Tina Turner - Let's Stay Together Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Let's Stay Together'?

   'Let's Stay Together' was written by Al Green, Willie Mitchell, and Al Jackson Jr. The song was first recorded by Al Green in 1971.

2. When did Tina Turner release her version of 'Let's Stay Together'?

   Tina Turner released her cover of 'Let's Stay Together' in December 1983. It was included on her multi-platinum selling album Private Dancer, which was released a few months later in the spring of 1984.

3. How did Tina Turner's version of 'Let's Stay Together' perform on the charts?

   Tina Turner's version of 'Let's Stay Together' reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1983 and climbed to #26 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in March 1984. It also became a favorite in New York dance clubs.

4. What impact did 'Let's Stay Together' have on Tina Turner's career?

   'Let's Stay Together' revitalized Tina Turner's career, marking her return to the charts for the first time in over a decade. Its success led Capitol Records to commission a full album from her, resulting in the release of Private Dancer.

5. Has 'Let's Stay Together' received any notable recognitions or honors?

   'Let's Stay Together,' both Al Green's original and Tina Turner's cover, has received significant recognition. The original recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999 and selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2010.

6. Did Tina Turner collaborate with any notable artists or producers for her version of 'Let's Stay Together'?

   Yes, Tina Turner's version featured backing vocals by Glenn Gregory and Martyn Ware from Heaven 17, with modern production touches supplied by B.E.F., comprising Heaven 17 members Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh.