Because of the massive success of the album Private Dancer and it’s singles, Tina went on the road again in 1985. After playing at small venues in 1984, booked before her big comeback, this tour continues in large, sold-out arenas all over the world. The setlist was different in Europe and the rest of the world, because in the meantime the soundtrack for the movie Mad Max was released and Tina added both new songs to the setlist.
The concert at the NEC in Birmingham, England on March 23 was released on home video, featuring special appearances by Bryan Adams and David Bowie. Bryan was also the opening act in Europe and performed at most of the concerts It’s Only Love together with Tina.
Opening Night: February 19, 1985 / Helsinki (Finland)
Closing Night: December 28, 1985 / Tokyo (Japan)
Regions: Europe, North America, Japan, Australia
Concerts: 180+
Visitors: 2.5 Mio.
Home Video: Private Dancer Tour
The Band: Jack Bruno: Drums / James Ralston: Guitar & Vocals / Kenny Moore: Piano & Vocals / Phil Palmer: Guitar (Europe) / Bob Feit: Bass Guitar & Vocals / Timmy Cappello: Saxophone & Keyboards / Jimmy Lyon: Guitar (USA) / Jamie West-Oram: Guest Guitarist
Setlist
- Let’s Pretend We’re Married
- Show Some Respect
- I Might Have Been Queen
- River Deep, Mountain High
- Nutbush City Limits
- What’s Love Got To Do With It
- I Can’t Stand The Rain
- Better Be Good To Me
- Private Dancer
- One Of The Living
- We Don't Need Another Hero
- Let’s Stay Together
- Help
- Proud Mary
- Steel Claw
- It’s Only Love
- Legs
- Tonight
- Let’s Dance
- Dancing In The Dark
- Out Of Time
Tour Program
The first European tour program (28 pages) contains beside some promo pictures and stills from the Private Dancer music video, also live shoots from Tina’s World Tour in 1984. The American edition (32 pages) features a new cover and design and many pictures from the European concerts, as well as some new promotional shoots. In Australia, they changed some minor things and added a wonderful photo from Tina with Mick Jagger from the Live Aid festival and an even wonderful promo picture with Mel Gibson.