06-05-2025
Tina Turner Posthumously Charts A New Hit Single
Tina Turner earns a posthumous U.K. chart hit as the long-lost track "Hot for You Baby" debuts ... More following the fortieth anniversary deluxe edition of Private Dancer. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MAY 14: Tina Turner smiles during the presentation of the music project 'Beyond - Three Voices For Peace' on May 14, 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland. The CD contains a spiritual message by Tina Turner. (Photo by) Getty Images
Years after her passing, Tina Turner's name remains one of the most powerful and revered in the history of music. She found great success both as part of a duo and as a solo artist, and her story is far more significant than just her hit songs and bestselling albums. Turner was a beacon of strength for countless women, and she paved the way for innumerable artists who continue to pay tribute to her to this day. Even now, Turner remains commercially viable.
This week, the late singer lands a new hit in the United Kingdom after her most successful solo collection was re-released — including a previously unknown track, which has quickly become a success. Turner's posthumously released "Hot for You Baby" debuts on a pair of charts this week in the U.K., as any new piece of music from the late icon is sure to be received warmly.
The tune sold just enough to officially be deemed a bestseller on both rankings it reaches this frame, which focus solely on pure purchases. "Hot for You Baby" opens at No. 91 on the Official Singles Downloads chart and arrives at No. 94 on the Official Singles Sales roster.
"Hot for You Baby" is the latest cut released from Turner's back catalog, and fans had to wait until 2025 to finally hear it. Although the track was actually shared several months ago, it only gained traction following the release of the 2025 deluxe edition of Private Dancer .
The tune was recorded during the sessions for that blockbuster album — one of the bestselling full-lengths of all time — but it was never released. Forgotten for decades, it was recently rediscovered and saved for this special occasion, which marks the fortieth anniversary of the project. Tina Turner's Career Totals Grow
Turner has now scored 12 hits on the Official Singles Sales chart and a lucky 13 on the downloads-only tally. These rankings were introduced long after her initial commercial heyday, and her totals would be significantly higher if they had existed when she was regularly releasing hits.
It's been only about two years since Turner last debuted a track on these rankings. In 2023, "Steamy Windows" opened for one frame before disappearing that June. Many of Turner's classics returned to or debuts on a number of U.K. charts after her death in May, as fans rushed to show their love and support, solidifying her status as a chart fixture even after her passing.
