Steamy Windows

"Steamy Windows" is a song recorded by Tina Turner. It was included on Turner's album Foreign Affair (1989) and released as the album's second single (in America) in November 1989, and third single in the United Kingdom and Ireland in February 1990. It was written by Tony Joe White and produced by Dan Hartman. It became a top ten hit in Belgium and Ireland, while reaching the top forty on the majority of all charts it appeared on.

"Steamy Windows"
Single by Tina Turner
from the album Foreign Affair
ReleasedNovember 1989
Recorded1989
Length4:03
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)Tony Joe White
Producer(s)Dan Hartman
Tina Turner singles chronology
"I Don't Wanna Lose You"
(1989)		 "Steamy Windows"
(1989)		 "Look Me in the Heart"
(1990)
Music video
"Steamy Windows" on YouTube

A dance version of the track co-produced and remixed by Justin Strauss and Murray Elias was also issued as a separate remix single in certain territories. Tony Joe White later recorded his own version of the song (alongside "Undercover Agent for the Blues", another track he wrote for Foreign Affair) on his album Closer to the Truth, while song has also been covered by country artist John Anderson for his album Seminole Wind as well as country artist Kenny Chesney and blues singer Shemekia Copeland. Turner performed the song as the opening number during her 1990, 1993 and 2008/2009 concert tours.

Critical reception

Matthew Hocter from Albumism stated that "Steamy Windows" is "the epitome" of adult contemporary, and added that it "in true Turner style", incorporates elements of the blues and a whole lot of rock.[1] Also Bil Carpenter from AllMusic noted that here, the singer "tackled" rock.[2] The Daily Vaults Mark Millan called it "one of Turner's sexiest moments ever recorded", adding that "it's a great swampy blues/rock song that finds Turner lamenting those wild nights of teenage lust".[3] Music & Media said it "recalls the Ike & Tina sound of the late 60s. A massive hit."[4] David Giles from Music Week commented, "Delightfully risqué number that finds Turner's trad blues vocal neatly complemented by a spruced-up country-style rhythm with plenty of harmonica and mischievous guitar runs." He added further, "I was thinking 'bout parking the other night", "runs the lyric. The thought doesn't last long, though, as the windows are soon moist with "body heat". What can they be up to in there?"[5] People stated that Turner "sounds as passionate and expressive as ever", describing the song as "a contagious piece of funk rock". They added "but why would a 49-year-old woman sing about necking in the back seat of a car?"[6] Pop Rescue noted that the singer's voice here "is hard, confident, and perfectly suited to this pop-rock sound, which she delivers an effortless growl."[7]

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by British commercial, film and music video director Andy Morahan.[8]

Track listing
CD single
  1. "Steamy Windows"
  2. "The Best" (Extended remix)
  3. "Steamy Windows" (Vocal mix)

Charts

Personnel

References
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  3. Millan, Mark (December 13, 2008). "Foreign Affair – Tina Turner". The Daily Vault. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  4. "Previews: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. November 25, 1989. p. 26. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
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