"Love Thing" is a song by American recording artist

Tina Turner Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939) is an American-born Swiss retired singer and actress. Widely referred to as the " Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before ...

from her 1991 greatest hits album, '' Simply the Best''. The single was written by Holly Knight and Albert Hammond. The record also includes the non-album track "I'm a Lady", written and produced by

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and

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Critical reception

Larry Flick from '' Billboard'' commented, "New song featured on upcoming greatest-hits collection, '' Simply the Best'', is a swaggering rocker, replete with crunchy guitars and a muscular rhythm section. Tune and arrangement are a perfect match for Turner's signature growl." A reviewer from ''

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'' wrote, "Tough stuff this time with heavy rock riffs matched with aggressive vocals. Not for the faint-hearted."

Music video

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was produced to promote the single, directed by American film director and producer Michael Bay and featuring American model

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Charts

Release history

References

{{Authority control Tina Turner songs 1991 singles 1991 songs Capitol Records singles Music videos directed by Michael Bay Songs written by Holly Knight Songs written by Albert Hammond