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"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
Released	September 16, 1993
Genre	Pop soul quiet storm smooth jazz
Length	4:28
Label	Parlophone
Songwriter(s)	Bryan Adams Robert John "Mutt" Lange
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 "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight" 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 also 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]

A reviewer from The Daily Vault deemed "the sensuous rendering" as "almost as good", as "What's Love Got to Do With It".[3] Dave Sholin from the 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] Alan Jones from Music Week rated the song four out of five, stating that the singer "offers one of her more relaxed vocal performances" on a "pleasant" ballad.[5]

Track listing and formats

• European and Japanese CD single / UK 7" and cassette single

1. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (7" Edit) – 4:30
2. "Shake a Tail Feather" (Album Version) – 2:32

• European and Australian CD maxi-single / European and UK 12" single

1. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Single Edit) – 4:31
2. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Full Remix) – 5:24
3. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Album Version) – 5:53
4. "Shake a Tail Feather" – 2:32

• UK CD maxi-single

1. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Album Version) – 5:53
2. "The Best" (Jimmy Barnes Version) – 4:13
3. "Shake a Tail Feather" (Album Version) – 2:34
4. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Remix) – 5:23

• US 7" and cassette single

1. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" – 5:53
2. "Shake a Tail Feather" – 2:32

• US CD maxi-single

1. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (7" Edit) – 4:30
2. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Tony Dofat Remix) – 5:23
3. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (LP Version) – 5:51
4. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Tony Dofat Piano/Drums/Vocals Only) – 5:16
5. "Shake a Tail Feather" – 2:32
6. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Acappella) – 4:28

• US promotional CD maxi-single

1. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (7" Edit) – 4:30
2. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Tony Dofat 7" Edit) – 4:12
3. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Tony Dofat Piano/Drums/Vocals Only) – 5:16
4. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (Instrumantal) – 5:20
5. "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?" (LP Version) – 5:51

Charts

Chart (1993–94)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6]	49
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[7]	22
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[8]	43
Germany (Official German Charts)[9]	55
Ireland (IRMA)[10]	25
UK Singles (OCC)[11]	16
US Billboard Hot 100[12]	97
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[13]	10

References

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