace. Tina wasn’t very happy with the dress but boy are we glad she still wore it. She was a stunning 56 year old and did create the WOW factor on stage. Tina also performed the song many times on tv and award shows like Echo Awards, Top Of The Pops and Des O’Conner.
The single was released in many formats. 7" single, 12" single, cd single, cd maxi single and cassette single. There are many versions of these formats except for the 7’’ single.
The B-side is "Whatever You Want" (Album Version).
They’ ve also released many Remixes of "Whatever You Want". Here’s a list of Remixes.
European album version – 4:52
Extended version (Credited as "album version" on certain European CD singles) – 6:03
Alternative Mix – 4:48
Tee's Frozen Sum Mix/Todd Terry Mix – 6:49
Tod's Rubber Dub
Todd's Mix 1
Todd's Mix 2
Todd's Mix 3
The Massive Jungle Mix (Arthur Baker)
Remix (Arthur Baker)
U.S. album version – 4:31
Track Listing
"Whatever you want"
Single: Whatever you want - 1996
Whatever you want me to do
I will do it for you
Whatever you want me to be
I will be what you need
Because it's love that I feel
Whenever you're really near
I'm feeling sensual I can't rely on myself
I'm wanting you and no one else
You've got me wrapped up
Cause times takes what love heals
Wherever you are I know it's for real
[Chorus:]
Whatever you want me to do
I will do it for you
Whatever you want me to be
I will be what you need
Because it's love that I feel
Whenever you're really near
I'm feeling sensual
And I, I know that it's real
I know you've had pains in your heart
That have torn you apart
I know you've been safe on your own
But together we're strong
Because it's love that I feel
Whenever you're holding me
I'm feeling passionate
And I can't deny it in myself
I'm wanting you and no one else
You've got the power
Cause love takes what time steals
And deep in my heart
I know that it's real
[Chorus:]
Whatever you want me to do
I will do it for you
Whatever you want me to be
I will be what you need
Because it's love that I feel
Whenever you're next to me
I'm feeling sensual
I know (I know), I know (I know) that it's real
Cause times takes and love heals
Wherever you are
I know it's for real
I know, I know that it's real
Whatever you want me to do baby, baby, baby
I will do, darling, do it for you
Whatever you want me to be, yeah
I will be everything
Because it's love that I feel
Whenever you're really near
I'm feeling sexual
It's time that I breathe
For the love that pleases me
Too easily, easily, baby
"Whatever You Want (Album Version)’’ - 4.52 min.
Released: 1996
Genre: Pop, Rock
Length: 3.14 min.
Label: Parlophone
Writers: "Whatever You Want (Edit)" - A. Baker, F. Zarr and T. Dayne
"Whatever You Want (Album Version)’’ - A. Baker, F. Zarr and T. Dayne
Producer: Trevor Horn
Chart Positions (1996)
Australia (ARIA) - 94
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) - 27
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) - 26
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) - 23
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) - 9
Germany (Official German Charts) - 53
Italy (Hit Parade Italia) - 5
Netherlands (Single Top 100) - 18
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) - 16
Scotland (Official Charts Company) - 20
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) - 36
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) - 18
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) - 23
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