| "Break Every Rule" | ||||
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| Single byTina Turner | ||||
| from the albumBreak Every Rule | ||||
| B-side | "Take Me to the River" | |||
| Released | April 1987[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1986 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 4:02 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Rupert Hine | |||
| Tina Turner singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Break Every Rule" onYouTube | ||||
"Break Every Rule" is a song by recording artistTina Turner. It was the title track to both Turner's 1986 albumof the same name and the name of her 1987–88world tour. It was released as a single in April 1987 to support the album and the tour. The song found limited success on the US and UK singles charts, although reached as far as #21 on the Austrian Top 40 Charts. The music video shows Turner performing on stage as well as behind-the-scenes footage of Turner and her band from the tour. The song was written by British composer and singerRupert Hine and his then girlfriendJeanette Obstoj, who had previously composed "I Might Have Been Queen" which was featured on Turner'sPrivate Dancer album. The "Break Every Rule" 12" single included both an Extended Dance Mix and an Extended Rock Mix.
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The officialmusic video for the song was directed byAndy Morahan.[2]
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 60 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] | 21 |
| Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[5] | 44 |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[6] | 38 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 43 |
| USBillboard Hot 100[8] | 74 |
| USCash Box Top 100[9] | 78 |
