What’s Love Live Tour 1993
Tina Turner, the legendary rock n’ roll icon, embarked on the What’s Love Live Tour in 1993. This tour was in support of the soundtrack to her semi-autobiographical film, “What’s Love Got To Do With It”. Spanning across North America with a few shows in Europe, this tour was a significant milestone in Turner’s career.
The Journey to the Tour
In 1990, Tina Turner had announced that her Foreign Affair Tour would be her last. However, she took a break from touring to focus on her acting career and the production of her semi-autobiographical film. Turner, who had worked hard for over 30 years to achieve her success, admitted feeling nervous and emotional about going on tour again. But the love and support from her fans kept her going, and she continued to entertain audiences worldwide.
A Unique Tour Experience
Tina Turner’s What’s Love Live Tour showcased her iconic hits along with new material from the film’s soundtrack. The tour featured the same music and costumes as her previous shows, but with some exciting additions. Turner delighted her fans by performing “Legs” instead of “What You Get Is What You See” during September shows. And during select performances in North America, she surprised the audience with a rendition of “Disco Inferno.”
Captivating Performances
The tour had its memorable moments, such as Turner’s performance of “I Might Have Been Queen” and “Shake a Tail Feather” at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Another noteworthy performance was “Why Must We Wait Until Tonight,” which she specifically sang during the concert filming at the Blockbuster Pavilion in San Bernardino, California. These special performances added to the overall excitement and energy of the tour.
Immortalizing the Tour
The What’s Love Live Tour was recorded and released as a live concert album, “What’s Love: Live.” This album included a special performance of “Why Must We Wait Until Tonight” and was recorded at the Blockbuster Pavilion in San Bernardino, California, as well as in Sydney, Australia, for a local television special.
Tour Details
- Start date: 6 June 1993
- End date: 18 November 1993
- Legs: 2
- Shows:
- 63 in North America
- 6 in Europe
- 15 in Australia
- Total: 86
Opening Acts
- Lindsay Buckingham (North America)
- Chris Isaak (North America)
- John Mellencamp (Switzerland)
- Joe Cocker (Switzerland)
Set List
- Steamy Windows
- Typical Male
- Foreign Affair
- Undercover Agent For The Blues
- Private Dancer
- We Don’t Need Another Hero
- I Can’t Stand The Rain
- Nutbush City Limits
- Addicted To Love
- The Best
- I Don’t Wanna Fight
- Let’s Stay Together
- What’s Love Got To Do With It
- Proud Mary
- (Show Some Respect or What You Get is what you see or Legs)
- Better Be Good To Me
The Band
- Timmy Cappello – Percussion, Keyboards, Saxophone and Vocals
- Bob Feit – Bass Guitar
- Ollie Marland – Keyboards and Vocals
- John Miles – Guitars and Vocals
- Kenny Moore – Piano and Vocals
- James Ralston – Guitars and Vocals
- Sharon Owens – Dancer and Vocals
- Karen Owens – Dancer and Vocals
The What’s Love Live Tour 1993 was a remarkable journey for Tina Turner, showcasing her talent, energy, and enduring passion for performing. Turner’s powerful and captivating performances left a lasting impact on her fans, who continue to admire and support her to this day.
Source: Tina Turner Online