Tongith was recorded at Tina’s Private Dancer Tour in Birmingham with guest vocals from David Bowie. It was first released in Holland, where it reached #1 on the charts and was then also issued in other European countries, but not in England. The original studio version of the song, taken from David's Tonight album, was already a single in 1984.
The music video shows Tina in a black leather dress, talking to the audience and singing the first part alone. Then David appears from behind on a platform, and the whole crowd went crazy. While he sings the second part, he comes down the stairways to Tina. During the instrumental part of the song Tina and David dancing together and they finish the song as a duet.
Release: December 1988 (Netherlands) / February 1989 (Europe)
Format: 7“ Vinyl / 12“ Vinyl / 5“ CD
Charts: Netherlands: #1 / Germany: #39
Music Video: 3:45 / David Mallet (Director) / Jacqui Byford (Producer)
Album: Live In Europe
David Bowie: „I’d like to say that this was a privilege to be on the same stage as you tonight. It’s about the hottest place in the universe."
Tracks
- Tonight (Live with David Bowie) 4:15
- River Deep, Mountain High (Live) 4:12
- Let’s Stay Together (Live) 4:40