Tearing Us Apart is a duet with Eric Clapton and was released as the second single from his album August in 1987. Tina and Eric performed the song at the 1986 Prince’s Trust All-Star Rock Concert in London’s Wembley Arena. The live version was released on the Royal Concert charity album in 1987 and the performance was also used as the music video. A second live recording of the track from Tina's Break Every Rule Tour with Clapton guesting on guitar and vocals was included on the album Live in Europe. Tina also did the backing vocals on the b-side track „Hold On“.
single / maxi
A. TEARING US APART 4:14
Written by Eric Clapton, Greg Phillinganes / Produced by Phil Collins
B. HOLD ON 4:55
Written by Eric Clapton, Phil Collins / Produced by T. Dowd / Backing vocals by Tina Turner
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promo
A1. TEARING US APART (Edit) 3:38
B1. HOLD ON 4:55
Photography: Terry O'Neill
Billboard Review
Billboard Review
July 25, 1987
July 25, 1987
