Why Must We Wait Until Tonight

"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight" is a song performed by recording artist Tina Turner for her 1993 What's Love Got to Do with It soundtrack album. The track was written and produced by Bryan Adams and Robert John "Mutt" Lange and peaked at number 16 in the United Kingdom.

"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?"
Single by Tina Turner
from the album What's Love Got to Do with It
ReleasedSeptember 16, 1993
Genre
Length4:28
LabelParlophone
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Adams
  • Lange
Tina Turner singles chronology
"Disco Inferno"
(1993)		 "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?"
(1993)		 "Proud Mary"
(1993)
Music video
"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as "a pleading ballad, that derives much of its drama and intensity from La Tina's incomparable vocal style." He added, "Plunking piano/synth riffs click over a shuffling and percussive beat, with just a subtle touch of Hammond organ here and there to provide a blues subtext."[1] Troy J. Augusto from Cashbox stated that it is "a showcase for Turner's vocal prowess and should see no resistance at hit or adult radio formats." He complimented the songwriters for "giving the ballad a dramatic grandeur that few could handle. Turner, of course, pulls it off with ease, the result is one of her most accessible single releases ever."[2] The Daily Vault noted that "the sensuous rendering" of Bryan Adams' "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" "is almost as good" as "What's Love Got to Do With It".[3] Dave Sholin from Gavin Report commented, "The lyrics speak of fine wine, something that defines Tina Turner's amazing artistry—which just keeps getting better. Writers/producers Bryan Adams and Mutt Lange give her the words and the melody and she does the rest. By the way, if you're one of the few who haven't seen the movie What's Love Got To Do With It yet, do it tonight!"[4]

Versions and remixes
  • Album version – 5:51
  • Single edit – 4:30
  • Tony Dofat 7" Edit – 4:12
  • Tony Dofat Piano/Drums/Vocal Only a.k.a. Full Remix – 5:16
  • Tony Dofat Instrumental – 5:20

Charts
Chart (1993–94) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] 49
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[6] 22
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[7] 43
Germany (Official German Charts)[8] 55
Ireland (IRMA)[9] 25
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 16
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 97
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[12] 10

References
  1. Flick, Larry (September 4, 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 63. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  2. Augusto, Troy J. (September 11, 1993). "Pop Singles: Reviews" (PDF). Cashbox. p. 9. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  3. "What's Love Got To Do With It – Tina Turner". The Daily Vault. July 23, 1998. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  4. Sholin, Dave (August 27, 1993). "Gavin Picks: Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 74. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  5. "Ultratop.be – Tina Turner – Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  6. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2270." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  7. "Hits of the World" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 20, 1993. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  8. "Tina Turner - Top Titel" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  9. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Why Must We Wait Until Tonight". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  10. "Tina Turner: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  11. "Tina Turner Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  12. "Chart Search Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
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